Ard Al Zaafaran 2025 EDP

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Manaal

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Ard Al Zaafaran Manaal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Manaal opens with Bergamot and Lavender, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Almond, and Pistachio, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ard Al Zaafaran's Manaal carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Prepare for a proper gourmand experience with `Manaal`, though it stirs quite the debate. Everyone agrees it's sweet and nutty, but whether it lasts, or even smells like pistachio or banana, is where it gets interesting.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Gourmand
  • Feminine
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
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Manaal 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

`Manaal` leans sweet and has a good scent bubble, making it fantastic for dates or evening casual wear where its gourmand charm can shine. It's a bit too rich for an office setting and totally out of place for sport.

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
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 sophisticated gourmand, `Manaal` opens with a surprising lavender and bergamot sparkle, quickly mellowing into a creamy heart of almond and pistachio, accented by soft jasmine. The base is an indulgent blanket of rich vanilla, deep cacao pod, and smooth sandalwood, leaving a trail that's both comforting and alluring. It's a sweet, nutty dream with a floral twist.

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