Ard Al Zaafaran 2021 EDP

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Fakhar Al Oud

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Ard Al Zaafaran Fakhar Al Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Fakhar Al Oud settles into a heart of Balsam, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Ard Al Zaafaran's Fakhar Al Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Fakhar Al Oud is a deep, woody, and intensely polarising scent. You'll either get sophisticated oud and spice or something akin to bug spray or petrol. It's affordable, performs like a beast, and is definitely not for the faint of heart or a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Fakhar Al 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal

Given its intense projection and longevity, this isn't suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It's better suited for formal evenings or cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming those around you. Several reviewers mention its strength, advising against more than two sprays.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with an immediate hit of woody spice, featuring prominent saffron and nutmeg before a deep plunge into a forest of guaiac wood, cedar, and sandalwood. The heart is enriched by earthy patchouli and balsamic notes, subtly underlined by jasmine. It settles into a warm, creamy drydown of vanilla, amber, tonka bean and a soft musk, with the woods still lingering prominently throughout its exceptional longevity.

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