Al Noor

النور

Arabiyat Prestige 2025

As you may have heared and read the title this fragrance is called Al noor which is arabic word for light , interesting enough it comes in a dark bottle and the juice is nowhere near indicating of freshness or happy vibes as may the name suggest. but i understood their idea which i will develop in my description now.
Al Noor opens with a refined and confident presence right at first blast an hit with spices and saffron was the more appearing one not a medicinal at to my nose each one their take while having a taaaad bit of sweetness like a really shy one, Then it dries into a leather and not really juicy but fig accord here the fragrance while mainting spicey resinous aspects after finally reaching the base sweetness appear more with a invinting charm loosing a bit of that darkness.
The projection is moderate not a screamer where for me its a great point this type of scent are better controlled then a while horse smelling you miles ahead and end being head aches inducing.
this fragrance when you get your nose adapted to it and are into this type of scents It immediately gives a gentlemanly impression elegant, dark, and composed.
On my skin, longevity is excellent, reaching around 10 hours. The fragrance takes clear inspiration from BDK Gris Charnel Extrait However, Al Noor adds a deeper and darker twist to the DNA.
Saffron brings a warm, slightly spicy richness to the composition. Leather enhances the scent with a smooth masculine depth
These darker elements elevate the fragrance into a more mature direction. The dry-down feels refined, sensual, and quietly powerful so to final words why they chose the name ? simple this fragrance will bring attention at cold will gather eyes of who ever smell it on you or the scent trail this fragrance makes you the "noor" light meaning it will make you radiating among all other people.
Overall, Al Noor is a true gentleman’s scent with strong character and great quality.

Listen, I have Liam and really love the scent profile. One of my earliest pick ups in my fragrance collecting journey. THIS though, blows it out of the water. To me, it is blended much better. Two steps into my work and I got a compliment. The addition of leather and saffron is intoxicating. Liam is about to become a room spray that is replaced by this. 10/10

I've not tried the original BDK one, so this ain't a comparison.

This is a vetiver heavy beast with a blast of fig sweetness, if you're looking for a mature sweet scent then this is it, but it's not blind buy safe, and the spice is not oriental. The fig is prominent all the way and this would do good for humid weather due to the heavy vetiver in it.

Try a decant first; smell good later!

Compared to liam grey this perfume is heavier and darker. Its still got that lactonic tea iris in the drydown, but its dark because of the leather. The opening is middle eastern-esque , its peppery, not fruity like in the og charnel extrait. But drydown is nice, not redundant to have liam grey and this in the rotation. Performance is not super strong, its above average - like what you’d expect from a tea fragrance. The quality of the blend is 10/10 , at 40 euros you cant do better

Al Noor really grabbed me right from the first spray. The scent feels incredibly elegant and immediately has that warm oriental aura that you expect from really good Middle Eastern fragrances. At first, you notice a slight sweetness combined with spicy notes, which then slowly develop into a very pleasant, warm base.

What I find particularly impressive is how rounded the fragrance is. Nothing feels too sharp or too dominant; everything is very harmoniously balanced. It has that elegant depth that you usually find in much more expensive perfumes! Especially in the evening or when it's a bit cooler outside, it really shines.
The longevity is truly top-notch for me. A few sprays are more than enough for many hours, and on clothing, it remains noticeably longer. I have actually been asked a few times what fragrance this is.

Since I own Gris Charnel by BDK myself, I can confirm that this is a masculine dupe! So if Gris Charnel is too feminine for you (and if you want to save a bit of money), Al Noor is the way to go.

For me, it's one of those fragrances that simply gives a bit of a luxury feeling when you wear it. A clear 10/10!!! Wow!