Madinah

love love love. i'm just so crazy over this fragrance. probably my greatest blind buy.combine all the notes stated altogether and no other designer fragrance can match this. madinah is not a typical crowd pleaser or something you have smelt before. sometimes i combine this with another al-haramain's fragrance which is oudi for an exquisite smell just like how a niche middle eastern fragrance smells like. i apply madinah on my clothes and it last more than a week coz i just left my clothes in my laundry basket and i can still smell it. what a great longevity. it does have an excellent sillage too. one day i went to my office and i smell the fragrance i wore the previous day which is madinah. i was amazed at the performance.some designer fragrance can be disappointing sometimes. however, this is suitable for mature women. i don't think younger crowd will appreciate this. you can wear this anytime at any kind of climate. works well in hot weather too. if you're just starting to get into niche fragrance, this would be a great first niche fragrance coz al-haramain is a niche brand too and the price is a steal. anyway i got this for a cheap price too, which is MYR 20.

I normally don't swoon over such "airy" fragrances (normally I like very-heavy, resinous and balsamic scents), but Madinah is simply exceptional! Citrus peel and petitgrain, white pepper, a gorgeous, "cool-toned" floral accord centered on taif rose with carnation, orchid, and maybe a wee touch of jasmine...and then a tea-like, herbal note weaves in and out like a filigree'd vine amongst the blooms... it's like a painting upon a canvas of clean musk, sandalwood, orris, and a supersonic combo of iso e and camphor, opening the nostrils. But the blending is very smooth... as they say: "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts", and this is very true here. The overall effect- for a middle-eastern attar- is quite ethereal and "gauze-like"... a spring breeze... or starlight. I like it VERY much, and have no problems as a man pulling this one off as it is so sparkling, yet restrained, and elegant! Longevity is 24+h on my skin, and over a week on clothing sitting in the laundry. EDIT: Madinah is becoming one of my favorites of this line- so unique and beautiful- and I receive compliments every time I wear it. Absolutely gorgeous!

The rose in this reminds me of the realistic rose in Rose of no man’s land by Byredo, except this is a tad softer. It also reminds me of Roses musk by Montale but my skin chemistry has a bad reaction to the musk in that one, so this is way better and smoother in my opinion. This starts off very citrusy and for a moment I was a bit scared it would be just like Roses musk on me but the citrusy faded quickly and the sandalwood made it so smooth. What a beautiful realistic yet smooth rose scent. Perfect for spring and summer. My only complaint is that I wished it projected more, as this has a very intimate silage on me but then again that just makes it more versatile in terms of occasions it would be suitable to wear. I might try to mix it with my sent free lotion and then a little overspray magic to see if that gives me a little more projection. It usually does the trick. Nevertheless, this smells way more expensive - high end than it is. Absolutely beautiful.

Very pleasant surprise. I hadn't planned to get this since I already have Al Rehab Musk al Madinah which some people say is similar. However I tested it in a local shop out of curiosity. BTW I am not sure since when the box has changed but mine has the geometric green floral design rather than the mosque picture on the box. This is a crowdpleaser and should not upset Western noses, even less than the Al Rehab one (which possibly has a little bit of oud in it, not sure). The very first moments bring a burst of freshness that borders on aquatic but fear not, it quickles settles down into crispy clean freshness, for me definitely more on the female side (at least in classical terms). Low to medium sillage, but good longevity. I would assume great for layering too. If you are a lady who likes Al Rehab Silver but find it too masculine you should give this scent a try!

Cheapie that is very pleasant. Soft rose, soft floral. In offensive, while projecting nicely and leaving a calming scent trail. sometimes Rose can smell a bit grandmotherly or obnoxious... But this does not do that. this is very pleasant and soft without being too in your face and it lasts quite a while, on me, about six hours. Skin sent for another 10 to 12 hours. Really impressed with this blind by. Yes, I think it does lean a touch more feminine, but a man with claws and confidence can pull it off, but it doesn’t require too much confidence. Just to cut above the rest. Probably not for the young crowd. Not juicy or sweet enough. While it is still softly juicy and faintly sweet. I’m just really impressed with this.

This little gem intrigued me. A little secret adorably packed in a "cigarette box", so unassuming, cheap yet shares attributes with expensive perfumes. As for the scent, it's a beautiful rose. An alluring one, cool toned, elegant, a rose with restraint, soft, sophisticated and comforting all at the same time. There's a touch of powder and incense and santal wood tones coming though. This perfume spells poetry and charm, it's like an intricate rosy veil that makes you feel luxurious and confident. Mesmerising. Romantic. Simply beautiful. Definitely unisex.

