IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir vs Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Xerjoff Alexandria II.

At a glance

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir costs £85 and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq costs £30, so Khadlaj Nafais Sharq is £55 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (20%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Xerjoff Alexandria II.

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

Al Wafia Musk Kashmir is a 2016 IBRAQ Eau de Parfum built around powdery vanilla, saffron, cinnamon, musk and clove, with recent community discussion placing the current formula close to Xerjoff Alexandria II.

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir, dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria IIKhadlaj Nafais Sharq, dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II

Comparison

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk KashmirKhadlaj Nafais Sharq
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection6.8/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/107.8/10
Value for money8.2/108.2/10
Price£85£30
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Alexandria IIXerjoff Alexandria II

Notes Comparison

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

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

Top Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Powdery

Heart Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cinnamon

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Clove

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Rosewood

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Cedarwood
  • Lily of the Valley

Base Notes

  • Agarwood (Oud)
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Powdery, Saffron and Clove that Khadlaj Nafais Sharq does not.

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq lists Apple, Lavender, Rosewood, Rose, Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber that IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Cinnamon
  • Resinous
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Oud, Lavender and Cinnamon. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Powdery and Spicy. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq also lists Floral, Fruity, Aromatic, Rose, Resinous and Oriental.

Vibes

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Modern

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Dark and Modern. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq also lists Clean, Elegant, Sophisticated, Warm, Classic, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter

Both share Autumn and Winter. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Office and Daily. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq also lists Signature, Evening and Formal.

Performance

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Moderate projection

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

  • Long lasting

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Moderate projection. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq lists Long lasting.

Style lane

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Woody amber

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq

  • Amber floral

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Woody amber. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq lists Amber floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Nafais Sharq (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Nafais Sharq (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Nafais Sharq (£30)

Khadlaj Nafais Sharq leads on longevity, projection and lower price. They are level on scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir has 1 community review and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir costs £85 and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq costs £30, so Khadlaj Nafais Sharq is £55 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq 8.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Nafais Sharq rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq 7.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Nafais Sharq rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Alexandria II, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq 8.2 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq share?

They share 3 notes: Vanilla, Cinnamon and Musk.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir and Khadlaj Nafais Sharq?

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir is tagged for Office, Autumn, Winter and Daily. Khadlaj Nafais Sharq is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal and Winter.

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

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