It has now been sitting in the cupboard for almost a year. While going through my fragrances, my gaze fell on this one again after a long time. Why not, I thought. The season fits, and every fragrance deserves a second chance.
I find it not as terrible as I did at the beginning when I ordered it blind. Whether it's due to maturation or if my nose has developed further, I cannot say for sure. This one certainly has a very oriental touch, primarily due to a synthetic saffron note combined with a decent portion of vanilla, creating an intense and heavy fragrance experience.
The whole thing is probably held together by the resinous note, as the H|S are indeed quite remarkable. I don't perceive any medicinal notes, but it does evoke wintery feelings.
As already mentioned, it is now significantly more pleasant for my nose, but I can say with certainty that this combination simply does not correspond to my fragrance preference. I have already noticed this with "Rifaaqat / رفاقات | Paris Corner," which goes in a similar direction. Nevertheless, I prefer "Wujood / وجود | Zimaya," and I am convinced that many out there will like it, as the positive reviews suggest, and maybe it will get a third chance next Christmas ;).
ElAttarine 2 months ago