Ajmal · 2001
Dahn Oudh Al Shams Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Long-lastingabout 3 in 4 of 43 people
Projection
Strongabout 2 in 3 of 36 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
grounded
rich oud wood with a sharp spicy edge
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 43 describe how long it lasts, 36 how far it projects and 11 how it smells. Most other posts only name Dahn Oudh Al Shams.
How long it lasts43 people
Long-lasting for most people
about 3 in 4 say it lasts a long time
In words
On most people, Dahn Oudh Al Shams lasts a long time: that is what about 3 in 4 people report.
How far it projects36 people
Projects strongly for most people
about 2 in 3 say it projects strongly
In words
Most people who describe it say it projects strongly: about 2 in 3.
Still, about 1 in 4 say it stays close on them.
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Summary in words
Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams: what people say about it.
Worn by everyone.
Long-lasting for most people (43 people): On most people, Dahn Oudh Al Shams lasts a long time: that is what about 3 in 4 people report.
Projects strongly for most people (36 people): Most people who describe it say it projects strongly: about 2 in 3. Still, about 1 in 4 say it stays close on them.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 60+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams comes across as rich oud wood with a sharp spicy edge. Key notes are agarwood (oud). It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is an evening scent. It suits nights out. Released in 2001.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, 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 woody fragrances.
Around $135.
Explore more: More from Ajmal · Woody perfumes
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 rich oud wood with a sharp spicy edge. Key notes are agarwood (oud).
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, 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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