Maison Asrar Masterpiece vs Velixir Orion

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

Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29 and Velixir Orion costs £45, so Maison Asrar Masterpiece is £16 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Maison Asrar Masterpiece is EDP and listed as unisex, while Velixir Orion is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Parfums De Marly Althaïr.

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.

Velixir Orion

Orion is a rich spiced vanilla gourmand built around the seductive warmth of Parfums de Marly Althair.

Maison Asrar Masterpiece, dupe of Parfums De Marly AlthaïrVelixir Orion, dupe of Parfums de Marly Althaïr

Comparison

Maison Asrar MasterpieceVelixir Orion
Overall rating7.4/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/108.2/10
Projection6.8/107.8/10
Scent accuracy7.5/108.6/10
Value for money8.0/108.0/10
Price£29£45
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byParfums De Marly AlthaïrParfums De Marly Althaïr

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

Top Notes

  • Clove
  • Apple
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Lavender
  • Cinnamon
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber

Velixir Orion

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Cinnamon

Heart Notes

  • Bourbon Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Ambroxan

Base Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Heliotrope

Shared Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Amber

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Clove, Apple, Cardamom, Lavender, Geranium, Vanilla and Cedarwood that Velixir Orion does not.

Velixir Orion lists Bergamot, Bourbon Vanilla, Praline, Ambroxan, Woody Notes, Musk and Heliotrope that Maison Asrar Masterpiece does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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

Velixir Orion

  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutty

Both share Amber, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Sweet, Fruity, Oud, Aromatic, Lavender, Warm spicy, Resinous and Spicy. Velixir Orion also lists Woody, Musky, Citrus, Gourmand, Powdery and Nutty.

Vibes

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Cosy

Velixir Orion

  • Romantic
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Warm and Cosy. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Sweet. Velixir Orion also lists Romantic, Seductive, Modern, Masculine, Gourmand and Luxurious.

Occasions

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

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

Velixir Orion

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Romantic
  • Cold weather
  • Cosy
  • Cooler weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Cold weather. Maison Asrar Masterpiece also lists Date night. Velixir Orion also lists Casual, Romantic, Cosy and Cooler weather.

Performance

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Velixir Orion

  • Long lasting
  • Strong longevity

Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. Velixir Orion lists Long lasting and Strong longevity.

Style lane

Maison Asrar Masterpiece

  • Spicy amber

Velixir Orion

  • Vanilla gourmand

Maison Asrar Masterpiece lists Spicy amber. Velixir Orion lists Vanilla gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Velixir Orion (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Velixir Orion (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Velixir Orion (8.6/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Asrar Masterpiece (£29)

Maison Asrar Masterpiece leads on lower price, while Velixir Orion leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Asrar Masterpiece has 1 community review and Velixir Orion has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Asrar Masterpiece or Velixir Orion?

Maison Asrar Masterpiece costs £29 and Velixir Orion costs £45, so Maison Asrar Masterpiece is £16 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Asrar Masterpiece or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Velixir Orion 8.2 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Asrar Masterpiece or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Masterpiece 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Velixir Orion 7.8 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums De Marly Althaïr, Maison Asrar Masterpiece or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Masterpiece 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Velixir Orion 8.6 out of 10, so Velixir Orion rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Asrar Masterpiece or Velixir Orion?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Masterpiece 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and Velixir Orion 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Maison Asrar Masterpiece and Velixir Orion share?

They share 2 notes: Cinnamon and Amber.

Which occasions suit Maison Asrar Masterpiece and Velixir Orion?

Maison Asrar Masterpiece is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Date night and Cold weather. Velixir Orion is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Romantic, Cold weather, Cosy and Cooler weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums De Marly Althaïr vs Maison Asrar Masterpiece
  • Parfums De Marly Althaïr vs Velixir Orion

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