I found out about Ajmal Aristocrat for Her Eau de Parfum at a former job (in the beauty industry), where all the perfume experts there had already purchased this fragrance. I was already familiar with many Ajmal perfumes and had one myself at that time, but somehow I had not gotten around to trying Aristocrat to see what the fuss was about.
Nonetheless, it is highly praised and appreciated, and many even consider it almost a niche perfume. Eventually, I decided to get it myself to see what the fuss was about, and here I share my personal opinion based on my experience with Ajmal’s Aristocrat for Her EDP.
Many people around me, at one point, compared Ajmal Aristocrat for Her to Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, one of the most expensive niche perfumes, for which Aristocrat for Her could be a much cheaper, good alternative. It was also a reason why they chose to buy it.
Well, this curiosity, to see if the two perfumes resemble each other and if Aristocrat for Her is truly worth the attention, being one of Ajmal’s bestsellers, plus the fact that almost everyone around me had it or added it to their wishlist at some point, prompted me, on a day of Black Friday offers, to add it to my cart and order it. I mean, it was already shaping up to be one of those perfumes you must have in your collection if you’re as passionate as I am.
How Ajmal Aristocrat for Her EDP Presents Itself
Well, I mentioned that many consider Ajmal Aristocrat to be a niche perfume (some specialty stores even place it on the niche perfume shelf or market it in this category).
Indeed, the packaging/box it comes in (on a velvet stand) and its presentation, the bottle design – unique and refined, predominantly violet in color, with carefully crafted details (fine textures, but well executed), the cap, and the way it opens/closes on the bottle (magnetically), place it right there from the start. There’s a touch of more than just mass-market, premium – it’s close to how a niche perfume presents itself, even before you bring it to your nose to smell its aromas and figure it out.
Ajmal Aristocrat forHer was launched in 2017 and is part of the Ajmal Prestige Collection signature collection, a sign that the brand itself places great value on this perfume. It belongs to the Floral-Woody-Musk fragrance family, with the following aromas:
- Top notes: watermelon, orange, and bergamot;
- Middle notes: saffron, sugar, and jasmine;
- Base notes: musk, agarwood (Oud), amber, patchouli, and cedar.
Aristocrat for Her is available only in a 75 ml version. Its price is very good, considering the quality and presentation, positioned as a niche perfume; however, it’s more expensive than Ajmal’s mass-market perfumes, maybe even better ones.
Over time, Ajmal’s Aristocrat has seen several versions, with unique distinctive aromas but belonging to the basic family of the Aristocrat pillar:
- Aristocrat for Him – though, from what I’ve read, this one appeared first and then the version for women
- Aristocrat Pink for Her (with plum, jasmine, sandalwood)
- Aristocrat Platinum Unisex (with pepper, rose, agarwood/oud)If you like sweet fragrances but prefer them “softer,” you can combine Aristocrat for Her with Aquolina Pink Sugar (using the layering technique) to sweeten it further, perhaps making it younger.
Ajmal Aristocrat for Her Eau de Parfum: First Impressions
After being impressed by the external details and opening the cap, you’re met with the olfactory creation. I’m not a fan of the chosen color scheme (I have nothing against the design :D, though with the cap on, you only see a third of the perfume through the bottle – which doesn’t bother me), but that’s a personal matter: of all colors, I just don’t like this shade of purple. 🙂
Of course, it’s a matter of preference, but you’ll quickly realize that Ajmal Aristocrat for Her is more than a simple mainstream perfume, far exceeding the realm of usual Ajmal fragrances, which are quite affordable (and even good in quality). Although considered Arabic perfumes, Ajmal fragrances far exceed this sphere, being for sure something more “luxurious” – and yes, Ajmal does have well-defined niche perfumes, recognized as such.
I must admit that, typically, I wouldn’t choose this perfume if I were to test it beforehand in a store: at first, it’s far too sweet and overwhelming for my tastes (probably due to the saffron and sugar notes), but over time, a few hours after spraying (and if not reapplied), the aromas balance out and start to become more pleasant, even to me, and I begin to like it more. It becomes much easier to tolerate compared to many other sweet fragrances that really bother me and which I couldn’t stand being around for long. But, again, this is a matter of taste.
