Islamabad Abdul Karim Al Faransi by Abdul Karim Al Faransi

Islamabad Abdul Karim Al Faransi

Unisex
Extrait de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Islamabad Abdul Karim Al Faransi worth trying?

Islamabad by Abdul Karim Al Faransi is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Fall
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, floral, warm spicy with Sandalwood, Osmanthus, Wildflowers
woody floral warm spicy

The first impression

Islamabad by Abdul Karim Al Faransi is a fragrance for women and men. Islamabad was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
floral 85%
warm spicy 70%
fresh 60%
fruity 50%
patchouli 40%
powdery 35%
herbal 30%

The perfumer behind it

Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin is a perfumer closely associated with the house of Abdul Karim Al Faransi, where he has created a wide range of fragrances. His style spans bold, resinous compositions like Amber 4000 and Amber Afghani, as well as more complex, evocative scents such as Al Quds and Amazonia. Known for blending traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with modern accords, his work often features rich amber, oud, and spice notes.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Osmanthus Osmanthus
Wildflowers Wildflowers
Patchouli Patchouli
Cambodian Oud Cambodian Oud

The mood it creates

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of Islamabad Abdul Karim Al Faransi

Essence

Islamabad is the Wanderer-a soul tethered to no place, yet deeply connected to every horizon. Sandalwood and osmanthus evoke sun-baked courtyards and distant markets, while Cambodian oud whispers of uncharted paths. This fragrance is for those who find home in motion.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear layered, travel-worn pieces-a cashmere shawl draped over a faded denim jacket, boots scuffed from miles of wandering. The wildflowers note mirrors their love of impermanence; beauty is fleeting, and they chase it relentlessly.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the sanctity of the journey itself. The interplay of herbal patchouli and fruity osmanthus reflects their embrace of contradiction. For them, borders are illusions, and every stranger is a story waiting to unfold.

Relationships

They collect souls like souvenirs, though few linger long. Romantic partners are drawn to their restlessness but must accept that love, like their path, is nonlinear. The powdery accord hints at tenderness beneath the dust.

Lifestyle

Their belongings fit in a single suitcase, their schedule dictated by whim. The moderate sillage of the fragrance is intentional-they pass through lightly, leaving only a trace of warmth.

Shadow

Their freedom can become flight. The very sandalwood that roots them may be abandoned too soon in pursuit of the next unknown.

Conclusion

Islamabad is a compass in a bottle, best worn by those who measure life in sunrises, not milestones.

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