Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

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 540Noted Aromas Monte Carlo — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudNoted Aromas Monte Carlo
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review6.5/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating5.5/10
ProjectionNo rating5.0/10
Scent accuracyNo rating7.5/10
Value for money9.2/108.0/10
Price£16£20
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

Noted Aromas Monte Carlo

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Fir Resin
  • Cedarwood

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Noted Aromas Monte Carlo (5.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Noted Aromas Monte Carlo (5.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Noted Aromas Monte Carlo (7.5/10)
  • 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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