What It Is
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Brand: Ard Al Zaafaran, a well‑known Arabian perfume house.
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Composition of the Set: The typical Hareem Al Sultan gift set includes:
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Eau de Parfum (EDP) 100 ml
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Perfume Mist / Body Spray (≈ 250 ml)
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Air Freshener (≈ 300 ml)
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Market Position / Price: It is posed as a luxurious gift‑set, but relatively affordable in the Arabian perfumery world, often priced in the UK around £19‑£25 depending on retailer.
Scent / Fragrance Profile
Here are the typical notes and how the fragrance is structured:
| Layer | Notes / Elements | What You’ll Likely Smell / Experience |
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| Top Notes | Red Apple, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla | A sweet, juicy opening: red apple gives a crisp fruitiness; dark chocolate adds a gourmand, rich depth; patchouli adds earthiness; vanilla rounds out with sweetness; white musk brings softness. |
| Heart / Middle Notes | Similar themes (“heart echoes top”), sometimes more floral / spicy components depending on descriptions. | As it develops, the fragrance stays richly sweet and chocolatey, with maybe more warmth and softness — the gourmand theme continues with less sharp edges. |
| Base Notes | Flowers & Bergamot (some sources say flowers + bergamot) | The dry‑down is gentler: less overt chocolate/fruit, more creamy floral or gentle citrus like bergamot, plus lingering sweetness and musk. The woods are less pronounced than in many truly “oriental woody” fragrances, but there is enough to give body and staying power. |
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Fragrance Family / Vibe: Sweet, gourmand, fruity‑floral with gourmand chocolate and vanilla elements. Not extremely heavy‑oud or smoky; more on the approachable, dessert‑like side.
Performance & Wearability
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Projection: Strong in early stages (when the apple, chocolate, and sweet notes are prominent). The mist and air freshener amplify the scent in surroundings.
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Longevity: The perfume (EDP) tends to last well, especially when layered with the mist or by applying well (pulse points). The sweet, gourmand base helps it stay noticeable.
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Transitions: The strongest contrast is at the beginning (juicy + chocolatey) then it softens into sweeter, warmer tones with more softness in florals and musk. Some reviews note the sweetness can be loud at first.
Best Occasions / What It Suits
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When to wear: Evening wear is very suitable. Also special events, nights out, or times when you want to make an impression. Because of its sweet/chocolatey nature, many will find it ideal in cooler weather or air‑conditioned spaces (to avoid it becoming too syrupy or overwhelming).
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Styles and moods: Romantic, bold, indulgent. Good if you like dessert‑type or gourmand fragrances, something sweet but not strictly vanilla or candy‑sweet; this one has more complexity with fruit and chocolate.
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Not ideal if: You prefer fresh, crisp, green, citrus, aquatic or very natural herbal scents. Also if too much sweetness bothers you or if heavy scents are uncomfortable in hot/humid climates.