IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir vs Zimaya Luxor

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 Luxor costs £30, so Zimaya Luxor is £55 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (13%). 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.

Zimaya Luxor

Zimaya Luxor is a rich oriental woody fragrance that captures the luxurious DNA of Xerjoff Alexandria II through a spiced fruity opening, an elegant floral woody heart, and a deep oud amber base.

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

Comparison

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk KashmirZimaya Luxor
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£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

Zimaya Luxor

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Cinnamon
  • Rosewood
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

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

Zimaya Luxor lists Apple, Rosewood, Lavender, Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley, Rose, 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

Zimaya Luxor

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Cinnamon
  • Oriental

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

Vibes

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Modern

Zimaya Luxor

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet and Modern. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Dark. Zimaya Luxor also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Warm, Gourmand, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily

Zimaya Luxor

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily

Both share Autumn, Winter and Daily. IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir also lists Office. Zimaya Luxor also lists Signature and Evening.

Performance

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Moderate projection

Zimaya Luxor

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir lists Moderate projection. Zimaya Luxor lists Strong projection and Long lasting.

Style lane

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir

  • Woody amber

Zimaya Luxor

  • Floral woody

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

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Luxor (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Luxor (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Luxor (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Luxor (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Luxor (£30)

Zimaya Luxor 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 Luxor has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir costs £85 and Zimaya Luxor costs £30, so Zimaya Luxor is £55 cheaper.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They share 2 notes: Cinnamon and Musk.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir and Zimaya Luxor?

IBRAQ Al Wafia Musk Kashmir is tagged for Office, Autumn, Winter and Daily. Zimaya Luxor is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Daily.

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

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