Gissah Imperial Valley vs Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan
Gissah Imperial Valley is the original. Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
At a glance
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan costs £30, while Gissah Imperial Valley costs from £85 · 200ml. They share 3 of the 13 notes listed for Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan 9.0 for value for money, against 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.
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan is a bold fruity leather fragrance that captures the luxurious niche DNA of Gissah Imperial Valley through a vibrant citrus pineapple opening, a smooth aromatic caramelised heart, and a deep leathery amber base with strong modern Arabian character.
Comparison
| Gissah Imperial Valley (original) | Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.4 / 10 | 8.4/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.9 / 10 | No rating |
| Projection | 8.7 / 10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 8.7 / 10 | 9.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | No rating |
| Price | From £85 · 200ml · EDP | £30 |
| 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
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan smell like Gissah Imperial Valley?
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan shares 3 notes with Gissah Imperial Valley: Pink Pepper, Musk and Leather.
How do the prices of Gissah Imperial Valley and Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan compare?
Gissah Imperial Valley costs from £85 · 200ml. Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan costs £30.
Which notes are different between Gissah Imperial Valley and Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan?
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan lists Bergamot, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Osmanthus, Caramel, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber that Gissah Imperial Valley does not. Gissah Imperial Valley lists Davana, Italian Bergamot, White Amber, African Rosemary, Oud and Haitian Vetiver that Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan does not.
Is Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan better value than Gissah Imperial Valley?
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan 9.0 out of 10 for value for money, against 8.7 out of 10 for Gissah Imperial Valley on Parfumo.
Is Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan 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.