What It Is
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Lail Maleki (translates roughly to “Royal Night”) is a premium bakhoor made by Ard Al Zaafaran.
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It comes in 40 g bars or cubes.
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Ingredients include oudh powder, musk, sandalwood, and “flavoured sugar” which gives a sweet finish.
Fragrance / Scent Profile
Here are the main notes and how the scent tends to unfold:
| Stage | Notes | What You’re Likely to Smell |
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| Top Notes | Fruits, Citrus, Spices | A lively opening: bright, fruity and citrus tones with a touch of spice. It gives you an uplifting, attention‑grabbing start. |
| Heart / Middle Notes | Jasmine, Honey, Gardenia, Orchid | After the opening, the scent softens into a sweet‑floral heart. Jasmine and gardenia add richness, honey adds sweetness, and orchid adds a creamy floral depth. |
| Base Notes | Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Caramel | The dry‑down is warm, woody and somewhat gourmand. The sandalwood and musk anchor the scent, amber adds golden depth, and caramel adds a soft sweet finish. |
Character & Behaviour
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Overall Vibe: Regal, rich, and luxurious. It leans towards the oriental style with both woody and sweet components. The “royal night” feel comes through – slightly decadent, elegant, somewhat heavy but not overwhelmingly so.
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Sweet & Warm Edge: Thanks to the caramel and honey in the middle/bottom, it has a gourmand sweetness. It doesn’t stay purely fruity or floral; it warms down nicely.
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Strength & Longevity: It tends to have good throw – it fills a room nicely. Because of the heavier base notes (sandalwood, musk, amber), the fragrance lingers well.
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Evolution: It changes over time: the fruit/spice opening is noticeable early, but as it burns the florals/honey emerge, then ultimately the woods, musk & sweet base dominate. For some people, the top is a little sharp or synthetic until it “settles."
Usage & Best Settings
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Use with charcoal burners or electric incense burners. One cube or small piece is sufficient.
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Because of its richness, it is well suited for evening use, gatherings, or special occasions. It creates a luxuriant, warm atmosphere.
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In smaller or cozy spaces, the sweetness and warmth make it comforting. In larger halls, it will project more but might need more product.
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If you’re sensitive to strong scents, you might want to start with less or burn it for shorter durations until you get used to its profile.