The Perfume Library

Midnight Oud (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that opens with thyme, bergamot and frankincense and deepens into patchouli, opoponax and leather. Most voters choose it for winter and autumn, and find it best suited to evenings and nights out. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, and many see it as masculine and classic. At first, thyme's spicy freshness is softened by bergamot, while frankincense adds a resinous note. In the heart, patchouli, opoponax and leather build a woody, leathery body; at the base, labdanum, vanilla and amber sweeten it into a warm, oriental finish.

Al Dirgham

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent that sets citrus and marine notes on a woody base. Lemon, juniper and bergamot open it brightly, while marine notes, apple and ginger turn the heart fruity and slightly spicy. In the base, patchouli, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood build a woody frame, and tonka bean softens it into something creamy and sweet. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. It reads as modern and leans masculine. Wacken Rain and Montblanc Starwalker Extreme have a close profile.

Desert Sultan Sapphire

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Desert Sultan Sapphire is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets its bright opening against the warmth of oud and amber. Most voters find its longevity and sillage good. It leans towards spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. In character votes the masculine reading comes first, followed by modern. Metallic notes and geranium open it, with grapefruit in the heart, giving an aquatic, fruity freshness. The base of oud, amber, gaiac wood, frankincense and musk settles it into a woody, spicy, slightly sweet warmth.

Liwan / ليوان

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan / ليوان is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus freshness and caramel sweetness against a leathery, woody base. It opens bright and fruity with bergamot, grapefruit and pineapple, while pink pepper adds a light spice. In the heart, caramel, osmanthus and ylang-ylang bring a sweet, floral softness, and rosemary keeps a fresh edge on it. The base leans on patchouli, leather, amber and Haitian vetiver, with musk pulling it together. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer is not far behind. It suits leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, and some call it modern. Bond No. 9 Sutton Place and Sphinx Night on the Nile have a close profile.

Mousuf (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Mousuf Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, fruity opening to a sweet, gourmand and woody base. Mousuf's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following and summer last. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. In the character votes the masculine side comes first, with modern a strong second. It opens with bergamot, plum and lemon, bright and fruity. In the heart, roasted hazelnut brings a sweet gourmand note, black pepper adds spice and pineapple keeps the fruit going. In the base, patchouli, amberwood and cedarwood settle it into a woody, oriental warmth. Lattafa Pride Ishq Al Shuyukh Silver and Aaron Terence Hughes Maverick have a close profile.

Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold is a unisex scent that pairs a sweet, spicy character with a woody, smoky base, and it suits evenings and the colder months best. It opens with lemon and cinnamon: the lemon gives a brief lift, while the cinnamon brings the spice forward straight away. The heart holds cedarwood, apple and jasmine, with the cedar building a woody frame that the apple and jasmine soften. In the base, leather, tonka bean and vanilla push the scent toward something creamy, sweet and leathery. The overall impression is warm, oriental and slightly synthetic. Voters find both longevity and sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, with spring well behind. Evening and night out are the most chosen occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is described as unisex.

Oud Al Sayad

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Al Sayad is a sweet, spicy oud that suits autumn and winter evenings. Rose and saffron open it, and in the heart patchouli is softened by caramel. Vanilla, oud and amber carry the base. A gourmand, oriental sweetness sits at the centre, with a woody, lightly smoky edge on top. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. It leans towards winter and fall, and towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It is positioned as a men's fragrance, and voters most often call it masculine. Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Poudrée and Zimaya Noor Oud have a close profile.

Satwa / السطوة

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Satwa is a sweet, woody men's fragrance that sets a fresh opening of bergamot, mandarin orange and galbanum over a base of vanilla and musk. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange giving a citrus freshness, while galbanum adds a green, sharp edge. Patchouli, jasmine and rose lead the heart, and in the base musk, vanilla and heliotrope bring a creamy, gourmand, oriental sweetness. A spicy touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards fall, winter and spring over summer, with night outs and evenings the top picks, though daily and office wear also get votes. Most see it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Layton and Initio Oud for Happiness have a close profile.

Saheb Intense / صاحب

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Saheb Intense / صاحب is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall; winter gets little support. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings named most often. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It reads masculine and modern. It opens with a cool bergamot and mint freshness. The heart brings ginger, lavender and black tea, while green, aquatic and floral tones dominate the accords. In the base, ambroxan, frankincense and cinnamon pull it towards a spicy, earthy finish.

Sheikh Al Oud

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ard Al Zaafaran Sheikh Al Oud is a smoky, resinous men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. It is built on frankincense, oud and woody notes. The woody, resinous side dominates, joined by a spicy warmth and an earthy depth. Smoky and leathery tones keep it austere, while a sweet oriental softness rounds off the edges, with a faint animal trace in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, and its classic bearing will appeal to those who like heavy oud. Lattafa Night Oud and House of Orpheus The Black Goat have a close profile.

