Smells similar to Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette
In stock
3–6 hours Lasting
Noticeable Scent trail
From 200+ wearer ratings
Anyone who wants a clean, bright scent for daytime and warmer months will reach for it.
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Main AccordsScent family: Woody Aromatic
Fragrance Notes
The first impression, and usually the lightest part of the fragrance. These notes evaporate first, which is how a fragrance is built to open.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
The main body of the scent, emerging as the top notes fade. It shapes how the fragrance smells once it settles on skin.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
Heavier molecules that evaporate slowly, like woods, musk, amber and oud. They are there from the start, and they are what remains once the rest has faded.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
How It Wears
Rated by 200+ wearersBuilt on fresh spicy, citrus and musky. Wearers mostly rate it moderate with noticeable projection. Most reach for it during the day, mostly in warmer months.
Day or night
Mostly worn during the day.
Seasons
Bergamot, ginger and sage open Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab Imperium, with apple, cashmeran and geranium in the heart. The base settles into musk, amber and sandalwood, a bright spice and citrus scent in the woody aromatic family that stays soft and clean on skin.
The opening is bright and peppery. Bergamot gives the sharp citrus lift, ginger adds a warm, biting spice and sage brings a cool herbal edge, and that is the strongest impression in the first half hour or so. The heart is softer and fruitier: apple adds a crisp, juicy note, cashmeran a smooth woody warmth, and geranium rounds it off. The base is where it spends most of its life. Musk keeps it clean and close to the skin, amber adds a warm, slightly sweet edge and sandalwood gives it a dry woody backing through the afternoon.
Ameer Al Arab Imperium is frequently compared to Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent - it shares the bright, fresh and spicy character, opening on citrus and ginger before settling into a clean musky base. The structure is similar rather than the same fragrance, so if the shape of Y appeals to you, this is worth trying. If you'd rather stay with something FG carries, Fakhar Black by Lattafa sits in similar territory and is in stock, as is Odyssey Mega Man by Armaf.
FG Perfumes sells Ameer Al Arab Imperium online with delivery across South Africa and in its three stores. You can browse more from Asdaaf or look at other Woody Perfumes.
Ameer Al Arab Imperium is a 2024 release from Asdaaf in the woody aromatic family, built around a bergamot and ginger opening. Fragrantica's wearer votes put its lasting at about 3 to 6 hours with a moderate trail, so it stays close rather than announcing itself (see the full breakdown). Anyone who wants a clean, bright scent for daytime and warmer months will reach for it.
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Wide range of budget friendly to relatively high end priced perfume brands. Rayhan, Armaf, French Avenue, Brandy, Lattafa just to mention a few. They also sell a 10ml of any brand you like, good for testing before you commit to the whole bottle.
This store reminds me of my days in Dubai. Prices are competitive and most probably the best I have found on the market. Amazing perfumes!
Shahed was very welcoming and friendly… He was knowledgeable about the perfumes and took the time to understand what I was looking for before recommending a fragrance that suited my preferences perfectly.
What a good find! A place where you can smell all the Dubai perfumes. Monique assisted us and she was very helpful. Will see you soon!
Customer service 10/10. Tamzyn helped me she was very nice energetic and helpful… when I heard the price I had to take it. So very affordable in my opinion.
The quality of the fragrances is outstanding. The oils and perfumes are impressive and has longevity… I will definitely be returning and recommending this shop to others.
He was very helpful and friendly as I did not have a clue of what I wanted to get for my mom… It smells very nice. I got compliments at work… I would recommend people to go here.
FG Perfumes is a trusted source for authentic Middle-Eastern fragrance in South Africa. We're the sole South African distributor for Khadlaj, Orientica, Mural de Ruitz, La Beauté, Brandy Designs, Al Badar and Ilham, and we buy their perfumes from the brands themselves.
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Yes. We're the sole South African distributor for Khadlaj, Orientica, Mural de Ruitz, La Beauté, Brandy Designs, Al Badar and Ilham. We buy their perfumes from the brands themselves, and each bottle arrives sealed in its original box.
Yes. You can test any perfume in our shops before you buy, and take home a 5ml, 10ml or 18ml decant to try first.
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Bergamot, ginger and sage open Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab Imperium, with apple, cashmeran and geranium in the heart. The base settles into musk, amber and sandalwood, a bright spice and citrus scent in the woody aromatic family that stays soft and clean on skin. How Does It Develop Through the Day?The opening is bright and peppery. Bergamot gives the sharp citrus lift, ginger adds a warm, biting spice and sage brings a cool herbal edge, and that is the strongest impression in the first half hour or so. The heart is softer and fruitier: apple adds a crisp, juicy note, cashmeran a smooth woody warmth, and geranium rounds it off. The base is where it spends most of its life. Musk keeps it clean and close to the skin, amber adds a warm, slightly sweet edge and sandalwood gives it a dry woody backing through the afternoon. What Is It Similar To?Ameer Al Arab Imperium is frequently compared to Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent - it shares the bright, fresh and spicy character, opening on citrus and ginger before settling into a clean musky base. The structure is similar rather than the same fragrance, so if the shape of Y appeals to you, this is worth trying. If you'd rather stay with something FG carries, Fakhar Black by Lattafa sits in similar territory and is in stock, as is Odyssey Mega Man by Armaf. Where Can I Buy It in South Africa?FG Perfumes sells Ameer Al Arab Imperium online with delivery across South Africa and in its three stores. You can browse more from Asdaaf or look at other Woody Perfumes. Who It's ForAmeer Al Arab Imperium is a 2024 release from Asdaaf in the woody aromatic family, built around a bergamot and ginger opening. Fragrantica's wearer votes put its lasting at about 3 to 6 hours with a moderate trail, so it stays close rather than announcing itself (see the full breakdown). Anyone who wants a clean, bright scent for daytime and warmer months will reach for it. | Regular price
R 450.00
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| Asdaaf | Eau de Parfum | Woody Aromatic | Daytime, Warmer months | Bergamot, Ginger, Sage | Apple, Cashmeran, Geranium | Musk, Amber, Sandalwood |
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Main AccordsScent family: Woody Aromatic
Fragrance Notes
The first impression, and usually the lightest part of the fragrance. These notes evaporate first, which is how a fragrance is built to open.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
The main body of the scent, emerging as the top notes fade. It shapes how the fragrance smells once it settles on skin.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
Heavier molecules that evaporate slowly, like woods, musk, amber and oud. They are there from the start, and they are what remains once the rest has faded.
As well as the top notes fading, your nose adapts to a constant scent and stops registering it, while people nearby still smell it. Smell your wrist after leaving the room, or ask someone close.
How It Wears
Rated by 200+ wearersBuilt on fresh spicy, citrus and musky. Wearers mostly rate it moderate with noticeable projection. Most reach for it during the day, mostly in warmer months.
Day or night
Mostly worn during the day.
Seasons
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