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Perfume extract
Adyan Prestige Surreal
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Adyan Prestige Surreal is a women's perfume extract released in 2024 by Adyan Prestige.
The UAE-based brand specializes in unisex perfumery, but Surreal was positioned as a women's fragrance and unfolds as an expressive composition for those who enjoy noticeable, rich scents.
The release joined the Pastels Of Arabia By Adyan collection, where Eastern emotionality meets contemporary fragrance aesthetics.
The name Surreal sets the right mood: the fragrance is built on contrasts that gradually change the impression of the composition.
Fresh citrus nuances stand alongside juicy mango and spicy saffron, white flowers are softened by lavender greenery, while the warm base unfolds with vanilla, honey and woody accords.
Thanks to this dynamic development, the perfume never feels flat or one-dimensional.
Note Pyramid and Development
Surreal opens brightly and energetically: bergamot and mandarin add a sparkling freshness, ginger and saffron create a spicy impulse, while mango brings a juicy fruity nuance.
This accord quickly attracts attention and makes the opening minutes especially expressive.
In the heart, the fragrance becomes softer and brighter. Jasmine and orange blossom create an airy white-floral composition, while lavender adds a cool green facet.
The transition from the citrus-fruity opening to the floral heart is smooth, allowing the composition to retain a sense of movement.
The finish unfolds with depth and warmth.
Bourbon vanilla, honey and tonka bean create a sweet, rounded effect; sandalwood adds creamy woodiness, while vetiver keeps the base from becoming overly soft.
The result is a rich, long-lasting fragrance with spicy, floral and woody nuances.
Style, Concentration and Wearability
In character, Surreal combines fougere, floral and woody directions. The composition also features citrus, fruity, green, spicy, sweet and white-floral note groups.
This combination makes the fragrance bright, sensual and sufficiently layered for evening outings, special occasions and moments when you want to make an impression.
The extract concentration suggests a dense and rich scent, while its stated sillage is considered very strong.
It is therefore best to be careful with the dosage: the precise number of sprays for the skin and clothing is not specified in the database, and the intensity of development will depend on the temperature, skin type and application area.
Start with a small amount and give the fragrance time to develop before adding more.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Line
The composition was created by Ahmedullah Anfar.
His work on Surreal is built around an expressive contrast: the fresh citrus-fruity opening gradually transitions into a floral-spicy heart and a lasting sweet-woody base.
It is this change of moods that helps the fragrance stand out among minimalist compositions and highlights the character of the UAE-based brand.
Those looking for a similar direction may want to explore Chanel Allure Homme, Gianfranco Ferre Ferre For Men and Edgardio Chilini Silver Olibanum.
They are not exact equivalents, but they can be considered for further exploration of rich spicy, woody and fougere nuances.
Surreal nevertheless retains its own individuality through mango, saffron, white flowers and a prominent vanilla-and-honey base.
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