Jãbir Kemi 2014

Of all the fragrance descriptions of the new Al Kimijad scents on their homepage, Jabir impressed me the most. I found sharing at a price of around €325 for 50 ml quite unlikely, so I had to get a sample with my next order at ALzD.

Upon the first spray, a floral explosion erupts on my skin. Roses, violets, and freesias push their way out, difficult to assign individually, dancing in a tangled garland of flowers, lightly dusted with pink pepper. Sweet, not too heavy, as if Flora, the goddess of spring, were emptying her cornucopia over me. Unfortunately, I cannot detect the listed lily of the valley and peonies.
Over time, I feel as if I am wandering through an Arabic garden, overflowing with untamed, various, strongly fragrant flower species. Full-bloom roses climb in lavish abundance over wooden arches, the aromatic scent of wood skillfully intertwines with them. Very light oud, gentle musk, and moderately green vetiver begin to waft in as a light breeze into the dream garden. They provide a fresh momentum, ensuring that there is no oriental overdose of flowers. Gradually, they gently replace the sea of flowers and skillfully merge with them, imperceptibly sharing the leading role. The scent remains delicately floral. Patchouli (one of my nemeses) stays modestly in the background. Vanilla seems to have been overshadowed; I do not notice it.

A wonderful, floral-oriental fragrance. Very high quality and multifaceted. Clearly for women. I cannot imagine it on a man. However, I will not buy it. It is too rounded, too floral, almost too unrealistically beautiful and sweet for me. A treasure that I will keep smelling in my quiet little room. The fairy Morgaina lacks the dark and angular aspects. However, I know some perfumes that fit perfectly into their prey scheme.