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Ard Al Zaafaran 2004

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Shams Al Emarat Khususi

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Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi is a fragrance launched in 2004. Shams Al Emarat Khususi opens with Mandarin, Vanilla, and Apple, settles into a heart of Spicy, Amber, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Ard Al Zaafaran's Shams Al Emarat Khususi carries a Favourite verdict, a vanilla-led wear.

This budget-friendly oriental scent is a divisive gem. Some find it a masculine, woody blast, others a sweet, feminine delight. Either way, it's a surprising performer for the price, delivering warmth and charm, but don't expect a typical oud bomb.
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Sweet
  • Luxurious
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
96%
Woody
90%
Musky
71%
Rose
70%

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

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, warm, and somewhat spicy profile makes it ideal for evenings and cooler weather. With moderate to strong performance, it's best suited for dates and casual outings rather than an office environment or gym.

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About

Opens with an unexpected burst of sweet apple and juicy mandarin, quickly evolving into a warm, inviting heart of vanilla and a hint of spicy rose and ylang-ylang. The dry down is a comforting embrace of creamy sandalwood and soft musk, with a well-blended vanilla sweetness that lingers. What little 'oud' is present is barely there, melding seamlessly into the woody base rather than dominating.