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I have only written a few reviews and I'm not a big pro at it. I just write from the gut and whatever comes to mind. I learn something new every day about what the world of fragrance has to offer. Ishq made me curious right away, to be honest it was the beautiful bottle. The scent starts off quite intense but still pleasant. I sense something floral, then slowly a warmer, deeper quality comes in. Everything builds up calmly without stress.

After a few minutes, Ishq becomes really soft and elegant. Not loud, but rather a beautiful quiet companion. It has something that feels warm, almost soothing. That really surprised me.

The longevity is good. It stays on the skin for several hours but changes slightly in the process. I like that because the scent doesn't feel like a block but rather alive.

For me, Ishq is a fragrance that fits well when you want to wear something special without overdoing it. It comes across as stylish but also cozy. I am definitely satisfied and will continue to test what else the brand has to offer.

I recently wore Salam by Anfas and honestly, the scent surprised me. At first, a light freshness comes through, but it doesn't last long. After that, Salam quickly becomes warmer and fuller. On the skin, you can feel how the fragrance becomes rounder.

After a few minutes, a soft, almost creamy quality joins in. It's hard to describe, but it feels warm and soothing. A bit like a calm evening when the air outside is mild.

The longevity is good but not extreme. I had it on for a few hours and it was still there, but not as strong. For me, that's completely sufficient. It feels elegant but not overly loud.

I find Salam nice if you want to wear something calm that still has character. It's not a scent that screams, but rather one that simply feels pleasant. I definitely like it and think it fits well for days when you're out and about in a relaxed manner.

So at the beginning, the start is sweet and warm. You immediately get almond and vanilla in your nose. There’s also a slight fresh note that quickly disappears.

After a few minutes, the scent becomes creamier. The wood and musk slowly come out. Everything becomes rounder and more relaxed. Morocco, however, remains present on the skin. The longevity, personally, I don't like so much. After a maximum of 4 hours, it’s really no longer detectable.

I don’t regret the purchase. Morocco feels high-quality and simply lifts your spirits, only the longevity leaves something to be desired, although one must say the price-performance ratio is absolutely right.

It really reminds me a lot of Morocco and my vacations there; I think they really captured the theme well.

During my trip to Oman in 2025, we naturally visited the brand's headquarters in their own manufactory in Muscat. There, we were able to discover an incredible number of new and old classics. And then came Purpose 50.

I actually tested Purpose 50 out of curiosity, and then the scent completely blew me away. The opening is really spicy and dry, just like the heat there. After that, it becomes smoother, a bit resinous, a bit woody, but always with that special Amouage vibe.

What I find amazing is that the scent constantly changes. Sometimes warm and earthy, then almost clean and clear again. And the performance is just insane; I still had it on in the evening even though I had been out all day.

For me, it has become a “Oman-flashback-at-the-push-of-a-button” scent. Whenever I wear it, I mentally find myself back in the Souk sun. A clear recommendation from my side.

Really strong stuff.

So I've really tried Alexandria II a few times now, but somehow I just can't get along with the scent.

Right from the first spray, a mix of lavender, spices, and woody notes hits my nose, completely throwing me off. I don't know why, but every time I feel a bit tipsy from it, and not in a pleasant way... it actually makes me feel slightly nauseous, almost a weird dizzy feeling.


I thought maybe it was the day or that I had sprayed too much, but even with a small spritz, it's the same. The scent does become warmer and a bit sweeter over time, but the initial blast somehow haunts me the whole time. Some say it becomes really elegant and creamy later on, but for me, that doesn't really come through because I'm already out of it from the start.


The longevity is brutal, I mean really all day long. Normally, that would be good, but if you don't like the scent, then it's more like "oh no, it doesn't stop." I can understand why many people rave about it; it has quality and feels expensive, but for me, it's just not it. Somehow too strong, too spicy, too much of everything.