Ottoman Empire IV Areej Le Doré 2023

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8.6 / 10 141 Ratings

A popular limited perfume by Areej Le Doré for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is floral-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral

Spicy

Oriental

Woody

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Turkish rose

Jamaican pepper

Cardamom

Heart Notes

Frangipani

Indian oud Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Cinnamon

Indian vetiver Saffron

Saffron

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Amber

Oakmoss

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Ratings

Scent

8.6141 Ratings

Longevity

8.5127 Ratings

Sillage

8.0126 Ratings

Bottle

9.4122 Ratings

Value for money

7.898 Ratings

Submitted by BenniB, last update on 08/07/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance was part of the collection Classic Collection III.

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What the fragrance is similar to

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire Part II Extrait de Parfum

Ottoman Empire III

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/07/2025

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 9
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Barnusnq
8 Reviews

Barnusnq

1

My go to rose-oud for all-year roun

Ottoman Empire IV was released by Russian Adam in 2023 under the name of Classic Collection.
It opens up with a tropical rose,immediately the rose is there with a tropical fruity/floral smell.
the tropical rose is there for 1-2hours,

then it starts to fade into tis gorgeous oud with nutmeg or cinnamon(I don't really think it is cinnamon)the tropical smell is there still going stong.After I went back to it(4-5hours)I was able to smell the rose smell but it is really light ,the oud is there but it is pleasant.

I get a 8-9hours with it the first 4 is strong,this is the rose.oud that you can wear all-year any season,any occasion,Russian Adam did not disspoint me again.

Thank you for reading it,God Bless

07/26/2024

7
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

Engar
13 Reviews

Engar

1

Lovely florals

I have to admit that I succumbed to the hype of the 2023 ALD classics release and didn't carefully examine all the fragrances on offer before buying. When I received OE I was a little disappointed, this was not the kind of leathery composition I was expecting... but the disappointment lasted one wear.

Areej la Dore Ottoman Empire IV is an ambery floral composition that exudes quality. A delightful rose, powdery and slightly dark, supported by frangipani, saffron and hindi oud, completes a very well blended composition.

Gentle, persistent and not offensive. A masterpiece for the office environment.

09/27/2023

10
Scent

DrB1414
253 Reviews

DrB1414

Helpful Review 6

One of the best Oriental Melanges

Areej le Dore Ottoman Empire. One of my favorite Oriental blends ever. Any iteration, as long as it has "Ottoman Empire" written on it and Adam's hand at work. There are the faintest differences between them, which I perceive as minor twists to the same brilliant theme. Yes, I like to see this perfume as a "Theme" or the "Ottoman Empire Accord".

How to describe it? A Rose-Oud, a Resinous-Floral-Woody perfume, or perhaps a Spicy-Resious blend? It is woven so well that it can only be described as the most sublime and opulent Oriental melange with a more than fitting name. Imagine the luxury the Ottoman Empire exuded. That is how I visualize this scent.

The opening is spicy and warm and greets you with a beautiful, lush, and sweet rose. A perfect dance of florals and spices. The rose is not long-lived, shortly followed by the other main floral component, the frangipani. I would say even more assertive than the rose. Slightly fresh and soapy, with an exotic fruitiness. The bulk of the scent, however, is showcased through the seamless interplay of oud, sandalwood, and various resins, of which myrrh shines with its toffee-like, sweet, and smoky nuances. The oud here has no off-putting tonalities and marries so well with the sandalwood and the resins that it gets lost in the composition, or should I say, blends in. The florals in this perfume were never a major component of my skin. They shine in the opening and the heart only to be consumed by the heavy, rich, dense base. Breaking the scent apart is futile and meaningless. This one is all about the flow. Like streaming water. Every little part goes with the course and plays its role in the bigger scheme. Or a well-conducted orchestra. Coming across such blends in the artisanal realm is not common, to have them put together by someone who is starting their journey into this world, even more so. I believe this perfume will forever be Russian Adam's Magnus Opus. The Crown Jewel of the brand. This is a composition every lover of Oriental perfumes should at least sample once.

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12/20/2023

10
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Mads361
7 Reviews

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Mads361

Very helpful Review 13

Devlet-i Ebed-müddet "The eternal state"

A journey back to the time of the Ottoman Empire. With its magnificent appearance, Ottoman Empire IV embodies a time when the trade in spices, perfume, architecture and power played a completely different role in everyday life.

The art of perfume making flourished, with fragrances as personal expression and status symbols. The trade in spices and perfume contributed to cultural sophistication and economic prosperity.
Ottoman Empire IV is a fusion of diverse aromas from the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Full of spices that can also be found in Russian Adam's creation. Cinnamon, cardamom and saffron. Turkish roses and frangipani are accompanied by nutmeg, the very restrained vetiver and Jamaican pepper, which seems out of place. It tries to bring a certain edginess to the very rounded composition.

It is a spectacle of top and heart notes.

The trade routes of the time paved the way for a lively exchange with France, whose influence is clearly perceptible
The fragrance is round, elegant and delicate, yet at the same time present and by no means restrained, which is also reflected in the impressive bottle. Ottoman glass artists were known for their ability to produce artistically designed and decorated glassware. The Ottomans also maintained close trade relations with other centers of glass production in Europe and the Middle East, which led to an exchange of techniques and designs.

An art embedded in amber, oud and moss - that's how you could sum it up in one sentence.

For some, this fragrance may seem a little overloaded and wild at first. But this first impression should quickly fade and a very pleasant, almost perfectly balanced creation emerges. It is as if you have stepped into a time capsule. This is how I imagine the scent of a flourishing empire that is in its prime and does not seem to tire.

Equally amusing in the light of the former motto "Devlet-i Ebed-müddet" - the eternal state - is the fact that this is already the fourth edition of this fragrance. It does indeed seem to be of timeless duration, and it always charmingly reminds us of times gone by.