Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Oud vs Francesca Bianchi Encounters

Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Oud and Francesca Bianchi Encounters compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Dirham OudArd Al Zaafaran20213.9★cheaper dupe

80% alikevs

EncountersFrancesca Bianchi20233.9★

The difference in plain words

Dirham Oud and Encounters are very similar; both have Bergamot, Sandalwood and Rose. Dirham Oud leans more woody, while Encounters leans balsamic. Encounters lasts longer; Dirham Oud gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingEncounters

Stronger projectionEncounters

Better perceived valueDirham Oud

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Dirham Oud ● Encounters

Both share: Bergamot · Sandalwood · Rose · Lavender · Agarwood (Oud)

Only in Dirham Oud: Citruses · Raspberry · Woodsy Notes · Amber · Cedar · White Musk

Only in Encounters: Orange · Coriander · Cassis · Iris Butter · Angelica · Cinnamon · Benzoin · Peru Balsam +3

Community votes

Dirham Oud ← · → Encounters

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Encounters +14

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Encounters +4

Price valueDirham Oud +39

Night-ness≈ even

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Dirham Oud profile →Encounters profile →cheaper dupes of Encounters →