Al Haramain Perfumes 2017 EDP
Red African
Al Haramain Perfumes Red African is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Red African opens with Rosewood, settles into a heart of Nutmeg and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Al Haramain Perfumes's Red African carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.
This is a serious gourmand with a rubbery edge that will divide opinion. Expect a thick, sweet, syrupy hit of caramel that's either comforting or cloying, depending on your palate. Not for the faint-hearted.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Gourmand
- Warm
- Cozy
- Sweet
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Best Occasions
Given its strong, sweet gourmand nature and the community's notes about it being 'overwhelming' or 'not for everyone', this isn't an office-friendly scent. It excels in intimate settings like dates, where its rich, enveloping sweetness can shine without overpowering. It's a bit much for everyday casual wear, but can be fun for relaxed social events or festive winter gatherings.
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
- Eugenol
Other declarable allergens
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
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
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