The Perfume Library

Princess Musc

7.4

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Silver Shade

7.6

Ajmal · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Silver Shade is a unisex perfume that opens with fresh, fruity lime, bergamot and blackcurrant, then moves into jasmine and iris over cedar and white musk. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend it for spring, autumn and summer, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear, and voters mostly find it masculine and modern. The top is dominated by citrus and plum, with violet leaf adding a slight green edge. In the heart, jasmine, iris and rose give a soft floral touch. The base sweetens with tonka bean, sandalwood and ambergris, while civet leaves an animal trace. The accords also carry synthetic and earthy shades. Armaf Club de Nuit Sillage (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Have Fun have a close profile.

Ambre Pimenté

7.8

Ajmal · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ajmal Ambre Pimenté is a unisex scent where amber and spice sit on a woody, powdery base, moving between sweet and smoky; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend autumn, with winter and spring close behind, and it leans towards leisure and business wear, with some night-out use. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share call it feminine. The notes aren't split into top, heart and base; the scent reads as a whole built on the warmth of amber and spices. Cedar and gaiac wood add a dry, smoky woodiness, while musk softens everything into something powdery. The sweet, resinous side dominates and the fresh, green touches stay in the background. Its profile is close to Khaltat Hob 1 and Kilian Amber Oud.

Violet Musc (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Ajmal · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Violet Musc Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent with a powdery, creamy, sweet side that suits everything from daytime to evening. Ylang-ylang and lily of the valley open it with a floral freshness. Rose and violet sit in the heart and pull it toward something soft and powdery. In the base, amber and musk carry the sweetness and the creamy texture, while the spicy and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring first, then fall and winter, and it wears easily for daily use, the office and evenings out. Ajmal Musk Silk Supreme and Santa Maria Novella Muschio have a close profile.

Santal

8.1

Ajmal · 2019

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Santal is a unisex scent that links an opening of ginger, nutmeg and saffron to a woody, sweet core of sandalwood, cedar and oud; it has been discontinued. The opening is a warm spice from ginger, nutmeg and saffron. Towards the heart, sandalwood and cedar come forward, with gurjum balsam adding a resinous softness. The base rests on musk, oud and white amber. Overall it reads sweet, oriental and creamy, with smoky, leathery and animal touches in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its woody, spicy build sits between masculine and feminine, which suits the unisex label. Voters also rate it well for its price. Lattafa Qaa'ed and Swiss Arabian Nawaf have a close profile.

Sacrifice for Her (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Ajmal · 2007

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Sacrifice for Her Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that suits evenings and nights out. It opens with aquatic notes and jasmine, moves to vanilla and orange blossom in the heart, and settles on amber and musk. Floral and sweet accords dominate, with spicy, woody and creamy shades giving it an oriental warmth. A synthetic edge is noticeable too. Most voters pick it for a night out or the evening, though daily wear gets a fair share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, both from a small number of votes. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier² and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Shadow pour Homme

7.5

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ajmal Shadow pour Homme is a fresh, green men's fragrance with a spicy, woody character; it has been discontinued. It opens with spicy, green and fresh notes, and the citrus accord adds lift. Towards the heart, aromatic and spicy notes take over, and the base of musk and woods settles it into a woody, slightly smoky finish. Oriental and animal touches stay in the background, and a synthetic edge is noticeable. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer, with winter chosen less often. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions named most. It reads masculine. Ajmal Vision and Björn Borg Björn Borg have a close profile.

Santal Wood

7.9

Ajmal · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Santal Wood is a unisex woody-spicy fragrance built around sandalwood, patchouli and oud, with a floral and sweet side. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. Evening and leisure lead the occasions, and night out follows. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads open to both. Tagetes, cumin and cardamom open it with spice. In the heart, jasmine and rose add a soft floral note, while ginger and cedarwood tie the spice to the wood. The base of sandalwood, patchouli and oud dries down resinous, smoky and slightly leathery. Histoires de Parfums Prolixe and Tom Ford Oud Fleur have a close profile.

