Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461

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 540The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461 — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudThe Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating7.5/10
ProjectionNo rating7.2/10
Scent accuracyNo rating7.4/10
Value for money9.2/108.0/10
Price£16£25
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461

Top Notes

  • Blood Orange
  • Citrus

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Sage
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Oak
  • Oakmoss
  • Ambergris

Shared Notes

  • Saffron

1 shared note.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461 (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461 (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Baracatt Rouge 540 - 461 (7.4/10)
  • 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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