Elixir (White) by Zimaya

Elixir (White) 2024

Balso
12/07/2024 - 02:06 AM
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Pricing
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Bottle
6
Sillage
6
Longevity
5.5
Scent

Well meant, but..

First of all: I was initially enthusiastic about some Arabic fragrances, but more and more often this enigmatic synthetic "thing" creeps in and spoils the fragrance experience.

Among the impressive things: Packaging & flacon: great, wants to convey a high-quality impression, manages to do so, but on closer inspection the label & cap are again slightly crooked, the heavy, bulky flacon somewhat oversized and the details of the design somewhat clumsy.

About the fragrance: first impression - WOW! What a ... yes, what actually ... a massive fruity floral bouquet vapor cloud that develops quite quickly into a disorderly restroom fragrance with elevator music quality in peach & cleaning musk.
And connoisseurs know what I'm talking about: that synthetic sharp background noise that causes a slightly rough throat coating and makes your nose crinkle. I don't know what it is, but it's not pleasant and I'm noticing it more and more often in some Arabic brands.

I didn't notice much of rose, magnolia, yes, but very synthetic, rather a floral mishmash with artificial peach and synthetic musk.
Perhaps meant as a doupe, but I don't know which one.
3 Comments
SherrilySherrily 9 months ago
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With elevator music quality 😂 Brilliant!
CedrolemonCedrolemon 9 months ago
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I hear you. I really liked the Arabic fragrance wave at first. I can't stand this scratchy, synthetic background thing anymore.
Unfortunately, the trend is just starting.
There should be a technical term for it so that you know immediately whether the perfume is oriental sensual or just with this note.
I find it as metallic as the inside of a zinc-lined pineapple can.
BalsoBalso 9 months ago
Yes, good description, the metallic. In the meantime I think it could be the alcohol, as I've noticed this with different brands.
A term for this would be great.
I'm also surprised by some of the high "above average" ratings here for Arabian fragrances without reviews and comments.