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Gorgeous Rose/Musk Attar
The Attar begins with the most Amazingly fresh, lemony Taif Rose, blended perfectly with White Musk and a large dose of Ambrette Seed which has been used as Deer Musk alternative in perfumery. The Ambrette in Taif is the star of the show which adds a Animalic facet which blends beautifully with the Rose and White Musk. Taif is neutral leaning Masculine in nature while having amazing performance for an attar.
Owning many attars from this house, this is one My favorite Rose/Musk attars and perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.
Owning many attars from this house, this is one My favorite Rose/Musk attars and perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.
Unflattering Successor
This is the unflattering successor to their previous incarnation “Taif”. The Ambrette in Taif is the star of the show which adds a Animalic facet which blends beautifully with the Rose and White Musk., while having amazing performance for an attar. Warda is a creamy, lemony Musk fragrance which is absent in Taif. Warda leans more Feminine and Taif is neutral leaning Masculine in nature.
Owning many attars from this house, “Taif” is one My favorite Rose/Musk attars and perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.
Owning many attars from this house, “Taif” is one My favorite Rose/Musk attars and perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.
“ if you are a fan of smoky tobacco fragrances such as Jeke, Tribute, and Patchouli 24”
Perfect description of this fragrance from one of My favorite and Highly Underrated fragrance review blogs.
All credit belongs to:
https://takeonethingoff.com/blog/2022/05/31/the-attar-guide-resin-reviews-0-a/
Amber Ash Sheikh (Abdul Karim Al Faransi/Maison Anthony Marmin)
Type: mukhallat
Amber Ash Sheikh is a potent labdanum bomb with the feral honk of freshly-pored road tar and hot ash. Subtle it is most certainly not, but if you are a fan of smoky tobacco fragrances such as Jeke, Tribute, and Patchouli 24, and want a current of sweet, molasses-like amber running beneath, then Amber Ash Sheikh is a must-try.
On my skin, it is mostly a fearsomely smoky labdanum bomb. Labdanum is a resin from the rockrose plant that can read as ashy, tobacco-ish, and leathery, or alternatively, as wet, unctuous, and caramelic. The way the resin will read in any given scenario depends on the direction the perfumer decides to take it in.
The direction taken here, with Amber Ash Sheikh, is firmly that of the ashy, dry leather. The opening is so parched it sucks all the moisture out of one’s mouth, but there’s a molasses note hiding behind the ash, bringing a bitter, tarry edge for depth and texture. It is somewhat like the play on ashy and wet seen in Soleil de Jeddah by Stephane Humbert Lucas. But unlike that perfume, there are no bright fruit notes in Amber Ash Sheikh with which to relieve the unrelenting dryness.
Over time – and this is an oil that plays out on the skin over the course of a day or more if you don’t shower (heck, even if you do shower) – the bittersweet molasses note emerges from the shadows, imbuing the blend with a ‘black’ note pitched halfway between soft black licorice and buckwheat honey. The stickiness of this accord is leavened by sour, dusty wood notes, which have a mitti-like pungency to them. Later, the mukhallat smoothes out into a more traditionally buttery version of labdanum, nicely granulated with a gritty, bittersweet resin that recalls both the incensey amber in Amber Absolute by Tom Ford and the dried-fruit, copal bitterness of Norma Kamali Incense. Highly recommended.
All credit belongs to:
https://takeonethingoff.com/blog/2022/05/31/the-attar-guide-resin-reviews-0-a/
Amber Ash Sheikh (Abdul Karim Al Faransi/Maison Anthony Marmin)
Type: mukhallat
Amber Ash Sheikh is a potent labdanum bomb with the feral honk of freshly-pored road tar and hot ash. Subtle it is most certainly not, but if you are a fan of smoky tobacco fragrances such as Jeke, Tribute, and Patchouli 24, and want a current of sweet, molasses-like amber running beneath, then Amber Ash Sheikh is a must-try.
On my skin, it is mostly a fearsomely smoky labdanum bomb. Labdanum is a resin from the rockrose plant that can read as ashy, tobacco-ish, and leathery, or alternatively, as wet, unctuous, and caramelic. The way the resin will read in any given scenario depends on the direction the perfumer decides to take it in.
The direction taken here, with Amber Ash Sheikh, is firmly that of the ashy, dry leather. The opening is so parched it sucks all the moisture out of one’s mouth, but there’s a molasses note hiding behind the ash, bringing a bitter, tarry edge for depth and texture. It is somewhat like the play on ashy and wet seen in Soleil de Jeddah by Stephane Humbert Lucas. But unlike that perfume, there are no bright fruit notes in Amber Ash Sheikh with which to relieve the unrelenting dryness.
