Karus

Karus Secret Musk 2024

Karus Secret Musk by Khadlaj / خدلج
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8.6 / 10 18 Ratings
A new perfume by Khadlaj / خدلج for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is spicy-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Sweet
Floral
Oriental
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Red fruitsRed fruits SaffronSaffron
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean ChocolateChocolate RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberwoodAmberwood MossMoss MuskMusk SweetsSweets
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Ratings
Scent
8.618 Ratings
Longevity
8.118 Ratings
Sillage
7.818 Ratings
Bottle
7.923 Ratings
Value for money
9.218 Ratings
Submitted by Segel88, last update on 02/15/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Karus" collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to
Arabians Tonka by Montale
Arabians Tonka

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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10
Bottle
8
Sillage
9
Longevity
7
Scent
MaxSmells

87 Reviews
MaxSmells
MaxSmells
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Better out there
To be honest if I didn't own another fragrance that was done better and for around the same price, this would probably rank a little higher than what I gave it. Oud which is not listed but the tonka and saffron give me that vibe. Then add some red fruits like strawberry and musk in the dry down. But if you wanted a better fragrance that's far superior then check out oud 01 from Swiss Arabian the same profile but much better.
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10
Pricing
8
Bottle
8
Sillage
10
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Garnele

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Garnele
Garnele
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Oriental Rose Saffron Bomb (Arabians Tonka Alternative)
Fans of Arabians Tonka finally have an affordable alternative here.
This is now my second AT "twin" that I have tested and I have to say it is the one that is most similar to the original.
There are certainly differences, but the AT DNA is clearly recognizable.

About the fragrance:
This opens very sweet, with a good portion of saffron as you know it from Instant Crush, BR540 etc, but of course in a sweeter version.
Shortly afterwards, you notice a very woody, dark rose, which also somehow becomes more leathery over time.

For me, the most prominent notes in DD are saffron and rose.
The woody notes are slightly reminiscent of oud and give the fragrance an oriental touch.
There is also a hint of tonka bean in the air.
I would have liked to be able to detect the chocolate, as I really like chocolate in fragrances, but the note is totally lost here, at least to my nose.
The fruity notes are also not present in my opinion.
Nevertheless, the fragrance is quite sweet, but I can't explain what smells so sweet here, apart from the tonka bean.

The performance is surprisingly good for such a cheapie.
On my skin, Secret Musk lasts at least 12 hours before it becomes so faint that you have to search for it.
Even after washing once, I could still smell it very slightly on my skin after 20 hours.
The longevity is definitely top, Secret Musk doesn't have to hide from the original.
In terms of radiance, however, the original has the edge.
Not that SM is weak, but the original is simply a beast, few fragrances can keep up with it.
It must also be said that many people become scent-blind to the note of saffron, which could also be the case for me.
Because after 3 hours of good radiance, I hardly notice it anymore, although the durability is great as I said.
But my batch is only 3 months old, it still needs time to mature and then I'm sure it will be a beast.
Because you can already tell that the charisma is above average.

Secret musk is unisex, just like Arabians Tonka, but I would say that men will like it more than women.
Some ladies might find it a little too masculine.
I also see it more on a man than a woman, but as I said, it's still unisex.

When and where?
Everyone has to decide where for themselves, I just wouldn't wear it to the gym xD
But the when is easy to answer.
SM is more for the colder temperatures.
In summer, it's just far too cute for temperatures above 20 degrees.

My conclusion: A solid alternative to one of the most popular niche fragrances ever, therefore worth every penny.
Although Arabians Tonka is so popular, I would not say that this DNA is safe and suitable for the masses.
That's why it's better to test Khadlaj first before blindly buying it.
You just have to look where you get it.
There is a site that sells it for 70€+.
I paid much less and am happy with it.
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1 short view on the fragrance
BertolucciKBertolucciK 2 months ago
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
Saffron and dark rose, anchored by musk and amberwood, with subtly sweet tonka bean and a touch of smoke in a creamy base.
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