The Perfume Library

Rhythm of Oud

7.6

Ajmal · 2022

Ajmal Rhythm of Oud is a unisex fragrance that opens on saffron, cardamom and nutmeg and dries down to leather and musk, with spice leading the way. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though both ratings rest on only a few votes. As a unisex scent it reads much the same on men and women, and no clear season or occasion stands out. The top notes of saffron, cardamom and nutmeg give a dry, warm spice. In the heart, cedarwood, osmanthus and patchouli build a woody base, with osmanthus softening it a little. Musk and leather settle at the base, leaving the scent deeper and warmer.

Chapter 3

7.5

Ajmal · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ajmal Chapter 3 is a unisex scent that carries the fruity freshness of apricot and peach into a floral heart of rose absolute and osmanthus. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. There are no season or occasion votes, so nothing can be said about those; it reads as unisex, leaning neither masculine nor feminine. It opens with apricot, peach, red fruits and green notes, fresh and sweet. In the heart, rose absolute and osmanthus bring out the floral side. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber settles the scent on a woody, powdery ground. Lalique Noir Premier - Rose Royale 1935 and La Rive Look of Woman (2023) have a close profile.

Mizyaan

8.1

Ajmal · 2009

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ajmal Mizyaan is a sweet, oriental unisex fragrance that opens with spices and blossoms and settles into musk, amber and woods. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are only a first impression. Being unisex, it sits comfortably on both men and women. Spices and blossoms lead the opening, with citrus and floral accords giving a lively start. Musk forms a soft heart, and amber and woods pull the base towards a warm, sweet, woody feel. Spicy and leathery touches stay in the background and round out the oriental character. Ajmal Areej Al Shouk and Ajmal Areeq have a close profile.

Utopia II

7.3

Ajmal · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ajmal Utopia II is a fragrance for men that builds a fresh, green opening of bergamot leaf, apple and lemon over lavender and thyme. Its longevity and sillage both rate as good, though the vote counts are small, so these figures are not firm. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens fresh, citrusy and aquatic, with apple adding a light fruity touch. In the heart, lavender, thyme and cedarwood bring a spicy, woody side. At the base, amber, oakmoss and patchouli soften it with oriental warmth. Rue Broca Pride pour Homme and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf for Men have a close profile.

Amber (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ajmal · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Amber Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent where amber, sandalwood and oud form a warm, sweet base beneath rose and jasmine. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. With no gender lean, it suits both men and women. The top opens spicy and bright with chili, lemon and bergamot. Rosewood, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base is dominated by sandalwood, musk, amber and oud, settling into a sweet, woody, powdery and creamy profile, with leathery and animalic touches in the background.

Taaj Al Raas

7.4

Ajmal · 2013

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ajmal Taaj Al Raas is a spicy, woody and resinous men's fragrance that opens with saffron, frankincense and cumin; it has been discontinued. Saffron, frankincense and cumin give it a spicy, resinous start. In the heart, gaiac wood, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody, smoky base, and amber and musk in the dry-down soften it into a warm, slightly animalic oriental feel. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall, winter and spring, and few pick summer. It is placed mostly in the evening and night-out slots. Most voters find it masculine, though a share read it as feminine. Its profile is close to Farmacia SS. Annunziata Whisky Oud and Al Haramain Black Oudh.

Neutron (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Ajmal · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ajmal Neutron Eau de Parfum opens with fruits and fresh notes, moves into blossoms and citrus fruits, and reads as a fresh fougère made for men. Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level, a little above the middle of the scale, though the number of ratings is small, so treat these as rough. It is presented as a men's fragrance and reads as a light, easygoing everyday choice. Fruits and fresh notes come first, then blossoms and citrus fruits take over. Woods and musk settle underneath. The overall feel is fresh and citrusy, with floral, spicy, woody and powdery touches and a slightly synthetic sheen. Ajmal Vision and Ajmal Sacred Love (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Vibe for Him

7.6

Ajmal · 2022

Fresh · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Vibe for Him is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that pairs lavender, artemisia and violet with the warmth of vanilla and cedar. It opens with lavender and artemisia, a fresh and lightly herbal start softened by violet. The heart turns powdery and spicy with orris root and cardamom. In the base, balsam fir, vanilla and cedar settle the scent into a woody, creamy and sweet finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the small number of votes makes this a tentative picture. It is positioned as a men's fragrance and scores well for value. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Cento

