The Perfume Library

I Am the Queen / انا الملكة

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran I Am the Queen / انا الملكة is a fruity, powdery women's fragrance that pairs fresh citrus with the sweet warmth of vanilla and amber. It opens with a bright, fresh citrus feel from bergamot and orange. In the heart, pear and vanilla come forward, and the fruity, gourmand side turns sweeter. Amber and musk in the base soften everything into a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though few people have voted, so that view rests on a small sample. Value for money scores high. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Perfumes with a close profile include Lattafa Ana Abiyedh and Afnan Perfumes Supremacy (Purple).

Musk Al Muntakhab

6.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Silk Mood

6.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Oud Ahlam Al Arab

7.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Daar Al Shabaab Royal

7.8

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a sweet, resinous and leathery texture. Saffron, rose and amber lead, while musk and woody notes soften and deepen them. The floral and sweet side is balanced by an animal, smoky background, and the fougère touch gives the scent a classic masculine frame. Longevity is rated good, and most voters give it a high rating. Sillage is also good, so it makes itself noticed around you. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its profile is close to El Nabil Mukhalat Paris and Lattafa Rouat Ajial.

Safeer Al Oud

8.2

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Meethaq / ميثاق

8.2

Ard Al Zaafaran

Citrus · Floral · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Meethaq / ميثاق is a unisex scent in which a citrus and floral opening settles onto a sweet, spicy and resinous base. Lavender and bergamot give the top a fresh start, while geranium, jasmine and lily of the valley add a floral layer in the heart. In the base, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and amber come forward; the scent turns sweeter and dries down warm, woody and oriental, with smoky and leathery touches in the background. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is tentative. Its profile suits both men and women. Davidoff Zino and Mancera Saharian Wind have a close profile.

Khashab Al Oud

8.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ard Al Zaafaran Khashab Al Oud is a unisex scent built around oud, amber and sandalwood, with a sweet, spicy and smoky character; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good; some voters rate the longevity as high, though the vote count is small, so that reading is tentative. It reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Oud Wood (Eau de Parfum) and Dior Leather Oud. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: oud and sandalwood form a woody backbone, while amber and musk sweeten and soften it. Cardamom adds spice, and cedar and vetiver give a dry, earthy edge. Bergamot and lavender stay in the background and lighten the heavy texture a little.

Mousuf Azure / موصوف ازور

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ard Al Zaafaran Mousuf Azure is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with citrus, green and spicy touches. It opens with juniper, bergamot and pepper, which give a cool, lively and slightly sharp start. In the heart, cardamom, amber and cashmeran soften the scent and add some sweetness. The base of musk, cedarwood, sandalwood and oakmoss sets a woody, green foundation. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close through the day without filling the room. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. Lattafa Ejaazi and Roberto Ugolini Blue Suede Shoes have a close profile.

Waqar

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cotton Candy Musk

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Cotton Candy Musk is a feminine scent where red fruits, violet and peach meet a soft, sweet floral musk. It opens with red fruits, violet and peach, fresh and fruity from the first moment. In the heart, vanilla and sugar sweeten the scent while white blossoms add a light floral touch. The base is led by white musk, amber and musk, drying down powdery and creamy. Gourmand and synthetic accents run through it, so the whole reads as smooth, candy-like sweetness. Its profile is close to Victoria's Secret Tease Crème Cloud (Eau de Parfum) and Kenzo Flower by Kenzo (Eau de Parfum).

Oud Mood (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Al Hur so Intense / الحر

8.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Al Hur so Intense / الحر is a men's fragrance of strong character, pairing a fresh, green start with a sweet, spicy and woody body. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good; the sample is small, but most voters give high marks on both. Value for money also scores well. Tobacco, black pepper and pineapple lead, followed by iris, coffee and patchouli at the heart. The base of vanilla, benzoin, labdanum and amber sweetens it and leans oriental, earthy and leathery. Lattafa Asad and Gucci Envy for Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Pomegranate Musk

6.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Pomegranate Musk is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh fruitiness of blackcurrant and pomegranate against a soft base of musk and amber. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, though the small number of ratings means this is only a rough guide. Value for money is rated highly. Being unisex, it suits anyone regardless of gender. Those after a similar profile may also look at Lattafa Musk Candy Rose and Dumont Nitro White. It opens with blackcurrant and pomegranate, giving a fresh, sweet fruit impression. At the heart, cyclamen, magnolia and frangipani add a soft floral note. In the base, patchouli, amber and musk settle the scent into a powdery, creamy and slightly woody finish.

