Ard Al Zaafaran 2004 Other

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Shams Al Emarat Khususi

Ard Al Zaafaran Shams Al Emarat Khususi is a fragrance launched in 2004. The fragrance opens with Apple, Vanilla, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Spicy, and Amber, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Musk.

Our verdict on Shams Al Emarat Khususi: Favourite

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
Shams Al Emarat Khususi bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 18%
Fruity 11%
Green 4%
Sweet 34%
Warm 15%
Woody 16%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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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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.