Al Dirgham Special Edition

الضرغام

Ard Al Zaafaran 2024

Today directly on the skin, left Althair, right Al Dirgham. Top note: they go in the same direction, smell similar, but you can tell that they are two different fragrances; nevertheless, they smell alike. Heart note: after 30 to 45 minutes, they are almost indistinguishable (at least in my perception), with minimal difference. Base note: after 3 to 4 hours, they diverge a bit; fundamentally, they still smell very similar until Al Dirgham has, according to my perception, an additional pistachio accord. As for longevity and sillage, they are on par; of course, the quality of Althair is better, but considering the price difference-Althair for 125ml at €275 and Al Dirgham for around €20 for 120ml (yes, the bottle has 100ml, but you also get an additional 20ml, see the side of the packaging)-I can only say that if the original is important for the collection or for whatever reason, I completely understand. But if someone just wants to smell in this direction and do so for more than a tenth of the money, then they don't need the original. Let's be honest, when you are out of the house, you don't see the bottle anymore; then only the scent itself matters. From me, a clear purchase recommendation.