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Al Shams Special Edition

by Nazir Ajmal

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Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition is an Eau de Parfum, created by Nazir Ajmal. Ajmal's Al Shams Special Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This ain't for the faint-hearted. It's real oud, in all its barnyard, cheesy, animalic glory. Divisive as hell, but if you're initiated, it's a masterpiece.
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Al Shams Special Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Oud100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this perfume is far too potent for office wear. It's a challenging scent, making it risky for most casual and formal settings unless you know your audience is receptive to strong, natural oud.

About

Al Shams Special Edition plunges you headfirst into the raw, untamed world of pure oud. It's an uncompromising beast, opening with an intense, almost challenging animalic funk - think rich farmyard, blue cheese, and damp earth. This isn't a sanitised, Western take; it's the real deal, evolving into a smoky, dark woodiness that lingers for days. Forget subtle, this is a primal scream in a bottle.

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