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The Orient Up Close
Can a European perfumer create a fragrance that fully meets oriental standards? Absolutely! Why not? He just needs to internalize the passion of the Orient, know and hit the right taste, and collaborate with Orientals who approve the fragrance creation with their Dubai noses. And he must possess the passion to create scents that place special demands on him, fragrances that require all his skill, passion, and creativity.
With Dubai Next to Me, Ramón Monegal has succeeded in creating such a fragrance.
Although I cannot claim that I like the scent - I simply don't have an oriental nose, I am an absolute European - I can appreciate its value. I can easily imagine it on a sheikh, or rather on a man who is an Oriental through and through.
For those gentlemen who might have concerns regarding coconut, peach, melon, etc. - I can dispel those concerns. It doesn't smell anything like those. The opening is very herbal and peppery to my nose and lasts a long time.
The roses blend so well with the smoky, resinous heart that they do not stand out but provide a gentle background. I cannot perceive any jasmine.
The base shines like the groomed coat of an Arabian horse, reddish-brown and warm, with a bitter touch of leather and the dry, bitter oud note.
Dubai Next to Me is not pleasing or adjusted. The fragrance stands for itself and chooses its wearer, not the other way around. Therefore, the wearer should possess enough self-confidence to wear such a strong, in this case truly oriental, scent.
Since it does not suit my taste, I find it very difficult to rate it. However, I think I can confidently give it 80%, as it certainly deserves it.
Dubai Next to Me was exclusively created for Bloomingdale's Dubai and is offered there. It is also available directly in Barcelona at Ramón Monegal's in-house perfumery.
With Dubai Next to Me, Ramón Monegal has succeeded in creating such a fragrance.
Although I cannot claim that I like the scent - I simply don't have an oriental nose, I am an absolute European - I can appreciate its value. I can easily imagine it on a sheikh, or rather on a man who is an Oriental through and through.
For those gentlemen who might have concerns regarding coconut, peach, melon, etc. - I can dispel those concerns. It doesn't smell anything like those. The opening is very herbal and peppery to my nose and lasts a long time.
The roses blend so well with the smoky, resinous heart that they do not stand out but provide a gentle background. I cannot perceive any jasmine.
The base shines like the groomed coat of an Arabian horse, reddish-brown and warm, with a bitter touch of leather and the dry, bitter oud note.
Dubai Next to Me is not pleasing or adjusted. The fragrance stands for itself and chooses its wearer, not the other way around. Therefore, the wearer should possess enough self-confidence to wear such a strong, in this case truly oriental, scent.
Since it does not suit my taste, I find it very difficult to rate it. However, I think I can confidently give it 80%, as it certainly deserves it.
Dubai Next to Me was exclusively created for Bloomingdale's Dubai and is offered there. It is also available directly in Barcelona at Ramón Monegal's in-house perfumery.
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7 Comments
Hyazinthe 8 years ago
Er ist auch bei bei Kaufhof Hamburg-Mönckeb.str. zu haben. Hab ihn heute getestet und schließe mich deiner Sicht an. Glücklicherweise kein Oud bei mir. Muss ihn nochmal testen ohne Konkurrenz auf dem anderen Arm.
Sensual 9 years ago
Das kommt doch in die Merkliste, spätestens jetzt ! Nach den Pyramide hatte ich ähnliche Anmutung wie Palonera, aber könnte tatsächlich gute Test-kandidat sein. :) Pokal, und bitte nicht ständig meiner Merkliste füttern, der platzt schon aus allen Nähten... ;)
Palonera 11 years ago
Der Blick auf die Pyramide läßt ja eher einen tropisch-multikulturellen Kracher erwarten, doch Deine Beschreibung geht in eine deutlich andere, sehr viel täubchen-kompatiblere Richtung. Und wenn Ergo dann auch noch das Attribut "toll" vergibt...
Ergoproxy 11 years ago
Der Duft ist toll, hält sehr gut und ist, wie ich finde unisex, da er sich an mir recht blumig und sehr ausladend entwickelt. Ein Spritzer legte die ganze Wohnung lahm.:)
Scheeheratze 11 years ago
Bin kein Mann, kein Orientale, aber mit Leib und Seele diesen Düften verfallen ! Schöner Kommentar
Zeder 11 years ago
scheint ein toller Duft zu sein:)
Ergoproxy 11 years ago
Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, ob ich Orientale genug sein kann.;)))