Al Hajes Nabeel

As a lover of oriental fragrances, I ordered some perfume oils from Nabeel. At around 15 euros for 20ml, a mispurchase wouldn't hurt too much, plus the bottles are little works of art from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights.

The scent of Al Hajes evoked mixed feelings in me. On one hand, there is a strongly floral, earthy note that feels both dark and musty. The dark spirit that ruthlessly tramples through the flower bed is the incense. Accordingly, the perfume will likely elicit mixed reactions from (European) noses. These reactions will probably range from "mystical," "fascinating," "sensual" to "morbid," "repulsive," "over the top." With this perfume, you certainly never sit in the second row. If you apply a bit too much, you will inevitably be noticed in any room. This is also due to the strong sillage and, of course, the fact that we are not accustomed to such scents in our regions, and the scent sensors will curiously filter out the unfamiliar smell.

Who should try the scent? People who do not want to hide and those who love heavy, opulent fragrances in the category of YSL Opium.

The longevity is, as expected from a perfume oil, very high. The sillage is equally impressive. The scent has hit my taste. It feels mysterious to me and dances with large steps out of the mainstream line. I consider the unisex factor to be high.