Chapter 1 Ajmal

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2025

Chapter 1 by Ajmal is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: woody, amber, warm spicy with Amber, Cardamom, Fig

woody amber warm spicy

The first impression

Chapter 1 by Ajmal is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Chapter 1 was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Maxime Exler. Top notes are Amber and Cardamom; middle notes are Fig, Patchouli and Cypriol; base notes are Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and White Musk.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%

amber 85%

warm spicy 70%

fruity 60%

patchouli 50%

sweet 40%

balsamic 35%

musky 30%

powdery 25%

earthy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Maxime Exler

Maxime Exler is a French perfumer who has worked with Ajmal, BORNTOSTANDOUT®, Boitown, and Cherigan. His creations include Chapter 1, Naked Laundry, and Shanghai Le Soir, spanning fresh, gourmand, and floral genres. Exler's style is versatile, blending modern trends with classic perfumery techniques.

Notes pyramid

Amber

Cardamom

Fig

Patchouli

Cypriol

Cashmere Wood

Sandalwood

Tonka Bean

White Musk

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

The Alchemist transforms the mundane into magic, much like Chapter 1's fusion of fiery cardamom and velvety fig.
Style: They favor textures that tell stories: a patched leather satchel, a lab coat repurposed as evening wear.
Values: They worship at the altar of synthesis.
Social life: They draw collaborators like moths to flame, though few keep pace with their mental leaps.

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Essence

The Alchemist transforms the mundane into magic, much like Chapter 1's fusion of fiery cardamom and velvety fig. They are a seeker of hidden patterns, their mind as layered as the fragrance's amber-woody pyramid. Every encounter is an experiment; every moment, raw material for revelation.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor textures that tell stories: a patched leather satchel, a lab coat repurposed as evening wear. Like the perfume's contrast of spicy top notes and creamy sandalwood base, their look balances precision and spontaneity-a scribbled equation on a cufflink.

Philosophy & Values

They worship at the altar of synthesis. Chapter 1's interplay of earthy patchouli and sweet tonka bean mirrors their belief in unity: all opposites contain potential energy. Knowledge, to them, is a living thing to be cross-pollinated.

Relationships

They draw collaborators like moths to flame, though few keep pace with their mental leaps. Romantic partners must embrace their nocturnal rhythms-debates over midnight oil, fingers stained with ink and cypriol resin.

Lifestyle

Their workspace is a controlled chaos of open books and alembic glasses. Sleep is sacrificed for the thrill of discovery; meals are spiced with cardamom, eaten standing. Evenings blur into mornings when inspiration strikes.

Shadow

Obsession is their sirens' call. The Alchemist may vanish for weeks, emerging with bloodshot eyes and a formula that could either cure or corrode.

Conclusion

Chapter 1 is liquid epistemology-a scent for those who distill the world into essences and recombine them into revelation.

Chapter 1 Ajmal

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The first impression

What shapes the scent