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The spicy one
I'm dedicating the last review of the Private Key series from Armaf to the Private Key to my Success. And this one really packs a punch.
To my Success starts spicy with a hint of freshness. I perceive ginger most intensely, followed by other spicy notes that I can't quite put my finger on, but which fit perfectly into the overall picture of To my Success. It then becomes very enveloping as it progresses and, in my eyes, also somehow balsamic and creamy. In terms of fragrance notes, I have to say that this one is the most successful of the entire range and I often found myself holding my arm directly under my nose because I find it so incredibly successful.
The performance of this extract is hardly surprising. Similar to Private Key to my Love, it lasts forever. it easily lasts 10 hours, and I could still clearly feel it the next day, a good 24 hours later. After spraying it on, it has a brute sillage and is very room-consuming. As it progresses, it becomes a little more restrained and develops more into a skinscent, but that's not a bad thing.
Basically, I am delighted with all the fragrances in the Private Key range. You can just tell that Armaf is on a different level here when it comes to the quality of the ingredients. Private Key to my Success is my favorite, directly followed by Private Key to my Dreams. However, Success is a tad more exciting in its scent and even more independent than To my Dreams, which is very similar to many other current realeses.
Number 1 in the series and a clear recommendation to the Parfumo community is Private Key to my Success.
To my Success starts spicy with a hint of freshness. I perceive ginger most intensely, followed by other spicy notes that I can't quite put my finger on, but which fit perfectly into the overall picture of To my Success. It then becomes very enveloping as it progresses and, in my eyes, also somehow balsamic and creamy. In terms of fragrance notes, I have to say that this one is the most successful of the entire range and I often found myself holding my arm directly under my nose because I find it so incredibly successful.
The performance of this extract is hardly surprising. Similar to Private Key to my Love, it lasts forever. it easily lasts 10 hours, and I could still clearly feel it the next day, a good 24 hours later. After spraying it on, it has a brute sillage and is very room-consuming. As it progresses, it becomes a little more restrained and develops more into a skinscent, but that's not a bad thing.
Basically, I am delighted with all the fragrances in the Private Key range. You can just tell that Armaf is on a different level here when it comes to the quality of the ingredients. Private Key to my Success is my favorite, directly followed by Private Key to my Dreams. However, Success is a tad more exciting in its scent and even more independent than To my Dreams, which is very similar to many other current realeses.
Number 1 in the series and a clear recommendation to the Parfumo community is Private Key to my Success.
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The fruity one
Number three of my journey through the Private Key series by Armaf with Private Key to my Love.
When I track it down, I immediately get vibes of Erba Pura and Kirke, but this one consists of fewer top notes, you can feel that. The focus is clearly on the blackcurrant and pear; I only detect hints of peach. It becomes a little sweeter and heavier as it progresses, but retains the notes of the opening.
Due to the density and weight of the fragrance, I would clearly classify it as a winter fragrance. In the warmer months, I think it quickly leads to headaches. It is also the most feminine of the range, even if it can easily pass as unisex.
All the fragrances in the Private Key range have no performance problems due to the extrait concentration. But this one is on a different level. I applied it in the morning, one spray on my arm as I wasn't sure if I would be able to smell it all day. The next day at the same time and a shower later, it was still there, just like the day before! So the performance was great, but a bit too much for my liking.
If you like Kirke or Erba Pura and are looking for an equally potent alternative, you'll find it here. It is independent in my opinion and not a dupe, but conveys similar vibes to the two.
When I track it down, I immediately get vibes of Erba Pura and Kirke, but this one consists of fewer top notes, you can feel that. The focus is clearly on the blackcurrant and pear; I only detect hints of peach. It becomes a little sweeter and heavier as it progresses, but retains the notes of the opening.
Due to the density and weight of the fragrance, I would clearly classify it as a winter fragrance. In the warmer months, I think it quickly leads to headaches. It is also the most feminine of the range, even if it can easily pass as unisex.
All the fragrances in the Private Key range have no performance problems due to the extrait concentration. But this one is on a different level. I applied it in the morning, one spray on my arm as I wasn't sure if I would be able to smell it all day. The next day at the same time and a shower later, it was still there, just like the day before! So the performance was great, but a bit too much for my liking.
If you like Kirke or Erba Pura and are looking for an equally potent alternative, you'll find it here. It is independent in my opinion and not a dupe, but conveys similar vibes to the two.
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The freshness
I dedicate the second review of the new Armaf series to Private Key to my Life.
To my Life starts very fresh, citrus notes and pineapple are very noticeable right at the beginning. I also detect a spicy note that could come from the peppery notes. The opening passes fairly quickly and a woody mix emerges that seems very ordinary but of high quality.
Armaf is typically associated with good clones of expensive niche perfumes. Here you will search in vain, because this is not a typical clone. The typical woody scent in the drydown is admittedly reminiscent of representatives of "blue" perfumes, but it is not a direct copy of one of these perfumes. In the opening, the pineapple and citrus notes give me vibes of Nishane Hachivat, but this note fades relatively quickly as described above. All in all, a fresh, woody fragrance with citrusy pineapple notes at the beginning.
Basically, Private Key to my Life is a solid, fresh fragrance. However, in my opinion, it lacks that certain something to justify the high price of this Armaf perfume.
One thing is clear: Armaf would rather establish its own creations with this line and uses fragrance notes from existing perfumes that have already established themselves. However, in my opinion, Armaf could show more courage for something new here, because they could.
To my Life starts very fresh, citrus notes and pineapple are very noticeable right at the beginning. I also detect a spicy note that could come from the peppery notes. The opening passes fairly quickly and a woody mix emerges that seems very ordinary but of high quality.
