Malik Al Taif

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Areej Le Doré · Parfum / Extrait · 2018

≈ $220 · 50ml · approx. retail

A rose-oud-musk composition built around Taif rose oil, Indian oud, saffron, and a deer-musk-style animalic accord over Mysore sandalwood and Siam benzoin. A cult early release from the house, since discontinued as a one-time batch.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

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