by Ajmal
Ajmal Verde is a bold, green chypre with a smoky, leathery core that evolves from a sharp, peppery opening into a dense, earthy drydown. It features prominent notes of green galbanum, cedar, and spicy ginger, with a balsamic, dusty finish that carries the scent deep into the skin. The fragrance bears strong similarities to Tom Ford Noir Anthracite, Amouage Interlude Man, and Nasomatto Black Afgano, with a dark, dank, aggressively green profile that lingers for many hours. While some find it too animalic or reminiscent of smoke and ash, others praise its balanced intensity, longlasting performance, and understated elegance. It suits a mature, adventurous audience seeking an olfactive journey beyond typical woody or aromatic scents. The scent is moderate in sillage and projects with strong initial presence before softening into a personal, intimate trail. Its affordability and standout performance make it a standout value choice among high-end clones and niche equivalents. Large portions of the wearer base describe it as polarizing, with a clear majority identifying as male, and it’s rarely preferred by women, emphasizing its unisex but masculine-leaning character.