One usually imagines "forest spirits" to be somewhat grim, dark green, and woody. And sometimes a bit gloomy. That there are also bright representatives of this kind, I realize now with the dabbing of this perfume oil. Bright like galbanum and shimmering like moss. Even more robust roses seem to play a larger role. And it is also "herb-spicy." I think I smell thyme. Not the "normal" one, but the fresh green lemon thyme. Aromatic, intense. Cedar and sandalwood create a light brown, "woody" mixture, as if the sun were shining through a loosely structured forest and hitting branches and trunks. I don't find "Al Riyad Sadaf" very "oriental" at all. Rather, it leans towards "classically" bright, green-woody, and slightly floral scents. Perfumes like Cristalle Eau de Parfum come to mind. So in terms of "craftsmanship." Friendly yet with edges and corners. I quite like it!