Carbon (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Carbon Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green men's fragrance that opens with citrus and lavender, with sweet and spicy touches softening the freshness. The top is citrus fruits and lavender. In the heart, violet and clove add a gentle floral note and a little spice. The base of musk, patchouli and woods sets a woody foundation, while aquatic and fruity shades colour the overall impression. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick spring and summer, with autumn and winter trailing behind. Daily wear and the office get the most votes, followed by nights out and leisure time.

Cuir

9.3

Ajmal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Cuir is a unisex scent that sets leather and oud against the sweet, floral lift of honeysuckle, orange blossom and tiaré. It opens floral and sweet with honeysuckle, orange blossom and tiaré. The heart turns to leather and oud, and the accords add leathery, animal and earthy sides. Musk and oud hold the base, drying down spicy, woody and creamy. Longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and every voter rates both high, though the number of votes is small. It suits those who like a dense, oriental character and want a leather-oud blend that works on anyone.

Amber Wood Noir

7.8

Ajmal · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Amber Wood Noir is a sweet, spicy woody-oriental unisex fragrance, with smoky and resinous edges that give it a dark, warm character. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Given how dense it is, a light hand may be enough. It opens with clary sage, bergamot and lavender. In the heart, gaiac wood, pine and rose build a woody backbone. The base settles into musk, sandalwood, driftwood and amber, where the creamy, animal and smoky accords come through more clearly. The scent balances sweetness against dry woodiness. Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif and Mith Velvet Amber have a close profile.

Saffron

8.3

Ajmal

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Saffron is a unisex fragrance that opens with pineapple, raspberry and saffron and deepens into oud and amber. It starts fruity and spicy: the sweetness of pineapple and raspberry sits alongside saffron. Davana and rose form the heart, and the base of cashmere wood, cypriol, amber and oud adds a woody, resinous, leathery weight. The oriental character leads, with a faint animal touch. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand is enough. It suits men and women alike, especially those who like dark, dense scents. Its profile is close to Fragrance Du Bois Rude Oud and Khadlaj Oud Noir.

Shine (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ajmal · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Shine Eau de Parfum is a sweet women's fragrance that carries the fruity brightness of strawberry and pomegranate into a floral heart of orange blossom and peony. It opens on strawberry and pomegranate, then orange blossom, lily of the valley and peony build a floral heart. In the base, patchouli, benzoin and vanilla sweeten the scent and leave a creamy, powdery, faintly resinous trail. The overall feel is floral and fruity, with a touch of spicy oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is suggested most for daily wear, leisure and the office. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum and Mugler Alien Fusion have a close profile.

Dahn Oudh Al Shams Special Edition

8.3

Ajmal · 2008

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Song of Oud

8.2

Ajmal · 2023

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ajmal Song of Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening over a spicy, woody and smoky foundation. Ginger, bergamot and apple give a bright, lightly sweet start. In the heart, orris root, jasmine and lily of the valley add a powdery softness. In the base, musk, patchouli and amber take over, and the resinous, earthy, oriental side comes forward. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. It sits comfortably on both men and women, with a full-bodied character, and voters also rate its value for money highly. Lattafa Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver and Isabelle Ariana Parfums Magic Amber have a close profile.

Amber Santal (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Ajmal · 2019

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Amber Santal Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that brings sandalwood, amber and patchouli together in a woody, spicy and resinous style. It opens with a dry, spicy entry of nutmeg, cypress and pepper. Frankincense and sandalwood take the heart, and the base of amber, patchouli, cedarwood and more sandalwood settles into an earthy, powdery and creamy warmth, with smoky and animalic touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though few voters have rated it so these figures are tentative. Its woody, oriental build leans towards cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on both men and women.

