IBRAQ Balas Rose vs Oakcha Orphic

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 Oakcha Orphic costs £31, so Oakcha Orphic is £13.99 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (20%). IBRAQ Balas Rose is EDP and listed as unisex, while Oakcha Orphic 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.

Oakcha Orphic

Orphic is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Oakcha opening with jasmine, saffron, orange and marigold before ambroxan and evernyl move into cedarwood, ambergris and fir balsam. Oakcha positions it as its richer interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

IBRAQ Balas Rose, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitOakcha Orphic, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

IBRAQ Balas RoseOakcha Orphic
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.2/10
Projection8.0/107.8/10
Scent accuracy7.0/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£44.99£31
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

Oakcha Orphic

Top Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Saffron
  • Orange
  • Marigold

Heart Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Evernyl

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood
  • Ambergris
  • Fir Balsam

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Cedarwood

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Balas Rose lists Rose, Raspberry, Vanilla, Suede, Musk and Birch that Oakcha Orphic does not.

Oakcha Orphic lists Orange, Marigold, Ambroxan, Evernyl, Ambergris and Fir Balsam that IBRAQ Balas Rose does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Balas Rose

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

Oakcha Orphic

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Herbal
  • Mineral
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Woody. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Rose, Saffron, Fruity, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musky. Oakcha Orphic also lists Amber, Floral, Herbal, Mineral, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Royal
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Oakcha Orphic

  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Intense

Both share Warm. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Royal, Bold, Confident and Luxurious. Oakcha Orphic also lists Powerful and Intense.

Occasions

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Evening
  • Special occasion
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Signature

Oakcha Orphic

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring

Both share Evening and Autumn. IBRAQ Balas Rose also lists Special occasion, Winter and Signature. Oakcha Orphic also lists Social and Spring.

Performance

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Oakcha Orphic

  • Powerful

IBRAQ Balas Rose lists Long lasting and Subtle. Oakcha Orphic lists Powerful.

Style lane

IBRAQ Balas Rose

  • Oriental floral

Oakcha Orphic

  • Amber woody

IBRAQ Balas Rose lists Oriental floral. Oakcha Orphic lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins IBRAQ Balas Rose (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins IBRAQ Balas Rose (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Oakcha Orphic (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Oakcha Orphic (£31)

IBRAQ Balas Rose leads on longevity and projection, while Oakcha Orphic leads on scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Balas Rose has 1 community review and Oakcha Orphic has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Oakcha Orphic?

IBRAQ Balas Rose costs £44.99 and Oakcha Orphic costs £31, so Oakcha Orphic is £13.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Oakcha Orphic 8.2 out of 10, so IBRAQ Balas Rose rates higher.

Which projects more, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Oakcha Orphic 7.8 out of 10, so IBRAQ Balas Rose rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Oakcha Orphic 7.5 out of 10, so Oakcha Orphic rates higher.

Which is better value, IBRAQ Balas Rose or Oakcha Orphic?

Atlas ratings give IBRAQ Balas Rose 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Oakcha Orphic 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do IBRAQ Balas Rose and Oakcha Orphic share?

They share 3 notes: Saffron, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Balas Rose and Oakcha Orphic?

IBRAQ Balas Rose is tagged for Evening, Special occasion, Autumn, Winter and Signature. Oakcha Orphic is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn and Spring.

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 Oakcha Orphic

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