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For Oud Lover
Taj is a magnificent oriental fragrance centered on the Oud.
The first scent is essentially oud, with a hint of ambergris softening it. This is pure oud, real oud, pure oil ! There's nothing chemical about this fragrance, everything is authentic.
There's a hint of lily of the valley, but I can't detect any floral notes.
The oud dominates this fragrance throughout. It's only at the end, in the base note, that we smell patchouli mixed with oud.
In short, a wonderful fragrance for oud fans!
The longevity is very good, as is the sillage. The bottle is magnificent.
9/10 !
The first scent is essentially oud, with a hint of ambergris softening it. This is pure oud, real oud, pure oil ! There's nothing chemical about this fragrance, everything is authentic.
There's a hint of lily of the valley, but I can't detect any floral notes.
The oud dominates this fragrance throughout. It's only at the end, in the base note, that we smell patchouli mixed with oud.
In short, a wonderful fragrance for oud fans!
The longevity is very good, as is the sillage. The bottle is magnificent.
9/10 !
When vanilla meets Orient
This fragrance was recently offered to me for purchase. Given the difficulty of obtaining it (sales reserved for Middle Eastern countries), I was tempted.
It's a very uncomplicated vanilla, but quite original in the sense that it complements a beautifully layered barn-style Oud. At first, you can really feel this duo between vanilla and estable Oud, an Oud quite similar to Xerjoff Al khatt, but with vanilla instead of jasmine.
A few moments after opening, a slight note of creamy coconut emerges in the background, without taking the place of vanilla and Oud.
At the end, notes of musk emerge. It's a fairly linear fragrance, rather soft and creamy, ideal for a relaxing evening in a chic setting.
The quality is extra for such an inexpensive fragrance (around €80), a very good niche!
It lasts well, about 8 hours on the skin, and has a moderate sillage.
As for the bottle, it's truly magnificent!
In conclusion, a beautiful oriental vanilla scent carried by a very wearable Oud estable.
Totally unisex!
8.5/10
It's a very uncomplicated vanilla, but quite original in the sense that it complements a beautifully layered barn-style Oud. At first, you can really feel this duo between vanilla and estable Oud, an Oud quite similar to Xerjoff Al khatt, but with vanilla instead of jasmine.
A few moments after opening, a slight note of creamy coconut emerges in the background, without taking the place of vanilla and Oud.
At the end, notes of musk emerge. It's a fairly linear fragrance, rather soft and creamy, ideal for a relaxing evening in a chic setting.
The quality is extra for such an inexpensive fragrance (around €80), a very good niche!
It lasts well, about 8 hours on the skin, and has a moderate sillage.
As for the bottle, it's truly magnificent!
In conclusion, a beautiful oriental vanilla scent carried by a very wearable Oud estable.
Totally unisex!
8.5/10
Similar to Cartier Oud&Ambre
To get an overall idea of this fragrance, it resembles Oud&Ambre by Cartier.
However, despite their similarities, certain character traits are not the same. Arqa Shay opens with vanilla and spicy amber, with a hint of licorice that evaporates 5 minutes later.
This is followed by a smoky note (cistus), before finishing with a vanilla balsam base.
As you can see, this is a sweet, smoky amber, but not an artificially sweet one! No, this sweet note reminds me of a dessert, more precisely an oriental pastry.
That's what this fragrance is all about: a naturally sweet oriental dessert that you'd eat in winter or during cold weather, so you'll smell delicious! Indeed, wearing this fragrance in summer can be stifling...
As for the juice, it has an oily appearance, and longevity is excellent! Between 8 and 10h on my skin
In short, a lovely fragrance to wear for your own pleasure and that of others.
9/10
However, despite their similarities, certain character traits are not the same. Arqa Shay opens with vanilla and spicy amber, with a hint of licorice that evaporates 5 minutes later.
This is followed by a smoky note (cistus), before finishing with a vanilla balsam base.
As you can see, this is a sweet, smoky amber, but not an artificially sweet one! No, this sweet note reminds me of a dessert, more precisely an oriental pastry.
That's what this fragrance is all about: a naturally sweet oriental dessert that you'd eat in winter or during cold weather, so you'll smell delicious! Indeed, wearing this fragrance in summer can be stifling...
As for the juice, it has an oily appearance, and longevity is excellent! Between 8 and 10h on my skin
In short, a lovely fragrance to wear for your own pleasure and that of others.
9/10
Spirituality
WoW... quite captivating...
One thing's for sure about this fragrance: the quality is there. A new, well-executed artisanal fragrance in a resinous, spicy and smoky genre.
The combination of labdanum with tobacco and incense plays up the fragrance's smoky, spicy aspect very well. Benzoin adds to the mix, making it quite resinous and slightly sweet without being too sweet.
It's an exceptional fragrance, I love it! It's off the beaten track and stands out for its originality. I typically imagine this kind of scent in Middle Eastern places of worship, with their undeniable spirituality.
It lasts well, with a medium sillage, and is a perfume you wear to soothe yourself, a diplomacy in itself.
9/10 !
One thing's for sure about this fragrance: the quality is there. A new, well-executed artisanal fragrance in a resinous, spicy and smoky genre.
The combination of labdanum with tobacco and incense plays up the fragrance's smoky, spicy aspect very well. Benzoin adds to the mix, making it quite resinous and slightly sweet without being too sweet.
It's an exceptional fragrance, I love it! It's off the beaten track and stands out for its originality. I typically imagine this kind of scent in Middle Eastern places of worship, with their undeniable spirituality.
It lasts well, with a medium sillage, and is a perfume you wear to soothe yourself, a diplomacy in itself.
9/10 !
Church fruity incense
Beautiful!
I've been able to test a lot of incense so far, but this one really has something unique.
It's an incense that opens with a note of raspberry beautifully blended with this one. Then a light, discreet rose opens up.
As you may have gathered, the dominant note here is incense, a rather smoky, cold and pure church-style incense. The raspberry note refreshes it even more, and the rose adds a floral touch. In the background, cistus and a hint of vanilla can be detected.
If you like incense, this is a must-try!
In the dry down, it remind me of Mizensir for your love
Totally unisex for me, it has good longevity and a moderate sillage.
8/10 !
I've been able to test a lot of incense so far, but this one really has something unique.
It's an incense that opens with a note of raspberry beautifully blended with this one. Then a light, discreet rose opens up.
As you may have gathered, the dominant note here is incense, a rather smoky, cold and pure church-style incense. The raspberry note refreshes it even more, and the rose adds a floral touch. In the background, cistus and a hint of vanilla can be detected.
If you like incense, this is a must-try!
In the dry down, it remind me of Mizensir for your love
Totally unisex for me, it has good longevity and a moderate sillage.
8/10 !
