Gissah Imperial Valley vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Gissah Imperial Valley is the original. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
At a glance
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj costs £60, while Gissah Imperial Valley costs from £85 · 200ml. They share 4 of the 27 notes listed for Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 9.0 for longevity, 8.5 for projection and 8.2 for value for money, against 8.9, 8.7 and 8.7 for Gissah Imperial Valley on Parfumo.
Gissah Imperial Valley
Imperial Valley is an eau de parfum from Gissah that brings aromatic davana, bergamot and pink pepper into a warm composition of white amber, oud and leather. Musk and vetiver support its substantial base, giving it a confident character particularly suited to evenings, formal occasions and cooler weather.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Marj is Ahmed Al Maghribi’s luxurious take on the Gissah Imperial Valley style DNA, blending honeyed citrus, rich oud, florals, soft fruits, and smooth leather into a bold oriental woody signature with exceptional presence.
Comparison
| Gissah Imperial Valley (original) | Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.4 / 10 | 8.6/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.9 / 10 | 9.0/10 |
| Projection | 8.7 / 10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.7 / 10 | 8.2/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | 8.8/10 |
| Price | From £85 · 200ml · EDP | £60 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 10 October 2026.
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Gissah Imperial Valley
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj smell like Gissah Imperial Valley?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj shares 4 notes with Gissah Imperial Valley: Pink Pepper, Oud, Musk and Leather. Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy.
How do the prices of Gissah Imperial Valley and Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj compare?
Gissah Imperial Valley costs from £85 · 200ml. Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj costs £60.
Does Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj last longer than Gissah Imperial Valley?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 9.0 out of 10 for longevity, against 8.9 out of 10 for Gissah Imperial Valley on Parfumo.
Does Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj project more than Gissah Imperial Valley?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.5 out of 10 for projection, against 8.7 out of 10 for Gissah Imperial Valley on Parfumo.
Which notes are different between Gissah Imperial Valley and Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj?
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj lists Bergamot, Elemi, Nutmeg, Tangerine, Honey, Patchouli, Aromatic Notes, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Rose, Saffron, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Amber, Raspberry, Oakmoss, Powdery notes, Ambrette Seed, Sandalwood, Violet, Agarwood and Ambroxan that Gissah Imperial Valley does not. Gissah Imperial Valley lists Davana, Italian Bergamot, White Amber, African Rosemary and Haitian Vetiver that Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj does not.
Is Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj better value than Gissah Imperial Valley?
Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj 8.2 out of 10 for value for money, against 8.7 out of 10 for Gissah Imperial Valley on Parfumo.
Is Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj the same strength and gender as Gissah Imperial Valley?
Yes, both are EDP and listed as Unisex.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.