This is one of the best discoveries to date! Rich deep dark scarlet rose with a bit of camporous aoud on top- absolutely divine! If I had paid $100 I wouldn’t be sad because this fragrance is beautiful... but it was less than $10! Incredible! As had been noted, there’s not a lot of projection but that’s totally fine with me because that means I can wear it everywhere without offending anyone! There’s also potential for layering with this fragrance. So so happy to have stumbled upon this- if you love rose you MUST add this to your collection!

I wouldn't consider myself a rose lover before Madinah, but this attar displays rose in all its glory. Fresh, slightly green rose in the opening that blooms majestically, and surprises you with its development in the dry down. It is so opulent and can rise to any occasion. It leaves a scent trail and it is fairly potent. Applying tiny bit on your pulse points and maybe some on your hair will create an intimate scent cloud that will uplift you throughout the day.

Floral and clean, smooth, lasts a good 10hrs on me, longer if I mix it in my lotion. It's one of the few "clean" scents I have that doesn't require over spraying. Light, airy, and pretty but enough complexity to wear any season or time of day. Personally I feel like it's got a "rumpled clean sheets and morning sunshine" sort of sensuality. I adore this fragrance and will be buying a second bottle soon as I've nearly finished the first.

Beautiful fresh, soft rose. Light and clean, but not soapy. I feel it highlights the natural beauty and sweetness of roses, no sugar or anything artificial. I'm not a fan of rose fragrances for myself so I don't really wear it, but I love to have a whiff once in a while. If I leave the cap open, the whole room smells gorgeous. It's my preschooler's favorite, and I love it on him too. It's such an innocent and uplifting scent.

The immediate opening is tart citrus pith followed by creamy wood notes and some incense-like spice. On my skin the rose really blooms and makes this just heavenly! After a few minutes I pick up a sweet leather or suede note, something like a nice handbag or gloves. It just keeps getting better and better. There is a LOT of bang for my 10 dollar buck right here. Perfect warm weather fragrance.

This is a great affordable OG Oud. This is what I smell as I’m walking around in the malls of the Middle East. I feel it’s best when layered with something that has a little more of a punch. This is smooth and floral but I like to layer it with either a little more wood or leather. It helps me soften my Arabian Leather (TF Tuscan Leather) because that by itself is a little too much for me.

It's so good OMG! I have both the oil and edp and as a nurse I'm able to wear it to work and I get so many compliments. It's just a beautiful, soft, young modern rose done right and the price! Priceless for the quality. It last really long to cause I work only 12 hours shift and I'm receiving compliments at the end of my work day. It just wraps itself around you!

One of the best oils i have in my collection! It's just wonderful!! The longevity of this masterpiece is out of this world. I applied it at 8:00 in the morning, on my beard and my wrists and after more than 12 hours it is still here, i can smell it very clearly even now when i'm writing this review. Well done, Al Haramain!!

This was a blind buy but if you’re a fan of Arab rose perfume then this will never be a miss. I got the oil and have layered it with the oil Oud Fazza to put the rose in beast mode, and I find the combination projects well. A beautiful floral blend that’s clean and incredible for the price point. I’m in love!

I wore it today... Oh my.. This scent is very beautiful.. I dont like it.. I love it.. I bought it for rm20 and its totally worth it... I recommend to all of you for those like sweet smells... I become hunger for more of this perfume.. Congratulation to al haramain for making the best perfume since 1970...

One of my favorite fragrances. Strong at first note then slightly soft and very nice to smell.. pure perfume.. long lasting.. more then 24h.. It suitable for man also for women. but for woman I prefer Sandra by Al-Rehab.. Very2 sweet and feminine.. You will be bitten by man... Trust me... :p

i thought i have the best rose scent with lyric but this beats all rose fragrances out there. and for the price. it is really a steal, almost illogical how a perfume this cheap can smell so nice! this and oudy will be in my arsenal for a long time

This is a glorious luscious pink dewy rose. It lasts for ages and projects so well. It’s fresh and clean and innocent but not light, it’s very present. An outstanding value, as it smells far more expensive than it is.

Received my perfume today!! this is my first encounter with this style of perfume! Im sooo thrilled ! its lovely ! absolutely divine! It was a blind buy after all the reviews here! Im ready to buy the full size!