Marina Deep & Dark / مارينا

8.3

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Green

Ard Al Zaafaran Marina Deep & Dark / مارينا is a unisex scent that opens with saffron, nutmeg and cumin and settles onto a smoky, woody base of leather and cedarwood. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong; every voter rates its longevity high and most say the same of its sillage. The vote count is small, so the figures are tentative, but the scent reads as dense and long-lasting on the skin. Its value for money is also rated high. The opening is warm and spicy, with saffron, nutmeg, cumin and carnation. In the heart, violet and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base is led by leather, cedarwood, musk and amber, where the sweet, resinous and earthy sides sit against the woody, smoky ground.

Shahrazad

8.8

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Ard Al Zaafaran Shahrazad is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh opening of bergamot, black pepper and green notes with jasmine and freesia over a vanilla and musk base. Its sillage is rated good; the votes are few, but half rate the projection high. There is no information on longevity, seasons or occasions, so nothing can be said about those. Being unisex, it suits both men and women. The top is green, ozonic, peppery and citrusy, with bergamot giving a clean, aquatic lift. The heart turns soft and floral with jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley. In the base, vanilla, musk and ambergris sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth, with leather adding a slightly dry edge.

Dar Al Hae New (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Citrus · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Dar Al Hae New Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent where citrus and green meet a sweet, fruity base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good, while its sillage stays moderate. Most voters rate the staying power as high. With so few votes, this is a first impression rather than a firm verdict. Patchouli and lime lead the top, with sandalwood and vanilla softening the heart. Amber and musk leave a sweet, warm trail at the base. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through the whole.

Qandeel

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Qandeel is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around cherry, jasmine and vanilla. Voters place Qandeel mostly in leisure time, nights out and evenings, with business use further behind. It is also considered suitable for daily wear. It reads as a women's fragrance. It opens with cherry, mandarin orange, lemon and blackcurrant, a bright and juicy start. In the heart, jasmine and heliotrope add a soft floral touch, while salted caramel brings a gourmand sweetness. The base of patchouli, vanilla, white musk and cedarwood closes it creamy, powdery and lightly spicy.

Ameerat Al Arab / أميرة العرب

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Sayaad al Quloob

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Sayaad al Quloob is a fresh, floral men's fragrance that opens with lavender and bergamot and moves into rose and jasmine. Lavender and bergamot give the top a bright citrus and aromatic feel. Rose and jasmine add a soft floral heart. Musk, amber and sandalwood settle the scent onto a sweet, creamy base. Longevity and projection are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Value for money is rated highly. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Rasasi Arba Wardat and Ajmal Blu have a close profile.

Oud Romancea Fakhama / عود رومانسية فخامة

8.3

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama is a sweet, spicy and woody oriental, a unisex scent built around rose and oud. Saffron, pimento and rose lead, so spice and flower open together. In the heart, caramel, patchouli and oud turn the scent sweeter and give it a woody depth. Vanilla and amber leave a soft, warm trail at the base. The floral and fruity accords stay in the background of this sweet oriental structure. Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, though with so few votes these impressions are still tentative. It reads as unisex. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad and Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Poudrée have a close profile.

Ajeeb Ghareeb

7.1

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Ajeeb Ghareeb is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around sandalwood, cinnamon and rose; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Sandalwood and cedarwood lay a woody foundation, and oud adds a resinous depth to it. Cinnamon brings the spice, rose adds a soft floral touch, and tonka bean and vanilla sweeten everything into an oriental, warm and dense impression. Profumum Roma Oxiana and Lattafa Opulent Oud have a close profile.

Qaed Al Fursan

7.4

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Qidwah

8.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Qidwah is a unisex fragrance that opens with bright lemon and orange, builds on cinnamon, cardamom and flowers, and rests on vanilla and amber; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, with every voter rating the lasting power as high. It reads as unisex, leaning toward neither a masculine nor a feminine side. With only a few votes behind these ratings, they give a rough picture at best. Lemon and orange give a fresh, citrus opening. In the heart, cinnamon and cardamom bring spice alongside the sweet floral tones of orange blossom, jasmine and rose. The base settles into a sweet, woody, oriental line with vanilla, amber and sandalwood.