1951
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Haji Ajmal Ali – our Founder Father – leaves his homeland in the north-eastern part of India in 1950 and travels to Mumbai.
In 1951 Haji Ajmal Ali starts blending various kinds of fragrant oils – thereby transforming from a Farmer into a Perfumer. He becomes a manufacturer of fragrances and emerges as the premier supplier of fragrances to the Gulf.
1976
Ajmal broadens its horizons and opens the first Ajmal outlet in Dubai, UAE. (Murshid Bazaar)
1979
Ajmal launches a massive afforestation program in its Agarwood plantations in Assam, India.
1986
Ajmal sets up 1st Manufacturing unit in Dubai, UAE.
Simultaneously, a hi-tech Research & Development facility is also set up (Old factory, Al Quoz – Dubai, UAE).
1987
Ajmal becomes the first company to bring the magical notes of Dahn AL Oudh to a wider global audience by launching it as an EDP.
90’s Ajmal’s Expansion of Retail outlets in the Gulf
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1991
Kuwait
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1992
Oman
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1995
KSA
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1996
Bahrain
1995
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1995
Ajmal launches ‘Sarah’ as its first branded ‘Mukhallat’.
Sarah goes on to become one of the Middle East’s largest selling all-time fragrances. -
1995
Ajmal launches ‘Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq’, which at USD 700 for a 12ml bottle becomes one of the most expensive fragrances in the world.
2001
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Ajmal celebrates Golden 50th Year.
Ajmal creates a Guinness World Record by building the biggest incense burner (Madhkhan) in the world.
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Ajmal launches ‘Eternal by Ajmal’ a concept where Art meets Perfumery.
In 2019 the concept was modernized to a luxurious retail concept ‘Crafted by senses’ where Man meets the Nature.
2002
Ajmal started its Export division and starts distributing in global markets. At present, Ajmal is distributing to 60 countries globally.
2004
Ajmal inaugurates its 2nd state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dubai, UAE.The inauguration is done by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance and Industry.
2007
100th Outlet opens in the Gulf, as of today Ajmal has over 240 retail outlets across the globe.
2015
Ajmal adopts the Omni Channel experience.
Ajmal launches eCommerce website www.shop.ajmalperfume.com catering to audience in the Gulf region.
2017
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Ajmal opens ‘Roots’
– an India-themed retail concept in the UAE at Arabian Centre, Dubai.
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Formation of the Indian NHA division – New Horizons of Ajmal.
2019
Ajmal opens its brand new ‘Eternal’ concept store.
2021
Launch of co-branded fragrance with the house of Anita Dongre offering AND & Global Desi fragrances.
2024
Ajmal’s Landmark Boutique at Muscat Duty Free
Ajmal Perfumes celebrated a defining moment with the launch of its boutique at Muscat Duty Free. Strategically located at Muscat International Airport, welcoming over 12.6 million travellers annually, the boutique reflects our Crafting Memories 2.0 concept. With illuminated gold-plated signage, a striking 3D brand wall in white and gold, and interactive fragrance displays, it offers a seamless blend of elegance and innovation. This launch symbolizes a new era for Ajmal, combining our timeless heritage with a forward-thinking approach to redefine luxury travel retail for discerning global travellers.
