Top Notes 
Saffron
Mandarin orange
Ylang-ylang
Heart Notes 
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Rose
Base Notes 
Tobacco
Amber
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The Moroccan-Afghan Surprise Does Not Disgrace Itself
Well, I'm not much of a commenter. But since I am the only owner of this fragrance and have practically revived the previously rejected entry with my purchase and pictures, I feel somewhat obliged to contribute. Moreover, no fragrance from Héritage Berbère has been commented on yet, so it's about time.
I was not familiar with Héritage Berbère until now. The website is only available in French. The new fragrances are currently only visible on the Instagram account and not on the website. So, a bit of uncharted territory. Apparently, Héritage Berbère has been around since 1978, founded in Grasse. In 2008, the founder Marie-Jeanne Combredet returned to her childhood roots in Marrakech, Morocco, and continues to run Héritage Berbère there. So much for the website, thanks to Google Translate.
Hérat is named after the second largest city in Afghanistan and the province of the same name. Other fragrances in the Les Inédits (=The Unpublished) line are also rooted in the Arab world and are named Begram (an ancient city in Afghanistan), Amman (Jordan), and Mascate (=Muscat, the capital of Oman). The fragrance Eritrea also seems to belong to the same group. Unfortunately, there is currently no information available about the related fragrances.
I purchased the fragrance at my favorite offline perfumery; it is priced in the lower niche range, which aligns with the pricing ambitions of Héritage Berbère.
So how does it smell? Currently, it is described as "creamy-sweet," but that does not capture its main character. Therefore, I have removed the creamy aspect from my classification, as it least reflects its main character. It can be most easily described as "Blamage" in a gentle and somewhat sweet way. The opening indeed reminds me of the Nasomatto fragrance, but the top note only briefly shows the rather medicinal character and places a bit more emphasis on the fruity aspect alongside the wood.
I am not very good at picking out individual fragrance notes, but it definitely smells oudy; perhaps it is also Cashmeran. The fruit is - although distinctly fruity - difficult to decipher. It might be a hint of blackcurrant; I even think I smell something cherry-like. After a while, a hint of flower also emerges, perhaps jasmine. In any case, this scent feels familiar to me and immediately reminds me of jasmine tea, which can be used to make wonderful chocolate truffles. A few spices also play in the background, giving the fragrance a slightly oriental character without heaviness, just from the name.
Alongside memories of "Blamage," associations with the wonderful "2022 Generation Man" by Stéphane Humbert Lucas arise, where the fruit is initially very present. However, even here, in comparison, it is less dominant and less resinous-creamy.
The fruit and wood with a slight hint of flower linger on the skin for a reasonably long time and tend to be gentle, but not absent. Definitive tests are still pending, but I would attribute a business suitability to the fragrance without it becoming boring. Again, the comparison to "Blamage," which I also consider suitable for business in a low dosage, as it loses its initial aggressiveness relatively quickly.
Over time, the fragrance becomes even softer. To my surprise, I even believe I recognize vanilla, or heliotrope? In any case, a certain sweetness emerges that sets the fragrance apart from the mentioned comparisons.
I really like "Hérat"; the combination of wood and fruit is harmonious, and the fragrance is cohesive. Additionally, the later development into a slight sweetness makes it exciting. For me, a truly beautiful addition to the world of niche fragrances.
I was not familiar with Héritage Berbère until now. The website is only available in French. The new fragrances are currently only visible on the Instagram account and not on the website. So, a bit of uncharted territory. Apparently, Héritage Berbère has been around since 1978, founded in Grasse. In 2008, the founder Marie-Jeanne Combredet returned to her childhood roots in Marrakech, Morocco, and continues to run Héritage Berbère there. So much for the website, thanks to Google Translate.
Hérat is named after the second largest city in Afghanistan and the province of the same name. Other fragrances in the Les Inédits (=The Unpublished) line are also rooted in the Arab world and are named Begram (an ancient city in Afghanistan), Amman (Jordan), and Mascate (=Muscat, the capital of Oman). The fragrance Eritrea also seems to belong to the same group. Unfortunately, there is currently no information available about the related fragrances.
I purchased the fragrance at my favorite offline perfumery; it is priced in the lower niche range, which aligns with the pricing ambitions of Héritage Berbère.
So how does it smell? Currently, it is described as "creamy-sweet," but that does not capture its main character. Therefore, I have removed the creamy aspect from my classification, as it least reflects its main character. It can be most easily described as "Blamage" in a gentle and somewhat sweet way. The opening indeed reminds me of the Nasomatto fragrance, but the top note only briefly shows the rather medicinal character and places a bit more emphasis on the fruity aspect alongside the wood.
I am not very good at picking out individual fragrance notes, but it definitely smells oudy; perhaps it is also Cashmeran. The fruit is - although distinctly fruity - difficult to decipher. It might be a hint of blackcurrant; I even think I smell something cherry-like. After a while, a hint of flower also emerges, perhaps jasmine. In any case, this scent feels familiar to me and immediately reminds me of jasmine tea, which can be used to make wonderful chocolate truffles. A few spices also play in the background, giving the fragrance a slightly oriental character without heaviness, just from the name.
Alongside memories of "Blamage," associations with the wonderful "2022 Generation Man" by Stéphane Humbert Lucas arise, where the fruit is initially very present. However, even here, in comparison, it is less dominant and less resinous-creamy.
The fruit and wood with a slight hint of flower linger on the skin for a reasonably long time and tend to be gentle, but not absent. Definitive tests are still pending, but I would attribute a business suitability to the fragrance without it becoming boring. Again, the comparison to "Blamage," which I also consider suitable for business in a low dosage, as it loses its initial aggressiveness relatively quickly.
Over time, the fragrance becomes even softer. To my surprise, I even believe I recognize vanilla, or heliotrope? In any case, a certain sweetness emerges that sets the fragrance apart from the mentioned comparisons.
I really like "Hérat"; the combination of wood and fruit is harmonious, and the fragrance is cohesive. Additionally, the later development into a slight sweetness makes it exciting. For me, a truly beautiful addition to the world of niche fragrances.
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