How it smells
It smells mostly amber and gourmand. Saffron and incense at the top, apple and woody notes in the middle and myrhh and caramel at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Arabian Breed Habdan 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
Parfums De Marly Arabian Breed Habdan EDP in detail
Parfums De Marly is the house behind Arabian Breed Habdan EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
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. Amouage Guidance and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like myrhh and caramel are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Arabian Breed Habdan
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like apple and myrhh. Less obvious notes include rose and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €23. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Amouage Guidance and Xerjoff Shooting Stars La Capitale.
Other Parfums de Marly perfumes
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Oajan, Haltane and Pegasus Exclusif.
Arabian Breed Habdan for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Arabian Breed Habdan dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Amouage Guidance (4 shared notes), Xerjoff Shooting Stars La Capitale (3 shared notes), Tom Ford Noir Extreme (3 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Arabian Breed Habdan come out?
It came out in 2013.
Can women wear Arabian Breed Habdan?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.