Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Lattafa Opulent Musk

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 540Lattafa Opulent Musk — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudLattafa Opulent Musk
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating6.5/10
ProjectionNo rating5.0/10
Scent accuracyNo rating7.2/10
Value for money9.2/108.5/10
Price£16£13
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

Lattafa Opulent Musk

Top Notes

  • White Musk
  • Saffron
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • White Flowers
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Amber
  • Resin

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Opulent Musk (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Opulent Musk (5.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Opulent Musk (7.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (9.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Lattafa Opulent Musk (£13)

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