Asad Siddiki 2025 EDT

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Expectations

by Asad Ali Siddiki

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Asad Siddiki Expectations is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Asad Ali Siddiki. Expectations opens with Fruity Notes and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Oud. Asad Siddiki's Expectations carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast, not for the faint of heart. Expect to either love its animalic punch or run for the hills. Definitely not a blind buy.
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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.

Notes

Top

Fruity NotesFruity NotesPink PepperPink Pepper

Heart

IncenseIncenseVetiverVetiver

Base

LeatherLeatherOudOudAmberAmber

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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

Built on amber, smoky and oud - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong animalic and smoky character, this fragrance isn't ideal for the office or casual daytime wear where it might overwhelm. It's much better suited for evening dates or formal events where its significant projection and longevity can be appreciated without being intrusive.

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Expectations opens with a brief, sharp hit of fruity pink pepper that quickly makes way for a powerful smoky heart. Incense and vetiver intertwine, setting a dark, earthy stage before a deep dive into an uber-rich base. Here, a prominent, almost feral oud asserts itself, backed by the smooth, worn leather and a warm, resinous amber, creating a bold, assertive scent that lingers for ages.

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