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Eau de parfum
Ajmal Chapter 1
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ajmal Chapter 1 — an Eastern story in a modern interpretation
Ajmal Chapter 1 is a unisex fragrance from 2025, released as an eau de parfum.
The fragrance is part of the The Untold Stories collection and continues its concept: telling stories about feelings, memories and impressions through expressive olfactory compositions.
Chapter 1 was created by Ajmal, a fragrance house with an Eastern heritage, where traditional expertise in rich ingredients meets a contemporary approach to fragrance design.
In this release, the brand’s signature depth sounds especially soft and wearable, without feeling overly heavy.
The composition was created by perfumer Maxime Exler.
His approach is reflected in the carefully crafted balance between spicy freshness, expressive fruitiness, dry woody nuances and a comforting musky base.
The fragrance’s character and development
Chapter 1 opens with an ambery-spicy accord in which cardamom adds sparkling energy and a touch of coolness.
As it develops, the fragrance becomes rounder: a fruity fig nuance softens the patchouli and nagarmotha, lending depth and an unusual texture to the heart.
Cashmeran, white musk, sandalwood and tonka bean are especially noticeable in the base.
Together, they create a warm, smooth and slightly enveloping trail, where woody nuances blend with gentle sweetness and a clean musky facet.
Olfactively, this is an ambery, oriental and woody fragrance with fruity, musky and spicy facets.
It is not meant to be a simple, all-occasion composition: Chapter 1 gradually changes on the skin and reveals different facets depending on the temperature, weather and individual skin chemistry.
Who will enjoy Chapter 1
Chapter 1 is positioned as a unisex fragrance, so it will be intriguing on both women’s and men’s skin.
Its character easily adapts to personal style: on one person, cardamom and amber may stand out more, while on another, fig, woody notes or the soft musky base may take centre stage.
Its noticeable trail makes the fragrance suitable for evenings, special occasions and moments when you want to leave behind a beautiful, memorable impression.
At the same time, its refined woody-ambery foundation makes it suitable for daytime wear too — especially in cool weather, autumn, winter or early spring.
For application to the skin, the «step into a cloud» technique is a good choice: it helps distribute the fragrance softly and evenly without creating an overly dense opening accord.
One to two sprays are enough on clothing, as fabric holds the composition for longer and highlights its expressive trail.
Impression and similar fragrances
Ajmal Chapter 1 will appeal to those looking for an oriental fragrance with a modern presentation, a noticeable trail and well-balanced sweetness.
Its distinctive feature is the combination of fig and spicy cardamom with dryish woody nuances, which makes the fragrance multifaceted while keeping it comfortable for everyday wear.
If you would like to explore a similar atmosphere, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, Man Rules Manners Matter and Nabeel Ashjan.
These compositions may also appeal to fans of rich oriental, woody and ambery fragrances, though each approaches the theme in its own way.
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