Mykonos Roulette vs Zara For Him Red Edition

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

At a glance

Mykonos Roulette costs £29.99 and Zara For Him Red Edition costs £22.99, so Zara For Him Red Edition is £7 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Mykonos Roulette is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zara For Him Red Edition is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.

Mykonos Roulette

Roulette is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Mykonos built around saffron and jasmine over ambergris, amberwood and more saffron before fir resin and cedar create a dry woody base. The structure places it clearly in the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 style family.

Zara For Him Red Edition

For Him Red Edition EDP from Zara is a warm and sweet oriental woody fragrance inspired by the DNA of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, capturing the iconic burnt sugar and ambergris signature of one of the most referenced fragrances in the modern dupe community in an explicitly masculine presentation with a fresher orange top note that makes it more accessible for everyday wear.

Mykonos Roulette, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Zara For Him Red Edition, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Comparison

Mykonos RouletteZara For Him Red Edition
Overall rating7.3/10 · 2 reviews8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.0/107.0/10
Projection6.8/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.5/108.5/10
Value for money7.9/109.5/10
Price£29.99£22.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Notes Comparison

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

Mykonos Roulette

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Amberwood
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedar

Zara For Him Red Edition

Top Notes

  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Amber

Base Notes

  • Evernyl

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Mykonos Roulette lists Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris, Amberwood, Fir Resin and Cedar that Zara For Him Red Edition does not.

Zara For Him Red Edition lists Orange, Amber and Evernyl that Mykonos Roulette does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Mykonos Roulette

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Mineral
  • Resinous

Zara For Him Red Edition

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Metallic
  • Oriental
  • Oakmoss

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber and Floral. Mykonos Roulette also lists Mineral and Resinous. Zara For Him Red Edition also lists Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Metallic, Oriental and Oakmoss.

Vibes

Mykonos Roulette

  • Sweet
  • Warm

Zara For Him Red Edition

  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Masculine
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Confident

Both share Sweet and Warm. Zara For Him Red Edition also lists Elegant, Intense, Modern, Feminine, Masculine, Gourmand, Oriental and Confident.

Occasions

Mykonos Roulette

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring

Zara For Him Red Edition

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Dinner
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Work
  • Nightlife
  • Special occasion
  • Cold weather
  • Smart casual
  • Cooler weather

Both share Evening, Social and Autumn. Mykonos Roulette also lists Spring. Zara For Him Red Edition also lists Daytime, Casual, Office, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Work, Nightlife, Special occasion, Cold weather, Smart casual and Cooler weather.

Performance

Mykonos Roulette

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

Zara For Him Red Edition

  • Good projection
  • Versatile
  • Sillage
  • Office safe

Mykonos Roulette lists Strong projection and Long lasting. Zara For Him Red Edition lists Good projection, Versatile, Sillage and Office safe.

Style lane

Mykonos Roulette

  • Amber woody

Zara For Him Red Edition

  • Gourmand amber

Mykonos Roulette lists Amber woody. Zara For Him Red Edition lists Gourmand amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (9.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Zara For Him Red Edition (£22.99)

Zara For Him Red Edition leads on projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Mykonos Roulette has 2 community reviews and Zara For Him Red Edition has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Mykonos Roulette or Zara For Him Red Edition?

Mykonos Roulette costs £29.99 and Zara For Him Red Edition costs £22.99, so Zara For Him Red Edition is £7 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Mykonos Roulette or Zara For Him Red Edition?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Roulette 7.0 out of 10 for longevity and Zara For Him Red Edition 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Mykonos Roulette or Zara For Him Red Edition?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Roulette 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Zara For Him Red Edition 7.5 out of 10, so Zara For Him Red Edition rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, Mykonos Roulette or Zara For Him Red Edition?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Roulette 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zara For Him Red Edition 8.5 out of 10, so Zara For Him Red Edition rates higher.

Which is better value, Mykonos Roulette or Zara For Him Red Edition?

Atlas ratings give Mykonos Roulette 7.9 out of 10 for value for money and Zara For Him Red Edition 9.5 out of 10, so Zara For Him Red Edition rates higher.

What notes do Mykonos Roulette and Zara For Him Red Edition share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Mykonos Roulette and Zara For Him Red Edition?

Mykonos Roulette is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn and Spring. Zara For Him Red Edition is tagged for Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Autumn, Formal, Dinner, Winter, Date night, Work, Nightlife, Special occasion, Cold weather, Smart casual and Cooler weather.

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

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