Is Athoor Al Alam Anaqeed (Red) a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours?
Rouge Velours EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Anaqeed (Red) EDP
While both share rose and patchouli, Rouge Velours is a bolder, darker rose-patchouli bomb, whereas Anaqeed Red leans into powdery iris with earthy undertones. Rouge Velours is more assertive and projects further, making it ideal for those who love a statement fragrance. Anaqeed Red is softer, more powdery, and sits closer to the skin, offering a more subtle and refined experience. Consider your preference for intensity and the prominence of rose versus iris when choosing between these two.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rouge Velours
- Anaqeed (Red)
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a dominant, velvety rose fragrance.
- You enjoy a strong patchouli presence.
- You prefer a fragrance with significant projection.
- You want a bold, statement-making scent.
- You prefer a powdery iris-centered fragrance.
- You want something more subtle and refined.
- You like earthy undertones in your perfumes.
- You are on a budget and want a great scent.
- You want a versatile, everyday fragrance.
This is a bold, velvety rose-patchouli that'll make you feel like 'that girl' - or 'that guy'. It's not a safe blind buy thanks to the prominent patchouli, but for those who love a deep, dark rose, it’s an absolute stunner and a solid example of the genre.
If you're after a sophisticated, powdery iris with an earthy kick, Anaqeed Red delivers. It's a modern, grown-up take on florals that has impressed quite a few.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent rose and earthy patchouli accords, combined with strong performance reports, make it too bold for an office setting. However, its luxurious and sensual character is perfect for dates and formal events, though for casual wear it depends on the wearer's confidence.
Seasons
Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Velours, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its refined, moderate projection makes it suitable for office and formal settings, avoiding overwhelm. The elegant floral and woody accords also make it an excellent choice for a date, while it's a bit too sophisticated for casual daily wear or sport.
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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