Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal vs Rasasi Hawas Dulce

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande.

At a glance

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal costs £34 and Rasasi Hawas Dulce costs £35, so Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is £1 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 22 distinct notes listed across both (5%). Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is EDP and listed as feminine, while Rasasi Hawas Dulce is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande.

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is a luminous floral gourmand fragrance that captures the addictive sweetness of Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande through a sparkling spiced fruit opening, a sugary orange blossom heart, and a rich caramel vanilla resin base that feels both airy and indulgent.

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

Hawas Dulce is a creamy gourmand extrait built around the indulgent dessert-like DNA of Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande.

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal, dupe of Maison Mataha Escapade GourmandeRasasi Hawas Dulce, dupe of Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced PetalRasasi Hawas Dulce
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
LongevityNo ratingNo rating
ProjectionNo ratingNo rating
Scent accuracyNo ratingNo rating
Value for money8.8/10No rating
Price£34£35
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderFeminineUnisex
Inspired byMaison Mataha Escapade GourmandeMaison Mataha Escapade Gourmande

Notes Comparison

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

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

Top Notes

  • Ginger
  • Lavender
  • Saffron
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Sugar

Base Notes

  • Cashmeran
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Benzoin
  • Caramel

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

Top Notes

  • Passion Fruit
  • Hazelnut
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Coconut
  • Jasmine Sambac
  • Cacao

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vetiver Oil
  • Caramel
  • Ambrettolide

Shared Notes

  • Caramel

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal lists Ginger, Lavender, Saffron, Apple, Orange Blossom, Sugar, Cashmeran, Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Benzoin that Rasasi Hawas Dulce does not.

Rasasi Hawas Dulce lists Passion Fruit, Hazelnut, Pink Pepper, Coconut, Jasmine Sambac, Cacao, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver Oil and Ambrettolide that Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Caramel
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Aquatic
  • Patchouli
  • Coconut
  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Cacao
  • Nutty
  • Tropical

Both share Sweet, Fresh, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand and Caramel. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal also lists Floral, Aromatic, Lavender, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. Rasasi Hawas Dulce also lists Fruity, Aquatic, Patchouli, Coconut, Chocolate, Cacao, Nutty and Tropical.

Vibes

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Light
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Light and Gourmand. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal also lists Feminine and Oriental. Rasasi Hawas Dulce also lists Cosy and Aquatic.

Occasions

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Casual

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Cosy

Both share Social and Casual. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal also lists Signature. Rasasi Hawas Dulce also lists Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cosy.

Performance

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

  • Subtle

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal lists Strong projection and Versatile. Rasasi Hawas Dulce lists Subtle.

Style lane

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal

  • Floral gourmand

Rasasi Hawas Dulce

  • Creamy gourmand

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal lists Floral gourmand. Rasasi Hawas Dulce lists Creamy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal (£34)

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal has 1 community review and Rasasi Hawas Dulce has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal or Rasasi Hawas Dulce?

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal costs £34 and Rasasi Hawas Dulce costs £35, so Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is £1 cheaper.

What notes do Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal and Rasasi Hawas Dulce share?

They share 1 note: Caramel.

Which occasions suit Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal and Rasasi Hawas Dulce?

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is tagged for Signature, Social and Casual. Rasasi Hawas Dulce is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter and Cosy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande vs Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal
  • Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande vs Rasasi Hawas Dulce

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