Ard Al Zaafaran · 2023
Riqqa Eau de Parfum
Longevity
EternalFills most of the room
Projection
Enormous8-12 hours
Polarising
CharacterSweet
gourmand
sweet
warm
cozy
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Riqqa by Ard Al Zaafaran is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Riqqa was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Bergamot; middle notes are Praline, Dates, Tuberose and Lily; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin, Myrrh and Agarwood. Riqqa by Ard Al Zaafaran is an oriental fragrance that blends warm spices, sweet gourmand elements, and woody depth. The composition opens with invigorating cinnamon, bergamot, and nutmeg, transitioning to a heart of dates, praline, and floral tuberose. Its base combines creamy vanilla with resinous benzoin and agarwood, creating a sophisticated balance between sweetness and earthy complexity. The fragrance is presented in an ornate bottle reflecting Middle Eastern luxury aesthetics.
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Best season
Autumn / Winter
Occasion
date
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Date
The Brand
Ard Al Zaafaran
Ard Al Zaafaran has 100 perfumes indexed on Scendira, launched between 2004 and 2025. Across the 103 mapped perfumes in our data, woody is the top accord (73%), followed by powdery (68%), sweet (57%), warm-spiced (54%), and musky (50%), giving the house a warm, gourmand-woody signature with a spiced edge. Vanilla, musk, and amber lead on notes, with agarwood (oud) a notable supporting note. Prices run $9.99 to $59.99, with a $24.99 median, keeping most of the catalogue affordable. The range leans unisex (62% of the mapped catalogue), with feminine (27%) and masculine (11%) behind. By community mentions, Bint Hooran leads with 56 mentions, closely followed by Al Dirgham and Oud 24 Hours, both at 42. Filter by note or vibe below, or ask Dira to match a specific Ard Al Zaafaran perfume to what you actually want to smell like.
Filter Ard Al Zaafaran Perfumes by Dominant Note
- Woody: 76 perfumes
- Powdery: 71
- Sweet: 60
- Warm-spiced: 57
- Musky: 53
- Vanilla: 50
Is Ard Al Zaafaran Right for You?
Best for: shoppers who want an affordable ($10-$60), unisex-leaning, warm gourmand-woody house with a genuine oud-forward corner for fans of that note. Sample first if: you're new to oud; several of the most-discussed releases (Oud 24 Hours, Midnight Oud, Caramel Oud) lean into that note specifically, and it can read strong for beginners. Skip if: you want a light, fresh scent; this house is consistently warm and sweet-spiced.
Most-Discussed Ard Al Zaafaran Perfumes on Scendira
By community mentions across Scendira's data, Bint Hooran leads Ard Al Zaafaran with 56 mentions, closely followed by Al Dirgham and Oud 24 Hours, both at 42. Midnight Oud (21), Caramel Oud (18), and Dirham Wardi (18) round out the most-discussed tier, with a clear oud-forward thread running through several of the top names. Each has its own page here with real community sentiment and the honest downside.
Every Ard Al Zaafaran perfume here is catalogued from real notes, accords, and independent community sentiment. No paid placements.
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