Ajmal 2025 EDP

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Chapter 1

by Maxime Exler

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Ajmal Chapter 1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Maxime Exler. Chapter 1 opens with Amber and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, and Fig, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Ajmal's Chapter 1 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive take on woody-amber fragrances, Chapter 1 is cosy, spicy, and intimately appealing. It’s a softer Ajmal, leaning into subtle elegance rather than beast-mode projection, which some adore and others find underwhelming. Expect a warm embrace rather than a roaring fire.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Chapter 1 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate sillage and cosy, woody-spicy accords make it perfect for close encounters like dates or relaxed casual wear. While not overly formal, its subtle sophistication allows for office wear, provided one appreciates a less assertive fragrance. It's definitely not one for the gym.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Chapter 1 opens with a distinctly aromatic cardamom, spiced with warm amber. The heart reveals a creamy, barely-there fig alongside earthy patchouli and a hint of cypriol. The dry down is a luxurious blend of soft cashmere wood, smooth sandalwood, and a subtle sweetness from tonka bean and musk, creating a plush, comforting aura that lingers close to the skin.

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