“I’ll start by saying I generally detest, DETEST American perfumes. (I’m American.) I am completely new to middle eastern / Arabic perfumes (despite a mother who is half Persian), so this was something I didn’t seek out or know about - rather, it was something I stumbled on. Onto the scent itself…Upon first spray, it smells a little “off” on me. Not sure what it is, but it was immediately disappointing - but it dried down VERY differently. It is rich yet soft - it smells noticeably of vanilla/caramel, but has this kind of amber/woodsy base that pulls everything together in a very delicious combination. It’s feminine yet doesn’t have that disgusting sharpness that American perfumes seem to have (ugh, I literally hate them all). It’s almost a scent you want to eat, but you don’t smell like an actual cupcake. Think velvety seduction.In terms of lasting power and overall strength - it is NOT overpowering on me at all. In fact, spraying it ALL OVER myself, my husband STILL didn’t smell it until I put my wrist against his nose. (And he’s pretty sensitive as well as opinionated.) So… it isn’t something that will impose on others. That said, when I go crazy spraying it on myself, I can smell it quite distinctly. (I’m also kind of a “super smeller”.)In terms of staying power — it’s probably middle of the road for me. If I absolutely shower in it, particularly if I spray it on my clothes, then I get a lingering lovely scent pretty much all day. But if I do my traditional wrists and neck, within an hour or two I won’t smell it at all. And again, this isn’t an intrusive scent, so showering in it doesn’t have much risk.Overall, this will become a staple, if not signature, scent for me. I love the price (particularly for how much of it I use), and feel like I have scent that’s different than every other generic brand you can get at any US mall. I feel sophisticated. Womanly. Delicious. Tasteful. It’s truly amazing!”
“The packaging, value, and longevity is good but I’m sorry, this is a scent for much older people. It’s definitely sweet but like a convalescent home sweet. It also gave me a headache and made me a little nauseous.”
“That’s what I get from people all the time. The scent doesn’t fade, enchanting all day long. Great value design of the packaging as well. Will buy more when this good size bottle runs out as I wear it daily. It gives me joy in just smelling the scent, as mentioned I get compliments galore.”
“I wish I could give a 4.5 star. It’s amazinggg, don’t get me wrong. But the initial smell is sickly sweet and overwhelming, and then the smell becomes a beautiful more soft scent the more time passes. I wish I didn’t have to wait to like the smell, but it’s worth it since it’s so good once it gets to that point.”
“Beautiful light but strong long lasting scent. At least 10 hours and more of long lasting scent on your skin AND clothing, or whatever item the scent is placed on.”
“Affordable? Yes. Luxurious scent? No.Faint sweet smell that Sticks to the skin, there is no oud scent whatsoever. Does not smell sophisticated for either sex, wouldn’t purchase again.”
“I ordered this perfume during the summer. It was extremely strong, chemical smelling, headache inducing and terrible. I immediately had buyers remorse. Tried to sell it even but couldn’t get rid of it. It is now middle of winter and I decided to try the perfume again. I love it!!! The strong chemical smell went away and no longer gives me a headache. Not sure if it’s because of change of climate or if the perfume just had to settle a little bit before using. Now this will be my go to scent throughout the winter!”
