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Oil-based perfume
Ahom World / Zakir Gafur Shamshad
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Shamshad Perfume Oil — an Oriental composition by Ahom World
Ahom World / Zakir Gafur Shamshad is an oil perfume released in 2025.
The fragrance is presented as unisex and intended for anyone who enjoys rich Oriental compositions with a distinctive character.
The release is part of the Mukhallats collection, where richness, depth and a layered character are especially important.
The Ahom World / Zakir Gafur brand originates from the UAE and works with oil perfumes, eau de parfum, perfumes and extracts, as well as colognes.
Shamshad Perfume Oil fits naturally into this palette: its format is designed for close, tactile application and gradual interaction with the skin.
The Olfactive Character of Shamshad
The composition belongs to the Oriental and floral family.
It combines amber, woody, spicy, white-floral and floral accents, making the fragrance feel rich and contrasting.
The warmth of amber, the resinous woody depth of oud, the spicy intensity of saffron and spices, along with rose and jasmine, which add a floral facet to the composition, come together here.
The exact order of development across the top, middle and base notes is not specified in the database: all listed components are combined in a mixed pyramid.
For this reason, Shamshad is more interesting to experience not as a linear “opening — heart — base” structure, but as a cohesive Oriental accord that may unfold differently on the skin depending on temperature, humidity and individual skin chemistry.
Sillage and Wearability
The sillage of Shamshad Perfume Oil is described as very strong.
This is a fragrance with a noticeable presence, suited to evening outings, special occasions and cool weather, when its amber-woody and spicy nuances unfold with particular expressiveness.
Its unisex positioning makes it versatile: on some skin, the florals and saffron will stand out more strongly; on others, oud, amber and spices will take the lead.
No information is available on the precise amount to apply to skin or clothing.
Given its very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount of the oil perfume and assess its development after some time before applying more.
Before applying it to fabric, test its reaction on an inconspicuous area.
Its Place in the Collection and Similar Fragrances
Shamshad Perfume Oil highlights Ahom World / Zakir Gafur’s interest in a rich Oriental aesthetic, where florals are not separated from spices and woody nuances but exist within a single, dense accord.
The absence of information about the perfumer and other concentrations makes it impossible to compare the work of a specific perfumer or different versions of the same release. However, the oil perfume format itself gives the fragrance a distinctive intimate and concentrated presentation.
Those who would like to continue exploring expressive Oriental and woody-amber fragrances may want to discover Rochas Secret de Rochas Oud Mystere, as well as compare Shamshad with Divina Terra Fortuna and Al-Rehab Full.
These fragrances offer an opportunity to explore different facets of oud, amber, spices and floral accents without being limited to a single interpretation of Oriental perfumery.
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