Ajmal

Ajmal Description

Explore Ajmal fragrances, where oud traditions and modern perfumery meet in richly layered scents for men and women. The house is particularly associated with agarwood, amber, musk, rose and spice, drawing on the materials and techniques of Arabian perfumery while developing compositions for an international audience.

Ajmal Perfumes was established in 1951 by Haji Ajmal Ali, who came from a family of rice farmers in Hojai, Assam. His interest in agarwood led him into the fragrance trade, laying the foundations for a family business that would later become closely connected with Dubai and the wider Middle Eastern perfume industry.

Oud remains central to Ajmal’s identity, appearing in compositions that explore its smoky, woody and resinous facets alongside saffron, florals, leather, amber and musk. The brand also moves beyond traditional oud profiles, producing fresh aromatic, fruity, floral and contemporary woody fragrances without losing the depth associated with its perfumery heritage.

The Ajmal range includes Eau de Parfum sprays and concentrated perfume formats, reflecting both modern fragrance presentation and the region’s long-established appreciation of attars and richly blended scent oils. This combination of heritage materials, family expertise and varied fragrance styles has made Ajmal one of the most recognisable names in Arabian perfumery.