7.3

Ajmal · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ajmal Cento is a men's chypre-fougère that sets the woody, leathery weight of sandalwood, leather and patchouli against the freshness of lemon, bergamot and lavender. As a whole it reads fresh, green and earthy. Lemon and bergamot add a bright lift, while lavender, geranium and aniseed push it towards a fougère feel. Lily of the valley and clary sage soften the floral side, moss and patchouli root it in the earth, and leather and sandalwood round out the woody depth. Voters find its longevity very strong and its sillage strong, though only a small number have rated it. It reads as a classic, masculine scent. It has been discontinued. Gainsboro G-man and La Rive Brutal Classic Intense have a close profile.

Qafiya 1

7.8

Ajmal · 2016

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Qafiya 1 is a unisex scent built around orange blossom, saffron and rose, floral and sweet with a spicy edge. It opens with orange blossom, saffron and rose, the floral side softened by spice. In the heart woody notes and amber lead, and the base settles into woody notes, patchouli and musk. The overall feel is oriental: sweet, powdery, creamy and lightly resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the sample of votes is small, so take that loosely. The sweet, spicy build suits cooler weather, and it sits comfortably on men and women alike. Arabian Oud Arabian Legend for Women and Widian Sahara have a close profile.

Aristocrat for Her

7.3

Ajmal · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ajmal Aristocrat for Her is a women's perfume that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a spicy, resinous depth. Its longevity is rated strong, while the sillage stays moderate. Few people have voted, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. The top opens with tagetes, bergamot and orange, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, saffron, jasmine and sugar carry the floral sweetness towards a gourmand tone. The base of musk, amber and oakmoss settles into a creamy, woody ground. Lattafa Opulent Musk and Widian Sahara have a close profile.

Eau d'Oud

8.1

Ajmal · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ajmal Eau d'Oud is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of citrus, mint and bergamot against rose, neroli and a base of oud. It opens fresh with citrus notes, mint and bergamot. In the heart, rose, neroli and petitgrain add a floral softness while nutmeg and ginger bring a spiced warmth. It settles into tonka bean, amber, musk and oud, where the fresh and aquatic accords meet woody, oriental and animal tones. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is still small, so this is an early impression. With its fresh start and oud base, it reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. The Merchant Of Venice Sicilian Citruses and Lattafa Pride Art of Universe have a close profile.

Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq

9.1

Ajmal

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Incense Wood

7.9

Ajmal · 2019

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Ajmal Incense Wood is a unisex scent built around saffron, frankincense and cashmere wood, spicy, woody and smoky in character. Its longevity and sillage both rate as strong, though the ratings come from a small number of voters and should be read with caution. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on women and men alike, and suits anyone who wants a dense, full-bodied scent. It opens with saffron, pink pepper and bergamot, spicy with a citrus edge. At the heart, frankincense and cashmere wood form a resinous, smoky woodiness. In the base, musk, vanilla and patchouli sweeten and soften it. The scent dries down warm and full, with an oriental feel. Amouage Decision and Moresque Soul Batik have a close profile.

Qafiya 2

8.3

Ajmal · 2016

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Ajmal Qafiya 2 is a unisex scent where citrus and floral notes meet a sweet, spicy, woody base, with clear gourmand and oriental touches. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are a first impression rather than a firm verdict. It isn't tied to one gender and suits men and women alike. It opens with orange blossom, bergamot and coffee, where the freshness of citrus is softened by the gourmand edge of coffee. The heart of floral and spicy notes pulls the scent towards a sweet, oriental line. In the base, moss and sandalwood leave an earthy, woody depth. Sinfonia di Note Fleur de Santal and Xerjoff Dhajala have a close profile.

Musc

8.2

Ajmal

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ajmal Musc is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh citrus and fruity opening with a sweet, creamy, woody musk; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, apple and passion fruit, a bright fruity freshness. In the heart, ginger, plum and strawberry sweeten the fruit, while musk and vanilla in the base add a creamy softness, and cedarwood and oud give it a woody, oriental depth. Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though there are few votes. With its sweet, fresh and woody build, it sits comfortably on both men and women and makes its presence felt. Its profile is close to Initio Oud for Happiness and Pana Dora Dorasima.

