Golden (Eau de Parfum) by Al Rehab

Golden Eau de Parfum

Stardust
06/01/2013 - 11:12 PM
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A Mirage?!

... how I discovered a little treasure...

Since I suggested this perfume myself here at Parfumo, I feel compelled to write a few lines about this oriental scent...

The other day, while walking through the city, I stumbled upon a small shop that sells all sorts of oriental clothing, jewelry, and books, where I found a selection of various small perfume oil bottles that immediately caught my attention! After a quick sniffing round, I knew I had to take two of the bottles home for further testing...
One of them was Golden by Al Rehab.
Once home, I immediately continued to sniff... What was it that had captivated me in that store like a mirage?

I had used some of these concentrated perfume oils before, which are always associated with hippies, but they were all scents that referred to a single specific fragrance note.
This perfume, however, was different. It seemed much more complex, deeper, and darker to me.
It starts off in a floral fresh way that I can hardly describe. It smells fresh but also very, very sweet right from the start. You have to be extremely careful with the dosage; otherwise, this scent can overwhelm you. After a while, the fragrance develops further into a darker direction where I repeatedly perceive the finest woods, amber, and vanilla. For me, there isn't really a proper fragrance pyramid. The scent simply transforms from its fresh aspect into a darker one.
It smells to me like 1001 Nights, mysterious and profound.
For me, it's a true gem that I discovered and initially thought was just an illusion...

The longevity is, as expected for such a concentrated perfume oil, exceptionally good. Easily 9-10 hours are possible for me, without overwhelming those around me if you know how to dose it.
And the feedback is extremely positive; I've often been asked what wonderful scent I'm wearing, and everyone was surprised that it's a really inexpensive, unconventional perfume oil.

As for the bottle, it has a small roll-on mechanism, which allows for the best and most targeted application and dosing.

...Sometimes it really makes sense to get to the bottom of a mirage and explore it...
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3 Comments
BlauemausBlauemaus 10 years ago
Ich kam durch Zufall an einen fast vollen Flakon des EdP und bin begeistert!
MarWicMarWic 11 years ago
Seit kurzem in meinem Besitz u.ein wunderschöner Allrounder ! Total harmonischer,würziger ,leicht
süsser und sanft- holziger Duft.3 ml für 2,60 Euro -ein Witz für so ein Duftvergnügen.Hat in jedem
Täschchen noch ein Plätzchen u.viele Komplimente dafür.
RidiculeRidicule 12 years ago
Kann Dir nur zustimmen. Ich ernte reihenweise Komplimente für dieses Schätzchen.