Azad by Necalli bottle
Necalli

Azad

4.1/5 · 70 votes Unisex 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Maraschino Cherry
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.2/5
Sillage3.7/5
Day42
Night76
Winter100
Fall97
Spring45
Summer34
Our take

Necalli Azad opens with a heavy pour of maraschino cherry steeped in dark liquor. The cardamom arrives quickly, adding a sharp, green heat that cuts through the syrupy fruit. It smells like a drink ordered at a bar where the lights are low and the music is loud.

The heart settles into a soft, powdery cloud of violet and heliotrope. Amber warms the center, giving the floral notes a resinous weight that feels expensive. This is not a bright or airy composition. It is dense, slightly sweet, and unapologetically plush against the skin.

Leather and dry wood anchor the base, joined by the salty, animalic pull of ambergris. Cashmeran and musk wrap the sharper edges in a smooth, synthetic texture. The scent feels like a velvet jacket in a crowded room, projecting a mood that is intimate and slightly rebellious.

The composition leans heavily on that boozy cherry, and the synthetic edge of the musk can feel a bit sharp if you apply too much. It lacks a certain natural transparency, sitting close in a way that might feel heavy to those who prefer cleaner, lighter finishes.

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