Sweet Tobacco Spirits
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
ZAMAN AL ULA
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive beast: some love its boozy, honeyed tobacco and niche-level performance, especially for the price. Others find it cloying, a bit boorish, and surprisingly lacking in actual tobacco. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as opinions vary wildly.
If you're after a sweet, leathery gourmand with an antique vibe, Zaman Al Ula offers a distinctive, if divisive, scent experience. It's not for everyone, but those who 'get' it will appreciate its unique character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 8% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 4% | 2% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 33% | 33% |
| Warm | 25% | 16% |
| Woody | 12% | 13% |
| Earthy | 15% | 17% |
| Animalic | 16% | 18% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, this is too much for an office setting. Its rich, sensual character, often described as boozy and warm, makes it ideal for dates and colder-weather formal events, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong gourmand and leather notes, this fragrance leans heavily towards evening and cooler-weather occasions, making it ideal for dates or formal events where its unique profile can shine. It's likely too rich and distinctive for a typical office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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