Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red Oud vs Zimaya Bouquet Red

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 540Zimaya Bouquet Red — dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Red OudZimaya Bouquet Red
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.5/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating8.8/10
ProjectionNo rating8.2/10
Scent accuracyNo rating8.4/10
Value for money9.2/108.6/10
Price£16£35
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

Zimaya Bouquet Red

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Musk
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Lavender
  • Balsam Fir
  • Cedarwood

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cedarwood

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Bouquet Red (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Bouquet Red (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Bouquet Red (8.4/10)
  • 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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