Chapter 1 Eau de Parfum

warm spiced amber with creamy sandalwood and a whisper of fig
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The full profile.
Chapter 1 by Ajmal is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Chapter 1 was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Maxime Exler. Top notes are Cardamom and Amber; middle notes are Patchouli, Fig and Cypriol; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, White Musk and Tonka Bean. The Untold Stories Collection celebrates boundless creativity, individuality, and the art of storytelling through fragrance. Crafted by five globally acclaimed perfumers, each chapter reflects a personal journey, offering a unique sensory experience that resonates with adventure, self-expression, and authenticity. Designed for those who value artistry and authenticity, this collection transforms perfumery into a canvas for storytelling. Chapter 1 is a sophisticated interplay of woody and spicy elements balanced with figs' creamy, edible allure. This unisex fragrance evokes the essence of a Mediterranean escape, where fig trees' untamed beauty meets the sea breeze's tranquil rhythm. It opens with a vibrant burst of cardamom and amber, inviting you to explore its richness. At its heart, the creamy sweetness of fig pulp intertwines with the earthy depth of cypriol and patchouli, creating a textured and indulgent blend. The journey concludes with the velvety warmth of cashmere wood, sandalwood, white musk, and the subtly sweet allure of tonka bean. Elegant yet grounded, Chapter 1 captures an untamed and refined sensory balance, making it an exquisite choice for all who embrace the spirit of discovery.
Best for
- Date
Ajmal has 243 perfumes indexed on Scendira, launched between 2001 and 2026. Across the 353 mapped perfumes in our data, woody is the top accord (73%), followed by powdery (66%), warm-spiced (55%), musky (54%), and amber (46%), giving the house a consistently warm, spiced, woody-powdery signature. Musk, amber, and rose lead on notes, with agarwood (oud) close behind. Prices run $15 to $350, with a $35.24 median, so budget entries sit alongside prestige oud releases in the same catalogue. The range is strongly unisex (65% of the mapped catalogue), with feminine (20%) and masculine (16%) trailing. By community mentions, Evoke Gold for Her leads with 47 mentions, ahead of Kuro (24) and Silver Shade (14). Filter by note or vibe below, or ask Dira to match a specific Ajmal perfume to what you actually want to smell like.
Filter Ajmal Perfumes by Dominant Note
- Woody: 257 perfumes
- Powdery: 233
- Warm-spiced: 194
- Musky: 189
- Amber: 162
- Fresh-spicy: 153
Is Ajmal Right for You?
Best for: shoppers who want an Emirati heritage house that spans both a $15 entry point and $350 prestige oud releases in one catalogue, with a strongly unisex, woody-spiced signature. Sample first if: you're drawn to the higher end of the range; check the specific concentration and oud content, since price varies widely within the house. Skip if: you want a light, fresh, citrus-forward scent; Ajmal's center of gravity is warm and woody.
Most-Discussed Ajmal Perfumes on Scendira
By community mentions across Scendira's data, Evoke Gold for Her is the most-discussed Ajmal perfume with 47 mentions, ahead of Kuro (24), Silver Shade (14), and Aristocrat (13). Long Island Sunset, Crimson Santal, and Raindrops follow closely behind. Each has its own page here with real community sentiment and the honest downside.
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