Ard Al Zaafaran 2022 EDP

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Shafaq

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Ard Al Zaafaran Shafaq is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Shafaq opens with Almond and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Orchid and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Ard Al Zaafaran's Shafaq carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is Yara's softer, creamier, more refined sister. Expect a sweet, comfortable scent that's a versatile easy-reach for daytime, though its intimate sillage means it won't scream for attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Feminine
  • Relaxed
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Shafaq Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Almond53%
Tangerine47%
Heartas listed
Coconut56%
Orchid44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla46%
Heliotrope31%
Cedar23%

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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its moderate projection and intimate sillage, Shafaq is ideal for casual wear and the office, where it won't be overpowering. It's too soft for formal events and the sweet, creamy accords aren't suited for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Shafaq opens with a bright spark of tangerine, quickly softened by a sweet almond embrace. This leads into a creamy heart of coconut and delicate orchid, a smooth, tropical hum that avoids sun-cream cliches. As it settles, a warm, powdery vanilla blends with heliotrope, underpinned by a subtle, grounding cedar. It's a fluffy, lotion-like gourmand that smells both innocent and addictive.

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