Sabah Al Ward
Sabah Al Ward opens with a quiet pink pepper, soft rather than sharp, before orange blossom comes forward in the heart.
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- Soft Spicy50
- Almond50
- Warm Spicy50
- White Floral
The note pyramid
- Pink Pepper
- Orange Blossom
- Tonka Bean
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readSabah Al Ward opens with a quiet pink pepper, soft rather than sharp, before orange blossom comes forward in the heart. The orange blossom has a lightly honeyed quality, sitting between white-floral and slightly lactonic without becoming soapy or austere.
Tonka bean, vanilla, and patchouli build the base into a warm, sweetly resinous foundation. The patchouli stays in the background, adding a subtle earthy depth, while tonka and vanilla give the fragrance its primary character — smooth, almond-tinged sweetness with real warmth.
The result is a soft oriental that blends white florals and sweetness into something cozy and approachable. Longevity should be moderate-to-good given the resinous base. Best worn in cooler weather.
Scent twins
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