Sultan

Opens with a incredible bright juniper bergamot and cedar blast refreshing lively youthful yet mature reminds me of viktor rolf spicebomb mixed with channel homme allure sport with the addition of holiday spices and piney wood notes I detect conifer like resins think of a Christmas wreath with potpourri still dripping with sap on a bright sunny day there's a incredible tobacco note that starts opening at the end of the top which carry's the bergamot and cedar to the base i also get aspen conifer rosemary and pine shavings mixed with sweet grass slight hints of musk appear as the heart settles into a subtle dry down which is somewhat woody cinnamon and vanilla the juniper and musk keep those notes from becoming sweet or oriental this is one of the safest blind buys from the al rehab house absolutely stunning masculine fragrance a bright citric woody icy herbal aromatic that smells like freshly cut cedar rosemary and hand picked juniper berry's the addition of tobacco bergamot and cardamon keep it fresh and bright as it transitions into the base this scent smells like christmas(cold) in the summer it's one of my favorites from the al rehab house my only complaint is the sillage and projection you gotta really douse yourself with this for it to project more then 3 feet and while its a beautifully crafted complex scent it doesn't last as long as some other powerhouses from al rehab that being said it's a safe blind buy for any man who enjoys citrus forward woody aromatics the bergamot cedar and spicy woods are done masterfully the musk very subtle as is the vanilla so you get no sweetness just deep hints of forest like woods bright citrus and high quality tobacco once the base starts to settle subtle pinesol like vanilla makes its appearance this is great for summer the juniper and tobacco screams bar and lounge setting or a intimate affair , business meeting the scent is mature yet youthful a steal for the price 4$ usd nothing sweet or floral about this one its spicy it's woody it's bright and citric with just little pops of green to add more character another masterpiece from al rehab I would prefer a bit more sillage and projection but it's strong enough not to be a skin scent if you enjoy Spicebomb - Viktor Rolf or By The Fireplace - Maison Margiela with the spirit of Channel's - Allure Homme Sport ... Sultan is for you it's less sweet and heavy then the aforementioned it's brighter and woodier the juniper and cedar are masterfully blended 9.4 / 10

This one is tough to describe - there is a lot going on. First off, the manufacturer says that this also has notes of pine, orange flower and mint. In the oil version that I have, the mint is immediately noticeable in the form of skin cooling. The opening scent accords, in the air, are a punchy juniper, a resinous pine and some fougere notes. Nose to skin, there is an earthy, slightly bitter note that has aspects of turpentine, but "in a good way". The turpentine notes don't reach the sillage but do make it more interesting. At the 90 minute mark, the woods and light vanilla have come out to play, and the clove/nutmeg aspects of eugenol (listed ingredient if not note) mingle nicely with the juniper and pine. There is something like artemesia here too, though that could be a combination of the mint, cedar and sandalwood. The overall perception is that it has a lot of good accords that remain separate while still interacting in interesting ways. It isn't one of those fragrances where you can't pick out any notes, nor is it a one-trick pony. I don't have anything else in my collection like this, so the $3 I spent on a 6ml oil bottle on Amazon causes no regret. At the 4 hour mark, this hasn't changed dramatically, in either strength or character. As is the case with most oil fragrances, projection on this is quite limited, but longevity is good. The mint is mostly gone, the fougere bits have strengthened, the artemesia-like earthy/bitter scent, pine and eugenol are pretty much unchanged. Both the cedar and sandalwood elements have increased. So mostly the same notes, but their different strengths indicate a progression. Feels like 80% "Western" designer with 20% "Middle Eastern" to give this a familiar feel with exotic touches. Mental image is a cool dark forest. Quite cool. Because of the moderate projection, this is appropriate for anywhere where you don't need or want to be noticed for your scent. If you sitting in a movie theater, the person next to you would catch little intriguing whiffs if you applied this liberally, but would not be offended.

