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Sweet, but much more than that
First of all, it can certainly be said that you need to be able to handle a good amount of sweetness to enjoy this perfume.
But Chergui definitely has more to offer than just being sweet.
Interestingly, for quite a while, probably years, the only note listed was "plant juice."
In my darker moments with this perfume, I thought: well, sugarcane juice is also a plant juice.
But first of all, it was more of a honey sweetness than a sugary one from the beginning, and secondly, I actually had the feeling of somehow dealing with sweet green juice.
The current descriptions of the notes definitely still fall short, aside from the fact that I really have no idea how Russian leather is supposed to smell compared to German, Italian, or Japanese leather.
As a name, like the one used by Memo multiple times, I can accept it, but as a fragrance note?
I can relate very well to Taurs' associations of cinnamon, tonka, and benzoin. I can also perceive the tobacco often mentioned in other reviews quite well.
All in all, it has something very gourmand for me, simply like a particularly refined dessert.
But even that is still too short, the scent is just super refined and unique.
The scent development, on the other hand, is quite linear; at first, there might be more juiciness, then it remains constant for the rest of the time, slowly fading in the sweet-warm, gourmand area.
For me, it is definitely well-suited for unisex wear; for men, I see it clearly beyond 30; for women, I can also imagine it below that age threshold, but definitely nothing for girly girls. It is definitely not a squeaky pink cotton candy sweet scent, but a warm brown luxury wellness essence.
All in all, a refined, great perfume that I do not regret buying after 3/4 of a year.
Definitely worth a sample.
But Chergui definitely has more to offer than just being sweet.
Interestingly, for quite a while, probably years, the only note listed was "plant juice."
In my darker moments with this perfume, I thought: well, sugarcane juice is also a plant juice.
But first of all, it was more of a honey sweetness than a sugary one from the beginning, and secondly, I actually had the feeling of somehow dealing with sweet green juice.
The current descriptions of the notes definitely still fall short, aside from the fact that I really have no idea how Russian leather is supposed to smell compared to German, Italian, or Japanese leather.
As a name, like the one used by Memo multiple times, I can accept it, but as a fragrance note?
I can relate very well to Taurs' associations of cinnamon, tonka, and benzoin. I can also perceive the tobacco often mentioned in other reviews quite well.
All in all, it has something very gourmand for me, simply like a particularly refined dessert.
But even that is still too short, the scent is just super refined and unique.
The scent development, on the other hand, is quite linear; at first, there might be more juiciness, then it remains constant for the rest of the time, slowly fading in the sweet-warm, gourmand area.
For me, it is definitely well-suited for unisex wear; for men, I see it clearly beyond 30; for women, I can also imagine it below that age threshold, but definitely nothing for girly girls. It is definitely not a squeaky pink cotton candy sweet scent, but a warm brown luxury wellness essence.
All in all, a refined, great perfume that I do not regret buying after 3/4 of a year.
Definitely worth a sample.
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Extra Dry and Top Base for Layering
First of all, it's simply incredible what Lattafa delivers for this price.
Oud for Glory is a very good perfume for me.
In my opinion, it comes off dust-dry from the very first moment.
I can hardly make anything out of the fragrance pyramid mentioned above.
Bergamot - I don't know!
Pink pepper - yes, probably that's what gives it the slight, bright sharpness that I perceive from the very first moment, and which fits well with the oud accord.
I consciously write accord, because let's be honest, who believes that there is even a hint of real oud in this very inexpensive perfume, should explain to me how that is supposed to work. I'm looking forward to it.
Black currant? Fine by me - if at all, but so well and subtly integrated into the other ingredients that there can be no talk of fruitiness.
As I said, for me OfG is dust-dry, I am convinced that a significant amount of saffron is at play, which is also confirmed on some other perfume sites.
By the way, I find saffron, contrary to many statements here on Parfumo, absolutely not sweet, but dry, earthy, and warm.
Also nutmeg, which is listed for this perfume on other sites.
The progression seems quite linear to me, which doesn't necessarily have to be a disadvantage. If I like the scent 30 seconds after spraying it on, then I still like it after 3 hours, especially when it smells almost the same as at the beginning.
A few more sentences on the topic of layering:
I find that Oud for Glory is excellent for layering due to its dryness and linearity. Especially when combined with very sweet fragrances, like the often suggested Baccarat Rouge 540.
Oud for Glory saved me from giving away SL Chergui shortly after purchasing it (my first niche fragrance ever) because I could hardly stand its sultry sweetness. With OfG underneath, it fits much better for me.
It's also interesting that in all the layering suggestions, there is not a single contradiction. For me, this confirms that this linear dry base tone integrates ideally into other fragrances.
Lastly, a statement about the bottle:
Very beautiful and high-quality looking, heavy as a stone, it gives no clues to the almost outrageously low price.
All in all, very worthwhile and certainly not a blind buy, because it's just too specific and not trimmed to please at all costs.
Oud for Glory is a very good perfume for me.
