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Thundering leather oud
Ajmal Cuir is a stunning fragrance.
When you first spray it you will get a sweet, robust, dense and raw indian type of oud, accompanied by a strong leather. The oud is almost chocolatey and bitter. I get a lot of cacao and tobacco nuances. Super intense opening that can easily overwhelm the average nose, but quite exquisite for oud lovers. This will persist for at least one or two hours, but later is when the magic happens.
Once the oud settles down a beautiful bouquet of white/lilac flowers emerges clearly and I know there's no fruits declared but I can't stop thinking about cherries (it's my first time smelling this kind of florals and I was so impressed by its fruity character). Florals are enhanced by a velvety musk and leather becomes more animalic and more prominent at this point supporting this excellent musky floral accord. Of course, oud never dissapears, It just sits in the back giving a thick backbone.
When the oud dominates, it's a very complex fragrance due to the nature of real oud (I refuse to think it's synthetic). When the oud loses its primary rol I would say it's a fairly simple concoction. It's just amazing.
My only "problem" with Cuir is that oud takes too long to take a step back, so I have to spray it on me at least one hour before meeting people because I don't like to be offensive.
Ingredients and blending are top notch. Absolutely amazing. At the same level of Amir One and Two. Not for hot weather or for any occasion. Performance is beeaaast!
Scent: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Presentation: 10/10
Versatility: 7/10
Price vs quality: 15/10
Love it.
PS: I think I bought the last bottle available in my country (Chile) a few months ago... 60 USD!!!... an unbelievable price for this truly hidden gem! 2018 batch by the way. Probably the first one.
When you first spray it you will get a sweet, robust, dense and raw indian type of oud, accompanied by a strong leather. The oud is almost chocolatey and bitter. I get a lot of cacao and tobacco nuances. Super intense opening that can easily overwhelm the average nose, but quite exquisite for oud lovers. This will persist for at least one or two hours, but later is when the magic happens.
Once the oud settles down a beautiful bouquet of white/lilac flowers emerges clearly and I know there's no fruits declared but I can't stop thinking about cherries (it's my first time smelling this kind of florals and I was so impressed by its fruity character). Florals are enhanced by a velvety musk and leather becomes more animalic and more prominent at this point supporting this excellent musky floral accord. Of course, oud never dissapears, It just sits in the back giving a thick backbone.
When the oud dominates, it's a very complex fragrance due to the nature of real oud (I refuse to think it's synthetic). When the oud loses its primary rol I would say it's a fairly simple concoction. It's just amazing.
My only "problem" with Cuir is that oud takes too long to take a step back, so I have to spray it on me at least one hour before meeting people because I don't like to be offensive.
Ingredients and blending are top notch. Absolutely amazing. At the same level of Amir One and Two. Not for hot weather or for any occasion. Performance is beeaaast!
Scent: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Presentation: 10/10
Versatility: 7/10
Price vs quality: 15/10
Love it.
PS: I think I bought the last bottle available in my country (Chile) a few months ago... 60 USD!!!... an unbelievable price for this truly hidden gem! 2018 batch by the way. Probably the first one.
Tonka and oud statement
Ajmal Tonka is a tonka and oud statement.
Very dry and woody. Almost abrasive. This combination will dominate and be present throughout the life of the perfume and may become too overwhelming for some noses. Once the absolute dominators of the fragrance take hold, a warm combintation of spices becomes noticeable, as well as soft fruity and tobacco nuances. Vanilla (or amber) shines to soften the edges and provide a sensual and shy sweetness. After many hours you can smell certain woody nuances apart from the oud.
It's a sweet perfume, almost very sweet, and it's strong, with a lot of personality and a lot of body. I think that, like rarely, the olfactory pyramid perfectly describes the perfume.
Honestly, the fragrance never becomes completely "pleasant" due to the character of the tonka bean, but after a couple of hours it fortunately becomes more wearable. I think this perfume is not made to be smelled up close, because it can be very invasive, however, in the air it is another story... it smells wonderful and you can tell by its power.
I'm not really interested in talking about compliments, but others seem to like Tonka a lot. The sweet and warm aura is extremely pleasant for the people around you. It's a comforting aroma and my loved ones have let me know.
What I like most about this perfume is that it lives up to its name in the best way possible. If you want a Middle Eastern interpretation of Tonka, this is it.
It feels very natural and complex. The perfume has an interesting evolution with monstrous longevity and projection on my skin. Due to the fragrance profile, I would recommend it for not so hot climates. In winter it's spectacular.
Scent: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Presentation: 10/10
Versatility: 7/10
Price vs quality: 10/10
Very dry and woody. Almost abrasive. This combination will dominate and be present throughout the life of the perfume and may become too overwhelming for some noses. Once the absolute dominators of the fragrance take hold, a warm combintation of spices becomes noticeable, as well as soft fruity and tobacco nuances. Vanilla (or amber) shines to soften the edges and provide a sensual and shy sweetness. After many hours you can smell certain woody nuances apart from the oud.
It's a sweet perfume, almost very sweet, and it's strong, with a lot of personality and a lot of body. I think that, like rarely, the olfactory pyramid perfectly describes the perfume.
Honestly, the fragrance never becomes completely "pleasant" due to the character of the tonka bean, but after a couple of hours it fortunately becomes more wearable. I think this perfume is not made to be smelled up close, because it can be very invasive, however, in the air it is another story... it smells wonderful and you can tell by its power.
I'm not really interested in talking about compliments, but others seem to like Tonka a lot. The sweet and warm aura is extremely pleasant for the people around you. It's a comforting aroma and my loved ones have let me know.
