Ard Al Zaafaran 2020 EDP

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Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold

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Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold opens with Ylang-Ylang and Orchid, settles into a heart of Oud and Plum, and dries down to a base of Citrus and Patchouli. Ard Al Zaafaran's Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, this scent is a sweet, leathery plum punch that either hits perfectly or misses wildly. It's a cheap thrill with beastly performance, but don't expect universal love - some find it a headache-inducing chemical weapon, others a majestic gold standard.
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Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orchid52%
Ylang-Ylang48%
Heartas listed
Oud53%
Plum47%
Baseas listed
Patchouli66%
Citrus34%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for an office. The sweet, leathery, and often divisive scent profile makes it a strong contender for dates and cooler casual nights, with some finding it appropriate for more formal, attention-grabbing evening wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This one opens with a perplexing blend that shifts rapidly. Initially, there's a strong, almost gasoline-like synthetic kick, often attributed to the Ylang-Ylang and plum, which quickly mellows. The heart reveals a rich, dark plum note intertwined with a distinct leathery accord that many mistake for oud. The base smooths out with a sweet patchouli, often described as caramel or even a 'Caramac' chocolate bar, underpinned by a faint citrus lift. It's a bold, sweet, and undeniably masculine scent.

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