Ahmed Al Maghribi · 2024
Thaqaf
Longevity
EternalFills a room
Projection
Enormous5-8 hours
Polarising
CharacterSweet
woody
smoky
ripe black currant and rose with creamy oud and sandalwood warmth
Scent Notes
Woody / Woody
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Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Thaqaf by Ahmed Al Maghribi is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Thaqaf was launched in 2024. Top notes are Black Currant, Clary Sage, Bergamot, Ginger, Peach and Pear; middle notes are Cashmere Wood, Lily of the Valley, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Ambergris, Cyclamen and Peony; base notes are Oud, Sandalwood, Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Moss. Thaqaf is a sophisticated unisex fragrance that embodies cultural richness and timeless elegance. The fragrance opens with a vibrant and complex blend of smoked ginger providing warmth and spice, complemented by the bright citrusy sparkle of bergamot. Black currant and peach jam contribute fruity tanginess and luscious sweetness, while pear adds crisp, juicy freshness and clary sage infuses herbaceous, slightly floral nuances. The heart reveals a beautiful floral arrangement featuring Bulgarian rose and peony, enhanced by modern elements like cashmere wood, cyclamen, lily of the valley, patchouli, and ambergris accord. The fragrance settles into a rich and complex base of moss, vanilla CO2, ambroxan, patchouli, white musk, sandalwood, oud accord, and Haitian vetiver, creating a captivating scent experience that balances tradition with contemporary sophistication.
Best season
Autumn / Winter
Occasion
date
Projection
Soft
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
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The Brand
Ahmed Al Maghribi
Ahmed Al Maghribi has 76 perfumes indexed on Scendira, launched between 2013 and 2026. Across the 89 mapped perfumes in our data, woody is the leading accord (75%), followed by powdery (64%), musky (60%), amber (58%), and sweet (49%), giving the house a warm, woody-powdery signature with a musk-amber base running through most releases. Musk, amber, and vanilla lead on notes. Prices run $27.45 to $174, with a $50 median, sitting above most mass-market Arabic houses. The catalogue is strongly unisex (72% of the mapped range), with feminine and masculine each under a fifth. By community mentions, Kaaf is the standout, with 115 mentions, ahead of Ignite Oud (57) and Marj (38). Filter by note or vibe below, or ask Dira to match a specific Ahmed Al Maghribi perfume to what you actually want to smell like.
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Is Ahmed Al Maghribi Right for You?
Best for: shoppers who want a strongly unisex, woody-powdery house with room to spend above the $50 median for a heavier oud or leather release. Sample first if: you're new to the brand; Kaaf, the most-discussed release, sets a woody-musk baseline the rest of the catalogue builds on. Skip if: you want a budget entry point under $25; this house sits toward the higher end of Arabic-perfume pricing.
Most-Discussed Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes on Scendira
By community mentions across Scendira's data, Kaaf is the clear leader among Ahmed Al Maghribi perfumes with 115 mentions, ahead of Ignite Oud (57), Marj (38), and Summer Oud (30). Eros, Dubai Chocolate, and Oud & Roses round out the next tier of community discussion. Each has its own page here with real community sentiment and the honest downside.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It opens with black currant, clary sage, bergamot, and ginger, moves into a cashmere wood, lily-of-the-valley, and Bulgarian rose heart, settles into oud, sandalwood, ambroxan, and Haitian vetiver. The overall impression is ripe black currant and rose with creamy oud and sandalwood warmth.
Moderate wear; expect around 4 to 6 hours on skin.
Yes, it's tagged for casual wear with a woody, warm, and grounded character.
It reads unisex; wearable regardless of who it's marketed to.
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