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Scent archetype

Incense woody

245 entries

Smoky woods and incense for hosted evening presence.

IncenseOudBakhoorAmber

Definition

Incense woody centres on Incense, Oud, Bakhoor, Amber. Smoky woods and incense for hosted evening presence. Compare how those notes feel together rather than treating the note list as a formula. Notice which part you recognise first and which remains after the opening settles. Two perfumes in this direction can still differ in sweetness, freshness, softness, and strength. Save a reference you know and describe the qualities you want to retain or change when discussing fragrance oil samples.

Best for

Consider Incense woody for majlis hosting, family hosting, wedding. Start with the occasion you use most often and try the fragrance at a normal conversation distance. Check whether it remains comfortable as you move between indoors and outdoors. For a gift, use the recipient's known preferences as a starting point. For a product project, describe the application and desired effect, then assess samples in that application before choosing a fragrance oil.

Use carefully

Try Incense woody in a small amount first, especially in shared rooms, cars, or other close spaces. Notice any aspect that feels too sweet, smoky, dry, or strong for you. Compare smoky oud, resinous bakhoor, saffron leather if you want to explore related scents, but assess each perfume individually. Record the amount and conditions used in each trial. If the fragrance becomes uncomfortable, stop adding more and try a different amount or option another time.

Layering

Before layering Incense woody, try each perfume alone and decide which scent you want to keep most prominent. Add one other fragrance in a small amount, then wait to see how they develop together. You can compare smoky oud, resinous bakhoor, saffron leather for ideas, but the combination still needs testing. Record the amounts and order used. For fragrance oil development, describe the desired combined effect and request samples rather than treating this wearing advice as a production formula.

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Meander

Amouage · EDP

Meander

Amouage Meander is an EDP 100 ml profile built around carrot seed, pink pepper, black pepper, orris and rose. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Fresh citrus musk, with the clearest use in Travel, Business meeting and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Carrot seed · Orris · Olibanum

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LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 1,550 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Lineage
Fragrance oil available

Amouage · EDP

Lineage

Amouage Lineage is an EDP 100 ml profile built around ginger, sichuan pepper, perilla, frankincense and fenugreek. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Aquatic musk, with the clearest use in Travel, Business meeting and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Ginger · Frankincense · Vetiver

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LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 1,550 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Purpose

Amouage · EDP

Purpose

Amouage Purpose is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, pink pepper, frankincense, rose and sandalwood. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Saffron leather, with the clearest use in Majlis, Business meeting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Bergamot · Rose · Saffron

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LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 1,550 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Fragrance oil available

Amouage · EDP

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco is an EDP 100 ml profile built around frankincense, cardamom, anise, tobacco and vanilla. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Majlis, Dinner / date night and Business meeting.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Frankincense · Tobacco · Oud

Retail record details
LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 1,550 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Interlude 53 Man

Amouage · Extrait

Interlude 53 Man

Amouage Interlude 53 Man is an Extrait 100 ml profile built around oregano, pepper, bergamot, incense and opoponax. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Smoky oud, with the clearest use in Majlis, Wedding and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Oregano · Incense · Leather

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LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 2,150 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Purpose 50

Amouage · Extrait

Purpose 50

Amouage Purpose 50 is an Extrait 100 ml profile built around bergamot, pink pepper, frankincense, rose and sandalwood. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Saffron leather, with the clearest use in Majlis, Business meeting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Bergamot · Rose · Saffron

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LuxuryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 2,150 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

9 AM Dive

Afnan · EDP

9 AM Dive

Afnan 9 AM Dive is an EDP 100 ml profile built around lemon, pink pepper, mint, black currant and apple. Its scent direction sits between Aquatic musk, Fresh citrus musk and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Post-shower / gym, Daily wear / commute and Travel.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Lemon · Apple · Patchouli

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 60 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad
Fragrance oil available

Afnan · Oil

Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad

Afnan Dehn Al Oudh Abiyad is an Oil 20 ml profile built around bergamot, cinnamon, musk, cedarwood and vanilla. Its scent direction sits between Clean musk, Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Layering, Majlis and Family hosting.

Scent reference

Clean musk

Bergamot · Cedarwood · Juniper

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 40 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Oud Rising

Afnan · EDP

Oud Rising

Afnan Oud Rising is an EDP 80 ml profile built around agarwood, cypress, orange blossom, brazilian rosewood and cardamom. Its scent direction sits between Smoky oud, Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Majlis, Business meeting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Smoky oud

Agarwood · Brazilian rosewood · Vetiver

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 75 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Supremacy Incense

Afnan · EDP

Supremacy Incense

Afnan Supremacy Incense is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, oregano, pepper, amber and labdanum. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Saffron leather and Smoky oud, with the clearest use in Majlis, Business meeting and Family hosting.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Bergamot · Amber · Leather

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 50 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Tribute Blue

