Ard Al Zaafaran EDP

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Bareq Mirage

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Ard Al Zaafaran Bareq Mirage is an Eau de Parfum. Bareq Mirage opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lavender, Cardamom, and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Ard Al Zaafaran's Bareq Mirage carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bareq Mirage is a divisive beast: some will find its strong, woody-musky character utterly captivating, while others will be put off by its intensity. Definitely not one for the wallflowers.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Sensual
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Bareq Mirage 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:
Fall Winter

The woody-musky sandalwood and amber base with a spicy cardamom-pepper heart gives this a warm, substantial character suited best to autumn and winter wear over lighter warm-weather conditions.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent woody and musky accords, coupled with strong projection, make it better suited for evening wear and formal events rather than the office. While too much for a casual day, it certainly creates a statement for a special date.

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

Opens with a fleeting flash of bright bergamot and a pepper kick, quickly settling into a robust heart where aromatic lavender and spicy cardamom mingle with an airy jasmine. The real star, though, is the Iso E Super, which amplifies the woody core, before a deep, persistent base of creamy sandalwood, dirty musk, and warm amber takes over, providing serious longevity and a bold modern edge.

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