Top Notes 
Pink pepper
Bergamot
Heart Notes 
Tonka bean
Amber
Base Notes 
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Almond
10/15/2024
Cimi
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GCC Bahrain I Royal Luxury at the Persian Gulf
The GCC collection by Taif Al-Emarat is the "Luxury Line" of the house and includes the "Bahrain | Taif Al-Emarat / طيف الإمارات" in its portfolio. Here too, the brand does not use alcohol, as the fragrances from Taif Al-Emarat are water-based; something that is currently marketed as an innovation by other brands.
Now, how does the "Bahrain | Taif Al-Emarat / طيف الإمارات" smell?
- At first, you get a zesty-fresh spiciness that comes from the interplay of bergamot and pepper. This subtle spiciness from the pepper brings out a slightly piquant yet elegant side, without the spice being overwhelming, but rather serving as a counterpoint to the typically fleeting bergamot... and yes, it does dissipate even faster here.
- Gradually, the fragrance becomes warmer and more sensual; the tonka bean joins in, along with a resinous warmth from the amber, which produces a truly sensual aura and perfectly envelops the tonka. Tonka gives the fragrance a bit of depth while the amber produces a warm, resinous warmth. Really beautiful. Yes, a certain leatheriness emerges, without the fragrance containing leather. However, I think this lovely leatheriness could come from the amber, as when it is mixed with balsamic accords, it can sometimes evoke associations with leather. Of course, tonka can also sometimes exude a hint of leather when the spicy side is emphasized. In any case, there is already a certain leatheriness present.
- In the drydown, the fragrance becomes creamier and woodier; the sandalwood brings in a really nice, velvety texture. The vanilla emphasizes the sweetness of the tonka bean and harmonizes really well with the sandalwood. The almond has been subtly embedded in the background and gives the fragrance a lovely, slightly marzipan-like accompaniment in the drydown.
- The sillage is really very good; you can't wish for much more. The fragrance is pleasantly noticeable and not too overpowering.
Overall, a beautiful, warm, sweet-spicy oriental that represents the richness and diversity of Bahrain very well. The bottle definitely looks top-notch again!
Now, how does the "Bahrain | Taif Al-Emarat / طيف الإمارات" smell?
- At first, you get a zesty-fresh spiciness that comes from the interplay of bergamot and pepper. This subtle spiciness from the pepper brings out a slightly piquant yet elegant side, without the spice being overwhelming, but rather serving as a counterpoint to the typically fleeting bergamot... and yes, it does dissipate even faster here.
- Gradually, the fragrance becomes warmer and more sensual; the tonka bean joins in, along with a resinous warmth from the amber, which produces a truly sensual aura and perfectly envelops the tonka. Tonka gives the fragrance a bit of depth while the amber produces a warm, resinous warmth. Really beautiful. Yes, a certain leatheriness emerges, without the fragrance containing leather. However, I think this lovely leatheriness could come from the amber, as when it is mixed with balsamic accords, it can sometimes evoke associations with leather. Of course, tonka can also sometimes exude a hint of leather when the spicy side is emphasized. In any case, there is already a certain leatheriness present.
- In the drydown, the fragrance becomes creamier and woodier; the sandalwood brings in a really nice, velvety texture. The vanilla emphasizes the sweetness of the tonka bean and harmonizes really well with the sandalwood. The almond has been subtly embedded in the background and gives the fragrance a lovely, slightly marzipan-like accompaniment in the drydown.
- The sillage is really very good; you can't wish for much more. The fragrance is pleasantly noticeable and not too overpowering.
Overall, a beautiful, warm, sweet-spicy oriental that represents the richness and diversity of Bahrain very well. The bottle definitely looks top-notch again!
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