Al Haramain Perfumes EDP

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Mena

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Al Haramain Perfumes Mena is an Eau de Parfum. Mena opens with Pine, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Amber. Al Haramain Perfumes's Mena carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Mena is a scent that provokes strong reactions. Prepare yourself for an orthodox church in a bottle, a rich, resinous amber and sandalwood affair. Some find it a spiritual masterpiece, others a challenging, even 'soiled nappy' scent. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Mena Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pine100%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood67%
Saffron33%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, resinous character and significant projection make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, the luxurious, warm amber and sandalwood make it an ideal choice for a date or formal evening, while being a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.

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

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

Step into a sacred grove with Mena by Al Haramain. It opens with a subtle whisper of pine, quickly melting into a creamy, consistent sandalwood heart. The real star is the amber, which takes centre stage, smelling smoky and rich, with hints of dark honey and a woody, almost incense-like quality. The saffron is barely there, adding a hint of warm spice to the luxurious depth.

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