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Oil-based perfume
Herum Al Shafaq
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Herum Al Shafaq — the scent of an oriental dawn
Herum Al Shafaq is an oil perfume by Herum, released in 2026.
The fragrance is presented as unisex and intended for everyone who appreciates expressive oriental compositions with juicy fruitiness, soft gourmand warmth, and a rich woody base.
The release is part of The Symphony of Time collection, in which the theme of time unfolds through multilayered olfactory images.
In Herum Al Shafaq, this idea sounds especially sensual: a bright opening gradually gives way to a velvety floral heart before settling into a deep woody drydown.
Character and olfactory profile
The impression of Herum Al Shafaq is built around the contrast between juicy raspberry and dense woody shades.
The fruity accent makes the composition noticeable from the very first moments, rose adds elegance, while vanilla softens the transition to the rich base and gives the fragrance a rounded feel.
Its character is warm, sweet-woody, and distinctly oriental.
It does not try to go unnoticed: its very strong sillage makes the perfume ideal for moments when you want to leave a memorable fragrant impression behind.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the composition can unfold differently on different skin.
On one person, berry softness and vanilla may take center stage; on another, dry birch, resinous oud, or creamy sandalwood may come forward.
That is why Herum Al Shafaq is interesting to test not only on a blotter but also on skin, observing how it changes throughout the day.
Note pyramid and development
The top notes open with raspberry — bright, juicy, and slightly sweet.
The heart combines rose and vanilla: the floral nuance sounds softer, while the gourmand accent gives the fragrance richness and an appealing warmth.
The base is built around birch, oud, and sandalwood. Birch brings a drier, more textured nuance to the finish, oud intensifies the oriental character, and sandalwood smooths the composition with creamy woods.
As a result, the fragrance retains a pronounced depth and continues to linger long after application.
Brand style and perfumer
Herum Al Shafaq was created by perfumer Yousef Al Ibrahim.
His composition combines the richness and longevity characteristic of oriental perfumery with a smoother, more modern presentation, in which the fruity opening gradually gives way to floral-woody depth.
The fragrance's olfactory profile intertwines floral, fruity, gourmand, and woody note families.
This combination makes Herum Al Shafaq multifaceted: it will appeal to fans of oriental and woody compositions who are looking for more than just a sweet scent, but rather a full-bodied fragrance with expressive sillage.
When to wear Herum Al Shafaq
Its richness and very strong sillage unfold especially well in cool weather, in the evening, and on festive occasions.
The oil formula is well suited to leisurely application on pulse points. However, the available information does not specify the precise amount to apply to skin or clothing, so it is best to start with a small quantity.
Herum Al Shafaq is worth choosing if you enjoy raspberry, rose, vanilla, oud, and sandalwood in a single composition.
This is a noticeable 2026 unisex perfume with an oriental-woody character that combines sweet allure, floral softness, and a confident trail.
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