Al Shams Special Edition
AjmalEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Al Shams Special Edition vs. The Night
The Night wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Al Shams Special Edition | The Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2008 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nazir Ajmal | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Al Shams Special Edition
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Resinous
Smoky
Animalic
The Night
Oud
Amber
Rose
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Floral
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Turkish RoseSaffron
Heart—
Indian Oud
Base
Oud
FrankincenseSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Al Shams Special Edition | The Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | enormous |
No varnish
Real talk
The oud purists called it brave. Others said it smelled like a mechanic's workshop. Both were right. This is the fragrance that rewards the wearer who doesn't flinch at intensity.Al Shams Special Edition
This is not a polite evening fragrance. The combination of oud and frankincense can lean heavy in the first hour. Spray conservatively on skin, generously on paper.The Night