In my opinion, it comes off dust-dry from the very first moment.
I can hardly make anything out of the fragrance pyramid mentioned above.
Bergamot - I don't know!
Pink pepper - yes, probably that's what gives it the slight, bright sharpness that I perceive from the very first moment, and which fits well with the oud accord.
I consciously write accord, because let's be honest, who believes that there is even a hint of real oud in this very inexpensive perfume, should explain to me how that is supposed to work. I'm looking forward to it.
Black currant? Fine by me - if at all, but so well and subtly integrated into the other ingredients that there can be no talk of fruitiness.
As I said, for me OfG is dust-dry, I am convinced that a significant amount of saffron is at play, which is also confirmed on some other perfume sites.
By the way, I find saffron, contrary to many statements here on Parfumo, absolutely not sweet, but dry, earthy, and warm.
Also nutmeg, which is listed for this perfume on other sites.
The progression seems quite linear to me, which doesn't necessarily have to be a disadvantage. If I like the scent 30 seconds after spraying it on, then I still like it after 3 hours, especially when it smells almost the same as at the beginning.
A few more sentences on the topic of layering:
I find that Oud for Glory is excellent for layering due to its dryness and linearity. Especially when combined with very sweet fragrances, like the often suggested Baccarat Rouge 540.
Oud for Glory saved me from giving away SL Chergui shortly after purchasing it (my first niche fragrance ever) because I could hardly stand its sultry sweetness. With OfG underneath, it fits much better for me.
It's also interesting that in all the layering suggestions, there is not a single contradiction. For me, this confirms that this linear dry base tone integrates ideally into other fragrances.
Lastly, a statement about the bottle:
Very beautiful and high-quality looking, heavy as a stone, it gives no clues to the almost outrageously low price.
All in all, very worthwhile and certainly not a blind buy, because it's just too specific and not trimmed to please at all costs.
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Wow!!!
I can imagine that this perfume triggers something in many people that I want to express in the title.
This can obviously happen in both a positive and a negative sense.
Phew, I swear I know at least one pub toilet that smells exactly like this!
The only reason why it doesn't have to be a strong toilet cleaner is that it actually smells absolutely extraordinary.
The only remaining suspicion is that someone has placed an air freshener from a dupe company there, which comes very, very close to the original scent.
I was originally looking for a nice vetiver scent, having only known the pure essential vetiver oil, which I find fantastic.
After some research, I decided to try Sultan Vetiver.
I was very excited to snag a sample in the souk, and I nearly fell over when I smelled it.
I find the scent, if I can even call it a scent for myself, extremely intrusive and intense. But as I said, maybe it’s mainly the toilet déjà vu that triggers this feeling.
After three days, I still dared to spray it directly on my skin, hoping it would get significantly better.
The opening is an immediate punch, with the deep and warm-earthy scent that I know from the pure vetiver oil - probably due to the absinthe - being spoiled by an extremely sharp note.
In the drydown after about an hour, it becomes milder, but the horror from the beginning has already left such traces in my brain that it just doesn’t want to get better anymore..
I find it really interesting how many appreciative and enthusiastic reviews there are here and not a single one that is a bit more critical. And yes, I don’t want to deny that it smells UNIQUE. Some reviewers also describe that it’s not for everyone. I definitely belong to the category: a no-go for me!
It’s always interesting how different preferences can be.
All of this is of course highly individual; I can only say that I could never wear this and I’m also glad that I don’t have to ENDURE it on anyone else.
If only I knew exactly where I smelled this. I’m sure if I search all the pubs here in the city, I would find it again.
At the moment, I don’t have to do that, I can just go to the drawer if I wanted to. But I definitely don’t want to.
It will surely leave me again!
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The Beese Buwe Keller
I assume that most perfume visitors and users know this feeling, that a scent can catapult you directly into a memory that is many times stronger and deeper than images.
But something like what happened with Zefiro has definitely never happened to me before.
My grandparents, bless them, used to regularly do cleaning duty at the church about 50 years ago.
I had to join them regularly as a 4-year-old as well.
And of course, at that age, I wasn't always appropriate to the dignity of the surroundings ;)
Anyway, Grandpa always threatened that if I didn't be quieter, I would end up in the Beese Buwe Keller (Karlsruhe dialect for the naughty boys' cellar). I assume it probably never existed; I certainly never got to see it.
This anecdote was completely buried in my subconscious until Messrs. Nardin and Robertet, in a way, brought it to my nose with their composition. (Haha, pun intended)
What it reminds me of, however, is definitely not just church incense, but a very idiosyncratic albeit fine mixture of incense and a scent blend that reminds me of floor wax.
Accordingly, I can't give it a rating above 8, as it's just too close to floor wax or furniture polish for me, sorry! I had somewhat similar associations with Alexandria 2 as well.
So I'm a bit torn: it's a totally intriguing scent, very well made, and clearly something special, but for me personally, it's not something I need to wear all the time.
I'm curious, though; I will divide the sample well because I find myself wanting to smell it again and again.
