Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes vs Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

At a glance

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes costs £26 and Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is £3 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (29%). Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Maison Asrar Masterpiece is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Althaïr.

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is a warm creamy vanilla gourmand fragrance that captures the smooth addictive DNA of Parfums de Marly Althair through spiced vanilla, soft florals, and a rich amber praline base.

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

Maison Asrar Masterpiece is a warm spicy amber fragrance that a retailer compares with Parfums de Marly Althaïr, opening with clove, apple and cardamom before a lavender, cinnamon and geranium heart settles into vanilla, cedarwood and amber.

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes, dupe of Parfums de Marly AlthaïrMaison Asrar Masterpiece, dupe of Parfums De Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Khadlaj Island Vanilla DunesMaison Asrar Masterpiece
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.2/10
Projection7.0/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£26£29
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly AlthaïrParfums de Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

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

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

Top Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Guaiac Wood

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Amber
  • Musk

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

Top Notes

  • Clove
  • Apple
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Cardamom
  • Amber

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Guaiac Wood, Praline and Musk that Maison Asrar Masterpiece does not.

Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Clove, Apple, Lavender, Geranium and Cedarwood that Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Smoky
  • Cinnamon

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Warm spicy
  • Resinous
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Floral, Citrus, Gourmand and Smoky. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Fruity, Oud, Aromatic, Lavender, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy.

Vibes

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cosy

Both share Sweet and Warm. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Clean, Modern, Gourmand and Luxurious. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Cosy.

Occasions

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Year-round
  • Intimate
  • Tropical
  • Relaxed

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes also lists Social, Daily, Everyday, Year-round, Intimate, Tropical and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Date night and Cold weather.

Performance

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Long lasting
  • Subtle

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Long lasting and Subtle. Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.

Style lane

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes

  • Amber woody

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Spicy amber

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes lists Amber woody. Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Spicy amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes (£26)

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Masterpiece has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes costs £26 and Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is £3 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.2 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

Which projects more, Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 6.8 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Althaïr, Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.5 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

Which is better value, Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes or Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Atlas ratings give Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Masterpiece 8.0 out of 10, so Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes rates higher.

What notes do Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes and Maison Asrar Masterpiece share?

They share 4 notes: Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Amber.

Which occasions suit Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes and Maison Asrar Masterpiece?

Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Daily, Everyday, Year-round, Intimate, Tropical and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Masterpiece is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cold weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Khadlaj Island Vanilla Dunes
  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr vs Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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