Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Copycat Fragrances Baccarat

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Copycat Fragrances Baccarat — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudCopycat Fragrances Baccarat
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating7.8/10
ProjectionNo rating7.2/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.2/10
Value for money9.2/107.5/10
Price£16£40
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud

Top Notes

  • Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Mandarin
  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper
  • Sweet Notes

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Cedarwood
  • Floral Notes
  • Woody Notes

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla

Copycat Fragrances Baccarat

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedarwood
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Copycat Fragrances Baccarat (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Copycat Fragrances Baccarat (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Copycat Fragrances Baccarat (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (£16)

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