Manual by Ard Al Zaafaran

Manaal by Ard Al Zaafaran is an oriental floral and gourmand fragrance launched in 2025.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes:

Lavender and Bergamot (with alternative official mentions of orange blossom, red fruits, or banana depending on the release batch)

• Middle Notes:

Pistachio, Almond, and White Flowers (or lactonic notes)

• Base Notes:

Vanilla, Cacao, and Sandalwood (with a touch of musk)

Dupe / Inspired By:

• Burberry Goddess:

Frequently compared to Burberry Goddess due to its opening of smooth lavender and rich vanilla, though it diverges into a nuttier, more gourmand direction with pistachio and almond.

• Lattafa Angam:

Noted by some reviewers as a more sensual or sweeter variation similar to Lattafa Angam.

Gender Suitability:

• Marketed As:

Oriental floral for women and men (unisex), though its sweet, nutty, and lactonic profile leans slightly more feminine or unisex-sweet.

Occasion:

• Best For:

Cooler weather, autumn and winter, evenings, date nights, or casual-to-special daytime wear when you want a warm, comforting, and sweet scent.

Projection and Performance:

• Longevity:

Weak to moderate (lasts roughly 1 to 6 hours on skin), though users note that performance improves significantly after the bottle is allowed to macerate.

• Sillage/Projection:

Intimate to moderate; it stays relatively close to the skin as a soft, cozy cloud rather than a room-filler.