Ard Al Zaafaran 2023 EDP

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Riqqa

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Ard Al Zaafaran Riqqa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Riqqa opens with Bergamot, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Date, Tuberose, Lily, and Praline, and dries down to a base of Oud, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin. Ard Al Zaafaran's Riqqa carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

If you're after that Angels' Share vibe without splashing out, this is a belter. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing scent that punches well above its weight for the price, especially if you consider it a 'safe blind buy'.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
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Riqqa Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Angels' Share by Kilian
20%
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Angels' Share the original Riqqa inspired by

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

While quite potent, its gourmand sweetness is generally inoffensive, making it suitable for casual wear and dates. It's safe for smaller office environments, but perhaps a bit much for very formal engagements where subtlety is key.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Imagine a rich, sweet indulgence, opening with a warm, spicy hug of nutmeg and cinnamon, brightened ever so slightly by bergamot. As it settles, gourmand praline and succulent date notes emerge, nestled amongst white florals, before melting into a luxurious base of creamy vanilla, tonka, and ancient oud, grounded by resinous benzoin and myrrh. It's a delightful dessert in a bottle, both opulent and comforting.

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