Ajmal
Al Shams Special Edition Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Beast12+ hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Easy to like
woody
grounded
approachable
smoky oud with a whisper of spice
Scent Notes
Woody / Oud
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About This Perfume
Think smoky oud with a whisper of spice: that is Ajmal Al Shams Special Edition. Key notes are agarwood (oud). It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. Reach for it for nights out.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room. Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for nights out.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike fresh spicy fragrances.
Around $135.
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Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
The Brand
Ajmal
Ajmal is a Dubai house. Scendira lists 360+ Ajmal perfumes, from about $15 to $350.
Most-Discussed Ajmal Perfumes on Scendira
In the fragrance communities Scendira tracks, Ajmal Evoke Gold for Her, Ajmal Kuro and Ajmal Silver Shade come up most often for Ajmal.
A closer look at the picks
Ajmal Evoke Gold for Her (Eau de Parfum, 2018) is described as creamy vanilla custard with a whisper of pink pepper and fresh berries; the opening brings blackcurrant and pink pepper, and the base settles on musk, caramel and tonka bean. Expect spiced lavender with a warm amber undertone from Ajmal Kuro (Eau de Parfum, 2018). Ajmal Silver Shade (Eau de Parfum, 2012) smells like bright citrus and rose with a powdery, musky finish, starting with lemon and lime before ambergris, white musk and civet take over.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky oud with a whisper of spice. Key notes are agarwood (oud).
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It works across all four seasons. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
Wearers suggest letting a new bottle rest for a couple of weeks; it tends to smooth out.
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