Qasamat Ebhar Rasasi

Exactly what is this? And that is not in a bad way at all. I never came across a fragrance like this before. This is a very unique take on a gourmand, with it having a lot of florals in the heart of the fragrance, making this a very nice floral gourmand. Is there have ever been a floral gourmand before I'm not aware of it. Then that praline note, that's sits directly in the heart of the fragrance making it sweet and floral. Very Very nice!

i got Ebhar today and based on the reviews i was expecting a very realistic apple pie scent. it does not smell like apple pie to my nose nor to my parents’ nose and i love apple pie so i would be able to tell if that was the case. it’s not, but either way it smells really good. the thing is i was expecting to be mindblown by it but i own Royal Gold by El Nabil which has the same exact DNA as this one. but tbh, when i remember my reaction when i first smelled Royal Gold i can totally understand how Ebhar can be perceived as very unique and different as the vanilla and praline in this are so nice and well blended. the tonka bean adds warmth and depth into the fragrance making it more sensual and suitable for the evening. the green apple is prominent in the opening but i don’t get it for long, it quickly settles into a warm and deep vanilla-praline combo on my skin but as always everything is dependent on your skin chemistry and since this is an arab perfume, a 1-3 month maceration plays a big role in the notes that you get and also, its longevity and projection. i can say that i still had a faint skin scent on my arm 8 hours after i sprayed it, so that’s a great sign already. overall, i’m very excited to see how the scent will develop. i think Ebhar is blind buy worthy if you enjoy Gentle Fluidity Gold, Royal Gold and La Belle (eau de parfum) DNA.

NOTE: to me, it’s like there are no middle notes in this, i feel like the top notes are the real middle notes cause i don’t smell anything floral at all, it’s like they don’t exist, maybe the orris root adds a little powderiness but it could be the musk alone. definitely don’t smell any rose or jasmine though that’s for sure.

For the sillage I gave it a 7 but I really don't know. What I do know it's a very nice and longlasting scent. It's opening is sweet fruity fresh (apple) and in the dry down this 'addictive' (is how Rasasi is calling it) praliné and vanille gets stronger, to me it is kind of an addictive fragrance. The smell will remind you of it's existence the whole day. For normal occasions you'd only need two spray's so the 65 ml bottle can last a long time. I perceive it as a happy, satisfying sweet high quality scent that isn't really manly or feminine and doesn't have to be and I think it is pretty unique although I'm not the most experienced nose. I assume the oud in this fragrance plays a role in strengthening the scent compounds and also adds a bit of mystery to it. (By the way: the oud is not listed as ingredient, but I'm pretty sure there is oud in here) Very save kind of oud: no extreme smells. I'm not experiencing any synthetic notes, perhaps only in the first two minutes (like the other comment states) the apple could be perceived as synthetic but still nice.....

How does Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar perform at first impression?

It feels quite complex and "dense" in the sense that individual fragrance notes do not immediately stand out and it is very balanced. Roughly described, it is primarily very creamy and gourmand. Regarding the fragrance pyramid, I can confirm the listed tonka bean, vanilla, and praline.
For me personally, the fruity rose that we have in this scent is very well integrated. It does not overpower everything but rather accompanies the scent progression. Thus, it is not intrusive.

In my perception, it has slight similarities to Oud Satin Mood by MFK. One could say it is its little brother. It is not as loud but rather hugs the body.
I see the fragrance fundamentally as unisex, but leaning towards a feminine orientation. However, I do not want to discourage men from wearing Ebhar. If you like these slightly gourmand fragrances, this one could definitely be a good candidate.
Especially for the oriental fans among us, this fragrance is worth a try.

As for the performance, I can certainly praise Ebhar. Even for my spoiled oud nose, it is perceptible for a long time. The first 2 hours have good projection. After that, it gradually pulls back.
In summary, I can say that Rasasi has once again developed a fragrance that deserves attention and, ultimately, is very interesting due to its excellent price-performance ratio.

This comment came about because I was asked by a perfumer to describe whether Ebhar would smell artificial.

After I replied, she wrote the following:

“...thank you very much for [the] detailed description, which could easily be used as a perfume comment (please do it right away :-)“

Since no one had left a comment yet, I thought: Good, “copy and paste” and it’s done:

“Hello ...,

I’ve tested it now. In particular, I paid attention to whether it smells artificial.
Although it is very difficult to define “artificial.” But I believe I know what you might mean.

First, I’ll share my impression of artificial.

By artificial, I understand a scent type that is particularly present in modern perfumes. It is a slightly piercing, yet somehow aromatic scent that remains the same everywhere. One cannot really define whether it is floral, sweet, or something else.

When I spray Ebhar, the first impression could indeed be somewhat artificial, as this special scent type is (perhaps) present.

BUT:
Already after one or two minutes, this initial scent is gone, and a very soft, muted (in a positive way), non-piercing scent remains. A scent that one wants to perceive closely to the body, for which a large sillage doesn’t really fit, because it acts like a veil on the skin.
...
Ebhar feels like the image from a thermal imaging camera. Those rising veils close to the skin that softly swirl with the surrounding air or hover just above the skin depending on the movement of the living being.
Strange image, but I really can’t describe it any better.

I don’t know if this helps you. But there are people (online) who could probably bathe in it, as the scent is not typically “something.”
...

It would be interesting to know how others perceive or describe Ebhar.
Who will continue?