Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Zara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood

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 Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudZara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.5/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating8.8/10
ProjectionNo rating7.5/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.5/10
Value for money9.2/109.2/10
Price£16£29.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

Zara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood

Top Notes

  • White Pepper
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Tonka Bean

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Tonka Bean

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zara Red Zara Temptation & Sandalwood (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (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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