“I have been pleasantly surprised by RETAL, Eau de Parfum from the SAWALEF Boutique Range. The 80 mL bottle contains a generous amount of this cologne. Here are my thoughts:- PRESENTATION: The box has a lift off lid. The outer walls of the box are covered with a matte velvet-like material that feels luxurious to touch. The brand and information are printed in rose gold colored reflective paint. The materials that make up the box are rigid like wood.The cologne bottle is within a tan felt bag with draw cords. The cords look like nice twisted curtain cords. The rose gold hardware and medallion on the bag are heavy. The bottle continues the theme with matte black and reflective rose gold trim.The quality standards are superb. This is a beautiful package and presents well on a vanity tray.SCENT: There are amber musk tones that remind of Valentino. There is also a slight dark sweetness, almost hidden, that reminds me of Tom Ford Noir Extreme. This is an alcohol based fragrance, so it comes on strong and will fade away before the end of the workday.Overall, a beautiful and masculine product. I'm in love with it. It almost hypnotizes me with nostalgia - I don't know why. Absolutely recommended.”
“This is a great cologne for me and my wife really likes it too (on me and on her). First off, it comes very nicely packaged and I really like the bottle design. The smell is definitely unique, but in a good way. I really like how this smells. It took me a little while to get to use it, but once I did, I found I really enjoy it! My wife liked it from day one - just proving this can be good for both men and women. The scent does last a good while - I would say almost all day. All things considered, if you are looking to try something a little different, then I would highly recommend giving this a shot!”
“The packaging and bottle are gorgeous and the scent is long lasting but it is just not for me. I don't pick up the fruit, to me it's a little sweet but more musky with and odd musty smell I just didn't care for on myself. It also seems more masculine than unisex on my skin but I know perfume smells different on everyone so this might just be me.”
“As a middle eastern man, I will say....this is a VERY middle eastern smelling cologne. And I mean that in the most sincere way possible. It's a heavy, musky, sweet, woodsy scent. Like what you would expect men in the 80s to smell like. Or an old cowboy. This brand is made in Saudi Arabia, and their scent comes across as that. Their packaging is fantastic and beautiful. You could proudly gift this to someone. The scent is super super bold. Probably the most bold scent I've smelled in a decade. It's very strong, and it doesn't need more than 1 spray. Aftertime, the notes change to be more sandalwood smelling. So if you're a fan of sweet woodsy tobacco smelling colognes, you will like this. Just be warned that you will smell like a middle eastern cowboy (in the best way possible).”
“Good:1. A pleasant warm, sweet floral fragrance2. Unisex3. Really attractive packaging. Makes a classy gift.Neutral:1. Strength is slightly on the stronger side. Perhaps more suitable for evenings.2. The name of the brand looked like something else at first glance but that may be just me..Overall, this is a premium product that, in my opinion, earned its price tag.Thank you so much for reading this review. I hope it helps in your decision-making process.”
“This Sawalef eau de parfum came in a very fancy box and the bottle is just as gorgeous. The scent is very dark, deep with some major notes of tobacco, but also blueberry and anise and some lighter floral notes.I would say that this is more a man perfume than a woman perfume even though the description says that it is unisex but that’s just my personal opinion.This is a very long lasting scent that last throughout the day so 1 or 2 sprays of it is definitely more than enough.Overall, this is a good perfume with a lot of complexity and it gets a 4 stars from me.”
“RETAL, Eau de Parfum 80 mL from SAWALEF has a lovely scent. My wife does not find the perfume to be too masculine and I also enjoy the scent. It reminds my wife of blueberries and honey. This perfume is reminiscent of perfume from France with a strong scent of honey. The bottle and packaging are very attractive. The scent is not too overpowering for my wife and it seems to last for a long time. She highly recommends the perfume.”
“Retal is a sweet floral unisex fragrance ideally suited for day time wear. Retal intrigues with its classy black packaging and its mesmerizing, ever-changing accords. Opens with a combination of anise and musky blueberry, making for a dark and fruity introduction. The blueberries bloom and fade, allowing delightful floral notes to flourish and melt seamlessly into dreamy cashmere. Lifted with the fresh herbal nuances of rosemary, the heart blossoms with flowers and herbs. A warm embrace of honey, golden amber and soft musks take over, bringing Retal from dawn to dusk with a sensuous and enigmatic beauty. Long lasting scent.”
