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Eau de parfum
Ahom World / Zakir Gafur Shillong Summer Nights
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Shillong Summer Nights Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance by Ahom World / Zakir Gafur, released in 2024.
Its name seems to invite you on a warm evening stroll through Shillong, where cool air mingles with spices, flowers and smoky woody nuances.
This is a rich eau de parfum with an oriental temperament and a distinctive character.
Ahom World / Zakir Gafur is a UAE-based fragrance brand creating unisex and masculine compositions in a variety of concentrations, from oil perfumes and eau de parfums to perfumes, extracts and colognes.
Shillong Summer Nights continues this aesthetic direction, combining a rich oriental palette with pronounced spicy dynamism and a multilayered floral character.
Olfactive Profile
In character, the composition belongs to the oriental, floral, spicy and woody fragrance families.
It combines citrus freshness, green-aromatic nuances, warm spices, white flowers, balsamic resins and a deep woody base.
Thanks to this combination, the perfume cannot be reduced to a single theme: it develops from a sparkling, airy opening into a dense, almost meditative finish.
The opening unfolds with a radiant accord of bergamot, lemon and neroli, supported by lavender, elemi, Damask rose and grandiflorum jasmine.
Cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, fennel and star anise emerge at the heart, while the white-floral aspect becomes more pronounced through sambac jasmine and tuberose.
Gradually, the fragrance darkens and gains resinous woody depth: cedar, incense, labdanum, oud, sandalwood and vetiver create a long-lasting, expressive trail.
Development and Sillage
On the skin, Shillong Summer Nights begins fresh and spicy, then becomes warmer, richer and distinctly more oriental.
The citrus spark quickly intertwines with spicy nuances, while the flowers add softness and volume to the composition.
In the base, the contrast between dry woody notes, incense and oud and the rounded balsamic nuances is particularly striking.
The fragrance has a very powerful sillage, making it ideal for those who enjoy noticeable compositions and want to leave a memorable scented impression.
It is best to start with a small number of sprays, especially indoors or in warm weather: the rich formula unfolds quickly and maintains its presence for a long time.
When and For Whom It Is Suitable
Despite its name, which evokes a summer night, the perfume is not limited to a single season.
It performs best on cool evenings, in autumn, winter and early spring, when spicy, resinous and woody accords sound especially full.
On a hot day, Shillong Summer Nights may feel too intense, but it makes a striking choice for an evening out, a date, a special occasion or an atmospheric stroll.
This is a fragrance for women and men who enjoy characterful oriental compositions with a complex pyramid and very powerful sillage.
It does not try to be discreet or universally neutral; on the contrary, Shillong Summer Nights was created for those who appreciate expressive development, an unusual combination of spices and flowers, and a deep woody finish.
Among fragrances with a similar mood, The Spirit of Dubai Turath is worth exploring.
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