Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud vs Zimaya Itqan Gold

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá.

At a glance

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud costs £31 and Zimaya Itqan Gold costs £23, so Zimaya Itqan Gold is £8 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (38%). Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Itqan Gold is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá.

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

Exotic Oud is a unisex woody fruity fragrance from Gulf Orchid inspired by Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá, built around passion fruit, raspberry, saffron, rose, coffee, incense, oud, leather, and vanilla.

Zimaya Itqan Gold

Zimaya Itqan Gold combines passion fruit, rose, oud, patchouli and benzoin in a fruity woody direction.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Shared Notes

• Raspberry
• Saffron
• Rose
• Incense
• Oud

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud lists Passion Fruit, Coffee, Leather and Vanilla that Zimaya Itqan Gold does not.

Zimaya Itqan Gold lists Birch, Geranium, Amberwood and Benzoin that Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

• Sweet
• Woody
• Fresh
• Floral
• Vanilla
• Gourmand
• Fruity
• Oud
• Smoky
• Leather
• Rose
• Coffee
• Animalic
• Tropical
• Resinous
• Incense
• Spicy

Zimaya Itqan Gold

• Woody
• Floral
• Fruity
• Oud
• Smoky
• Aromatic
• Rose
• Resinous
• Incense

Both share Woody, Floral, Fruity, Oud, Smoky, Rose, Resinous and Incense. Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud also lists Sweet, Fresh, Vanilla, Gourmand, Leather, Coffee, Animalic, Tropical and Spicy. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Aromatic.

Vibes

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

• Fresh
• Sweet
• Dark
• Bold
• Mysterious
• Powerful
• Modern
• Classic
• Gourmand
• Confident

Zimaya Itqan Gold

• Dark
• Masculine
• Luxurious

Both share Dark. Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud also lists Fresh, Sweet, Bold, Mysterious, Powerful, Modern, Classic, Gourmand and Confident. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

• Signature
• Evening
• Autumn
• Formal
• Winter
• Nightlife
• Tropical

Zimaya Itqan Gold

• Signature
• Evening
• Social
• Autumn
• Formal
• Winter
• Nightlife
• Cold weather
• Black tie

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Nightlife. Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud also lists Tropical. Zimaya Itqan Gold also lists Social, Cold weather and Black tie.

Performance

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

• Strong projection
• Long lasting
• Powerful
• Hours of longevity

Zimaya Itqan Gold

• Strong projection

Both share Strong projection. Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud also lists Long lasting, Powerful and Hours of longevity.

Style lane

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud

• Oud leather

Zimaya Itqan Gold

• Floral woody

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud lists Oud leather. Zimaya Itqan Gold lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (9.0/10)
• Projection: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (8.5/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud (8.4/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (8.8/10)
• Price: Wins Zimaya Itqan Gold (£23)

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud leads on scent accuracy, while Zimaya Itqan Gold leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud has 1 community review and Zimaya Itqan Gold has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud costs £31 and Zimaya Itqan Gold costs £23, so Zimaya Itqan Gold is £8 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Itqan Gold 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Itqan Gold rates higher.

Which projects more, Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Itqan Gold 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Itqan Gold rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá, Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Itqan Gold 8.2 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud or Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Itqan Gold 8.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Itqan Gold rates higher.

What notes do Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud and Zimaya Itqan Gold share?

They share 5 notes: Raspberry, Saffron, Rose, Incense and Oud.

Which occasions suit Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud and Zimaya Itqan Gold?

Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Nightlife and Tropical. Zimaya Itqan Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Nightlife, Cold weather and Black tie.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

• Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá vs Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud
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