44 community ratings

Ancient Fortress

2019UnisexModern

7.0/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

Alghabra Ancient Fortress is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on a spicy trio of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry and settles into leather and oakmoss.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Leathery

What does Ancient Fortress smell like?

Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. Leisure and evening wear lead, and votes for masculine and feminine are split evenly, so it sits comfortably either way. Al Wataniah Graphite and Rasasi Shuhrah pour Homme have a close profile.

The top notes of nutmeg, clove and juniper berry give a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, kelp, blond tobacco and leather add a green, leathery character. The base of oakmoss, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber grounds it in a woody, sweet finish.