Maison Asrar Wood Intense vs RiiFFS Elegant Homme

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Homme Intense.

At a glance

Maison Asrar Wood Intense costs £24 and RiiFFS Elegant Homme costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme is £4.01 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Maison Asrar Wood Intense is EDP and listed as unisex, while RiiFFS Elegant Homme is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Homme Intense.

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

Maison Asrar Wood Intense is a smooth, powdery oriental woody fragrance that community reviewers compare with Dior Homme Intense, built on orris and spice over woody and balsamic notes and a base of ambergris, moss and oud.

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

Elegant Homme is a woody floral musk Eau de Parfum from RiiFFS, marketed as an accessible alternative to Kayaan Classic by Al Wataniah with a lavender, iris and cedar driven composition.

Maison Asrar Wood Intense, dupe of Dior Homme IntenseRiiFFS Elegant Homme, dupe of Dior Homme Intense

Comparison

Maison Asrar Wood IntenseRiiFFS Elegant Homme
Overall rating7.2/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/107.5/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.8/10
Value for money8.0/108.5/10
Price£24£19.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byDior Homme IntenseDior Homme Intense

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

Top Notes

  • Orris
  • Spicy Notes

Heart Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • Balsamic Notes

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Moss
  • Oud

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

Top Notes

  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Iris
  • Ambrette
  • Pear

Base Notes

  • Virginia Cedar
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Maison Asrar Wood Intense lists Orris, Spicy Notes, Woody Notes, Balsamic Notes, Ambergris, Moss and Oud that RiiFFS Elegant Homme does not.

RiiFFS Elegant Homme lists Lavender, Iris, Ambrette, Pear, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver that Maison Asrar Wood Intense does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

  • Woody
  • Oud
  • Earthy
  • Powdery
  • Balsamic
  • Mossy
  • Iris
  • Resinous
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

  • Lavender
  • Iris

Both share Iris. Maison Asrar Wood Intense also lists Woody, Oud, Earthy, Powdery, Balsamic, Mossy, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. RiiFFS Elegant Homme also lists Lavender.

Vibes

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

  • Dark
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Intense
  • Classic
  • Oriental

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Light
  • Classic

Both share Elegant, Sophisticated and Classic. Maison Asrar Wood Intense also lists Dark, Intense and Oriental. RiiFFS Elegant Homme also lists Sweet and Light.

Occasions

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Work
  • Everyday
  • Cooler weather

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Formal
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

Both share Evening, Office, Formal and Cooler weather. Maison Asrar Wood Intense also lists Signature, Autumn, Winter, Work and Everyday. RiiFFS Elegant Homme also lists Casual and Night out.

Performance

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Sillage
  • Moderate sillage
  • Good longevity
  • Subtle
  • Performs well

Maison Asrar Wood Intense lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity. RiiFFS Elegant Homme lists Long lasting, Versatile, Sillage, Moderate sillage, Good longevity, Subtle and Performs well.

Style lane

Maison Asrar Wood Intense

  • Oriental woody

RiiFFS Elegant Homme

  • Floral musk

Maison Asrar Wood Intense lists Oriental woody. RiiFFS Elegant Homme lists Floral musk.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins RiiFFS Elegant Homme (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins RiiFFS Elegant Homme (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins RiiFFS Elegant Homme (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins RiiFFS Elegant Homme (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins RiiFFS Elegant Homme (£19.99)

RiiFFS Elegant Homme leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Asrar Wood Intense has 1 community review and RiiFFS Elegant Homme has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Asrar Wood Intense or RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Maison Asrar Wood Intense costs £24 and RiiFFS Elegant Homme costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme is £4.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Asrar Wood Intense or RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Wood Intense 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Elegant Homme 7.5 out of 10, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Asrar Wood Intense or RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Wood Intense 6.5 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Elegant Homme 7.0 out of 10, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme rates higher.

Which is closer to Dior Homme Intense, Maison Asrar Wood Intense or RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Wood Intense 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Elegant Homme 7.8 out of 10, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Asrar Wood Intense or RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Atlas ratings give Maison Asrar Wood Intense 8.0 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Elegant Homme 8.5 out of 10, so RiiFFS Elegant Homme rates higher.

What notes do Maison Asrar Wood Intense and RiiFFS Elegant Homme share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Maison Asrar Wood Intense and RiiFFS Elegant Homme?

Maison Asrar Wood Intense is tagged for Signature, Evening, Office, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Work, Everyday and Cooler weather. RiiFFS Elegant Homme is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Formal, Night out and Cooler weather.

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

Compare with the original

  • Dior Homme Intense vs Maison Asrar Wood Intense
  • Dior Homme Intense vs RiiFFS Elegant Homme

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See the full Elegant Homme breakdown

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