by Sultan Pasha Attars
Al Hareem by Sultan Pasha Attars is a deeply animalic, richly complex oud rose fragrance that evokes a regal and sensual aura. The opening is bold and intense—dominated by a sharp, earthy oud that carries faintly animalic, musky, and leathery nuances, with a subtle bitter sweetness from saffron and butter. The rose emerges gradually, not as a sweet or jammy floral, but as a dry, spicy, earthy presence that integrates deeply with the oud. As it develops, the fragrance becomes smoother and fuller, with the silkiness of musk, ambergris, and creamy sandalwood grounding the composition. In the dry down, it softens into a warm, slightly sweaty, woody, and softly sweet ambered scent—reminiscent of skin-worn luxury—still retaining a faint animalic depth along with a hint of tobacco and hyrax. The scent lingers impressively long, projecting moderately to strongly at first, then settling into intimate skin scent over time. It is an olfactory journey of transformation, where oud, rose, spices, and animalic musk shift in harmony, creating an experience that feels both bold and introspective.