Over time – and this is an oil that plays out on the skin over the course of a day or more if you don’t shower (heck, even if you do shower) – the bittersweet molasses note emerges from the shadows, imbuing the blend with a ‘black’ note pitched halfway between soft black licorice and buckwheat honey. The stickiness of this accord is leavened by sour, dusty wood notes, which have a mitti-like pungency to them. Later, the mukhallat smoothes out into a more traditionally buttery version of labdanum, nicely granulated with a gritty, bittersweet resin that recalls both the incensey amber in Amber Absolute by Tom Ford and the dried-fruit, copal bitterness of Norma Kamali Incense. Highly recommended.
Scentsbyskanda Attars Are Highly Underrated
Opens with a beautiful fresh and intoxicating Turkish Rose Absolute, almost citrusy in nature. Sublime Frankincense intertwined with the Rose are Instantly elevating to your mood, with amazing projection for an Attar oil. As it dries down the creamy Sandalwood and hint of Oud peek out from the Rose, giving the enchanting scent the perfect amount of depth.
Owning dozens of Attars from Scentsbyskanda, I can highly attest to the magnificent quality of raw materials used, and Wizard like blending, is nothing short of Magical!
Owning dozens of Attars from Scentsbyskanda, I can highly attest to the magnificent quality of raw materials used, and Wizard like blending, is nothing short of Magical!
Ombré Nomade Clone
I have a few “clones” of Ombré Nomade ( Ombre De Louis Zarah Prive by Paris Corner is also very good) and None of them will emulate the nuances of the fragrance from opening to drydown. If you are looking for the same “DNA”, then “Amber Musk” is a phenomenal fragrance!
Between the two clones “Amber Musk” has more regal vibe, while being quite deceiving in the opening with its fresh Raspberry fruitiness and becoming darker as it transitions. (Progression is much closer to Original Ombre Nomade, while constantly changing through life of fragrance) The Paris corner clone begins with a slight Raspberry fruity opening while transitioning more rapidly into Oud/Rose combo with smoky nuances. (More linear in nature, through life of fragrance).
To be honest it is not redundant to own both clones, and you could layer them for a more accurate representation. As far as performance goes, they are both beast mode, and Amber Musk would even lean towards the Nuclear Category.
Ombre De Louis Zarah Prive by Paris Corner is closer to the overall smell of Ombré Nomade (Smoky, Strong Oud), while lacking the intensity, longevity and remaining quite linear in nature from the original. Amber Musk by Al Haramain certainly has the intensity (12+ hrs on skin), with progressive changes throughout the life of the fragrance, but slightly less smokiness and Oud dominance (Oud prominence becomes quite apparent after 4 hrs of application) from the original. Since, Amber Musk is more nuanced, regal, and quite the compliment getter, despite being an Oud fragrance. It is definitely more wearable if you go easy on the trigger.
Layering Ombre De Louis and Amber Musk will bring you very close to Ombré Nomade. (Layer on separate parts of body for a more mysterious effect; Amber Musk behind ears or nape of neck
Ombré De Louis wrist and side of neck)
Between the two clones “Amber Musk” has more regal vibe, while being quite deceiving in the opening with its fresh Raspberry fruitiness and becoming darker as it transitions. (Progression is much closer to Original Ombre Nomade, while constantly changing through life of fragrance) The Paris corner clone begins with a slight Raspberry fruity opening while transitioning more rapidly into Oud/Rose combo with smoky nuances. (More linear in nature, through life of fragrance).
To be honest it is not redundant to own both clones, and you could layer them for a more accurate representation. As far as performance goes, they are both beast mode, and Amber Musk would even lean towards the Nuclear Category.
Update:
Ombre De Louis Zarah Prive by Paris Corner is closer to the overall smell of Ombré Nomade (Smoky, Strong Oud), while lacking the intensity, longevity and remaining quite linear in nature from the original. Amber Musk by Al Haramain certainly has the intensity (12+ hrs on skin), with progressive changes throughout the life of the fragrance, but slightly less smokiness and Oud dominance (Oud prominence becomes quite apparent after 4 hrs of application) from the original. Since, Amber Musk is more nuanced, regal, and quite the compliment getter, despite being an Oud fragrance. It is definitely more wearable if you go easy on the trigger.
Layering Ombre De Louis and Amber Musk will bring you very close to Ombré Nomade. (Layer on separate parts of body for a more mysterious effect; Amber Musk behind ears or nape of neck
Ombré De Louis wrist and side of neck)
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