If you're a guy in Selangor looking for something to wear to the office, Asdaaf has two men's EDPs that keep popping up: Majd Al Sultan and Shaghaf Man. Both come in 100ml Eau de Parfum bottles and both are made for men, but they head in very different directions once you spray them. Here's how to tell which one deserves a spot on your desk.
Majd Al Sultan by Asdaaf 100ml EDP
Majd Al Sultan is an oriental fragrance, and it doesn't hold back. The opening is a burst of smoky incense with a touch of crisp apple, so it makes an entrance straight away. As it settles, you get a heart of myrrh, saffron and resins, and the base brings cedarwood, amber, vanilla, oud and musk for a deep, warm finish.
What makes this one interesting for office wear is that Office is listed among its occasions, alongside Evening, Date Night and Special Event. Its notes point it towards nighttime and cooler settings, which in Malaysia usually means air-conditioned offices and malls, or evenings out after work. If your workplace is somewhere cold and you like a darker, more dressed-up scent, this fits.
- Family: Oriental
- Top notes: Smoky Notes, Incense, Apple
- Heart notes: Myrrh, Saffron, Resins
- Base notes: Cedarwood, Amber, Vanilla, Oud, Musk
- Size: 100ml EDP
Shaghaf Man by Asdaaf (Lattafa) 100ml EDP
Shaghaf Man goes the other way. It's an aromatic, citrus, woody and oriental blend, so the first impression is fresh rather than dark. Lemon, lavender and Chinese orange (think calamansi) open the fragrance, then the heart adds tagetes, sage, cardamom and cinnamon for a warm, spicy middle. The base is where it turns properly masculine: patchouli, praline, tolu balsam, ebony and rosewood, plus black amber.
The occasions column is simpler here: special occasion. So this isn't pitched as a nine-to-five scent, it's the one you reach for when there's a dinner or an event and you want a confident fragrance style. That fresh-spicy opening also feels comfortable in Malaysia's heat before the deeper base takes over.
- Family: Aromatic, Citrus, Woody, Oriental
- Top notes: Lemon, Lavender, Chinese Orange
- Heart notes: Tagetes, Sage, Cardamom, Cinnamon
- Base notes: Patchouli, Praline, Tolu Balsam, Ebony/Rosewood, Black Amber
- Size: 100ml EDP
Majd Al Sultan or Shaghaf Man for office wear?
Since the point of this guide is office wear, the data makes it fairly clear. Majd Al Sultan is the only one of the two that lists Office among its occasions, so if your main goal is something for workdays in Selangor, especially in an air-conditioned building, that's your pick. Its darker oriental profile also carries over nicely to date nights and evening events.
Shaghaf Man works better as your second bottle. Save it for special occasions and evenings, when the fresh citrus opening and the woody-oriental base give you a modern, masculine trail. If you're buying just one and your week is mostly work, meetings and the commute, go with Majd Al Sultan. If your calendar is full of dinners and events, Shaghaf Man earns its spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one should I wear to the office?
Majd Al Sultan, because Office is listed among its occasions. Shaghaf Man is listed for special occasions, so it makes more sense for evenings and events.
What are the notes in Majd Al Sultan?
It opens with smoky notes, incense and apple, moves to a heart of myrrh, saffron and resins, and settles into cedarwood, amber, vanilla, oud and musk. The fragrance family is oriental.
Are both of these perfumes for men?
Yes. Majd Al Sultan and Shaghaf Man are both men's fragrances, each in a 100ml EDP bottle.
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