Assaf Frankel Storm
Brand: Assaf
Unisex · EDP · £96.96
Inspired by Original Creation.
Description
Frankel Storm is a leather woody composition built around iris, patchouli and a vetiver leather base. Product Overview Frankel Storm is Assaf's original leather woody release, built for wearers who want a darker, more textured signature within the Frankel range. The composition opens on bergamot and orange before moving into an iris and patchouli heart, finishing on a vetiver and leather base. It is positioned as a confident, slightly rugged fragrance for cooler weather and evening wear. Scent Profile The opening pairs bright bergamot with orange, giving a fresh, citrus lift that contrasts with what follows. The heart introduces iris alongside patchouli, adding a powdery, earthy depth. The base settles into vetiver and leather, creating a dry, textured, slightly rugged drydown that sets Storm apart from its fresher Frankel siblings. Technical Structure and Development Frankel Storm develops from a bright citrus opening into a powdery patchouli heart and a dry leather base, with a confident, well paced transition. The iris and patchouli linger into the middle hours, bridging into the vetiver and leather drydown for a long, textured finish. Performance With good longevity and good projection, Frankel Storm holds a confident, dry presence through an evening or cooler day. The leather and vetiver base supports strong wear time, suited to wearers who want a slightly rugged edge. Wear Scenarios Frankel Storm is built for: - evening wear - autumn and winter - dressed up casual settings - colder weather - everyday signature use in cooler months It works best when a dry, leather forward woody signature is wanted. Scent Family Positioning This sits in the leather woody lane, overlapping powdery iris compositions and dry vetiver leathers. Within the Frankel line it stands out as the most leather forward, textured option. Inspired By and Style Comparisons Frankel Storm carries an original inspiration, its iris vetiver leather structure placing it within the broader category of dry, textured leather woods. Flankers and Variations Within the Frankel range, Storm sits alongside the fresher, citrus forward Chill and the smokier Battle as the leather focused option. Market and Community Reception Frankel Storm fits the steady demand for dry, textured leather woody fragrances suited to cold weather. Early feedback (1 review) reflects good longevity, good projection and strong perceived value, positioning it as a confident cold weather signature.
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Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange
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Community Reviews
1 review with an average rating of 7.2 out of 10.
Community Ratings
- Overall: 7.2/10
- Scent Accuracy: 7.0/10
- Longevity: 7.5/10
- Projection: 7.0/10
- Value: 7.5/10
What Reviewers Say
Atlas AI Analysis — 7.2/10
Frankel Storm by Assaf presents a structured leather-woody profile that leans decidedly toward contemporary niche-style aesthetics rather than broad mass-market appeal. The composition establishes a sharp contrast between its citrus opening and an earthy, powdery core driven by iris and patchouli. The drydown is anchored by dense leather and vetiver, resulting in a dark, textured finish where the floral elements temper the austerity of the base without rendering it overly sweet or cosmetic. In terms of technical performance, the fragrance delivers metrics consistent with mid-tier regional Middle Eastern offerings. Realistic expectations place longevity in the seven-to-eight-hour range, supported by the heavy, fixative-laden base materials. Projection remains pronounced during the initial ninety minutes, extending slightly beyond arm's length before settling into a moderate, controlled sillage that persists closer to the skin for the remainder of the wear cycle. Within the broader fragrance ecosystem, Frankel Storm functions as an accessible alternative to high-concept dark leather and iris releases found in upscale designer private lines. It occupies an attractive mid-tier value segment, appealing to consumers seeking formal, structured compositions without the financial commitment demanded by niche luxury houses. It targets experienced enthusiasts who appreciate mature, less-commercial profiles. From a wearability perspective, the dry, substantial weight of the leather and vetiver base makes Frankel Storm best suited for temperate to cold climates, particularly autumn and winter evenings. Its serious, refined tone lacks the casual ease required for high-heat or gym environments, positioning it firmly within formal, business, or elevated social settings across an adult unisex demographic.
Where to Buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Assaf Perfumes based and where are their scents manufactured?
Assaf Perfumes is proudly based in Saudi Arabia, drawing deeply from Najdi culture and Arabian heritage. The brand collaborates with premier global master perfumers and international fragrance houses to compose, refine, and manufacture its premium oils and final blends.
What are the most famous collections from Assaf Perfumes
Their most legendary release is Wild Colt, which anchors a rugged, equestrian-themed signature line. Other massively popular lineups include their warm and sweet Tobacco series (like Tobacco Jam 50) and their smooth, modern-floral Miss Gris and Noble collections.
What is Assaf Frankel Storm a dupe of?
Assaf Frankel Storm is an original composition by Assaf, not an interpretation of an existing fragrance.
What does Assaf Frankel Storm smell like?
Assaf Frankel Storm opens with Bergamot, Orange, moves into Iris, Patchouli, and settles on a base of Vetiver, Leather.
Is Assaf Frankel Storm long lasting?
Assaf Frankel Storm is EDP with a community longevity score of 7.5 out of 10 and a scent accuracy score of 7 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.
What is a decant in the fragrance world?
A decant is a small sample of a fragrance transferred from the original bottle, typically sold in 2ml to 10ml quantities. Decants allow you to test a fragrance before committing to a full bottle. They are particularly useful for expensive niche fragrances or before blind buying an affordable alternative.