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Ilham - Inspiration or Sugar Bomb?
Ilham Nectar
"Ilham" comes from Turkish and means "Inspiration" - but does this name live up to its promise?
Right after spraying, it becomes really sweet, almost gourmand. The creamy, warm kind of sweetness that reminds one a bit of caramel, which you either want to lick directly from your skin or wash off. Some perfume lovers might feel overwhelmed by this opening, but it’s worth holding on a little longer.
Soon, the bold sweetness is tamed by balsamic-spicy resins and amber. The caramel note remains, but it no longer shouts at me. In fact, I can also detect a tiny greenish hint, which I would attribute to the tree moss. This is so subtle that it adds a bit more naturalness to the fragrance without being noticeable itself.
By the way, Nagarmotha is a grass from the cypress family. The essential oil derived from its roots is said to have an oud-like scent. In Ilham, this fragrance note is reflected in a dark woody note that gives it mysterious depth.
I find the sillage significantly weaker than indicated here; after 1-2 hours, I can unfortunately only smell the fragrance up close. The longevity is in the medium to good range. Both could have been a bit stronger for a "Perfume Nectar."
Another interesting fact about the brand: the bottle, black lacquered except for a narrow strip, is meant to resemble the face of a veiled woman, with only her eyes visible. The fragrance is supposed to cling to the mysterious essence of the woman and be inspired by her.
Unfortunately, Ilham was not quite a true inspiration for me; this composition is not original enough. But one doesn’t always have to completely reinvent the wheel to create a solid, wearable, and extremely delicious fragrance ;)
Overall, a lovely scent for fans of sweet-creamy resin with amber and oud nuances.
"Ilham" comes from Turkish and means "Inspiration" - but does this name live up to its promise?
Right after spraying, it becomes really sweet, almost gourmand. The creamy, warm kind of sweetness that reminds one a bit of caramel, which you either want to lick directly from your skin or wash off. Some perfume lovers might feel overwhelmed by this opening, but it’s worth holding on a little longer.
Soon, the bold sweetness is tamed by balsamic-spicy resins and amber. The caramel note remains, but it no longer shouts at me. In fact, I can also detect a tiny greenish hint, which I would attribute to the tree moss. This is so subtle that it adds a bit more naturalness to the fragrance without being noticeable itself.
By the way, Nagarmotha is a grass from the cypress family. The essential oil derived from its roots is said to have an oud-like scent. In Ilham, this fragrance note is reflected in a dark woody note that gives it mysterious depth.
I find the sillage significantly weaker than indicated here; after 1-2 hours, I can unfortunately only smell the fragrance up close. The longevity is in the medium to good range. Both could have been a bit stronger for a "Perfume Nectar."
Another interesting fact about the brand: the bottle, black lacquered except for a narrow strip, is meant to resemble the face of a veiled woman, with only her eyes visible. The fragrance is supposed to cling to the mysterious essence of the woman and be inspired by her.
Unfortunately, Ilham was not quite a true inspiration for me; this composition is not original enough. But one doesn’t always have to completely reinvent the wheel to create a solid, wearable, and extremely delicious fragrance ;)
Overall, a lovely scent for fans of sweet-creamy resin with amber and oud nuances.
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