Ajmal
Dahn Al Oudh Hikaaya
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
woody
animalic
warm
grounded
smoky woody resin with a whisper of spice
Scent Notes
Woody
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About This Perfume
Think smoky woody resin with a whisper of spice: that is Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Hikaaya. Key notes are Cambodian Oud and Indian Oud. It reads unisex.
This fragrance works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. A good pick for nights out.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length. 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 animalic for nights out.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike animalic fragrances.
Around $35.
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Occasion
Night out
Projection
Moderate
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 woody resin with a whisper of spice. Key notes are Cambodian Oud and Indian Oud.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
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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