{"product_id":"attar-al-has-exquisite-extrait-de-parfum","title":"Attar Al Has Exquisite Extrait de Parfum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it smells like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttar Al Has Exquisite opens with a burst of loukhoum—that Middle-Eastern confection of rose water and starch—layered with candied fruits, bright raspberry and pink grapefruit, and a dark cassis undertone. It is immediately sweet, yes, but with an almost savoury complexity that prevents it from reading as simple candy. The opening is vivid and slightly tart, the grapefruit and cassis providing a counterpoint to the softer, powdery loukhoum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the fragrance settles into its heart, cherry blossom and pink rose emerge, their delicate florality threading through a rich dulce de leche accord—that caramelised, condensed-milk sweetness that sits at the heart of so many Middle-Eastern pastries. A whisper of saffron adds an unexpected savoury-spiced dimension, preventing the composition from tipping into pure dessert territory. This is where Exquisite reveals its sophistication: the gourmand elements are real and present, but they are anchored by floral and spiced notes that give the fragrance depth and a subtle, almost intoxicating complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drydown settles into pistachio, white musk, and vanilla. The pistachio is particularly notable—nutty and slightly green, it echoes the Middle-Eastern heritage of the house whilst adding an earthy, grounding quality. The white musk provides a soft, skin-like base that allows the vanilla to emerge not as a simple sweetener but as a creamy, almost buttery note that lingers on the skin. As an Extrait de Parfum, Exquisite is built for longevity and richness; the fragrance does not dissipate quickly but instead evolves slowly across the skin, revealing new facets as it wears. It is a fragrance that demands to be experienced over hours, not minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho made it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite is the work of Marc Daniel Heimgartner, a perfumer who composes for Attar Al Has. Heimgartner has crafted a composition that marries the opulent, spiced sensibilities of Middle-Eastern olfactory traditions with the precision and restraint of contemporary European perfumery. The result is a fragrance that feels both rooted in Ottoman luxury and thoroughly modern in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fragrance for those who appreciate gourmand compositions but refuse the saccharine. It will appeal to anyone drawn to the spiced, sweet, and slightly exotic—those who find themselves reaching for Oriental pastries, who layer their coffee with cardamom, who understand that sweetness and sophistication are not mutually exclusive. Exquisite is unisex in the truest sense; whilst it carries floral and sweet notes, these are balanced with saffron, pistachio, and musk in a way that speaks to all who wear it. It is for the wearer who sees fragrance as an extension of their taste, their curiosity, and their willingness to embrace sensuality without apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite is a cooler-weather fragrance by nature—the richness of its base and the complexity of its composition make it particularly suited to autumn and winter. It is not a fragrance for the office, nor for situations demanding restraint; rather, it is for evenings, for intimate gatherings, for moments when you wish to announce your presence with quiet confidence. It would be equally at home at a dinner party as it would be in the hours before sleep, when the fragrance's creamy, almost edible quality becomes particularly comforting. On warmer days, it might be worn in the evening, when the temperature drops and the fragrance can fully bloom without the heat fragmenting its composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttar Al Has is a niche perfumery house founded in Istanbul in 2021, produced by GEFE Kimya. The house represents a particular vision: the creation of opulent, oriental Extraits de Parfum that synthesise the rich, spiced, and often intoxicating materials of Middle-Eastern perfumery with the technical precision and restraint of modern European composition. Rather than simply reviving historical Ottoman scent traditions, Attar Al Has reinterprets them through a contemporary lens, working with named international perfumers to ensure that each composition achieves both authenticity and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe house's presentation is as considered as its fragrances. Each bottle is presented in an ornate, faceted flacon topped with a jewelled crown cap and the house's distinctive AH monogram crest—a visual reference to Ottoman luxury and the regal nature of the compositions within. Attar Al Has offers its fragrances as full Extraits de Parfum, the most concentrated and long-lasting form of fragrance, ensuring that each application is an investment in quality and longevity rather than a fleeting gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attar Al Has","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz (100 ml)","offer_id":54008501338428,"sku":"AAH-exquisite","price":305.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/7078\/0476\/files\/attar-al-has-exquisite-1.jpg?v=1787331891","url":"https:\/\/redolia.com\/products\/attar-al-has-exquisite-extrait-de-parfum","provider":"Redolia Perfumery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}