Asrar

I had been waiting for Fragrantica to finally list this fragrance! This fragrance has a scent profile that feels unlike anything I’ve smelled before. The opening is undeniably masculine. It’s spicy, fresh, and slightly citrusy, exactly what comes to mind when you imagine a classic men’s cologne. The kind of scent that feels like an well put together man who just stepped out of the shower, clean, sharp, confident, ready to take over the world. But then as the fragrance settles, it softens into a more powdery, musky and subtly feminine direction. Around 20mins on my skin, I begin to notice a gentle hint of vanilla, caramel and powdery scent peeking through, smoothing out the sharper edges of the opening. If I met a man wearing this, I’d probably fall head over heels immediately. The opening cardamom feels like meeting a man who appears stern, stoic, and assertive at first. But as the fragrance settles, the softer heart and musky base notes reveal a gentler personality underneath, like warm, understanding, and quietly comforting. To be honest, this is my favorite type of scent on a man. Yet I find myself enjoying it just as much on my own skin. The bottle design clearly markets it toward men, but don’t let that intimidate you, this is absolutely a safe and elegant option for women who enjoy slightly masculine-leaning fragrances. As for longevity, it lasts about four hours on my skin, though it clings to my clothes for much longer. I personally enjoy reapplying throughout the day anyway. While it may not be the most long-lasting fragrance in my collection, it performs well enough to remain satisfying. Now, the sillage... whew! This one is soft. The scent lingers in the air like a quiet presence, gently dancing around you rather than announcing itself loudly. It’s noticeable, but never aggressive. I managed to pick up this bottle for only 99 SAR from the official store (thank God for discounts). I originally thought it would cost around 435 SAR, so this felt like a small victory. At that price, it’s absolutely worth it. I should admit my review may be a little biased. Someone who was once very special to me used to wear this fragrance, and I can’t help but associate the scent with my memories of him and his personality. All things considered, this is a beautiful fragrance.The bottle may look unapologetically masculine, but the scent itself strikes a lovely balance between masculinity and femininity, a harmony captured perfectly in a bottle. 9.8/10 for scent profile. 8/10 for longevity. 7.5/10 for sillage.

I love this fragrance, I could write a book about it, and it's my most complimented fragrance. I have a question regarding it. In 2022, I bought this bottle in Nice, and I bought it again in Istanbul in 2024. When I compare my bottles, I notice that the performance and the smell aren't really the same. My new one is a bit weaker, and it smells less natural and more synthetic. Does anyone know if it has been reformulated, or is there a difference in batches depending on where you buy it?

The only problem is performance. Doesn't last more than 2 hours and projection is weak. But the scent profile is 10/10

Arabian Oud Solid's hidden, more masculine flanker.🤣 Or Oud Elite's Mashaer Gold with a ton more spices. No question, it's a beautiful well performing caramel oud.