Ard Al Zaafaran 2021 EDP

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I Am The King

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Ard Al Zaafaran I Am The King is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. I Am The King opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, and Labdanum. Ard Al Zaafaran's I Am The King carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If Sauvage EDT is your jam but your wallet's running on fumes, this is your knight in shining armour. It's a dead ringer, performs like a beast, and costs next to nothing, making it a no-brainer for a signature scent.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Energetic
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I Am The King Eau de Parfum bottle
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Sauvage by Dior
44%
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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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its impressive projection and longevity make it a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's perfect for casual outings and dates where you want to make a statement. The fresh, energetic accords also make it suitable for sport, particularly its spicy opening.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

A vibrant blast of fresh bergamot and sharp pepper ignites the senses, quickly mellowing into an aromatic heart of clean lavender and earthy vetiver. Sichuan and pink pepper add a crackling spice, before settling into a warm, amber-infused base of labdanum, cedar, and ambroxan, giving it a modern, woody depth that lingers for ages.

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