Nonetheless, it’s not a “safe blind buy” for everyone, especially if you prefer fresher, citrusy perfumes like I do, or the floral ones.
Like Baccarat Rouge 540, to which it is compared and considered a very good dupe, it comes across initially as a heavy, opulent, very elegant perfume, suited for sophisticated and refined ladies over 40, I would say, with a lot of personality. It captivates instantly and, from this perspective, can be considered a niche fragrance.
Yet, I would say it’s a fairly adaptable fragrance, suitable for both day and night. I’ve worn it to the office, with less formal outfits, but also in the evening, out in the city. However, with elegant and sophisticated outfits, for ladies and in the style of women over 40, I believe it fits best.
I’ve read that many people consider it a unisex fragrance and that men also wear it, but to me, it doesn’t seem quite appropriate, being too sweet and ladylike, though it also depends on the individual’s personality; after all, I’m not sure if it’s often appropriate, especially for niche fragrances, to so commercially separate them into women’s, men’s, and unisex perfumes.
I think it’s more suitable for winter, but considering its longevity, if you don’t reapply it during the day, depending on the occasion, you can also wear it in the warmer season.
My Experience with Ajmal Aristocrat for Her Eau de Parfum and Personal Thoughts
My experience with this perfume isn’t very extensive. I’ve worn it a few times, both in the evening and during the day, enough to form an opinion, but it’s not a favorite of mine. It needs more time. I would say it has quite a lot of personality and depth, but even so, it doesn’t quite fit my personality. 🙂 I still consider it more suitable for more sophisticated ladies over 40, always in refined outfits – perhaps that’s also reflected in the name of the perfume. 😉
Ajmal Aristocrat for Her is quite a long-lasting fragrance, as is typical for sweet perfumes, yet I expected it to be even more enduring, without the need for reapplication, given that it’s a sweet and initially quite heavy, even overwhelming scent. Plus, it was highly praised by many around me. On me, it lasts about maximum 5 hours after the initial sprays. Then, I need to reapply to keep feeling it.
Admittedly, yes, it can be tiring for the nose after a while, but given how heavy it is as a perfume right from the start, you would expect, again, for it to last much longer. Plus, it’s considered a niche fragrance. Hmm, from this perspective, I would say it’s close to niche, but not 100% niche. It feels a bit overrated if I judge by this aspect. Plus, other Ajmal perfumes, which are not classified as niche, last much longer and are truly extraordinary in every way. Not to mention designer/mainstream fragrances from well-established brands.
The sillage is good, as long as the perfume lasts on the skin. Ajmal’s Aristocrat for Her is bound to be noticed by people around, especially in the first few hours after spraying, being a sweet fragrance, and those who know it recognize it immediately.
Conclusions for Ajmal Aristocrat for Her Eau de Parfum
Honestly, I can’t decide if I like or dislike it; I generally don’t like sweet fragrances, but it also depends on how they are constructed and what other notes are discernible. And Ajmal’s Aristocrat for Her is initially sweet and heavy, but then it mellows nicely.
Admittedly, I would wear it, I’ll keep it, but it’s certainly not the fragrance I yearn to spray daily, and it’s far from other Ajmal favorites (like Shine, which is much more solar and citrusy). However, if a sweet fragrance like this still makes me ponder whether I like it or want to give it up, well, then it’s good and has something that stirs my senses and deserves a spot in my collection. It does deserve to last longer, considering how heavy, sweet, and opulent it announces itself at the first sprays.
Additionally, its price is very good for what it offers (especially if you catch it on sale like I did), satisfying your curiosity if you want a perfume similar to the much more expensive Baccarat Rouge 540. Still, I suggest trying it on your skin before buying, to avoid a “blind buy” like mine, even though I was familiar with it through others. However, everyone has their specific pH, and the perfume adapts differently to each individual’s skin. 😉
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