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“Shaghaf Men” is a fruity Arabic spring fragrance close to gourmand status. Somewhere between “Black XS” and “Aventus.” And unlike what one might expect from this olfactory as well as geographical region, it is not a bombshell like its “predecessors,” but rather positively calm and balanced. Especially after the initial hit.
In the vast majority of cases with Arabic “pendants” to Western bestsellers, the respective scents are made significantly more potent, powerful, and intense. Cheaper, of course, as well. The latter also applies to “Shaghaf Men.” However, surprisingly, the former does not on my skin. Quite the opposite. While “Black XS” can come across as very youthful and somewhat intrusive to older noses, “Shaghaf Men” is clearly the more wearable and everyday alternative. No longer just for clubs and shisha bars. More like a futuristic lavender sweetheart with quickly drying synthetic facets. Very fruity, very moist, very bright, very refined. Whether one identifies it as pineapple or strawberry plays a rather minor role. For me, it’s a kind of “Light Black XS” - and therefore infinitely more accessible and elegant. Not a timeless masterpiece. Certainly not. But one that is always welcome on my skin.
Bottle: the “Arabs” always seem a bit unrefined, cheap, and clumsy here.
Sillage: very sweet, but not overly strong. Good.
Longevity: 7-9 hours - oriental cut.
Conclusion: a transparent-synthetic praline full of fruit and (initially) impact. Strongly reminiscent of the Paco Rabanne hit. Becomes increasingly subtle and beautiful over time.
In the vast majority of cases with Arabic “pendants” to Western bestsellers, the respective scents are made significantly more potent, powerful, and intense. Cheaper, of course, as well. The latter also applies to “Shaghaf Men.” However, surprisingly, the former does not on my skin. Quite the opposite. While “Black XS” can come across as very youthful and somewhat intrusive to older noses, “Shaghaf Men” is clearly the more wearable and everyday alternative. No longer just for clubs and shisha bars. More like a futuristic lavender sweetheart with quickly drying synthetic facets. Very fruity, very moist, very bright, very refined. Whether one identifies it as pineapple or strawberry plays a rather minor role. For me, it’s a kind of “Light Black XS” - and therefore infinitely more accessible and elegant. Not a timeless masterpiece. Certainly not. But one that is always welcome on my skin.
Bottle: the “Arabs” always seem a bit unrefined, cheap, and clumsy here.
Sillage: very sweet, but not overly strong. Good.
Longevity: 7-9 hours - oriental cut.
Conclusion: a transparent-synthetic praline full of fruit and (initially) impact. Strongly reminiscent of the Paco Rabanne hit. Becomes increasingly subtle and beautiful over time.
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