Oud Al Anfar 2023

Vague

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Opens warm and resinous with Sicilian Bergamot, Davana, and Pink Pepper settling into a spiced, ambered heart of White Amber, Agarwood, Oud, and Rosemary over a deep, enveloping base of Leather, Haitian Vetiver, and Musk.

The bloodline

Imperial ValleyGissahStrong

This bottle carries the Imperial Valley DNA. Shares 9 notes with the original.

bergamotpink pepperdavanaagarwood oudwhite amberrosemary+3 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Imperial Valley by Gissah. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear for
evening
statement
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Vague bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

AnimalicAromaticCitrusSmokySweetWoodyBitterCamphorous

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
S
Sicilian Bergamot
Davana
Davana
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
Leather
Leather
H
Haitian Vetiver
Musk
Musk

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Vague is widely considered inspired by Imperial Valley by Gissah, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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