Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Khadlaj Empire Crown

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 540Khadlaj Empire Crown — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudKhadlaj Empire Crown
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating7.5/10
ProjectionNo rating7.0/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.2/10
Value for money9.2/108.5/10
Price£16£30
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

Khadlaj Empire Crown

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedarwood

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Empire Crown (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Empire Crown (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Khadlaj Empire Crown (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)

See the full Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud breakdown

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