44 community ratings

I am the King / انا الملك

MenModern

8.0/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

Ard Al Zaafaran I am the King / انا الملك is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that links a bright opening of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange to the warmth of lavender and vanilla.

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How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

9.4 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does I am the King / انا الملك smell like?

The top is a crisp citrus base of lemon, bergamot and mandarin orange. In the heart, lavender, aniseed and pepper add a spicy, slightly aromatic edge. The base of vanilla, labdanum and ambergris sweetens as it dries, settling into a woody, oriental warmth. A synthetic facet also runs through the accords.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and can carry into the evening too. It reads masculine. Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Lattafa Asad share a close profile.