I wouldn't be surprised if my feelings about it change for the better. Longevity is very, very good; the scent strip still smells good and noticeable three days later.
Silage is also good and not too overpowering.
Those who like it will be happy; it's definitely not a blind buy.
Thank you, Xerjoff, for the great flashback!
But something like what happened with Zefiro has definitely never happened to me before.
My grandparents, bless them, used to regularly do cleaning duty at the church about 50 years ago.
I had to join them regularly as a 4-year-old as well.
And of course, at that age, I wasn't always appropriate to the dignity of the surroundings ;)
Anyway, Grandpa always threatened that if I didn't be quieter, I would end up in the Beese Buwe Keller (Karlsruhe dialect for the naughty boys' cellar). I assume it probably never existed; I certainly never got to see it.
This anecdote was completely buried in my subconscious until Messrs. Nardin and Robertet, in a way, brought it to my nose with their composition. (Haha, pun intended)
What it reminds me of, however, is definitely not just church incense, but a very idiosyncratic albeit fine mixture of incense and a scent blend that reminds me of floor wax.
Accordingly, I can't give it a rating above 8, as it's just too close to floor wax or furniture polish for me, sorry! I had somewhat similar associations with Alexandria 2 as well.
So I'm a bit torn: it's a totally intriguing scent, very well made, and clearly something special, but for me personally, it's not something I need to wear all the time.
I'm curious, though; I will divide the sample well because I find myself wanting to smell it again and again.
I wouldn't be surprised if my feelings about it change for the better. Longevity is very, very good; the scent strip still smells good and noticeable three days later.
Silage is also good and not too overpowering.
Those who like it will be happy; it's definitely not a blind buy.
Thank you, Xerjoff, for the great flashback!
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Perfect Spice Blend - Still a True Niche
So, now I will also try my hand at a review in this wonderful forum. And I will address my currently second favorite fragrance that I know.
This scent captivated me from the very first moment in the perfumery, and after about a month, it has not diminished. On the contrary, I still can't stop sniffing myself constantly when I wear it.
African Leather is, in my opinion, a truly extraordinarily successful piece of perfume art.
Currently ranked 85 here on Parfumo shows that it is indeed still a real niche fragrance, and perhaps that is a good thing.
The combination of spices is probably not for everyone and also not for every day at work.
When I first read about the cumin and the many concerns regarding it, I thought: well, if it really had a prominent cumin scent, it would surely be unbearable.
By now, I believe that it is precisely this cumin, which is definitely not easy to detect, that probably makes this perfume extravagant and special. It is simply not a 08/15
sweet-spicy mainstream scent, but from the very first moment, it has something very special. I mean, YES, it is wonderfully sweet and spicy, but there is also this very special note from the beginning.
Many describe it as a cardamom scent,
But I find that the cardamom, which has a somewhat camphor/menthol-like quality when isolated, is wonderfully integrated here.
Even though it doesn't say anywhere, I wouldn't be surprised if coriander seeds were also involved.
One more sentence about the leather:
Many write that there is practically none, and if there is, then it is very subtle to smell.
I felt the same way at first, until I discovered that the perfume on my open skin has practically no leather scent, but under clothing, the leather comes through very clearly.
But again, it is wonderfully integrated into the overall composition and does not simply smell like a sofa.
My conclusion is that I absolutely love it and am torn between wishing it many more fans or simply being happy that such a great scent still has a lot of extravagance.
This scent captivated me from the very first moment in the perfumery, and after about a month, it has not diminished. On the contrary, I still can't stop sniffing myself constantly when I wear it.
African Leather is, in my opinion, a truly extraordinarily successful piece of perfume art.
Currently ranked 85 here on Parfumo shows that it is indeed still a real niche fragrance, and perhaps that is a good thing.
The combination of spices is probably not for everyone and also not for every day at work.
When I first read about the cumin and the many concerns regarding it, I thought: well, if it really had a prominent cumin scent, it would surely be unbearable.
By now, I believe that it is precisely this cumin, which is definitely not easy to detect, that probably makes this perfume extravagant and special. It is simply not a 08/15
sweet-spicy mainstream scent, but from the very first moment, it has something very special. I mean, YES, it is wonderfully sweet and spicy, but there is also this very special note from the beginning.
Many describe it as a cardamom scent,
But I find that the cardamom, which has a somewhat camphor/menthol-like quality when isolated, is wonderfully integrated here.
Even though it doesn't say anywhere, I wouldn't be surprised if coriander seeds were also involved.
One more sentence about the leather:
Many write that there is practically none, and if there is, then it is very subtle to smell.
I felt the same way at first, until I discovered that the perfume on my open skin has practically no leather scent, but under clothing, the leather comes through very clearly.
But again, it is wonderfully integrated into the overall composition and does not simply smell like a sofa.
My conclusion is that I absolutely love it and am torn between wishing it many more fans or simply being happy that such a great scent still has a lot of extravagance.
