House of Watan Veritas Red vs RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
At a glance
House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99 and RiiFFS Imperial Noir costs £14, so RiiFFS Imperial Noir is £25.99 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 26 distinct notes listed across both (19%). House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex, while RiiFFS Imperial Noir is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
RiiFFS Imperial Noir is a sweet spicy woody aromatic fragrance defined by dark apple warmth, smooth lavender depth and rich amber vanilla intensity in a bold modern masculine signature direction.
Comparison
| House of Watan Veritas Red | RiiFFS Imperial Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 8.0/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39.99 | £14 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage Elixir | Dior Sauvage Elixir |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather, Vetiver and Tonka Bean that RiiFFS Imperial Noir does not.
RiiFFS Imperial Noir lists Apple, Black Pepper, Geranium, Vanilla and Woody Notes that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
House of Watan Veritas Red
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Leather
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Green
- Metallic
- Resinous
- Spicy
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Resinous and Spicy. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Floral, Gourmand, Smoky, Aquatic, Leather, Herbal, Violet, Green and Metallic. RiiFFS Imperial Noir also lists Vanilla, Earthy, Warm spicy and Fresh spicy.
Vibes
House of Watan Veritas Red
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Modern and Masculine. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sophisticated, Intense, Light, Classic, Gourmand and Aquatic. RiiFFS Imperial Noir also lists Dark, Bold, Mysterious, Powerful and Confident.
Occasions
House of Watan Veritas Red
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Both share Signature, Evening, Casual and Autumn. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. RiiFFS Imperial Noir also lists Social, Daytime, Winter and Nightlife.
Performance
House of Watan Veritas Red
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
Both share Strong projection. RiiFFS Imperial Noir also lists Powerful.
Style lane
House of Watan Veritas Red
RiiFFS Imperial Noir
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber. RiiFFS Imperial Noir lists Woody aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.8/10)
- Projection: Tie (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins RiiFFS Imperial Noir (8.2/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins RiiFFS Imperial Noir (£14)
RiiFFS Imperial Noir leads on scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on longevity, projection and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Veritas Red has 1 community review and RiiFFS Imperial Noir has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, House of Watan Veritas Red or RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99 and RiiFFS Imperial Noir costs £14, so RiiFFS Imperial Noir is £25.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, House of Watan Veritas Red or RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Imperial Noir 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, House of Watan Veritas Red or RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Imperial Noir 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, House of Watan Veritas Red or RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Imperial Noir 8.2 out of 10, so RiiFFS Imperial Noir rates higher.
Which is better value, House of Watan Veritas Red or RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Imperial Noir 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do House of Watan Veritas Red and RiiFFS Imperial Noir share?
They share 5 notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit House of Watan Veritas Red and RiiFFS Imperial Noir?
House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. RiiFFS Imperial Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Autumn, Winter and Nightlife.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.