Al Hanouf

Recently purchased on Ebay at sheikhperfumes_store. It was my first Arabian attar perfume oil. The 10 ml bottle and box, however, looks like the Rehab perfume oil in Fragrantica's database. Unfamiliar with attars I tried a few drops on my wrists and inner elbows and since it seemed so light I added a few more drops. Can you spell ATTAR OVERLOAD!! Attars develop as they are worn. Don't assume (like I did) that since it seemed light sniffing from the bottle that more is better. This, for me, is definitely a 1 drop-per-wrist perfume. I love all sorts of woods and ambers and this is perfect for me. Never tried woods and musk with rose and it is a delightful combination. Reminds me of a woman who displays a gentle demeanor yet has an inner core of indefatigeable strength. Wait.. that sounds like me : }

This is strong, fresh, and unique. It reminds me of the original version of the bug spray "Off", which I loved, but of course this is beautiful perfume and very different. It goes on citrusy and super clean without being harsh. To me it smells musky and woody with undefinable floral tones, and nothing animalic (thank goodness!). It softens but doesn't change that much otherwise. I like this much better than the other florals I've tried, Luzane, Sabaya, and Lovely. They smelled pretty but synthetic on my skin. Al hanouf is just a whole different experience, and I like it! This is for the oil. Edit 5/2/16 this has turned into love! So much better than any other "clean" scents I've worn. Really works with my skin.

I had Versace Woman quite sometime back and yes , it rings a bell.. leave that alone. This is like a gentle caress . Clean. Fresh, no - not in the current pungent meaning. I am not a person prone to nostalgia , usually. But I feel like a little child right now, just bathed and powdered. An enormously comforting scent. Applied a few minutes ago, hope for a long company. Ps: For some unknown reason the Western olfaction is not for Sandalwood - might be the reason it's not mentioned here. ' Chandana ' is Sandalwood for us, the word means 'pleasing ' in Sanskrit . Perfumes are no longer being marketed with such labels I know...

Al Hanouf has left me stunned! It was a blind buy off of ebay, a 3ml sample. I've never smelled anything like this, perhaps it's the oud but I believe it to be the oil, perhaps it's both in combination. I get a lovely rose scent in the beginning, a very true soft, delicate rose and after walking my puppy in the heat it's already changing on me into something warmer. It is still rather light and because I tend to like heavier, more in your face scents, I might not be ordering a larger bottle but this is still absolutely lovely and exotic.

What a treat! Due to a happy swap, I am now the proud possessor of a 6 ml roll of this enjoyable attar. Though I'm wearing Al Hanouf at the moment, it's a little difficult for me to register and analyse. Why? Because I've been wanting a decant of Cerruti 1881 to enjoy this summer, and to my nose Al Hanouf is 90% similar, that's why! Al Rehab has paid tribute to Cerruti ala Arabian style, rather than exactly copying. It is as though the sharp edges of Cerruti were rounded off and a touch of oud and some warm amber were added to the base. A good deal of citrus (grapefruit?) adds zest and freshness to what could become heavy. Cerruti has a peppery, herbal aspect, and here I notice only a touch of herbal goodness and no pepper. They both contain rose. They both have an airy, refreshing quality that plays well in the heat. And yes, they could easily be said to have dryer sheets in them, without ever becoming a mere laundry scent. In short, I'm thrilled with my bargain! If there were one flaw, it might be that this is one of the lighter Al Rehabs. Don't expect mega performance and you won't be disappointed. :) I know I'll be carrying this charmer with me to enjoy whenever the heat hits. Thumbs Up!