SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa by IBN MA'IN bottle
IBN MA'IN

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

4.8/5 · 4 votes Masculine 2022
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Fragrance notes

Notes
Shamama AttarManuka

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day0
Night100
Winter67
Spring33
Summer33
Fall33
Our take

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa is a fragrance built for the person who wants a scent to feel like a heavy curtain closing around a room. It is for evenings that ask for weight and presence, not for bright mornings or casual errands. The blend of leather, rose, and shamama attar creates a dense, resinous profile that feels intentional and unapologetic.

The inclusion of precious woods and natural musk gives the composition a deep, animalic character that sits close to the skin in texture even as the scent itself feels large. Black pepper, cardamom, and allspice add a fresh spicy lift that keeps the heavier elements from becoming flat. Jasmine and tuberose bring a floral richness that complements the rose rather than competing with it.

Apple, orange, and grapes provide small moments of brightness, but they do not lighten the overall mood. Guaiac wood and Mysore sandalwood reinforce the woody accord, while resins and manuka push the warmth further into amber and smoky territory. This is a perfume that suits someone comfortable with a powdery, musky finish that lingers in the air.

It is not for anyone who prefers clean, soapy scents or wants to smell invisible in a crowd. The argument for wearing it rests on its ability to feel like a carved wooden chest filled with dried petals and oiled leather, sitting in a lamplit room where the air is thick with warmth.

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