Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama vs Marks & Spencer Soft Oud

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Lancôme Oud Bouquet.

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama — dupe of Lancôme Oud BouquetMarks & Spencer Soft Oud — dupe of Lancôme Oud Bouquet

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea FakhamaMarks & Spencer Soft Oud
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review6.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/106.0/10
Projection7.7/105.5/10
Scent accuracy7.7/107.0/10
Value for money8.8/108.0/10
Price£22£12
ConcentrationEDPEDT
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byLancôme Oud BouquetLancôme Oud Bouquet

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Blood Orange
  • Blackcurrant
  • Spices

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Oud (Agarwood)
  • White Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

Marks & Spencer Soft Oud

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Black Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Damascus Rose
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Dark Amber

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama (7.7/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama (7.7/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Marks & Spencer Soft Oud (£12)

See the full Oud Romancea Fakhama breakdown

See the full Soft Oud breakdown

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