Al-Bander

Banafa For Oud · Eau de Parfum (EDP)

≈ $25 · 40ml · approx. retail

A classical barbershop-leaning composition: citrus and lavender over a spiced carnation heart, landing on vetiver, ambergris and dry woods. Reads masculine and old-school Arabian-European.

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

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

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