An Al Dirgham Special Edition (Silver) by Ard Al Zaafaran fragrance sample gets you close to Althair for a fraction of the price.

An inspired fragrance

This is Ard Al Zaafaran's take on Althair by Parfums de Marly, and reviewers who've smelled both put it close, not identical.

It opens on cinnamon, nutmeg. The heart turns to cardamom, fruity notes. It settles into pistachio, spicy notes, vanilla.

Notes

Top: Cinnamon, Nutmeg
Heart: Cardamom, Fruity notes
Base: Pistachio, Spicy notes, Vanilla

Projection

Projection runs moderate once it settles on skin.

Longevity

On skin approximately 6 hours, on clothes approximately 8 hours.

Test it on skin before you decide.