The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lavender and bergamot. The heart brings pistachio and almond. On the skin it settles into vanilla and cacao. Overall it smells woody and nutty.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Manaal 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
Ard Al Zaafaran Manaal EDP in detail
Manaal EDP comes from Ard Al Zaafaran. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl and Parfums De Marly Valaya Exclusive spread further.
Manaal for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
The style of Manaal
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by nutty and almond. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and nutty smells and notes like pistachio and vanilla. Less obvious notes include white flowers and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €43. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guerlain L'Homme Ideal but less than Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl and Parfums De Marly Valaya Exclusive.
Manaal dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (5 shared notes), Ard Al Zaafaran Marahil (8 shared notes), Guerlain L'Homme Ideal (5 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Valaya Exclusive (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ard Al Zaafaran Marahil starts from €28.
Questions people ask
Is Manaal unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Manaal last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.