Inspired by Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
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by Armaf Hand-decanted sample 1ml · 10ml · 4ml
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King is an Oriental-Woody men’s fragrance released in 2024. It masterfully blends dessert-like gourmand accords with rich wood and amber base notes to deliver a warm, opulent scent experience. .
How it unfolds
Inspired by
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
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Full description & fragrance notes
Full description & fragrance notes
Overview
King is an Oriental-Woody men’s fragrance released in 2024. It masterfully blends dessert-like gourmand accords with rich wood and amber base notes to deliver a warm, opulent scent experience.
Fragrance Notes:
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Top Notes: Mirabelle plum, Fruity Notes
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Heart Notes: Chestnut, Spices, Gourmand Accord
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Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, Powdery Notes, Balsamic Notes
Scent Journey
The opening bursts with fruity sweetness (notably mirabelle plum) which quickly transitions into a warm gourmand heart featuring chestnut mixed with subtle spices. As King settles, the dry-down becomes richer and more enveloping — sandalwood, amber, balsamic and a powdery veil smooth out the sweetness and leave a lasting, elegant trail.
Why You’ll Like It
If you love fragrances that feel luxurious, like dessert that isn’t too sugary, King gives you that payoff. The balance of fruit + gourmand + woods makes it ideal for cooler evenings, special events, or whenever you want to make a strong impression. Also a great alternative if you like Scandal Pour Homme Absolu but want something with its own twist.
Try It Before You Commit
Spray the 1-ml and let it sit through the day. Note how the opening fruit holds, how strong the gourmand heart stays, and when the woods & amber base sneak in. Also check projection over a few hours and how long it stays impressive on clothes vs skin. That sample will help you decide if full size is worth it.
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What's in the vial
What's in the vial
Every size is hand-filled from the original retail bottle. 1ml is a glass sample vial — roughly 10–12 sprays, enough to wear the scent for two or three days and see how it sits on your skin. 2ml, 5ml and 10ml come in refillable spray atomizers you can carry.
Will it smell like the original?
Will it smell like the original?
Where we name a designer reference, this fragrance was built in its image — close, not identical. Expect the same character and a different opening, drydown or longevity. The link above takes you to every other interpretation of that reference, and when we stock the genuine original you can decant both and decide for yourself.
Shipping, protection & free gifts
Shipping, protection & free gifts
Orders ship by USPS Ground Advantage within 1–3 business days and usually arrive 2–5 days later. Spend $45 and we drop a free decant plus a mystery decant into your parcel — and shipping is free on orders $49+.
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Genuine, guaranteed
Genuine, guaranteed
Everything we sell is decanted from an authentic bottle bought from the house or an authorised distributor. Nothing is diluted or altered. If anything arrives damaged, leaking or missing, email us with a photo of your order sheet and we'll make it right.
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