“This is certainly an Oriental fragrance, a dark pungent one at that, and is actually quite "delicious" but my review is conservative as an indication that this scent will be a bit left field for most American fellas.The quality of the juice is very good, nothing off-putting or synthetic smelling, although it likely contains synthetics, but suffice to say it comes across as a fairly organic aroma. The heart of the composition is a rich floral mixture, dominated by a Rose Water/Jasmine note. The top is a lighter floral note, like that dry sweet Orange Blossom impression that only teeters on sweetness, but this never gets sweet at all, if it did this would be a straight up ladies fragrance. Meeting the floral in the middle is a medicinal Oud reminiscent of Peat Smoke which comes and goes. Underneath these is a bit of leather/Saffron and earthy Patchouli. Overall I enjoy the aroma, although I feel androgynous wearing it. In my opinion this scent would really work on a fierce, mysterious woman, like Grace Jones. Western men will not connect this to masculinity, it's too floral and lacks the herbaceous green and citrus notes that identify as masculine. I can see how this could evoke a sense of confidence and masculinity in Eastern cultures, not to mention this is a hot climate fragrance which is where the floral accord works well.”
“This is certainly an Oriental fragrance, a dark pungent one at that, and is actually quite "delicious" but my review is conservative as an indication that this scent will be a bit left field for most American fellas.The quality of the juice is very good, nothing off-putting or synthetic smelling, although it likely contains synthetics, but suffice to say it comes across as a fairly organic aroma. The heart of the composition is a rich floral mixture, dominated by a Rose Water/Jasmine note. The top is a lighter floral note, like that dry sweet Orange Blossom impression that only teeters on sweetness, but this never gets sweet at all, if it did this would be a straight up ladies fragrance. Meeting the floral in the middle is a medicinal Oud reminiscent of Peat Smoke which comes and goes. Underneath these is a bit of leather/Saffron and earthy Patchouli. Overall I enjoy the aroma, although I feel androgynous wearing it. In my opinion this scent would really work on a fierce, mysterious woman, like Grace Jones. Western men will not connect this to masculinity, it's too floral and lacks the herbaceous green and citrus notes that identify as masculine. I can see how this could evoke a sense of confidence and masculinity in Eastern cultures, not to mention this is a hot climate fragrance which is where the floral accord works well.”
