Night Dreams Al Haramain Perfume Oil

The name already reveals it - this perfume is aimed at a western clientele, or possibly even primarily at them, because unlike many other Arabic perfumes, the name is tailored to the western customer and is easy to remember, which is otherwise quite difficult with Arabic naming conventions for us. The bottle, which represents a skyscraper, also suggests this, although it will probably not cause a stir in the West. Personally, I find it - let’s say - a bit of an acquired taste, indeed very oriental.

The often-mentioned medicinal note of Oud perfumes appears here in a not too strict form, but still clearly, and lies somewhere between fresh pine needles and combating sniffles with eucalyptus. At first, the conifer needles are prominent and then slowly blend with the sweetly aromatic sandalwood. For an oriental perfume, it feels lighter than I would have expected (though I had no idea how Arabic perfumes smell). It is herb-fresh, but entirely without the citrus-fresh kick we are so familiar with, and you will search in vain for any flowers, kitchen herbs, mosses, or ferns. There are also no spices. After a while, the sandalwood recedes into the background while the resinous pine forest spreads out. Overall, the evergreen needle components dominate. There is no significant scent development or complexity, which is not surprising with just two fragrance components.

This is definitely not a cuddly scent but rather a rough character. Nevertheless, I can imagine Night Dreams on both men and women, although the latter should not mind being perceived as somewhat stubborn with this rugged forest aroma. Definitely not a scent for flirtatious girls! Night Dreams is likely to find significantly more followers among men. The longevity is not outstanding but good, with the scent experience being close to the body. The fragrance can be perceived for about 6 hours. Those who like woody, somewhat rough perfumes might want to give this a try.

I find the name Night Dreams somewhat misleading, as it does not have the seductive effect that the name suggests (to me), except perhaps for lumberjacks, trappers, and forest trolls. But what do we really know about what Arabs dream of at night?

P.S.: I just see that apparently my sources for the fragrance notes were considered too unofficial, or did I forget to specify them? Unfortunately, I haven't found any officially reliable sources, but some shops always list the same two fragrance notes: Dehnal Oud and sandalwood.