Ard Al Zaafaran 2023 EDP

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Al Dirgham

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Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Al Dirgham opens with Lemongrass, Geranium, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Floral Notes, Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Ard Al Zaafaran's Al Dirgham carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Prepare for a divisive experience. Many hail Al Dirgham as an affordable beast with a fresh, sweet character, while others dismiss it as an overly synthetic air freshener. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, especially regarding its alleged similarity to AHS.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Confident
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Al Dirgham 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh citrus and floral profile, with good longevity and projection, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and active occasions. While potentially too bold for a reserved office setting, its pleasant sweetness lends itself well to date nights. It might lack the gravitas for formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lemongrass Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil from Lemongrass
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

A vibrant blast of juicy tangerine and sharp lemongrass opens the show, quickly softened by a delicate bouquet of white florals like jasmine and lily-of-the-valley, underpinned by a prominent rose. As it settles, a sweet, creamy embrace of vanilla and tonka bean emerges, laced with subtle hints of cinnamon and clove, all resting on a clean, musky base. It's an intriguing blend of fresh citrus, soft petals, and a warm, comforting drydown.

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Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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