House of Watan Veritas Red vs Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

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 Zimaya Al Embratur Intense costs £22, so Zimaya Al Embratur Intense is £17.99 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 25 distinct notes listed across both (20%). House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Al Embratur Intense 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.

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense is a dark spiced aromatic fragrance that captures the concentrated DNA of Dior Sauvage Elixir through a bold spice laden opening, a focused lavender core, and a deep licorice and woody base.

House of Watan Veritas Red, dupe of Dior Sauvage ElixirZimaya Al Embratur Intense, dupe of Dior Sauvage Elixir

Comparison

House of Watan Veritas RedZimaya Al Embratur Intense
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/108.5/10
Projection7.5/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.2/107.8/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£39.99£22
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byDior Sauvage ElixirDior Sauvage Elixir

Notes Comparison

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

House of Watan Veritas Red

Top Notes

  • Nutmeg Flower
  • Lavender
  • Cedar
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Chamomile
  • Bergamot
  • Hawthorn
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Nutmeg
  • Sandalwood
  • Carnation
  • Honeysuckle
  • Jasmine
  • Lily of the Valley

Base Notes

  • Leather
  • Vetiver
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Tonka Bean

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cardamom
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Lavender

Base Notes

  • Licorice
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Nutmeg
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Patchouli

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Tonka Bean that Zimaya Al Embratur Intense does not.

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense lists Cinnamon, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Licorice 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

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

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. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense also lists Cinnamon.

Vibes

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Light
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Aquatic

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Sweet, Warm, Intense, Modern and Masculine. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sophisticated, Light, Classic, Gourmand and Aquatic. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense also lists Dark, Bold, Powerful and Confident.

Occasions

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Date night
  • Night out
  • Smart casual
  • Colder weather

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

  • Signature
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Both share Signature and Autumn. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Evening, Casual, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense also lists Winter.

Performance

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Strong projection

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Powerful

Both share Strong projection. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense also lists Long lasting and Powerful.

Style lane

House of Watan Veritas Red

  • Gourmand amber

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

  • Spicy aromatic

House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense lists Spicy aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Al Embratur Intense (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Al Embratur Intense (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Al Embratur Intense (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Al Embratur Intense (£22)

Zimaya Al Embratur Intense leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Veritas Red has 1 community review and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, House of Watan Veritas Red or Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99 and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense costs £22, so Zimaya Al Embratur Intense is £17.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, House of Watan Veritas Red or Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Al Embratur Intense rates higher.

Which projects more, House of Watan Veritas Red or Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Al Embratur Intense rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, House of Watan Veritas Red or Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense 7.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Al Embratur Intense rates higher.

Which is better value, House of Watan Veritas Red or Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do House of Watan Veritas Red and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense share?

They share 5 notes: Lavender, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit House of Watan Veritas Red and Zimaya Al Embratur Intense?

House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. Zimaya Al Embratur Intense is tagged for Signature, Autumn and Winter.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Sauvage Elixir vs House of Watan Veritas Red
  • Dior Sauvage Elixir vs Zimaya Al Embratur Intense

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