This is a controversial perfume on Lutens’ catalog. Its name comes from an Algerian city in Oran. After smelling this perfume I want to cry, it's bittersweet. on the one hand it's the suffering and the devastation, and on the other hand it's the love for Algeria. It's almost like I can smell all of that here. There's a strong melancholy which I sensed from the minute I sampled the perfume on the Palais royal boutique about a year ago and have adored ever since. I want this perfume to be with me forever. Unfortunately, on my skin it's not as strong as I wanted it to be, and it's a shame for the price tag that it carries.
