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Life? Life!
What is life? Where will it lead me? What is the meaning of life?
Like presumably many other young adults, I also deal with these questions. Some may think they have found the answer, others may not even bother with it and others may get lost in the eternal questioning. In short: you can no longer see the wood for the trees. In the spiritual world, there is often no real meaning to life, it is found in life itself, so they say. Every moment is a gift and by constantly thinking you lose your focus on the essentials and ultimately on the happiness that is inherent in every moment and in life itself. What does this have to do with the fragrance, you're probably wondering? I think a lot.
Hayat is a dry, ethereal oud fragrance that opens with light animalic notes and lavender. Deep, dark woody notes and something menthol-like give the fragrance its character. The longer the fragrance is on the skin, the warmer, sweeter and more supple it becomes. The mentholated notes recede somewhat, and the animal notes merge with the other notes and recede into the background. Saffron, amber and cinnamon give the fragrance a truly wonderful base that becomes more and more apparent as the scent progresses and makes Hayat seem almost pleasing. However, the oud and the character of the fragrance do not disappear.
As soon as you spray it on, you notice that the oil concentration is very high, as you would expect from Kemi. An oily, shiny film covers your skin, especially for the first half hour. The sillage is very good, you are noticed, but it is not too intrusive. Surprisingly, despite the oud, the fragrance is totally light and pleasant in the air. The longevity is absolutely terrific, the fragrance lasts until the next morning.
In my opinion, the bottle and the outer packaging also play an important role in the fragrance experience and the overall impression. With their heavy, solid feel and the engravings in the metal cap, the Kemi bottles are reminiscent of alchemy and times long past. This lends the fragrance something mysterious and, together with the fragrance itself, simply creates a well-rounded and harmonious picture.
To close the loop to the introduction, I want to talk about what Hayat does to me when I wear it. With its ethereal, dry and balsamic character, it totally decelerates. It lets the fast-paced life be life and takes me into a deep dark forest where the treetops hardly let the sun come in. I dare say that every one of us has been in the forest and knows how good it can be to simply exist there, listen to the birds and breathe in the cool air. My point is: perhaps the meaning of life is precisely to enjoy such moments in all their fullness and to move away from the endless pursuit of more and more. I don't want that to sound pseudo-philosophical and I think everyone has their own interpretation, but that's what the fragrance does to me and what it inspires me to do. I'm grateful for that and I urge everyone to order a sample and let Hayat unfold its full effect.
Like presumably many other young adults, I also deal with these questions. Some may think they have found the answer, others may not even bother with it and others may get lost in the eternal questioning. In short: you can no longer see the wood for the trees. In the spiritual world, there is often no real meaning to life, it is found in life itself, so they say. Every moment is a gift and by constantly thinking you lose your focus on the essentials and ultimately on the happiness that is inherent in every moment and in life itself. What does this have to do with the fragrance, you're probably wondering? I think a lot.
Hayat is a dry, ethereal oud fragrance that opens with light animalic notes and lavender. Deep, dark woody notes and something menthol-like give the fragrance its character. The longer the fragrance is on the skin, the warmer, sweeter and more supple it becomes. The mentholated notes recede somewhat, and the animal notes merge with the other notes and recede into the background. Saffron, amber and cinnamon give the fragrance a truly wonderful base that becomes more and more apparent as the scent progresses and makes Hayat seem almost pleasing. However, the oud and the character of the fragrance do not disappear.
As soon as you spray it on, you notice that the oil concentration is very high, as you would expect from Kemi. An oily, shiny film covers your skin, especially for the first half hour. The sillage is very good, you are noticed, but it is not too intrusive. Surprisingly, despite the oud, the fragrance is totally light and pleasant in the air. The longevity is absolutely terrific, the fragrance lasts until the next morning.
In my opinion, the bottle and the outer packaging also play an important role in the fragrance experience and the overall impression. With their heavy, solid feel and the engravings in the metal cap, the Kemi bottles are reminiscent of alchemy and times long past. This lends the fragrance something mysterious and, together with the fragrance itself, simply creates a well-rounded and harmonious picture.
To close the loop to the introduction, I want to talk about what Hayat does to me when I wear it. With its ethereal, dry and balsamic character, it totally decelerates. It lets the fast-paced life be life and takes me into a deep dark forest where the treetops hardly let the sun come in. I dare say that every one of us has been in the forest and knows how good it can be to simply exist there, listen to the birds and breathe in the cool air. My point is: perhaps the meaning of life is precisely to enjoy such moments in all their fullness and to move away from the endless pursuit of more and more. I don't want that to sound pseudo-philosophical and I think everyone has their own interpretation, but that's what the fragrance does to me and what it inspires me to do. I'm grateful for that and I urge everyone to order a sample and let Hayat unfold its full effect.
