Ard Al Zaafaran · 2023
Al Dirgham Special Edition Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
gourmand
warm
cozy
intimate
Smells like Parfums de Marly Althaïr
4 people say so
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About This Perfume
Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham Special Edition smells like warm spiced cookies with a hint of pistachio cream. Apple, cardamom and clove open it, then cinnamon, lavender and geranium make the heart feel like a bakery with the window open. Cedarwood, vanilla and amber finish it warmly. The accords are sweet, spicy, gourmand and creamy, and this 2023 Eau de Parfum reads unisex.
It works day or night through spring, fall and winter. The community pairs it with dates, and it feels intimate and cozy, like a sweater you borrowed from someone you like. It is an easy way into spiced gourmands if you usually wear plain vanilla and want a little more warmth and texture.
It lasts a long time and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: fans of spiced apple and cinnamon gourmands on a budget.
- Sample first if: clove or lavender can read medicinal to you.
- Skip if: you want something fresh and summery.
Around $20.
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The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
The Brand
Ard Al Zaafaran
Between about $10 and $60, Scendira has 130+ Ard Al Zaafaran perfumes.
Most-Discussed Ard Al Zaafaran Perfumes on Scendira
The most discussed Ard Al Zaafaran perfumes in the fragrance communities Scendira tracks are Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours and Ard Al Zaafaran Bint Hooran.
Picks and their notes
Expect bright citrus with creamy vanilla and a whisper of spiced florals from Ard Al Zaafaran Al Dirgham (Eau de Parfum, 2023), with bergamot and juniper up top and ambergris, cashmeran and cedarwood underneath. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours (Eau de Parfum) smells like warm chocolate-spiced oud with citrus brightness and creamy florals, starting with frankincense and pink pepper before musk, vanilla and vetiver take over. Ard Al Zaafaran Bint Hooran (Eau de Parfum) reads as creamy vanilla cake with powdered almond and soft white flowers, opening on ylang-ylang and coffee and drying down to vanilla, amber and praline.
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FAQ
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Al Dirgham Special Edition smells like warm spiced cookies with a hint of pistachio cream. Apple, cardamom and clove open it, cinnamon, lavender and geranium form the heart, and cedarwood, vanilla and amber make the base.
It lasts a long time and projects to about arm's length.
Wear it day or night in spring, fall or winter, especially for dates.
It is unisex, a cozy spiced gourmand for anyone.
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