Incense

8.0

Ajmal · 2019

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ajmal Incense is a smoky, resinous and woody unisex scent built on frankincense and bitter orange. It opens with frankincense and bitter orange. In the heart, rose, gaiac wood, cypriol and violet form a spicy, woody core. Amber, oud, moss and leather settle into a leathery, oriental warmth at the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its dense, smoky character suggests cooler weather and evenings. Kajal Warek and Amouage Interlude 53 have a close profile.

Rose Wood

8.1

Ajmal · 2015

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ajmal Rose Wood is a unisex scent that opens with floral and spicy notes and settles into oud, powdery notes and woody notes. Floral and spicy notes come through together at the start. In the heart, the floral notes soften with musky notes, and the base is led by oud, powdery notes and woody notes. Floral, spicy and woody accords weigh most, while the oriental, resinous and smoky sides stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Votes for daily wear, evening, night out, business and leisure are spread fairly evenly. Being unisex, it reads comfortably on men and women alike. Ajmal Patchouli Wood and Ajmal Mukhallat Al Shams have a close profile.

Aristocrat

6.6

Ajmal · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Aristocrat is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and woody body. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters lean towards spring and fall, with summer close behind, and winter least. It sits closer to leisure and business wear, with some evening use. Most voters read it as masculine, and opinion splits between classic and modern. Lime, bergamot and watermelon give a fresh, lightly fruity start, while musk, lily and jasmine add a soft floral heart. In the base, cedar, patchouli, amber and oud leave a woody, resinous depth. Sweet and spicy tones stay within that frame.

Chapter 4

7.6

Ajmal · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Woody

Ajmal Chapter 4 is a unisex fragrance that sets sweet fruit against resinous wood, with leathery and earthy notes underneath. It opens with frankincense and pink pepper; in the heart, black cherry, davana and caramel push it towards the fruity and sweet. The base of cypriol, cedarwood, sandalwood, leather, patchouli and Peru balsam gives it a woody, earthy, resinous footing. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The dense sweetness and leathery depth suit cooler weather and evenings. Its oriental character works on men and women alike. Olfactive Studio Chambre Noire and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu have a close profile.

Kashaf

7.9

Ajmal

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ajmal Kashaf is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued, but its floral, fruity and spicy sides sit on a woody, oriental base. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out as the occasion; spring takes a smaller share and summer trails. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. On character, masculine and feminine votes run close, so it reads as open to either. Rose comes first, then raspberry, blackcurrant and saffron in the heart make it sweeter. In the base, musk, sandalwood and oud settle it into a woody, resinous and slightly smoky ground. By Terry Terryfic Oud and Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa have a close profile.

Alia

7.4

Ajmal

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ajmal Alia is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that sits closest to evenings and nights out. Most voters recommend it for evening and night-out wear, with leisure and business following. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong, though these ratings come from a small number of votes. It opens with pink pepper, bergamot and lemon for a bright start. The heart brings cardamom, violet and mugwort, and the base of cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli builds a woody foundation. The fruity and sweet side blends with a creamy softness and a slightly smoky, oriental feel.

Khallab (Eau de Parfum)

8.8

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Khallab Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with grapefruit and rose, then deepens into oud, patchouli and amber. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Votes spread almost evenly across all four seasons, so it isn't tied to one time of year and can be worn through the whole of it. It sits in the middle ground between masculine and feminine. A fresh, citrusy, green opening gives way to saffron, jasmine and sandalwood in the heart. The base of oud, patchouli, amber and musk settles into a spicy, woody, smoky and animalic oriental feel.

Mosha'a / مشع

7.8

Ajmal · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Mosha'a / مشع is a unisex scent that keeps a floral, sweet body warm with spice, wood and resin. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong by those who voted, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. It reads as unisex, neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. Rose and jasmine give it a floral opening. In the heart, vanilla, raspberry and amber sweeten it, while cedarwood, sandalwood and musk form a woody, earthy base. Smoky and oriental touches sit on top of that sweetness without overpowering it.