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With incense through the Orient
I am finally on my long-awaited vacation in the Orient. I stroll through chaotic bazaars adorned with colorful cloths of Far Eastern clothing and carpets. I taste my way through fresh, juicy fruit, nuts and tea. Buy souvenirs and spices. Haggle... letting myself be pulled over the table. I enjoy the hustle and bustle, the colors and the smells. The air is filled with city smoke, strange spices and lots of people. And what do I smell? Primarily incense, because although I don't have "Istanbul's soul" in my heart yet, I do have it on my skin and feel like a somewhat pale beauty from 1001 nights.
Fragrance:
When the fragrance is still damp on the skin, it appears quite fresh and citrusy for a few seconds. This impression quickly disappears again. A strong peppery note rises to my nose, which lingers for a very long time. Shortly afterwards, the floral-powdery note of rose geranium is already perceptible. Incense joins in and dominates the entire fragrance. I also detect patchouli, but I can't smell amber and tonka. In general, I find this composition only slightly sweet. The woods also emerge after a longer wait. The combination of incense and woods leaves a wonderfully dry olfactory impression. I would even go so far as to say that for me, "Istanbul's Soul" is mainly an incense fragrance that is merely adorned with powdery flowers and a little spice powder. To my nose, it has nothing animalic about it, because I associate that more with oud or leather notes. For me, it smells more balsamic and spicy. In the drydown, I keep thinking of "Mitzah". A fragrance in which I found the incense note to be similarly intense and cuddly. The more time passes, the more beautiful this composition becomes for me. At some point, we left Istanbul and found ourselves in front of an incense burner. I like it!
When? Where? Who?
Frankincense is often associated with the cold seasons in Europe. I can imagine that this creation would appeal to most people in fall and winter. However, the floral note remains quite present. So why not try such a special fragrance at evening events in spring? I definitely find it seductive and classy. Suitable for incense lovers of all genders!
Conclusion:
If "Mitzah" is a dark beauty, then this is the sunnier version. As a lover of incense, I like the fragrance and I think the overall composition here is also well done. The name, fragrance notes and bottle seem to go well together. Alghabra at last!
Top Notes 
Frankincense
Geranium
Pepper
Spicy notes
Heart Notes 
Cedarwood
Cypriol
Patchouli
Base Notes 
Gaiac wood
Sandalwood
Amber
Benzoin
Tonka bean
