Ard Al Zaafaran 2023 EDP

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Al Dirgham Special Edition

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Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham Special Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Al Dirgham Special Edition opens with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Fruity Notes and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Vanilla, and Pistachio. Ard Al Zaafaran's Al Dirgham Special Edition carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a divisive root beer float in a bottle, polarising noses with its strong gourmand character. You'll either love its unique sweetness or be scrubbing it off immediately.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
Al Dirgham Special Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Fruity Notes39%
Baseas listed
Spicy Notes27%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it ill-suited for the office or formal events, where it might overwhelm. However, its bold and unique gourmand profile shines on dates or casual outings, offering a memorable and comforting presence.

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

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

Al Dirgham Special Edition opens with a punch of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, quickly giving way to a fruity heart spiced with cardamom. The dry down is a rich, creamy blend of pistachio and vanilla, underscored by a lingering warmth from additional spices. It's heavily sweet and unapologetically gourmand.

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Where to buy

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