Ard Al Zaafaran 2024 EDP

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Caramel Oud

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Ard Al Zaafaran Caramel Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Caramel Oud opens with Mandarin, Pear, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Magnolia, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Cashmeran. Ard Al Zaafaran's Caramel Oud carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a real head-scratcher and polarising as hell. Forget the name, it's mostly a creamy white floral with sweet, nutty nuances, and absolutely zero oud. Some love its cosy, sweet embrace, others find it a messy, synthetic disappointment.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Creamy
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Caramel Oud 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its creamy, sweet profile and perceived good longevity make it great for dates and casual outings, but it might be a bit too much for a formal setting. The fruitiness prevents it from being oppressive in more professional environments, but it's not a light office scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a punchy, sweet-tart burst of pineapple and pear, quickly giving way to a creamy floral heart of jasmine, magnolia, and gardenia. The base wraps you in a comforting blanket of soft musk, warm cashmeran, and creamy sandalwood, with hints of an almost caramel-like sweetness. The fruit lightens the lush white florals, leading to a smooth, sweet dry-down that's more nutty than woody.

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