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Not Worth the Trip to Marrakech
Three years ago, when I tested the fragrances from >Benchaâbane, Les Parfums du Soleil<, I was very enthusiastic. Especially "Soir de Marrakech" and "Les Jardins de Sherazade" captivated me. And now a nice user has brought one of the two desired fragrances and shared it with me in a sharing. But even when testing "Les Jardins de Sherazade," I noticed that it is no longer that fascinating, special oriental scent from back then.
It's good, yes, but nothing that would prompt me to make an enthusiastic comment today.
In addition to the desired fragrance, she also left me several samples. And now I am testing "Désir d' Orient" for the second time. I read Bellemorte's statement about it and smell on my arm.
I read the pyramid here and notice that "Désir d' Orient" has a similarity to the gardens of Sherazade. Initially, the only difference is that "Désir d' Orient" has a more intense sillage and longevity.
And no, I do not perceive what Bellemorte writes in the statement.
"Désir d' Orient" is supposed to be oriental? Sure, there is indeed a friendly and woody oud that is clearly noticeable. But otherwise, "Désir d' Orient" is a slightly green, somewhat resinous, cistus-sweet fragrance, with a soft, delicate, and citrusy rose note.
But what I find strange and disappointing is the fruity note: Fresh, slightly sour, definitely an option for fruit fragrance lovers, especially since the oud is really of the woody kind and is harmoniously complemented by the cedar scent.
Over time, the fruitiness increases. Gradually, a bit of musk seems to come through.
And there is still that scent stamp that I also noticed and liked back then in the fragrances of "Les Parfums du Soleil," a light, almost lemony note, perhaps it is a special cistus, or maybe a special citrus note. I perceive this note as sunny and friendly, pleasant to wear.
Thus, the fragrance settles quite quickly. It is a bright-friendly scent. I find "Désir d' Orient" pleasing and wearable, also warm. But that uniqueness from back then is no longer there. And the oily musk note mentioned by Bellemorte I can no longer find. I also noticed in both tests at the end that I cannot perceive any incense note.
Since these are fresh samples, I assume that Benchaâbane has changed its fragrance concept. Now it is a perfectly normal, well-made fragrance for the European taste and market. Wearable at any time and for all occasions. In my opinion, "Désir d' Orient" is an exceptionally feminine fragrance.
But unfortunately, "Désir d' Orient" has also adopted the trend towards fruity fragrances and can thus be classified in competition with other equally high-quality fragrances of a similar type and fruitiness.
To acquire a fragrance like "Désir d' Orient," one no longer needs to travel to Marrakech to obtain it as a niche fragrance. It's a pity, really.
It's good, yes, but nothing that would prompt me to make an enthusiastic comment today.
In addition to the desired fragrance, she also left me several samples. And now I am testing "Désir d' Orient" for the second time. I read Bellemorte's statement about it and smell on my arm.
I read the pyramid here and notice that "Désir d' Orient" has a similarity to the gardens of Sherazade. Initially, the only difference is that "Désir d' Orient" has a more intense sillage and longevity.
And no, I do not perceive what Bellemorte writes in the statement.
"Désir d' Orient" is supposed to be oriental? Sure, there is indeed a friendly and woody oud that is clearly noticeable. But otherwise, "Désir d' Orient" is a slightly green, somewhat resinous, cistus-sweet fragrance, with a soft, delicate, and citrusy rose note.
But what I find strange and disappointing is the fruity note: Fresh, slightly sour, definitely an option for fruit fragrance lovers, especially since the oud is really of the woody kind and is harmoniously complemented by the cedar scent.
Over time, the fruitiness increases. Gradually, a bit of musk seems to come through.
And there is still that scent stamp that I also noticed and liked back then in the fragrances of "Les Parfums du Soleil," a light, almost lemony note, perhaps it is a special cistus, or maybe a special citrus note. I perceive this note as sunny and friendly, pleasant to wear.
Thus, the fragrance settles quite quickly. It is a bright-friendly scent. I find "Désir d' Orient" pleasing and wearable, also warm. But that uniqueness from back then is no longer there. And the oily musk note mentioned by Bellemorte I can no longer find. I also noticed in both tests at the end that I cannot perceive any incense note.
Since these are fresh samples, I assume that Benchaâbane has changed its fragrance concept. Now it is a perfectly normal, well-made fragrance for the European taste and market. Wearable at any time and for all occasions. In my opinion, "Désir d' Orient" is an exceptionally feminine fragrance.
But unfortunately, "Désir d' Orient" has also adopted the trend towards fruity fragrances and can thus be classified in competition with other equally high-quality fragrances of a similar type and fruitiness.
To acquire a fragrance like "Désir d' Orient," one no longer needs to travel to Marrakech to obtain it as a niche fragrance. It's a pity, really.
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