Marj مرج Ahmed Al Maghribi 2022 Eau de Parfum
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A Fragrance for Oud Fans
I must admit that it is not so easy for me to write a review about this fragrance, as it is so multifaceted and goes through many phases. Therefore, it is difficult to describe, yet I want to try because I find Marj Eau de Parfum beautiful and I believe it deserves more attention.
At first, while reading the fragrance descriptions, I was actually convinced that Marj Eau de Parfum would not appeal to me.
Too much Oud, too woody and leathery. This combination is often too heavy and too masculine for me. Nevertheless, the fragrance absolutely surprised me positively and it is quite different from what I had imagined.
"Marj" starts lightly citrusy with bergamot and a hint of tangerine, accompanied by a lovely sweet honey note.
Right from the start, the Oud is very present. It is minimally "dirty" and slightly animalic, but in no way reminiscent of barn Oud. Rather, it is resinous, woody-sweet, and beautifully warm and spicy.
In the heart note, the fragrance becomes more floral. A delicate rose, sweet jasmine, and orange blossoms come to the fore. I also perceive a hint of saffron and cinnamon.
These notes blend with cashmere and musk in their finest form. This combination gives the fragrance a very nice soft, sweet, and almost feminine creaminess, which prevents Marj Eau de Parfum from appearing too heavy or masculine.
In the drydown, the fragrance transforms again and becomes fruitier. A fresh juicy pear emerges intensely, accompanied by raspberries. It is not a synthetic note, but rather a quite authentic raspberry note - slightly tart, yet still juicy berry-sweet.
The fruity notes recede slightly into the background as leather comes into play. The leather note is not harsh or earthy, but gentle, soft, and supple.
The Oud remains very present throughout the entire fragrance journey and consistently plays the leading role, while the floral notes are also well perceivable but always stay in the background. Of all the other notes, I find the pear to be the most intense.
"Marj" is a unisex fragrance that tends to appear masculine due to the Oud, woodiness, and leather. Nevertheless, because of the floral-fruity notes and the gentle creaminess, it is a fragrance that women can wear very well.
The longevity is absolutely top-notch. With just 3 sprays, I perceive it intensely for over 12 hours. It has almost a beast mode character, and one should be careful not to overapply it.
The fragrance is very multifaceted and combines many scent nuances at once. It is fruity, floral, spicy, woody, and oriental, making it a true olfactory experience.
I think Marj Eau de Parfum is not an easy fragrance. You definitely have to like Oud and should not buy it blindly, but rather test it beforehand.
I am very happy that I had the opportunity to test it and thus discovered a fragrance that I liked so much that a bottle will surely soon find its way into my collection.
At first, while reading the fragrance descriptions, I was actually convinced that Marj Eau de Parfum would not appeal to me.
Too much Oud, too woody and leathery. This combination is often too heavy and too masculine for me. Nevertheless, the fragrance absolutely surprised me positively and it is quite different from what I had imagined.
"Marj" starts lightly citrusy with bergamot and a hint of tangerine, accompanied by a lovely sweet honey note.
Right from the start, the Oud is very present. It is minimally "dirty" and slightly animalic, but in no way reminiscent of barn Oud. Rather, it is resinous, woody-sweet, and beautifully warm and spicy.
In the heart note, the fragrance becomes more floral. A delicate rose, sweet jasmine, and orange blossoms come to the fore. I also perceive a hint of saffron and cinnamon.
These notes blend with cashmere and musk in their finest form. This combination gives the fragrance a very nice soft, sweet, and almost feminine creaminess, which prevents Marj Eau de Parfum from appearing too heavy or masculine.
In the drydown, the fragrance transforms again and becomes fruitier. A fresh juicy pear emerges intensely, accompanied by raspberries. It is not a synthetic note, but rather a quite authentic raspberry note - slightly tart, yet still juicy berry-sweet.
The fruity notes recede slightly into the background as leather comes into play. The leather note is not harsh or earthy, but gentle, soft, and supple.
The Oud remains very present throughout the entire fragrance journey and consistently plays the leading role, while the floral notes are also well perceivable but always stay in the background. Of all the other notes, I find the pear to be the most intense.
"Marj" is a unisex fragrance that tends to appear masculine due to the Oud, woodiness, and leather. Nevertheless, because of the floral-fruity notes and the gentle creaminess, it is a fragrance that women can wear very well.
The longevity is absolutely top-notch. With just 3 sprays, I perceive it intensely for over 12 hours. It has almost a beast mode character, and one should be careful not to overapply it.
The fragrance is very multifaceted and combines many scent nuances at once. It is fruity, floral, spicy, woody, and oriental, making it a true olfactory experience.
I think Marj Eau de Parfum is not an easy fragrance. You definitely have to like Oud and should not buy it blindly, but rather test it beforehand.
I am very happy that I had the opportunity to test it and thus discovered a fragrance that I liked so much that a bottle will surely soon find its way into my collection.
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