Ajmal 2014 EDP

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Santal Wood

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Ajmal Santal Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Santal Wood opens with Marigold, Cardamom, and Cumin, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Jasmine, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood. Ajmal's Santal Wood carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Ajmal Santal Wood is a divisive one. You'll either love its opulent, rich Middle Eastern take on sandalwood and oud, or you'll be put off by the challenging cumin and prominent florals, calling it 'grandma juice'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Santal Wood 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it too much for the office. This is a scent for intimate evening wear and formal events, or for making a memorable statement, not for casual jogs.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

This is a rich, multifaceted journey starting with an intriguing burst of marigold, cumin and cardamom that quickly ushers in a heart of fragrant rose, jasmine, sharp ginger and grounding cedar. It all settles into a magnificent base of creamy sandalwood and a subtle, dark oud.

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