Alamut
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Hajar
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent: some call it a masterpiece, others an 'old-fashioned' mess. It's a grand, rich oriental that leans into vintage glamour, so you'll either adore its dense complexity or find it heavy and dated. Definitely not a blind buy.
A truly divisive amber-woody floral that sparks love-it-or-hate-it reactions. Some find it a rich, natural rose, others detect a sharp, synthetic geranium or a 'urinal cake' opening. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 43% | 39% |
| Fruity | 3% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 27% | 28% |
| Warm | 10% | 7% |
| Woody | 16% | 23% |
| Earthy | 8% | 3% |
| Animalic | 14% | 20% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and potent base notes, Alamut is too intense for an office setting. However, its rich and complex profile makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings where a luxurious and captivating presence is desired.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold, rich, and somewhat opinion-splitting nature makes it less ideal for the office, though some find it intimate enough. The luxurious oriental character is well-suited for dates and formal events, while its warmth can also work for casual evenings. It's far too intense for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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