Al Haramain Perfumes 2018 EDP

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Portfolio Imperial Oud

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Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Portfolio Imperial Oud opens with Amber and Animalic, and settles into a heart of Ambroxan, Myrrh, and Incense. Al Haramain Perfumes's Portfolio Imperial Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This used to be a beastly, animalic oud for the daring, but apparently Al Haramain have been sending out a different, watered-down version under the same name. If you can get your hands on the original, it's a love-it-or-hate-it powerhouse.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Portfolio Imperial Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Animalic61%
Amber39%
Heartas listed
Incense37%
Ambroxan34%
Myrrh29%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The original formulation is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it largely unsuitable for office wear. Its dark, sensual accords are perfect for date nights and formal evening events, but for casual wear it's quite intense.

About

Portfolio Imperial Oud's original formulation blasts off with a potent, almost challenging animalic oud, rich and earthy. This intense opening soon mellows, revealing the warm embrace of amber, smoky incense, and balsamic myrrh. The drydown settles into a dark, woody musk, with hints of resinous sweetness that linger on the skin.

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