Al Haramain Madinah
Brand: Al Haramain
Unisex · EDP · £14.4
Inspired by Original Creation.
Description
A rose and saffron floral oriental, this record covers Al Haramain's Madinah Eau de Parfum, the 100ml spray edition, which opens on rose, geranium, davana blossom, bergamot and orange before a jasmine, orchid, clove and saffron heart settles into musk, ambergris and cedarwood. Product Overview Madinah is sold by Al Haramain in two formats, this 100ml Eau de Parfum spray and a separate 15ml perfumed oil version of the same composition. UK pricing for the spray is confirmed at 14.40 pounds through Notino UK, with the companion 15ml oil confirmed separately at 10.20 pounds through the same retailer. Launch year is not documented anywhere checked, including Fragrantica, Parfumo and Al Haramain's own site, and is treated here as unknown rather than estimated. The fragrance is marketed unisex. Buyers should note Al Haramain also sells a completely separate, unrelated 2018 limited edition called Attar Al Madinah, created by perfumer Peter de Cupere in a run of only 500 bottles, which is a distinct product from this Madinah and should not be confused with it. Scent Profile The opening pairs rose with geranium, davana blossom, bergamot and orange, a bright, layered floral citrus start. The heart brings in jasmine, orchid, clove and saffron alongside sandalwood, a spiced, resinous floral core typical of Al Haramain's Middle Eastern house style. The base closes on musk, ambergris and cedarwood, a warm, skin close finish. This note structure is corroborated closely between Al Haramain's own official UK site and Notino UK, both independently confirming the same rose, saffron, orchid, clove and sandalwood driven pyramid. Fragrantica's own listing gives a completely different, modern floral aquatic profile built around yuzu, freesia and peach blossom, and Parfumo carries a separate listing describing a heavy leather, tobacco and oud profile with real reviewer engagement attached. Neither of these matches the brand's own description, and this discrepancy is flagged here as unresolved rather than silently picked over, since it is possible different regional formulations or database mismatches are responsible. Technical Structure and Development Madinah as described by Al Haramain itself is a rose and saffron forward floral oriental with a spiced, resinous heart and a warm musk amber base, consistent across the brand's own spray and oil listings. Given the unresolved conflict with Fragrantica and Parfumo's very different note sets, this entry should be read as reflecting the brand's own current official description rather than a fully unanimous cross source picture. Performance Parfumo's separate Eau de Parfum listing, which carries the divergent leather and tobacco note set rather than the brand's own floral oriental description, shows 23 ratings averaging 6.7 out of 10, with longevity rated 7.9 out of 10 and sillage 7.4 out of 10. Reviewer language there describes moist tobacco in a leather pouch and a dusty leather with raspberry character that darkens over wear, though given the note mismatch flagged above it is genuinely unclear whether these reviewers are describing the same current UK retail formulation covered in this record. Wear Scenarios - Evening and cooler weather wear, given the spiced floral oriental character - Wearers drawn to rose and saffron driven Middle Eastern compositions - The oil format for wearers who prioritise maximum longevity over spray convenience - Gifting or special occasion wear, consistent with the heritage framing Al Haramain applies to the fragrance Scent Family Positioning Madinah sits within the spiced rose floral oriental style lane as described by Al Haramain's own copy, sold as a standalone item rather than part of one of the brand's larger named collections such as Amber Oud or L'Aventure. Al Haramain's own product description leans on generic heritage language about over fifty years of UAE perfumery experience rather than positioning this specific release within a named sub line. Inspired By and Style Comparisons No credible inspired by or dupe of claim was found for Madinah. One Philippines based marketplace listing tags the fragrance as a Montale Intense Roses Musk dupe, but this is an isolated reseller marketing tag with no corroboration from Fragrantica, Parfumo, Reddit or any reviewer, and no independent source repeats or confirms it. Given the total absence of a second corroborating source and Al Haramain's own presentation of the fragrance as an original house composition, the field is set to Original Creation, with the isolated Montale claim noted here rather than treated as confirmed. Flankers and Variations Madinah is sold as a standalone release in both a 100ml Eau de Parfum spray, covered by this record, and a 15ml perfumed oil version of the same composition. It is unrelated to Al Haramain's separate limited edition Attar Al Madinah. Market and Community Reception Reception is thin and complicated by the note discrepancies noted above. No ratings or reviews appear on Fragrantica's own Madinah listing, a Fragrantica community forum thread exists but its content could not be retrieved, and Parfumo's reviews that do exist may describe a different formulation given the mismatched note profile. No Reddit threads specific to Madinah were found, and Al Haramain's broader catalogue, particularly its Amber Oud line, receives substantially more community attention than this release. This should be read honestly as a lower profile SKU within the brand's wider catalogue rather than one of its more discussed or reviewed releases.
