DESCRIPTION  

Maison Asrar Vanguard Eau de Parfum by Gulf Orchid is a bold, sophisticated unisex fragrance that combines vibrant fruits, sparkling citrus, warm spices, leather and refined woods. Part of Maison Asrar's Royal Collection, Vanguard is designed around strength, confidence and presence, delivering a modern Chypre Leather scent with a fresh yet commanding personality.

 

The fragrance opens with an energetic combination of apple, bergamot, blackcurrant, grapefruit, pink pepper and pineapple. Pineapple and blackcurrant introduce juicy fruitiness, while apple adds crispness. Bergamot and grapefruit provide a bright citrus edge, complemented by the subtle spicy kick of pink pepper. The result is a fresh, vibrant opening that immediately gives Vanguard an attention-grabbing character.

 

As the fragrance develops, the heart introduces carnation, ginger, cardamom and lily of the valley. Ginger and cardamom bring aromatic warmth and spice, while carnation contributes a slightly spicy floral quality. Lily of the valley adds a cleaner floral freshness that balances the richer elements of the composition.

 

The dry down reveals Vanguard's deeper personality through ambergris, cashmere, cedarwood, leather, moss and musk. Leather provides a sophisticated and assertive character, while cedarwood adds dry woody depth. Ambergris and musk contribute smoothness and warmth, with moss reinforcing the fragrance's classic chypre structure.

 

The result is a fragrance that transitions from fresh, fruity and citrusy to spicy, woody and leathery. Vanguard offers enough freshness for everyday wear while maintaining the depth and sophistication needed for evenings and special occasions.

 

Fragrance Notes

  • Top Notes: Apple, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Pineapple
  • Heart Notes: Carnation, Ginger, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley
  • Base Notes: Ambergris, Cashmere, Cedarwood, Leather, Moss, Musk
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Maison Asrar Vanguard Eau de Parfum by Gulf Orchid
Maison Asrar Vanguard Eau de Parfum by Gulf Orchid
Maison Asrar

Maison Asrar Vanguard Eau de Parfum by Gulf Orchid

$59.95 CAD $70.00
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Gender:

Unisex

Size : 100ml EDP
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  • 5 stars: 16 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (10%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (5%)
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Pablo

Great value… Women Melt

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Byland

I know people say this is the best Absolu Aventus clone available. This is not correct. It is correct, when speaking on Middle Eastern clone houses. However- if you want spot on and longevity- hit up indie oil house interpretations that are actually spot on. The longevity is pretty weak on this one as well, getting 2-3 hours only if I'm in air conditioned/ perfect environment. I prefer to uses the Inspired by Scents and Alexandria versions, and they are phenominal. This does layor well with those, adding some darkness to the profile. (All of these make a great Absolu option: Alexandria, Banadir, Inspired by Scents, Yom and Layl, etc).

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Adom

This is a masculine and long lasting scent I can’t compare how fresh and high quality the notes are. The bottle size is great for its price!

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Steven

Great scent, blind buy but I’m happy and this is my second one from the collection

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Cheikh N.
À essayer

Très bon parfum. Je recommande

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Sunnybono
Classy scent profile for older gentlemen

Elegant scent profile. Not beast more nor skin scent. Somewhere in the middle, but classy

k
koogy

Smells really good and sprays well. It also last me 12hrs, very convenient for work or outdoors

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woahalex

10/10 after all the hype i saw about this fragrance i decided to buy it and i don’t regret it at all probably 1:1 with absolu, great buy and bang for your buck!

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typeable

Bravo Gulf Orchid, this is an amazing dupe of Absolu Aventus (2023). It’s long-lasting and lasted on my skin to the next day even after I showered, it projected very well. The scent itself is fantastic and rivals the original. It’s super versatile being able to be worn any time of the year (except very high heat, and even then just tone down sprays), overall it’s worth your money.

G
Gandy107
IT'S A GO

An awesome product

j
joel

Blind bought and zero regrets. Excellent scent. Citrus and spices and a hint of sweet. Will buy again.

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Steven m.

I’m blown away by this fragrance I believe this is as close as you are going to get to the original, and don’t be scared away from this seller because it’s a 3rd party they are legit 100%Authentic item comparing this to SCE let me say Vanguard blows it out of the water when it comes to scent and quality I haven’t tested the performance I’ll do that tomorrow and possibly do an updated review, there is zero harshness this doesn’t smell like chemicals or alcohol, and it’s not Punchy like SCE is I would say it’s safe to say I prefer Vanguard outta the two and honestly this makes me want to buy legacy now

B
Brent
Great

Great

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Ayoub b.
Recensione profumo maison asrar Vanguard

Ottimo profumo, molto avvolgente e maschile. È un profumo agrumeto e molto elegante versatile da.mettere tutti i giorni. Ringrazio il venditore è stato molto fiscale preciso e serio. Lo consiglio moltissimo. Io in precedenza stavo usando adnan supremacy. Ma questo è un passo avanti. Sono due cose diverse per quanto mi riguarda. Sono molto soddisfatto. Grazie.

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Pulkit
Not worth the hype

The fragrance is good but not long lasting. Not worth the hype.

J
Johnnytatts
Banger!!!

Great fragrance!! Terrible driver lobbing it on the cement porch from 6 feet away, with me standing right there!!!

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Omarr D.
THIS IS A MUST BUY

The amount of compliments I have received it amazing. Great blind buy. I would recommend this a 1000 times.

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Gamal M.

It's similar to a lot of fragrances and I didn't see something different about it or unique

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Abdulwahed

Liked it close enough to OG

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Romeo V.

Very disappointing shipping experience. The perfume arrived extremely hot, like it had been sitting inside a boiling truck for over 12 hours. I honestly believe the fragrance got damaged because of the heat exposure. The scent has completely changed — now it only smells woody and flat, with none of the richness or projection it’s supposed to have.I ended up going back to Armaf Precieux because they ship through Amazon. The delivery and handling were much better, and the fragrance arrived in perfect condition with the amazing scent it’s supposed to have.

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