Invite Only Amber | 23 Kayali 2021

I always advise against blind buys, but every now and then, I get the urge and take advantage of good offers. This was the case here as well.. That thrill just before you spray and the thought in your head saying to you: “please please be good” & then? Either it was worth it or, to put it bluntly, it was a total flop.

First of all, I find the packaging quite cute and the bottle is really beautiful to look at. However, it is very prone to fingerprints, so be prepared to wipe it down frequently. ;)

About the scent: My first impressions at the beginning were as follows. I smell a dark red cherry soaked in rum, immediately followed by a sweetness reminiscent of the dark wildflower honey that I enjoy so much. Spices are definitely recognizable, and thoughts of Christmas markets or baking cookies are immediately evoked. The tobacco is also instantly noticeable. I think it keeps the scent balanced and not too sweet, yet it is and remains sweet; I hope you understand what I mean. As soon as the scent dries down a bit, I get some vibes of "Shaghaf Oud | Swiss Arabian," but not comparable in any way; I mean more the oriental touch. I find the scent really successful and so far one of my favorites. I can truly imagine how beautiful this scent will be when it’s cold outside, during a winter walk, at Advent coffee, or even with a cup of mulled wine at the Christmas market. Really lovely.