Afnan · EDP

Tribute Blue

Afnan Tribute Blue is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, pimento, nutmeg, cashmere wood and amber. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Business meeting and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Bergamot · Cashmere wood · Vetiver

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 65 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Portrait Abstract

Afnan · EDP

Portrait Abstract

Afnan Portrait Abstract is an EDP 100 ml profile built around vetiver, rhubarb, incense, rose and tonka bean. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Rose oud and Saffron leather, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Dinner / date night and Majlis.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Vetiver · Rose · Sandalwood

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 65 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Patchouli On Fire

Afnan · EDP

Patchouli On Fire

Afnan Patchouli On Fire is an EDP 80 ml profile built around fresh spice, aromatic notes, woody notes, patchouli and lavender. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Fresh citrus musk and Saffron leather, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Daily wear / commute and Travel.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Fresh spices · Patchouli · Warm spices

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 75 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Club de Nuit Blue Iconic

Armaf · EDP

Club de Nuit Blue Iconic

Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic is an EDP 105 ml profile built around grapefruit, lemon, mint, pink pepper and coriander. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk, Incense woody and Aquatic musk, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Business meeting and Travel.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Grapefruit · Ginger · Incense

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PremiumModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 260 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Odyssey Mega

Armaf · EDP

Odyssey Mega

Armaf Odyssey Mega is an EDP 100 ml profile built around ginger, bergamot, orange, lemon and mint. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Travel and Business meeting.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Ginger · Pineapple · Musk

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 140 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Uniq Oud Forever

Armaf · EDP

Uniq Oud Forever

Armaf Uniq Oud Forever is an EDP 60 ml profile built around bergamot, cardamom, saffron, pink pepper and jasmine. Its scent direction sits between Smoky oud, Saffron leather and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Majlis, Wedding and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Bergamot · Jasmine · Cashmeran

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerifiedReleased Jun 2026

AED 105 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Hunter Killer Man

Armaf · EDP

Hunter Killer Man

Armaf Hunter Killer Man is an EDP 100 ml profile built around cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, incense and green apple. Its scent direction sits between Saffron leather, Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Dinner / date night, Business meeting and Majlis.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Cinnamon · Jasmine · Tobacco

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerifiedReleased Oct 2025

AED 110 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Camp Fire Emir Factory Edition

Paris Corner · EDP

Camp Fire Emir Factory Edition

Paris Corner Camp Fire Emir Factory Edition is an EDP 100 ml profile built around clove, pink pepper, orange blossom, chestnut and guaiac wood. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Smoky oud and Gourmand vanilla, with the clearest use in Family hosting, Majlis and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Clove · Chestnut · Vanilla

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 140 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition

Paris Corner · EDP

Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition

Paris Corner Rich Santal Emir Factory Edition is an EDP 100 ml profile built around cardamom, violet accords, papyrus, iris and amber. Its scent direction sits between Saffron leather, Incense woody and Clean musk, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Office and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Cardamom · Iris · Leather

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 140 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Enormity

Paris Corner · EDP

Enormity

Paris Corner Enormity is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, mandarin, grapefruit, bitter orange and ginger. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk, Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Daily wear / commute and Travel.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Bergamot · Ginger · Vetiver

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerifiedReleased Jun 2026

AED 130 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Shiyaaka Blue

Khadlaj · EDP

Shiyaaka Blue

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Blue is an EDP 100 ml profile built around bergamot, lime, basil, lavender and patchouli. Its scent direction sits between Fresh citrus musk and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Daily wear / commute, Office and Business meeting.

Scent reference

Fresh citrus musk

Bergamot · Lavender · Amber

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 65 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Shiyaaka White for Women

Khadlaj · EDP

Shiyaaka White for Women

Khadlaj Shiyaaka White for Women is an EDP 100 ml profile built around orange, red fruits, saffron, ambery accords and incense. Its scent direction sits between Fruity amber, Incense woody and Powdery floral, with the clearest use in Ramadan / Eid gifting, Dinner / date night and Wedding.

Scent reference

Fruity amber

Orange · Amber · Cashmere

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 65 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Gaith

Khadlaj · EDP

Gaith

Khadlaj Gaith is an EDP 100 ml profile built around pepper, pink peppercorn, ginger, incense and lavender. Its scent direction sits between Saffron leather, Incense woody and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Travel and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Pepper · Incense · Patchouli

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 85 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

La Fede Celebrity Fame

Khadlaj · EDP

La Fede Celebrity Fame

Khadlaj La Fede Celebrity Fame is an EDP 100 ml profile built around spicy accords, elemi metallic, grapefruit, orange blossom and incense. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Fresh citrus musk and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Dinner / date night and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Spicy notes · Orange blossom · Vanilla

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MassModel grade · StrongVerifiedReleased Aug 2025

AED 130 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Shiyaaka Shadow Special Edition

