IBRAQ Balas Rose vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

At a glance

IBRAQ Balas Rose costs £44.99 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so IBRAQ Balas Rose is £117.66 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). IBRAQ Balas Rose is EDP and listed as unisex, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

IBRAQ Balas Rose

Balas Rose is a royal oriental floral fragrance from IBRAQ, discussed by the community in relation to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, pairing saffron rose with a woody musky birch base built for strength and longevity.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around bitter almond and saffron over Egyptian jasmine and cedar before ambroxan, woody notes, ambergris, cashmeran and musk form the base. Jo Milano lists the fragrance as a 2022 release, and the Atlas positions it as a dense interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

IBRAQ Balas Rose, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

IBRAQ Balas RoseJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.5/10
Projection8.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.8/10
Value for money8.5/107.5/10
Price£44.99£162.65
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Notes Comparison

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

IBRAQ Balas Rose

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Rose
  • Raspberry

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Suede

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Birch

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

Top Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Egyptian Jasmine
  • Cedar

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Woody Notes
  • Ambergris
  • Cashmeran
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Balas Rose lists Rose, Raspberry, Jasmine, Vanilla, Suede, Cedarwood and Birch that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait does not.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait lists Bitter Almond, Egyptian Jasmine, Cedar, Ambroxan, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Cashmeran that IBRAQ Balas Rose does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Rose
  • Saffron
  • Fruity
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Woody
  • Musky

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Warm spicy
  • Metallic
  • Resinous

Both share Woody and Musky. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Rose, Saffron, Fruity, Jasmine and Vanilla. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Sweet, Amber, Floral, Warm spicy, Metallic and Resinous.

Vibes

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Royal
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Luxurious

Both share Bold, Warm and Luxurious. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Royal and Confident. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Sweet, Dark, Elegant and Intense.

Occasions

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Evening
  • Special occasion
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Signature

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Nightlife

Both share Evening, Autumn, Winter and Signature. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Special occasion. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Formal and Nightlife.

Performance

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Long lasting
  • Strong projection

Both share Long lasting. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Subtle. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Strong projection.

Style lane

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Oriental floral

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Amber woody

IBRAQ Balas Rose lists Oriental floral. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait (8.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins IBRAQ Balas Rose (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins IBRAQ Balas Rose (£44.99)

IBRAQ Balas Rose leads on value for money and lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait leads on scent accuracy. They are level on longevity and projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Balas Rose has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

IBRAQ Balas Rose costs £44.99 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so IBRAQ Balas Rose is £117.66 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.8 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 7.5 out of 10, so IBRAQ Balas Rose rates higher.

What notes do IBRAQ Balas Rose and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait share?

They share 2 notes: Saffron and Musk.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Balas Rose and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

IBRAQ Balas Rose is tagged for Evening, Special occasion, Autumn, Winter and Signature. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Nightlife.

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

Compare with the original

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs IBRAQ Balas Rose
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

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