Ajmal 2019 EDP

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Purely Orient Santal

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Ajmal Purely Orient Santal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Purely Orient Santal opens with Nutmeg, Ginger, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Balsam, Cedar, and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oud. Ajmal's Purely Orient Santal carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly polarising beast: for lovers of proper, animalic oud from the Middle East, this is niche quality at a steal. For those who find barnyard notes too much, you'll be running for the hills.
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  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
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Purely Orient Santal 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
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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and animalic oud mean it's too potent for the office. However, its complex, mature character and good longevity make it ideal for formal events and discerning dates.

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

Opens with an invigorating blast of fresh ginger, nutmeg, and saffron, quickly giving way to a rich, warm heart of balsamic cedar and creamy sandalwood. The assertive oud then makes its entrance, melding with an opulent base of amber and musk for a deeply animalic, woody finish. It's a journey from spicy brightness to profound, earthy depth.

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