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Symbiosis - An ode to Nefs
Some fragrances enter into a symbiosis. Fragrance and person enter into a connection, often provoked by an emotional reaction. Sometimes it takes a while, you have to warm up to each other first, or the fragrance acquires a certain significance through the time it has been worn. The other case is that you immediately notice how much you like the scent you have sprayed on and how much it reflects your own nature. This phenomenon is of course completely subjective, but can be observed and read about by many fragrance enthusiasts. Long story short: I was immediately smitten with Nefs after the first spray. It was immediately clear: this is my fragrance. I have to have it. I ordered a bottle before the bottling ran out.
And before one or two people here lose interest, I want to explain what it smells like.
Nefs starts with fig, honey and woods. Above all, a beguiling sweetness but also a very slight sourness can be detected. It all seems very smooth and finely balanced. Not too sweet or overpowering, but just right. Right from the opening, you witness high perfume craftsmanship.
After the notes have finished their initial dance, they fall into a soft bed of roses and absolutely pleasing oud. The oud is not animalic at all and serves more as a creamy, woody base that holds the complex work together. The more hours pass, the more present this basic structure becomes until the fragrance can finally be broken down almost exclusively to these two notes. But even in the drydown, you can still feel the sweetness of the honey.
According to my observations, the course of the fragrance also depends on the season. In winter, the rose is much more prominent, while in summer or on warmer days, the honey is more prominent. In my opinion, Nefs can be worn almost all year round and especially in the evening. I wouldn't use it as a daily wear or wear it to the office, it's too special and too elegant for that. For me, it has unfolded its true and absolute potential on summer evenings. In particular, the previously described sweetness of the honey, which becomes much more present, invites you to linger and has cast a spell over me.
The sillage is absolutely room-filling, especially for the first few hours. This subsides somewhat after 3-4 hours, but it is still very noticeable. Nefs lasts forever, often until the next morning and beyond, you can speak of 14h+.
For me, Nefs is a masterpiece. A fragrance with which I associate a lot, which I wore at a certain time as a signature and which has therefore stored many memories in itself.
A fragrance that stands out, polarizes and will inevitably bring compliments and reactions. I associate Nefs with long evenings, dates, dreamy nights and stargazing. There's something about the fragrance that can't be explained, it suits me, it embodies me in a way that I don't understand. It gives me self-confidence because it is like me. The scent in the beeswax-like, golden grid, which now also functions as a dream memory and time capsule for me, has simply done it to me.
And before one or two people here lose interest, I want to explain what it smells like.
Nefs starts with fig, honey and woods. Above all, a beguiling sweetness but also a very slight sourness can be detected. It all seems very smooth and finely balanced. Not too sweet or overpowering, but just right. Right from the opening, you witness high perfume craftsmanship.
After the notes have finished their initial dance, they fall into a soft bed of roses and absolutely pleasing oud. The oud is not animalic at all and serves more as a creamy, woody base that holds the complex work together. The more hours pass, the more present this basic structure becomes until the fragrance can finally be broken down almost exclusively to these two notes. But even in the drydown, you can still feel the sweetness of the honey.
According to my observations, the course of the fragrance also depends on the season. In winter, the rose is much more prominent, while in summer or on warmer days, the honey is more prominent. In my opinion, Nefs can be worn almost all year round and especially in the evening. I wouldn't use it as a daily wear or wear it to the office, it's too special and too elegant for that. For me, it has unfolded its true and absolute potential on summer evenings. In particular, the previously described sweetness of the honey, which becomes much more present, invites you to linger and has cast a spell over me.
The sillage is absolutely room-filling, especially for the first few hours. This subsides somewhat after 3-4 hours, but it is still very noticeable. Nefs lasts forever, often until the next morning and beyond, you can speak of 14h+.
For me, Nefs is a masterpiece. A fragrance with which I associate a lot, which I wore at a certain time as a signature and which has therefore stored many memories in itself.
A fragrance that stands out, polarizes and will inevitably bring compliments and reactions. I associate Nefs with long evenings, dates, dreamy nights and stargazing. There's something about the fragrance that can't be explained, it suits me, it embodies me in a way that I don't understand. It gives me self-confidence because it is like me. The scent in the beeswax-like, golden grid, which now also functions as a dream memory and time capsule for me, has simply done it to me.
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