Ajmal 2008 EDP

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Carbon

by Nazir Ajmal

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Ajmal Carbon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Nazir Ajmal. Carbon opens with Citrus and Lavender, settles into a heart of Violet and Clove, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Patchouli. Ajmal's Carbon carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Ajmal Carbon is a crowd-pleasing, understated classic for those who value subtlety over shouting, but don't expect it to last longer than your morning commute. Often deemed a bit 'generic' but in a good way - it’s an agreeable, fresh musk that’s unlikely to offend.
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Carbon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender51%
Citrus49%
Heartas listed
Violet57%
Clove43%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes39%
Musk35%
Patchouli26%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, understated profile and modest projection make it ideal for the office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. The limited longevity and sillage mean it's less suited for formal events or dates where you want to make a bold statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a brisk, clean burst of citrus and aromatic lavender, quickly mellowing into a soft, powdery heart where violet blooms gently. A whisper of clove adds a warm, spicy nuance before settling into a comforting base of earthy patchouli, clean musk, and subtle woods. It's a scent that smells familiar, like a well-worn, favourite jumper.

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