Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande is the original. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal costs £34, while Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande costs from £169 · 100ml. They share 2 of the 12 notes listed for Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal 8.8 for value for money, against 6.3 for Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande on Parfumo.
Escapade Gourmande by Maison Mataha is a sweet gourmand extrait built around black sugar, vanilla and tonka bean over musk. Its creamy, caramelised character recalls crème brûlée, offering a comforting fragrance for anyone drawn to dessert scents, particularly on cooler days or relaxed evenings.
Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is a luminous floral gourmand fragrance that captures the addictive sweetness of Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande through a sparkling spiced fruit opening, a sugary orange blossom heart, and a rich caramel vanilla resin base that feels both airy and indulgent.


| Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande (original) | Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 / 10 | 7.9/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.7 / 10 | No rating |
| Projection | 7.3 / 10 | No rating |
| Value for money | 6.3 / 10 | 8.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | No rating |
| Price | From £169 · 100ml · Extrait | £34 |
| Concentration | Extrait | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Feminine |
Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 10 October 2026.
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
2 shared notes.
Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal shares 2 notes with Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande: Vanilla and Musk.
Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande costs from £169 · 100ml. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal costs £34.
Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal lists Ginger, Lavender, Saffron, Apple, Orange Blossom, Sugar, Cashmeran, Amber, Benzoin and Caramel that Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande does not. Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande lists Black Sugar and Tonka Bean that Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal does not.
Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal 8.8 out of 10 for value for money, against 6.3 out of 10 for Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande on Parfumo.
Maison Mataha Escapade Gourmande is Extrait and listed as Unisex. Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Iced Petal is EDP and listed as Feminine.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.