House of Watan Haven vs Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Versace Eros.

At a glance

House of Watan Haven costs £39.99 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is £25.49 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (7%). Both are inspired by Versace Eros.

House of Watan Haven

Haven is House of Watan's fresh fruity aquatic, built around lemon and pineapple over a tonka bean and light woods base in the same fresh, sweetened territory as Versace's Eros.

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

Essence de la Vie is a Swiss Arabian aromatic fruity fragrance built around green apple, mint and Italian lemon with tonka bean, geranium and ambroxan over vanilla, cedar and vetiver.

House of Watan Haven, dupe of Versace ErosSwiss Arabian Essence de la Vie, dupe of Versace Eros

Comparison

House of Watan HavenSwiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Overall rating6.8/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/106.5/10
Projection6.5/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.0/107.0/10
Value for money7.5/107.5/10
Price£39.99£14.50
ConcentrationEDPNot specified
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byVersace ErosVersace Eros

Notes Comparison

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

House of Watan Haven

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Pineapple

Heart Notes

  • Aquatic Notes
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Light Woods

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Mint
  • Italian Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Tonka Bean
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedar
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

House of Watan Haven lists Lemon, Pineapple, Aquatic Notes, Rose and Light Woods that Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie does not.

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Green Apple, Mint, Italian Lemon, Ambroxan, Geranium, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver that House of Watan Haven does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

House of Watan Haven

  • Rose
  • Green
  • Marine

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Aromatic
  • Vanilla
  • Green
  • Citrus
  • Fresh spicy
  • Fruity
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Sweet

Both share Green. House of Watan Haven also lists Rose and Marine. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Aromatic, Vanilla, Citrus, Fresh spicy, Fruity, Woody, Amber and Sweet.

Vibes

House of Watan Haven

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Aquatic

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Youthful
  • Clean
  • Versatile

Both share Fresh and Sweet. House of Watan Haven also lists Warm, Light and Aquatic. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Youthful, Clean and Versatile.

Occasions

House of Watan Haven

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Everyday
  • Warm Weather
  • Casual
  • Evening
  • Office

Both share Office, Everyday and Warm weather. House of Watan Haven also lists Daytime. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Casual and Evening.

Performance

House of Watan Haven

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate performance

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Moderate Projection
  • Moderate Longevity

Both share Moderate projection. House of Watan Haven also lists Moderate performance. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Moderate Longevity.

Style lane

House of Watan Haven

  • Fresh aquatic

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Fresh sweet aromatic

House of Watan Haven lists Fresh aquatic. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Fresh sweet aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins House of Watan Haven (6.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (£14.50)

House of Watan Haven leads on projection, while Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie leads on lower price. They are level on longevity, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Haven has 1 community review and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, House of Watan Haven or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

House of Watan Haven costs £39.99 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is £25.49 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, House of Watan Haven or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Haven 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, House of Watan Haven or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Haven 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 6.0 out of 10, so House of Watan Haven rates higher.

Which is closer to Versace Eros, House of Watan Haven or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Haven 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, House of Watan Haven or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Haven 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do House of Watan Haven and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie share?

They share 1 note: Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit House of Watan Haven and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

House of Watan Haven is tagged for Daytime, Office, Everyday and Warm weather. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is tagged for Everyday, Warm Weather, Casual, Evening and Office.

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

Compare with the original

  • Versace Eros vs House of Watan Haven
  • Versace Eros vs Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

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