Dirham (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with floral and green touches and a lightly sweet finish. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, neither heavy nor quick to fade. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters call it feminine or modern. Bergamot and mandarin orange open it with a citrus brightness. Iris and jasmine form a soft floral heart. In the base, amber, musk and sandalwood settle it into a lightly sweet, woody dry-down. Anfas Salam and Lattafa Ser Al Khulood Silver have a close profile.

Wafa

8.1

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Ard Al Zaafaran Wafa is a unisex perfume where frankincense, rose and vanilla meet in a resinous, sweet and woody body; it has been discontinued. It opens with frankincense and plum, the resinous edge softened by fruity sweetness. The heart brings rose, vanilla and orris root, turning the scent creamy and gourmand. The base of vetiver, Peru balsam and patchouli sets an earthy, slightly smoky ground, with the spicy, oriental feel lasting to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Penhaligon's AlUla have a close profile.

Dirham Wardi (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Wardi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and sweet women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days and relaxed, everyday wear. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and blackcurrant, a bright fruity start softened by almond. In the heart, rose, orange blossom and jasmine bring a floral, powdery turn. The base of musk, sandalwood and amber leaves a sweet, creamy warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Half of the votes call it feminine. Federico Mahora Pure Royal 800 and Câline Rouge Intense have a close profile.

Oud Muataq

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Muataq is a smoky, resinous men's fragrance built on oud, leather and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. It opens sharp and spicy with oregano, peppermint and bergamot. Myrrh, frankincense and ambergris bring a resinous weight to the heart. Sandalwood, leather and oud take over the base, leaving a woody, oriental, leathery character. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

Dirham Oud

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Oud is a sweet, smoky men's fragrance that pairs oud and labdanum with the softer sweetness of vanilla and sandalwood. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, with spring also in the picture and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, though daily and office use get votes too. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters find it masculine. The opening of bergamot, lavender and pepper is brightened by orange blossom. The heart holds amber, musk and marine notes. The base is led by oud, labdanum, sandalwood and vanilla, settling into a sweet, gourmand, spicy and resinous character. Lattafa Raghba and Daniel Josier Ambre Tabac have a close profile.

Tafakhar

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Caramel Oud / كراميل عود

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ard Al Zaafaran Caramel Oud / كراميل عود is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that pairs the fruity brightness of pineapple and pear with the sweet warmth of praliné and amber. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, while summer gets a small share. It leans towards leisure time and nights out, and also suits daily wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, though a fair number find it masculine. It opens with pineapple, mandarin orange and pear for a fruity lift. At the heart, jasmine sambac, gardenia and magnolia add a soft floral note. The base turns sweet, creamy and powdery through praliné, amber, sandalwood, musk and cashmeran. Lattafa Pride Gharam and Police Rose Blossom have a close profile.

Bint Hooran (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Bint Hooran Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy women's fragrance where floral and gourmand sides lead. Coffee, ylang-ylang and almond come first, and jasmine and rose add a soft floral heart. In the base, vanilla, praliné and amber deepen the sweetness, while woody and musky notes set it on a powdery, spicy footing. Longevity and sillage are rated as good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings, though it also gets votes for daytime and business wear. Serge Lutens Louve and Margot & Tita Elixir de Minuit have a close profile.

Shams Al Emarat (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ard Al Zaafaran

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

I am the King / انا الملك

8.0

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

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. 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.

Oud Sharqia (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Ard Al Zaafaran

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent for fall and winter evenings, where floral and spicy sides meet a smoky, woody depth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean masculine, though a fair share call it feminine, so it sits somewhere between the two. The scent runs along a floral, sweet and oriental line. Jasmine and rose carry the floral side, while citrus notes lighten it a little. Coniferous woods and musk build a woody, animal base, and the resinous and smoky accords add weight.

Jazzab (Silver)

7.6

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Oud Isphahan

7.5

Ard Al Zaafaran

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Shams Al Emarat Khususi (Eau de Parfum)

7.9

Ard Al Zaafaran

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that leans sweet and floral, and most voters place it in fall and winter. The top opens fresh with lemon, mandarin orange and bergamot, softened by freesia and melon. The heart builds a floral base from jasmine, iris and violet, with patchouli and cashmeran adding depth. The base settles into a creamy, woody warmth of amber, cedarwood, sandalwood and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, though spring and summer still get a share. It is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Votes lean slightly feminine, yet it works as a unisex scent. Ard Al Zaafaran Ahlam Al Arab and Anfas Salam have a close profile.