Vetiver

7.5

Ajmal · 2020

Citrus · Floral · Aquatic

Ajmal Vetiver is a unisex scent that opens on bergamot and vetiver, then settles into patchouli, cypress, oud and sandalwood for an earthy, woody character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the small number of votes means these ratings are only a rough guide. The scent reads as neutral, sitting comfortably on either men or women. It starts with the citrus of bergamot alongside the earthy green of vetiver. In the heart, patchouli and cypress build a woody, smoky ground. The base of oud, saffron, musk and sandalwood carries it into a resinous, spicy and powdery warmth, with aquatic and floral touches staying in the background.

Hayba

8.0

Ajmal · 2019

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ajmal Hayba is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that sets the spicy warmth of rose, saffron and nutmeg over a woody base of sandalwood and cedarwood. It opens with rose, nutmeg, saffron and lily of the valley, so spice and flower arrive together. In the heart, amber, cypriol and patchouli darken the scent, and the base of musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and gaiac wood adds a dry, woody depth. The overall impression is sweet, gourmand, resinous and oriental. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and voters like it and find it good value, though the number of votes is small. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Perfumes with a close profile include M. Micallef Aoud Gourmet and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum).

Hawaiian Breeze

6.2

Ajmal

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ajmal Hawaiian Breeze is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral scent for women, and it has been discontinued. It opens juicy and bright with blackcurrant, pineapple and lemon. The heart turns floral with lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, tuberose and rose. Patchouli, sandalwood and amber in the base soften it and add sweetness, while a synthetic accord colours the overall impression. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Its light, fruity build suits relaxed everyday wear. Bond No. 9 Bryant Park and Versace Red Jeans have a close profile.

Chapter 5

7.9

Ajmal · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ajmal Chapter 5 is a unisex scent that opens with dry woods and drawing ink and moves into birch, frankincense and vanilla, its fruity-sweet side set against a smoky, resinous base. Dry woods and drawing ink come first. The heart holds birch, frankincense and santol, with the birch and frankincense adding a smoky, resinous edge. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood and crystallised moss sweeten it and settle into an earthy, woody finish. The accords read fruity, sweet, spicy and oriental, with synthetic and animal tones in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few have voted. Value for money is rated high. It wears comfortably on anyone, and Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Al Haramain Black Oudh have a close profile.

Amber Musc

7.4

Ajmal · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Spicy

Ajmal Amber Musc is a unisex scent that builds a soft, powdery, creamy base of amber and musk, with a fresh touch of rose on top. Rose and musk open it, and amber and rose meet in the heart. Cedarwood, amber, musk and woods form the base. The fresh, floral side eases into a spicy, woody, resinous warmth, with a faint animal trace behind it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean towards winter, autumn and spring, and pick summer less often. It is named most for daily wear and leisure time, and evenings suit it too. Votes for masculine, feminine and classic are split evenly.

Musk Silk

8.3

Ajmal

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Cerise

6.5

Ajmal · 2015

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Ajmal Cerise is a fruity, sweet women's fragrance that pairs orange, melon and apple with a strawberry and coconut heart; it has been discontinued. It opens with orange, melon and apple, juicy and fresh like a bowl of fruit. In the heart, strawberry, coconut and sugar sweeten it further and the gourmand side comes forward. In the base, vanilla, musk and amber soften that sweetness and settle it on a warm footing. The accords also include a synthetic edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It is made for women and suits those who like sugary, fruity scents. Perfumes with a close profile include Jeanne Arthes Vanille & Sa Pomme d'Amour and Place des Lices Coco Vanille.

Soul of Amir

9.2

Ajmal · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Ajmal Soul of Amir is a unisex scent built on spices, Indian oud, floral notes and vanilla. It wears strong, with both longevity and projection rated high by the few who have voted. Its character is unisex, sitting comfortably on men and women alike. Spices and Indian oud lead the scent, while floral notes and vanilla soften and sweeten it. The accords pair floral with fruity, and spicy, woody and resinous tones form an oriental base, with an earthy trace alongside. Its profile is close to Aigner Xi Terra and Mancera Sand Aoud.