Is Ard Al Zaafaran Qidwah a dupe of Mancera Roses Vanille?
Roses Vanille EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Qidwah EDP
Roses Vanille and Qidwah both deliver a sweet rose-vanilla experience, but their subtle differences cater to distinct preferences. Roses Vanille is a smoother, jammy rose with a prominent vanilla sweetness, while Qidwah leans spicier and woodier, offering a drier, more mature take. If you want a compliment-pulling, easy-to-wear fragrance, Roses Vanille is the choice. If you prefer a more subdued, budget-friendly alternative with a spicy edge, Qidwah would be better. Both share similar DNA, with Qidwah being a great affordable alternative.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Roses Vanille
- Qidwah
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sweeter, more prominent vanilla note.
- You want a smoother, jammy rose fragrance.
- You want a compliment-getting, easy signature scent.
- You prefer a well-known designer fragrance.
- You prefer a spicier, woodier dry down.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You like a drier, more mature rose-vanilla.
- You want a less common fragrance.
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser, delivering exactly what it promises: a sweet, jammy rose wrapped in vanilla. While some find its simplicity boring or even cloying, for many, it's a love-at-first-sniff affair, earning compliments and becoming an easy-reach signature scent. Just don't expect groundbreaking complexity.
A budget rose-vanilla EDP in the Roses Vanille lane, leaning a touch spicier and woodier than the Mancera with the same dominant rose-and-vanilla heart that defines the genre.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Lemon
100%
vs
32%
Rose
100%
vs
23%
Vanilla
44%
vs
22%
Musk
30%
vs
15%
Cedar
25%
Orange
38%
Bergamot
30%
Sandalwood
19%
Jasmine
19%
Amber
18%
Saffron
18%
Orange Blossom
14%
Patchouli
13%
Cinnamon
13%
Cashmeran
12%
Cardamom
12%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and sweet, enveloping nature make it less suitable for an office environment. However, this same intensity and luxurious sweetness are perfect for dates and evening events, while its comforting feel makes it great for casual wear, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
The rose-vanilla-saffron-amber spine reads warmest in autumn and winter where the spice and creamy base have room to bloom; spring is workable in moderation but summer heat amplifies the sweetness uncomfortably.
Occasions
Strong projection and sensual rose-vanilla weight make it a confident date and formal evening pick; the spice and longevity can feel heavy in an office setting and overpower light casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla, Musk, Lemon
Adds cedar, drops amber and bergamot
Where to buy
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