Khadlaj · EDP

Shiyaaka Shadow Special Edition

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Shadow Special Edition is an EDP 100 ml profile built around pink pepper, grapefruit, lavender, dry amber and cedarwood. Its scent direction sits between Saffron leather, Incense woody and Fresh citrus musk, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Dinner / date night and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Saffron leather

Pink pepper · Dry amber · Musk

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerifiedReleased Jul 2025

AED 126 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Al Bashiq
Fragrance oil available

Nabeel · EDP

Al Bashiq

Nabeel Al Bashiq is an EDP 100 ml profile built around incense, oud, bakhoor and amber. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, with the clearest use in Business meeting and Majlis.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Incense · Bakhoor · Rose

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 85 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Oudh Nabeel Incense

Nabeel · Bakhoor

Oudh Nabeel Incense

Nabeel Oudh Nabeel Incense is a Bakhoor 60 g profile built around oudh, incense and woods. Its scent direction sits between Smoky oud and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Majlis and Family hosting.

Scent reference

Smoky oud

Oud · Incense · Woods

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 26 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Smart Bakhoor Khayali

Nabeel · Bakhoor

Smart Bakhoor Khayali

Nabeel Smart Bakhoor Khayali is a Bakhoor 35 g profile built around arabic incense, sweet woods and soft smoke. Its scent direction sits between Resinous bakhoor and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Family hosting, Majlis and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Resinous bakhoor

Bakhoor · Sweet Woods · Soft smoke

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EntryModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 35 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Al Asalah

Ibrahim Al Qurashi · EDP

Al Asalah

Ibrahim Al Qurashi Al Asalah is an EDP 100 ml profile built around sandalwood, amber and warm woods. Its scent direction sits between Sweet amber and Incense woody, with the clearest use in Family hosting, Majlis and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Sweet amber

Sandalwood · Amber · Warm woods

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

Mass · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Toq Ward Mahrooq

Ibrahim Al Qurashi · EDP

Toq Ward Mahrooq

Ibrahim Al Qurashi Toq Ward Mahrooq is an EDP 100 ml profile built around rose, burning incense and woods. Its scent direction sits between Rose oud, Incense woody and Resinous bakhoor, with the clearest use in Majlis, Family hosting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Rose oud

Rose · Burning Incense · Woods

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

Mass · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Black Incense

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi · EDP

Black Incense

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Black Incense is an EDP 100 ml profile built around incense, leather, spices, woods and musk. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Saffron leather and Smoky oud, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Dinner / date night and Majlis.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Incense · Leather · Woods

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PremiumModel grade · SteadyVerified

Premium · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Jasmine Cardamom

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi · EDP

Jasmine Cardamom

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Jasmine Cardamom is an EDP 100 ml profile built around jasmine, cardamom, oud and warm musk. Its scent direction sits between Powdery floral, Incense woody and Clean musk, with the clearest use in Office, Business meeting and Daily wear / commute.

Scent reference

Powdery floral

Jasmine · Oud · Soft musk

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

Mass · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Lebanon Cedar

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi · Oil

Lebanon Cedar

Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Lebanon Cedar is an Oil 12 ml profile built around cedar, woods and soft musk. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody and Fresh citrus musk, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Daily wear / commute and Travel.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Cedar · Woods · Soft musk

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MassModel grade · SteadyVerified

Mass · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Capri

Gissah · EDP

Capri

Gissah Capri is an EDP 200 ml profile built around sorrento lemon, marine notes, blue ginger, indian sandalwood and apple. Its scent direction sits between Aquatic musk, Incense woody and Fresh citrus musk, with the clearest use in Travel, Daily wear / commute and Business meeting.

Scent reference

Aquatic musk

Lemon · Indian sandalwood · Incense

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PremiumModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 290 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Montana
Fragrance oil available

Gissah · EDP

Montana

Gissah Montana is an EDP 90 ml profile built around berries, bergamot, pimento, cashmeran and oud wood. Its scent direction sits between Smoky oud, Incense woody and Fruity amber, with the clearest use in Majlis, Business meeting and Dinner / date night.

Scent reference

Smoky oud

Berries · Cashmeran · Incense

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PremiumModel grade · SteadyVerified

AED 565 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.

Emarati Imperial

Gissah · EDP

Emarati Imperial

Gissah Emarati Imperial is an EDP 120 ml profile built around grapefruit, eucalyptus, bergamot, geranium and caramel. Its scent direction sits between Incense woody, Fresh citrus musk and Sweet amber, with the clearest use in Business meeting, Daily wear / commute and Ramadan / Eid gifting.

Scent reference

Incense woody

Grapefruit · Geranium · Patchouli

Retail record details
PremiumModel grade · StrongVerified

AED 240 · Price date unknown

A model estimate based on perfume information, for comparison only. It has not been verified by human wear testing.