The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Saffron and sage at the top, suede and fir in the middle and oakmoss and vetiver at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Al Qannas 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
A closer look at Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qannas EDP
Ard Al Zaafaran is the house behind Al Qannas EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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.
Who will like Al Qannas
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like suede and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include lavender, pineapple and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
Other Ard Al Zaafaran perfumes
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Amal, Shafaq and Al Ibdaa Gold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Prada Luna Rossa Ocean. Base notes like oakmoss and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Will people notice Al Qannas?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Luna Rossa Ocean and Jaguar.
If you like Al Qannas, try these
Similar picks to try: Prada Luna Rossa Ocean (7 shared notes), Jaguar (10 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (7 shared notes) and Memo Paris Iberian Leather (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Al Qannas unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Al Qannas expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €26 in Europe.