IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua vs Maison Asrar Gold Noir

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Gissah Imperial Valley.

At a glance

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua costs £59.99 and Maison Asrar Gold Noir costs £29, so Maison Asrar Gold Noir is £30.99 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (6%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Gissah Imperial Valley.

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

Blue Diamond Aqua is an oceanic amber musk fragrance from IBRAQ's Diamond Collection, widely recognised by the community as close to Gissah Imperial Valley, delivering that rich saffron amber framework with a cleaner, more citrus lifted freshness.

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

Maison Asrar Gold Noir is a smoky woody fragrance that a retailer compares with Gissah Imperial Valley, opening with grapefruit before a smoke, rose and cashmere wood heart settles into sweet notes, amber, moss, vetiver and musk.

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua, dupe of Gissah Imperial ValleyMaison Asrar Gold Noir, dupe of Gissah Imperial Valley

Comparison

IBRAQ Blue Diamond AquaMaison Asrar Gold Noir
Overall ratingNo rating7.0/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating7.0/10
ProjectionNo rating6.5/10
Scent accuracyNo rating6.8/10
Value for moneyNo rating7.5/10
Price£59.99£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byGissah Imperial ValleyGissah Imperial Valley

Notes Comparison

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

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Sea Notes
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Rosemary
  • Ylang Ylang
  • Citrus

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Musk
  • Patchouli

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Smoke
  • Rose
  • Cashmere Wood

Base Notes

  • Sweet Notes
  • Amber
  • Moss
  • Vetiver
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Musk

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua lists Bergamot, Sea Notes, Saffron, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Citrus, Incense and Patchouli that Maison Asrar Gold Noir does not.

Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Grapefruit, Smoke, Rose, Cashmere Wood, Sweet Notes, Amber, Moss and Vetiver that IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

  • Aquatic
  • Citrus
  • Saffron
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Incense

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Mossy
  • Rose

Both share Citrus and Amber. IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua also lists Aquatic, Saffron, Musky and Incense. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Sweet, Woody, Floral, Smoky, Earthy, Mossy and Rose.

Vibes

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Versatile

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm

Both share Warm. IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua also lists Fresh, Bold, Confident and Versatile. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Sweet, Dark, Mysterious and Sophisticated.

Occasions

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

  • Daily wear
  • Evening
  • Summer
  • Versatile

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Cooler weather

Both share Evening. IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua also lists Daily wear, Summer and Versatile. Maison Asrar Gold Noir also lists Signature, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cooler weather.

Performance

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • All day
  • Hours of longevity

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua lists Strong projection, Long lasting, Versatile, Beast mode, Beast, All day and Hours of longevity. Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua

  • Aquatic amber

Maison Asrar Gold Noir

  • Smoky woody

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua lists Aquatic amber. Maison Asrar Gold Noir lists Smoky woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (7.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (6.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (6.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (7.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Asrar Gold Noir (£29)

Maison Asrar Gold Noir leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua has 0 community reviews and Maison Asrar Gold Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua or Maison Asrar Gold Noir?

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua costs £59.99 and Maison Asrar Gold Noir costs £29, so Maison Asrar Gold Noir is £30.99 cheaper.

What notes do IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua and Maison Asrar Gold Noir share?

They share 1 note: Musk.

Which occasions suit IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua and Maison Asrar Gold Noir?

IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua is tagged for Daily wear, Evening, Summer and Versatile. Maison Asrar Gold Noir is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cooler weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Gissah Imperial Valley vs IBRAQ Blue Diamond Aqua
  • Gissah Imperial Valley vs Maison Asrar Gold Noir

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