Excellent Men Al Haramain / الحرمين
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Charming melonish opening, then aquatic rose & saffron Oudh
"Excellent Men" by the house of Al Haramain is an underrated gem that, imo in any case, very much lives up to it's name.
A sweet, floral, warm, rose fragrance is how it comes across. I agree with others who bought this there is an aquatic side to it. There's some oud in the mix. There's definitely a unique smelling floral & outdoorsy happening going on here, seems unisex to me bc of the prominent rose note and an easy reach for the day time all year round but personally in the late spring, early summer time of year. It has better than average longevity with heavy projection in the first few hours.
Hard to compare this rosy, fruity, oriental scent I feel on my skin bc it's unlike most frags I have right now in my fragrance wardrobe. Some hints come to mind of an amped down PDM Layton minus the pungent Apple, Jasmin and Lavender. For someone who likes oriental fragrances in the 40-plus age range mostly.
In terms of value for money it's a solid 8.5/10 with "Excellent Men". One of my favorites at the approx. $20,00 price point from the house of Al Haramain. I can recommend it although it's not a fashion statement or date night kind of scent, rather a non-offensive, gentle, unique, somewhat dreamy and well made woody blend with elevated rose and floral notes. If still available in your area, don't even think twice. I'm saving the sprays these days though bc it's sold out here lately.
Nice to have in the rotation as a modest yet blind buy worthy week day scent for work or to take to a holiday destination bc this one can go in different directions. It's that kind of a scent, it's either elevating the mood with an aromatic distraction as you breeze by from the oriental floral notes in a sometimes dreary office environment (or it's my imagination playing tricks on me) to underline/celebrate a vacation, the joyousness of a leisurely sunny afternoon.
The note breakdown according to the house of Al Haramain webpage I've listed down below FYI bc it differs somewhat from Parfumo and Fragrantica lists only the notes; "woody" and "warm spicy".
[Top notes] Rose, Geranium, Marigold, Hibiscus Blossoms, Spicy, Cassis, Passion fruit. [Middle notes] Marine, Rose, Saffron, Coriander, Ginger, White Pepper, Cardamom, Cypriol, Agar wood, Patchouli. [Base notes] Amber, Spicy, Mahogany, Sandalwood, Ebony, Guaiac wood, Patchouli, Cedar wood, Musk.
scent: 9/10
longevity: 7/10
projection: 6/10
overall: 8.5/10
Music: Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze
~ Valentino888 ~
A sweet, floral, warm, rose fragrance is how it comes across. I agree with others who bought this there is an aquatic side to it. There's some oud in the mix. There's definitely a unique smelling floral & outdoorsy happening going on here, seems unisex to me bc of the prominent rose note and an easy reach for the day time all year round but personally in the late spring, early summer time of year. It has better than average longevity with heavy projection in the first few hours.
Hard to compare this rosy, fruity, oriental scent I feel on my skin bc it's unlike most frags I have right now in my fragrance wardrobe. Some hints come to mind of an amped down PDM Layton minus the pungent Apple, Jasmin and Lavender. For someone who likes oriental fragrances in the 40-plus age range mostly.
In terms of value for money it's a solid 8.5/10 with "Excellent Men". One of my favorites at the approx. $20,00 price point from the house of Al Haramain. I can recommend it although it's not a fashion statement or date night kind of scent, rather a non-offensive, gentle, unique, somewhat dreamy and well made woody blend with elevated rose and floral notes. If still available in your area, don't even think twice. I'm saving the sprays these days though bc it's sold out here lately.
Nice to have in the rotation as a modest yet blind buy worthy week day scent for work or to take to a holiday destination bc this one can go in different directions. It's that kind of a scent, it's either elevating the mood with an aromatic distraction as you breeze by from the oriental floral notes in a sometimes dreary office environment (or it's my imagination playing tricks on me) to underline/celebrate a vacation, the joyousness of a leisurely sunny afternoon.
The note breakdown according to the house of Al Haramain webpage I've listed down below FYI bc it differs somewhat from Parfumo and Fragrantica lists only the notes; "woody" and "warm spicy".
[Top notes] Rose, Geranium, Marigold, Hibiscus Blossoms, Spicy, Cassis, Passion fruit. [Middle notes] Marine, Rose, Saffron, Coriander, Ginger, White Pepper, Cardamom, Cypriol, Agar wood, Patchouli. [Base notes] Amber, Spicy, Mahogany, Sandalwood, Ebony, Guaiac wood, Patchouli, Cedar wood, Musk.
scent: 9/10
longevity: 7/10
projection: 6/10
overall: 8.5/10
Music: Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze
~ Valentino888 ~
Valentino888