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Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Shared notes: Rose, Bergamot
From This Brand
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See Al Haramain Amber Oud Gold Extreme →
Same DNA Style
Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq
Inspired by Original Creation
See Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq →
Community Reviews
1 review with an average rating of 7.8 out of 10.
Community Ratings
- Overall: 7.8/10
- Scent Accuracy: 8.0/10
- Longevity: 7.5/10
- Projection: 7.0/10
- Value: 8.5/10
What Creators Say
- Al Haramain Madinah Perfume Oil Review
- The Cleanest Pure Musk and Rose Scents - Madinah
- Classic Arabic Attars You Need In Your Collection
Where to Buy
Check current price and availability on Amazon.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al Haramain a high-end luxury brand?
Al Haramain operates across both affordable and ultra-luxury segments. While they offer accessible daily scents, their "Amber Oud" and "L'Aventure" collections are positioned as premium luxury releases. These lines use high-concentration oils and presentation that rivals niche Western houses like Creed or Parfums de Marly.
Which Al Haramain Amber Oud version is the most popular?
The Amber Oud Gold Edition and Amber Oud Tobacco Edition are the brand's global best-sellers. The Gold Edition is famous for its sweet, fruity "Erba Pura" style DNA, while the Tobacco Edition is widely considered one of the best high-performing alternatives to premium spicy-tobacco niche fragrances.
What is the difference between Al Haramain L'Aventure and L'Aventure Intense?
The original L'Aventure is a balanced, citrus-and-wood scent known for its smoky pineapple profile. The Intense version significantly increases the concentration, resulting in a deeper, more resinous dry-down and vastly improved longevity, making it the preferred choice for "beast mode" fragrance enthusiasts.
What is Al Haramain Madinah a dupe of?
Al Haramain Madinah is an original composition by Al Haramain, not an interpretation of an existing fragrance.
What does Al Haramain Madinah smell like?
Al Haramain Madinah opens with Rose, Geranium, Davana Blossom, Bergamot, Orange, moves into Jasmine, Orchid, Clove, Saffron, Sandalwood, and settles on a base of Musk, Ambergris, Cedarwood.
Is Al Haramain Madinah long lasting?
Al Haramain Madinah is EDP with a community longevity score of 7.5 out of 10 and a scent accuracy score of 8 out of 10. It offers a budget friendly alternative to the original.
What does EDP mean?
EDP stands for Eau de Parfum. It typically contains 15 to 20 percent fragrance concentration, giving stronger performance and longer longevity than EDT. Most Middle Eastern clone brands release their fragrances as EDP, which is a significant reason they tend to outperform designer equivalents in longevity and projection at a lower price point.
What is an extrait de parfum?
Extrait de parfum, also called pure parfum, contains the highest fragrance concentration, typically 20 to 40 percent. It lasts the longest, projects most richly, and develops the most complex dry-down. Bujairami releases all its fragrances as extraits, which is a significant part of why the brand has developed such a strong reputation for performance.
What is maceration and should I let my new fragrance macerate?
Maceration is the process of fragrance molecules fully integrating and settling after production. A newly bottled fragrance can smell sharp, synthetic, or unbalanced because the individual ingredients have not yet harmonised. Leaving a bottle to settle for two to four weeks is standard practice in the fragrance community. Remove the cap and let the bottle breathe overnight to accelerate the process. Most heavy Middle Eastern releases benefit significantly from maceration.
What is a blind buy in the fragrance community?
A blind buy is purchasing a fragrance without having smelled it first, based on notes, reviews, community consensus, and comparisons to fragrances you already know. The Atlas compare tool, scent accuracy scores, and community reviews are specifically designed to reduce the risk of a disappointing blind buy by giving you data before you spend money.