Ard Al Zaafaran EDP

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Al Batal

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Ard Al Zaafaran Al Batal is an Eau de Parfum. Al Batal opens with Cardamom and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Vanilla, Incense, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Ard Al Zaafaran's Al Batal carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Al Batal is a divisive beast: some hail it an eternal, potent clone of Invictus Victory Elixir with a pineapple twist, while others brand it a synthetic, headache-inducing scrubber. If you like sweet, smoky, and long-lasting, it's worth a sniff, but buyer beware.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Energetic
  • Modern
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Al Batal 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and warm, spicy sweetness make Al Batal less suitable for the office or formal events, where subtlety is key. However, its bold character and impressive longevity are perfect for dates and casual outings, ensuring you make an impact without being overpowering in the wrong setting.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER(AQUA), LINALOOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Ard Al Zaafaran's Al Batal opens with an unexpected, juicy burst of pineapple, quickly spiced up by cardamom. As it settles, a smoky, spiritual heart of incense and clary sage emerges, intertwined with a creamy vanilla sweetness. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and the gourmand warmth of tonka bean, leaving a lingering, ambered trail.

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Where to buy

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