Maison Asrar Khayal vs Zimaya Royal Leather

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Memo Paris African Leather.

At a glance

Maison Asrar Khayal costs £19 and Zimaya Royal Leather costs £24, so Maison Asrar Khayal is £5 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (60%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Memo Paris African Leather.

Maison Asrar Khayal

Maison Asrar Khayal is a warm spicy oud leather fragrance that a retailer compares with Memo Paris African Leather, opening with bergamot, geranium and cardamom before a cumin, patchouli and saffron heart settles into oud, leather and musk.

Zimaya Royal Leather

Zimaya Royal Leather is a botanical leather fragrance that captures the refined DNA of Memo Paris African Leather through a warm spiced opening, a green leather heart, and a deep earthy base.

Maison Asrar Khayal, dupe of Memo Paris African LeatherZimaya Royal Leather, dupe of Memo Paris African Leather

Comparison

Maison Asrar KhayalZimaya Royal Leather
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/108.0/10
Projection6.8/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.5/10
Value for money7.5/109.0/10
Price£19£24
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMemo Paris African LeatherMemo Paris African Leather

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Asrar Khayal

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Geranium
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Cumin
  • Patchouli
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • Leather
  • Musk

Zimaya Royal Leather

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Leather

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Geranium
  • Cardamom
  • Patchouli
  • Saffron
  • Leather
  • Musk

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Asrar Khayal lists Bergamot, Cumin and Oud that Zimaya Royal Leather does not.

Zimaya Royal Leather lists Vetiver that Maison Asrar Khayal does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Asrar Khayal

  • Citrus
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Leather
  • Patchouli
  • Animalic
  • Green
  • Warm spicy
  • Spicy

Zimaya Royal Leather

  • Woody
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Leather
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Green

Both share Oud, Earthy, Leather, Patchouli and Green. Maison Asrar Khayal also lists Citrus, Animalic, Warm spicy and Spicy. Zimaya Royal Leather also lists Woody, Gourmand and Aromatic.

Vibes

Maison Asrar Khayal

  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Intense

Zimaya Royal Leather

  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Gourmand

Both share Sophisticated and Warm. Maison Asrar Khayal also lists Dark, Bold and Intense. Zimaya Royal Leather also lists Clean, Elegant and Gourmand.

Occasions

Maison Asrar Khayal

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Cold weather

Zimaya Royal Leather

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Both share Evening. Maison Asrar Khayal also lists Signature, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather. Zimaya Royal Leather also lists Daytime.

Performance

Maison Asrar Khayal

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Zimaya Royal Leather

  • Strong projection
  • Subtle

Maison Asrar Khayal lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Zimaya Royal Leather lists Strong projection and Subtle.

Style lane

Maison Asrar Khayal

  • Oud leather

Zimaya Royal Leather

  • Leather woody

Maison Asrar Khayal lists Oud leather. Zimaya Royal Leather lists Leather woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Royal Leather (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Royal Leather (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Royal Leather (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Royal Leather (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Asrar Khayal (£19)

Maison Asrar Khayal leads on lower price, while Zimaya Royal Leather leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Asrar Khayal has 1 community review and Zimaya Royal Leather has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Asrar Khayal or Zimaya Royal Leather?

Maison Asrar Khayal costs £19 and Zimaya Royal Leather costs £24, so Maison Asrar Khayal is £5 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Asrar Khayal or Zimaya Royal Leather?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Khayal 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Royal Leather 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Leather rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Asrar Khayal or Zimaya Royal Leather?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Khayal 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Royal Leather 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Leather rates higher.

Which is closer to Memo Paris African Leather, Maison Asrar Khayal or Zimaya Royal Leather?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Khayal 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Royal Leather 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Leather rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Asrar Khayal or Zimaya Royal Leather?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Khayal 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Royal Leather 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Leather rates higher.

What notes do Maison Asrar Khayal and Zimaya Royal Leather share?

They share 6 notes: Geranium, Cardamom, Patchouli, Saffron, Leather and Musk.

Which occasions suit Maison Asrar Khayal and Zimaya Royal Leather?

Maison Asrar Khayal is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Cold weather. Zimaya Royal Leather is tagged for Evening and Daytime.

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

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