Ahmed Al Maghribi Zumar
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is saffron and pear. The heart brings rose and saffron. On the skin it settles into agarwood and saffron. Overall it smells oud and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 1945
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Zumar notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Ahmed Al Maghribi Zumar
Ahmed Al Maghribi is the house behind Zumar.
Other Ahmed Al Maghribi perfumes
The house has 33 perfumes here, led by Rose Noir, Black Fume and Bin Shaikh unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by warm spicy and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and warm spicy smells and notes like rose and agarwood. Less obvious notes include jasmine and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Zumar longevity
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac. Base notes like agarwood and saffron are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Zumar spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Zumar dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Ahmed Al Maghribi Patchouli (22 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (8 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (8 shared notes) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8 shared notes).
More questions
When did Zumar come out?
It came out in 1945.
Is Zumar unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.