Armaf is typically associated with good clones of expensive niche perfumes. Here you will search in vain, because this is not a typical clone. The typical woody scent in the drydown is admittedly reminiscent of representatives of "blue" perfumes, but it is not a direct copy of one of these perfumes. In the opening, the pineapple and citrus notes give me vibes of Nishane Hachivat, but this note fades relatively quickly as described above. All in all, a fresh, woody fragrance with citrusy pineapple notes at the beginning.
Basically, Private Key to my Life is a solid, fresh fragrance. However, in my opinion, it lacks that certain something to justify the high price of this Armaf perfume.
One thing is clear: Armaf would rather establish its own creations with this line and uses fragrance notes from existing perfumes that have already established themselves. However, in my opinion, Armaf could show more courage for something new here, because they could.
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The seducer
I am dedicating my first review of the Private Key series to Private Key to my Dreams.
First of all: a masterpiece in my eyes.
It starts off sweet and spicy - apple, cardamom and lavender are clearly perceptible from the very beginning. It then becomes sweeter, denser and slightly woody due to the cedar, without straying too far from the opening. The vanilla blends beautifully into the drydown. Fragrance-wise, it is really special for an oriental house and, in terms of quality, at a niche level in my eyes.
It is reminiscent of many currently popular fragrance compositions such as One Million Elixir, but the noticeably high-quality workmanship and combination of ingredients make it a rather niche version. In parts, it also reminds me of PDM Layton, but I wouldn't describe it as a dupe.
You can tell that Armaf is trying to do its own thing here, but is trying to meet the taste of the masses - and I think they've succeeded here.
The price is definitely justified, because you can tell that the focus here was on the classic art of perfumery rather than simply copying a top seller.
Performance is more than convincing - both sillage and longevity are remarkable. Lasts easily 10 hours on my skin, much longer on clothing.
From my point of view, Amaf has taken the right step here and tried to package their experiences in more independent DNAs with this range.
First of all: a masterpiece in my eyes.
It starts off sweet and spicy - apple, cardamom and lavender are clearly perceptible from the very beginning. It then becomes sweeter, denser and slightly woody due to the cedar, without straying too far from the opening. The vanilla blends beautifully into the drydown. Fragrance-wise, it is really special for an oriental house and, in terms of quality, at a niche level in my eyes.
It is reminiscent of many currently popular fragrance compositions such as One Million Elixir, but the noticeably high-quality workmanship and combination of ingredients make it a rather niche version. In parts, it also reminds me of PDM Layton, but I wouldn't describe it as a dupe.
You can tell that Armaf is trying to do its own thing here, but is trying to meet the taste of the masses - and I think they've succeeded here.
The price is definitely justified, because you can tell that the focus here was on the classic art of perfumery rather than simply copying a top seller.
Performance is more than convincing - both sillage and longevity are remarkable. Lasts easily 10 hours on my skin, much longer on clothing.
From my point of view, Amaf has taken the right step here and tried to package their experiences in more independent DNAs with this range.
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Beautiful fragrance, but...
...based on the reviews here on Parfumo and through numerous perfume influencers on Youtube etc., I was expecting something completely different.
First of all: It's the first of the Swiss Arabian Shagaf Oud series that I've smelled so far. The range is very hyped, which is why my expectations were high. I love oriental perfumes and this one is basically a really great oriental.
It starts off surprisingly oudy with a hint of cinnamon and honey. The patchouli gives it a few rough edges that really set it apart from many other oriental oud fragrances. Vanilla and leather only join in later in the fragrance. In my opinion, the vanilla could have been integrated much more strongly, but it would do it good.
Its performance is actually surprising: its longevity and sillage are more than average. I applied it in the morning after showering and could still clearly perceive it in the evening after more than 12 hours. Nothing new for an oud fragrance, but with Azraq you can still clearly perceive all the fragrance components. With many other oud fragrances, all that remains in the end is a musty, woody note that is often the same.
Now to the big BUT about Shagaf Oud Azraq: Unfortunately, I cannot underline the alleged similarity to PDM Oajan at all. The two are quite different, which is why I can't explain why so many people here draw parallels between the two fragrances. Oajan is clearly more cinnamony and sweeter, has less of the oudy note of Azraq and, in my opinion, goes in a different direction. This is not to say that the Shagaf Oud Azraq is not a less good release. Both are special in their own right and really great perfumes. However, if you expect a fragrance similar to Oajan, you will be bitterly disappointed.
First of all: It's the first of the Swiss Arabian Shagaf Oud series that I've smelled so far. The range is very hyped, which is why my expectations were high. I love oriental perfumes and this one is basically a really great oriental.
It starts off surprisingly oudy with a hint of cinnamon and honey. The patchouli gives it a few rough edges that really set it apart from many other oriental oud fragrances. Vanilla and leather only join in later in the fragrance. In my opinion, the vanilla could have been integrated much more strongly, but it would do it good.
Its performance is actually surprising: its longevity and sillage are more than average. I applied it in the morning after showering and could still clearly perceive it in the evening after more than 12 hours. Nothing new for an oud fragrance, but with Azraq you can still clearly perceive all the fragrance components. With many other oud fragrances, all that remains in the end is a musty, woody note that is often the same.
Now to the big BUT about Shagaf Oud Azraq: Unfortunately, I cannot underline the alleged similarity to PDM Oajan at all. The two are quite different, which is why I can't explain why so many people here draw parallels between the two fragrances. Oajan is clearly more cinnamony and sweeter, has less of the oudy note of Azraq and, in my opinion, goes in a different direction. This is not to say that the Shagaf Oud Azraq is not a less good release. Both are special in their own right and really great perfumes. However, if you expect a fragrance similar to Oajan, you will be bitterly disappointed.
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