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Dubai Meydan - A Ride Through Rub al Khali
I ride through the scorching heat across the endless expanses of the Dubai desert. Energetic, proud, and powerful, I carve my way through the rugged dune landscape. I see every sinew of my Arabian stallion's leg muscles and how they propel us forward with natural force. I haven't been on the road for long today. I can smell the rough leather of my saddle beneath me more intensely, but also the fresh fruits - grapefruit and apples - in my tobacco spice pouch. The ride will last for hours, maybe even days. I urge the animal on with my lavender reins. Sand is whipped up under the hooves pounding on the soft desert floor, obscuring my vision and senses. In the distance, I see an oasis with flowers, which I can't quite identify. Perhaps rose geraniums and jasmine, or is it all just a mirage? I continue riding without a destination, but I know I will reach it eventually. I envision warm, slightly ambered vanilla gardens. Tonka beans sprout from the ground, and in the middle stands a greenhouse made of leather where agarwood trees grow, from which a little oud flows gently.
Not many understand me, but for those who do, a world opens up.
In summary:
Anyone who can test this fragrance should definitely do so. Preferably multiple times and, of course, but especially important here, on skin. One of the most complex scents I have ever smelled. The notes are all so incredibly well intertwined that it becomes difficult to perceive anything specific.
The common thread that runs through the fragrance is definitely the leather, yet each time new nuances are perceived. From the zesty/citrusy grapefruit or even saffron at the beginning, through indefinable floral notes, tobacco and vanilla, tonka bean, warm woody amber nuances, to oud and plenty of incense in the dry down.
For untrained noses, the opening is particularly special and demanding. Usually, only the leather is perceived. Despite its complexity, it is not intrusive and does not remain overwhelmingly present like at the beginning, which, in my opinion, gives it a certain elegance despite all the brutality one expects from such an oriental fragrance, making it even suitable for the office.
Despite not projecting mercilessly, it remains present and easily perceptible and lasts incredibly long. It lingers in the hair for several days and is still faintly noticeable even after multiple showers. I would wear this fragrance year-round.
For me, as an absolute leather lover, it is one of the top 3 leather fragrances. If not THE leather fragrance for strong characters and more than signature-worthy.
Not many understand me, but for those who do, a world opens up.
In summary:
Anyone who can test this fragrance should definitely do so. Preferably multiple times and, of course, but especially important here, on skin. One of the most complex scents I have ever smelled. The notes are all so incredibly well intertwined that it becomes difficult to perceive anything specific.
The common thread that runs through the fragrance is definitely the leather, yet each time new nuances are perceived. From the zesty/citrusy grapefruit or even saffron at the beginning, through indefinable floral notes, tobacco and vanilla, tonka bean, warm woody amber nuances, to oud and plenty of incense in the dry down.
For untrained noses, the opening is particularly special and demanding. Usually, only the leather is perceived. Despite its complexity, it is not intrusive and does not remain overwhelmingly present like at the beginning, which, in my opinion, gives it a certain elegance despite all the brutality one expects from such an oriental fragrance, making it even suitable for the office.
Despite not projecting mercilessly, it remains present and easily perceptible and lasts incredibly long. It lingers in the hair for several days and is still faintly noticeable even after multiple showers. I would wear this fragrance year-round.
For me, as an absolute leather lover, it is one of the top 3 leather fragrances. If not THE leather fragrance for strong characters and more than signature-worthy.
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Niklas112 8 months ago
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Incredibly good description of the scent, despite its complexity! Hats off.
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