I have this in both oil and spray, both r equally good an lasting. So far, this is a big departure from my normal types of scents... it is in fact my fav NON-gourmand Al Rehab scent. (Chocomusk remains my fav of all Al Rehabs so far!) In short- A unique bright, CLEAN and STRONG scent with notes of juniper and pine and blended with a very nice lavender. Woodsy but not the typical woodsy! VERY strong especially in the 1st few hours! More masculine but a strong woman can def carry this, as I do ;O) In long- This a wonderful scent that I like 2 use 2 break up my normal gourmands I so often wear. Although it's listed as men's, I like it and wear it and think a woman can pull it off 4 sure. The main notes I am getting are hard 4 me 2 decipher . --I'm guessing a main accord is lavender. Overall its a nice fresh, clean smell and peppery...it smells like lavender officianalis which I adore (I HATE the smell of lavender angustifolia...that gives me migraines). Worst case scenario reminds me of a wonderful laundry detergent or softener after-smell. If memory serves me, this is a dupe of Tide, at least what I remember it smelling like as a kid. In fact stays on the clothes long enough, if I used commercial stuff I'd think that is what it was! LOL Pros: -Unique, not the run of the mill men's scent out there...it's different yet some comforting notes, I'm sorry its hard 4 me 2 describe! - It's EXTREMELY long lasting and potent! I must have worn it when I wore a coat i just pulled out...as the scent is still on that and I'm enjoying this mileage! -It's EXTREMELY affordable --I buy in best economy so I have seen it at 20USD 4 a pack of 6, making it a little over 3bux per. -I believe although this is a tad more masculine it can truly used unisex Cons- can't think of one unless it's too strong of a fragrance 4 u. But u could use the attar 2 water down by creating an EDP 2 tone that down... so i kinda view that as yet another pro...

I have been wanting to do this review for a while, and don't know why I haven't gotten around to it yet! So, here goes... I don't know quite how to articulate just how much I like this one. This is absolutely my signature scent. I found this one about half a year to a year ago, and I have not stopped wearing and buying it since. It is cheap, but powerful. It is fresh, and it is spicy. Like someone else said in these comments, it's very "East meets West". I live in England, and a lot of my friends and family have asked me what I'm wearing. Granted, I do go a bit crazy on the sprayer. Sultan is a very versatile scent, that suits most day-to-day occasions. I can see how it's marketed unisex. Someone actually once thought someone was wearing perfume nearby - and it was just me[!] (here, where I live, perfume usually has just the female connotation). But don't let that put you off by any means - the smell is divine. I still see it masculine, with it being fresh, musky and spicy. You can pick up an EDP spray online for under £5, do yourself a favour and try it if you haven't! You don't lose much if you don't like it. If you live here in England, it's unique, yet not far off most mainstream ones at the same time. Either way, worth a shot! The longevity and projection are good, and at the price you can spray a few times (and then it does project). I'd say for this - Longevity: 7.5 Sillage: 7.5 Scent: 9... If not 10 Price: 10 That's a good 8.5 to 8.75 out of 10!

This is a very beautiful, and most Masculine scent out there that I have smelt. It's very nature-y in its presentation. It gives off that medieval, Oriental King vibe; which is exactly what the name suggests: Sultan. It also has that strong Lumber-jack vibe going on. This perfume just speaks manliness. To give a comparison, Vick's comes the closest to this smell. It's very minty; Cedar heavy; cardamom heavy. The other notes are noticeable also if you have a strong nose. I could notice hints of vanilla, musk, and sandal wood a day after. So, if Vick's had all the extra notes, without illness connotation to it, then that's what Al-Rehab Sultan is. It's beautiful; it's heavily Masculine. The smell can easily be mistaken for a high-end, $300 perfume, yet the price is only around $2 in Toronto. And the best bet to where you'd easily find this is in South Asian, halal meat and grocery stores. Definitely worth a blind buy (although they do allow you to smell it before you buy it). Verdict: Smell: 10/10 Sillage: 10/10 Longevity: 10+/10 It's not spicey or fruity scent; wouldn't bother anyone's nose. It's appropriate for all seasons.