Ajmal Kashaf

Mostly dense smoky resinous wood, rich and medicinal. An acquired taste for many Western noses. Underneath that, juicy and ripe, like peach, berry or apple.

It opens on rose, moves through black currant, saffron and raspberry, and settles on agarwood (oud), musk and sandalwood.

• rose: the flower itself, landing anywhere between jammy and fresh green depending on the variety used
• black currant: tart purple fruit with a green, faintly sulphurous edge. Often labelled cassis

It lasts well and sits close to the skin after the first hour.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.