What I like most about this perfume is that it lives up to its name in the best way possible. If you want a Middle Eastern interpretation of Tonka, this is it.
It feels very natural and complex. The perfume has an interesting evolution with monstrous longevity and projection on my skin. Due to the fragrance profile, I would recommend it for not so hot climates. In winter it's spectacular.
Scent: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Presentation: 10/10
Versatility: 7/10
Price vs quality: 10/10
Oriental Tutti frutti
Ajmal Musc is very straight forward. On my skin, it's a nice tutti frutti blend where strawberry and passionfruit are the most notable notes.
Of course, you will smell musk, but not that clean white musk that is usually used in western perfumery because its tenderness. It doesn't reach the elevation or airyness of white musk, so I assumed that it's some kind of black musk.
In the base there's some woods to add a little bite to it. Just enough to balance the sweetness. There's a dry spicy oud if you smell it very close to the skin, but only up close. I would have loved a little more vanilla in the base for a more rounded fruity profile.
So, it's fruity but not too sweet. It's musky but more woody, in my opinion. Faily linear. Nothing too complex compared with others in the Purely Orient line.
To be honest, I was expecting a fragrance with a radiant and opulent musk accord, however, in this one musk is very shy. I'm not saying that it's bad at all, but I own other Ajmals where musk is way more dominant and they don't even have "musk" in their names.
Beast longevity. 12+ hours on my skin... easily! About projection I'm not pretty sure because I think I get nose fatigue with this one.
Excellent for summer, which it's what I was looking for. Very easy to use.
Totally unisex. My girlfriend loves it!
I think the quality of ingredients are quite good and presentation is excellent. I purchase my bottle for a ridiculous price of... 35 USD so I'm happy... even if I had paid 100 USD.
Of course, you will smell musk, but not that clean white musk that is usually used in western perfumery because its tenderness. It doesn't reach the elevation or airyness of white musk, so I assumed that it's some kind of black musk.
In the base there's some woods to add a little bite to it. Just enough to balance the sweetness. There's a dry spicy oud if you smell it very close to the skin, but only up close. I would have loved a little more vanilla in the base for a more rounded fruity profile.
So, it's fruity but not too sweet. It's musky but more woody, in my opinion. Faily linear. Nothing too complex compared with others in the Purely Orient line.
To be honest, I was expecting a fragrance with a radiant and opulent musk accord, however, in this one musk is very shy. I'm not saying that it's bad at all, but I own other Ajmals where musk is way more dominant and they don't even have "musk" in their names.
Beast longevity. 12+ hours on my skin... easily! About projection I'm not pretty sure because I think I get nose fatigue with this one.
Excellent for summer, which it's what I was looking for. Very easy to use.
Totally unisex. My girlfriend loves it!
I think the quality of ingredients are quite good and presentation is excellent. I purchase my bottle for a ridiculous price of... 35 USD so I'm happy... even if I had paid 100 USD.
Rose and wood.... as the name suggests
Ajmal Rose Wood is a fairly simple composition. Pink pepper and rose are very prominent for the first 2 hours, with a bit pungent and well balanced woody base. The spiciness is dry and almost sweet.
Then the rose steps back and musk appears softly giving a sparkling body to the fragrance. The woods and musk create a sort of leathery atmosphere. I must say this is pretty linear from this point on.
Nothing ground breaking, but very well done. Quality ingredients, great presentation and excellent longevity. 12 hours plus on my skin.
I think it works any time of the year and on any ocassion. However, it's for mature noses and for rose lovers. I don't think many people will appreciate this perfume.
Totally unisex.
9/10.
PS: I wouldn't say this is an oud rose combo. There's no enough oud in my opinion.
Then the rose steps back and musk appears softly giving a sparkling body to the fragrance. The woods and musk create a sort of leathery atmosphere. I must say this is pretty linear from this point on.
Nothing ground breaking, but very well done. Quality ingredients, great presentation and excellent longevity. 12 hours plus on my skin.
I think it works any time of the year and on any ocassion. However, it's for mature noses and for rose lovers. I don't think many people will appreciate this perfume.
Totally unisex.
9/10.
PS: I wouldn't say this is an oud rose combo. There's no enough oud in my opinion.
Delightful leathery rose
This is a reward for the patients. For western noses it will be challenging for, at least, the first couple of hours. After that, it's just pure joy.
When the perfume is first sprayed, in addition to the animalic attribute of the oud, there's a strong medicinal aspect for a considerable amount of time and this could be the most offputing nuance for most noses, in my opinion. After this medicial smell dissapears, it's all about a very dry animalic leather and beautiful roses. Maybe a bit of amber and musk when you smell it very close.
I love how the darkness of oud and the brightness of roses is combined in this beauty. Overall it's a very simple composition, however, the exquisite blending and high quality ingredients creates a pretty complex and gorgeous smell. Stunning bottle.
It lasts 12+ hours on my skin. Projection and sillage are modest, but to be honest, I don't think you need more than that.
Ajmal is becoming my favourite brand when it comes to oud.
When the perfume is first sprayed, in addition to the animalic attribute of the oud, there's a strong medicinal aspect for a considerable amount of time and this could be the most offputing nuance for most noses, in my opinion. After this medicial smell dissapears, it's all about a very dry animalic leather and beautiful roses. Maybe a bit of amber and musk when you smell it very close.
I love how the darkness of oud and the brightness of roses is combined in this beauty. Overall it's a very simple composition, however, the exquisite blending and high quality ingredients creates a pretty complex and gorgeous smell. Stunning bottle.
It lasts 12+ hours on my skin. Projection and sillage are modest, but to be honest, I don't think you need more than that.
Ajmal is becoming my favourite brand when it comes to oud.
