An oriental representative, as one can already gather from the name. But it is very much adapted to Western sensibilities. The base is a rose-oud combination.
The saffron in the top note is super present. Paired with the citrus notes, it initially comes across as very overpowering. However, after some time, the floral-spicy notes emerge, which I find quite pleasant. Oud plays only a background role here.
This fragrance is by no means subtle, so in my opinion, it’s not suitable for everyday wear or the office. Whoever wears it wants to stand out, first to be smelled and then to be seen!
The high concentration of fragrance oil (I believe it’s around 50%) provides an indescribable sillage, with everlasting longevity.
For me, it’s not quite what I envisioned with the name, but aside from the top note, it is certainly successful.
