Fragrance Profile & Notes

• Brand / Type: Ard Al Zaafaran — Dirham Oud is an oriental‑woody unisex eau de parfum.

• Top (opening) notes: Bergamot, citrus, raspberries. The opening is moderately fresh with a fruity brightness.

• Heart (middle) notes: Roses, lavender, sandalwood. These bring warmth, floral softness, and a creamy woody character.

• Base notes: White musk, amber, cedar, oud (agarwood). The finish is wood‑rich, warm, with the musk and amber adding smoothness, and oud playing a supporting role. 

Smell & Overall Experience

• Character: It opens juicy‑fruity, sweet with raspberry, then transitions into a more floral‑woody heart. The overall vibe is oriental‑woody, but the oud doesn’t dominate — it adds depth rather than being the spotlight. 

• Warmth: There’s a warm undercurrent from the base notes (amber, musk, woods) that makes it feel cozy, especially after the brightness of the top has settled. 

• Uniqueness / Similarities: Some users report that Dirham Oud reminds them of other woody or oriental fragrances. It’s not extremely niche but it offers a pleasant, middle‑ground experience: noticeable but not overwhelming. 

Performance: Longevity, Projection, Dry‑Down

• Longevity: Mixed feedback. Some reviews say it lasts well (several hours into evening), particularly on clothes; others find the projection diminishes faster on skin. 

• Projection / Sillage: Initially noticeable thanks to the fruity and citrus top, but as it dries down more subtle — the base becomes softer, more skin‑close for many wearers. 

• Dry‑down: After the opening and heart pass, the scent leans into the woods (cedar, sandalwood), the musk, and amber. The oud adds a dark, resinous wood feel, but is not heavy or especially animalic; more of a backdrop. 

Best Situations to Wear

• When: Good for evening wear, moderately cool weather. Also works for daily use if you like a scent with some warmth and character. Because it starts with fruit & citrus, it’s not too heavy at first.

• Where: Casual/semi‑formal settings, going out, gatherings, maybe dinners. It has enough body to be noticed but isn’t so intense it would overpower in social situations.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

• Offers a complex blend (fruit → florals → woods) at a relatively affordable price. 

• Unisex lean: works for men or women depending on tastes.

• Oud is used subtly, which may suit people who want that note without it being “in your face.”

Things to Consider:

• If you’re expecting a heavy, bold, traditional oud (smoky, animalic, resinous), this is not that — it’s more of a light/medium touch of oud. 

• Projection and staying power may be weaker on skin; might need touch‑ups.

• The sweet/fruit opening may not appeal to those who prefer purely woody/oriental or very dry ouds.