IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir vs Zimaya Crysta Oud

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 Zimaya Crysta Oud costs £27, so Zimaya Crysta Oud is £58 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (20%). IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Crysta Oud is EDP and listed as masculine. 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.

Zimaya Crysta Oud

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Crysta Oud is a luxurious woody spicy oud fragrance that captures the regal smooth depth of Xerjoff Alexandria II through a polished apple lavender cinnamon opening, a floral cedar heart, and a creamy sandalwood vanilla oud dry down with exceptional formal elegance.

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir, dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria IIZimaya Crysta Oud, dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II

Comparison

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk KashmirZimaya Crysta Oud
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection6.8/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.0/10
Value for money8.2/108.5/10
Price£85£27
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
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

Zimaya Crysta Oud

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Rosewood
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Lily of the Valley
  • Rose
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Oud

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Powdery, Saffron and Clove that Zimaya Crysta Oud does not.

Zimaya Crysta Oud lists Apple, Lavender, Rosewood, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Amber and Oud 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

Zimaya Crysta Oud

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Cinnamon
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Oud, Lavender, Cinnamon and Spicy. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Sweet and Powdery. Zimaya Crysta Oud also lists Floral, Fruity, Aromatic and Rose.

Vibes

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Modern

Zimaya Crysta Oud

  • Dark
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious

Both share Dark. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Sweet and Modern. Zimaya Crysta Oud also lists Elegant, Sophisticated, Warm and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily

Zimaya Crysta Oud

  • Cold weather

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Office, Autumn, Winter and Daily. Zimaya Crysta Oud lists Cold weather.

Performance

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Moderate projection

Zimaya Crysta Oud

  • Strong projection

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Moderate projection. Zimaya Crysta Oud lists Strong projection.

Style lane

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Woody amber

Zimaya Crysta Oud

  • Floral woody

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Woody amber. Zimaya Crysta Oud lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Crysta Oud (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Crysta Oud (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Crysta Oud (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Crysta Oud (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Crysta Oud (£27)

Zimaya Crysta Oud leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir has 1 community review and Zimaya Crysta Oud has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Zimaya Crysta Oud?

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir costs £85 and Zimaya Crysta Oud costs £27, so Zimaya Crysta Oud is £58 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Zimaya Crysta Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Crysta Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Crysta Oud rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Zimaya Crysta Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Crysta Oud 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Crysta Oud rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Alexandria II, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Zimaya Crysta Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Crysta Oud 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Crysta Oud rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir or Zimaya Crysta Oud?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Crysta Oud 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Crysta Oud rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir and Zimaya Crysta Oud share?

They share 3 notes: Vanilla, Cinnamon and Musk.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir and Zimaya Crysta Oud?

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir is tagged for Office, Autumn, Winter and Daily. Zimaya Crysta Oud is tagged for Cold weather.

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

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