Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Zara For Him Red Edition

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 540Zara For Him Red Edition — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudZara For Him Red Edition
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating7.0/10
ProjectionNo rating7.5/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.5/10
Value for money9.2/109.5/10
Price£16£22.99
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

Zara For Him Red Edition

Top Notes

  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Amber

Base Notes

  • Evernyl

Shared Notes

  • Orange

1 shared note.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (7.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (9.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud (£16)

See the full Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud breakdown

See the full For Him Red Edition breakdown

THE SCENT ATLAS