Ard Al Zaafaran EDP

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Bareq

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Ard Al Zaafaran Bareq is an Eau de Parfum. Bareq opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Apple, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ard Al Zaafaran's Bareq carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mystery, with conflicting note lists doing no favours. It's a likeable, soft scent, but don't expect it to blow anyone's socks off. The bottle's probably the most exciting thing about it.
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  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Confident
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Bareq Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple33%
Bergamot33%
Pink Pepper33%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Rose33%
Spicy Notes33%
Baseas listed
Amber25%
Musk25%
Sandalwood25%
Vanilla25%

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:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for daily wear, especially in an office setting where it won't overpower. The powdery and clean accords lend it a versatile nature for casual and intimate date scenarios, but its lack of projection makes it less ideal for formal events or athletic activities.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENATURED, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER(AQUA), LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE.

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

Opening gracefully with a zesty burst of bergamot, rounded by tart apple and a whisper of pink pepper, Bareq then dives into a floral heart. Delicate rose and jasmine entwine with a hint of warm spice, creating a soft, inviting aura. The dry-down settles into a comforting and clean powdery musk, underlaid by creamy sandalwood, warm amber, and a touch of sweet vanilla, offering a gentle, lingering presence.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 26 October

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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