Ramad Earthy

A beautiful effort here by Arabiyat Prestige. I'm a big fan of Tobacolor by Dior, and this is reminiscent (not the same) but could easily be a flanker. Another 3 fragrances that share some similarities are TF Tobacco Vanille, Xerjoff Naxos and Tobacco Honey by Guerlain. In this instance, Cardamom and Tea have been used for a spicier and ever so slightly fresher take on the DNA. The Honey in this not as syrupy as the Dior, or as Dusty as the Guerlain. It's a slightly aged Honey that has a nuanced aged (slightly fermented) but still viscous quality. As this evolves and dries down the notes swap around for supremacy with the Honey. First Cardamom spiced Honey, then it's dried fruity honey, then the tea note becomes prominent and later Tonka/Patchouli combo which has a light tobacco vibe as I see no listed Tobacco note. I get no Mango or Cappuccino. But here be Honey for the duration. I have no experience with Amouage's Sindbad or it's new named version Elsewhere. But the evolution on Ramad Earthy is superb. For under 30 bucks you are getting a very high quality of fragrance that has been blended masterfully and constructed in a way not befitting a cheap Middle Eastern clone. I see from many reviews folks either love or hate it in true Amouage style. It's ok to dislike something. No harm, no foul. But saying this is "GROSS" will put a lot of people off ever sampling a scent that strays a little off the reservation that will be a bold and awesome choice for many. I guess this is why everyone smells like LV "Imagination" these days. Oh the irony 😂 Anyway.... This has blown me away. How close it is to the Amouage, I dont know. Bonus if its close but as a standalone fragrance this was made with serious skill and high quality ingredients. Whether you will like that depends on a few things. If you liked any of Naxos, Tobacolor or Tobacco Honey there is a strong chance you will like this. Not a certainty though. If you like the idea of a hybrid between Tobacolor and Naxos with a Cardamom spiciness. Strong chance you'll dig this. But again, not a certainty. So this is definitely not blind buy safe, but...it will have an appeal to many of us. So do try sample it at least. You'll get very good performance(9 hours out the box) and a good level of projection for the first 2, with the added kudos of beating the Powder Puff Candyfloss Appreciators at their own game...only with the Panache and Grace someone who simply comments "GROSS" will never attain. This first clone I have given a a near perfect 9.5/10. But it wont be a universally shared view, and I'm comfortable with that.

Nose Note #1081 Oh, man, what a complex scent... When I'll have the chance I'll definately buy a sample of Elsewhere, but on its own this is great. Definately smells in line with this new Amouage wave like Outlands, Reason, Lustre, but more Outlands, they are similarly "orange" in mood, if you can describe it that way. "Sweet synthetic honey and tobacco" - yeah, sort of, but it doesn't make it bad. Not all niche fragrances smell natural, by far... Right from the start I thought, damn, this reminds me of something. The good people of Fragrantica have already done the job - Tobacco Vanille, Tobacolor and Naxos - this is basically like an amalgamation of the three. I.e. this is nothing particularly new, unfortunately. Not like the other releases from the Essences series were to me even though the majority of them were not impressive. At least they were unique. This offers nothing unique, but it excels at combining all the good elements. A lot of honey, substantial tobacco (but not headache-inducing like in Tobacolor), aromatic components somewhat similar to Naxos. The opening packs a huge punch, I totally didn't expect that. Very strong opening. But eventually it devolves into something just averagely "long lasting", nothing crazy, not like, say, FA Opus Magnum if we are speaking clones. Definately more masculine. I feel like the core of it is very masculine. Great performance overall - very satisfying for that price. I'd never splash out on the OG, so just like Lattafa Creative Art replaced Outlands for me, I feel like this would pretty much replace Elsewhere, but that's to be found out. A lot to write about this, which is in itself suggestive of this being a very solid release. 8.5/10

Complex and intriguing. This is one where descriptors won't do it justice - it won't be what you think it will be. Spiced fruit honey in the opening, but the cardamom - quite strong - stops it going sickly sweet, and quickly opens into a fresh brewed chamomile tea, and will be the note that in reviews to come will call it a grandma/old person frag. and through whatever wizardry they got cooking over there it transitions to a lightly milky coffee. it's quite the trick. but it's called 'earthy' because the davana and patchouli tag team the whole process to give it almost musty - wait for it - earthy accord that kicks in early and is still there in the timber/vanillin base. not blind buy safe in the slightest, and no aspirations to be mass appealing. gonna guess this will be divisive and have die-hard fans and detesters. def worth getting a sample of though, even if it's not your thing it's still a very interesting frag and needs some time - you'll want to rock it for a couple wears before deciding if it's a hit or a miss, but the more i wear it the more i like it. that front end can be challenging but the back end is sensational.

One of the more complex fragrances at this price point. Very well made, balanced and blended. The honey is there at the forefront but it’s not sickly sweet or sticky. The fruits and honey complement each other well. The dry down continues to display the honey but adds a layer of complexity that feels deep and rich. Resinous almost. Of course I haven’t smelled the original but I do agree with that it feels similar to other fragrances like tobacolor. I won Maison Al hambra smoky and side by side there are notably difference in complexity, scent and quality. Ramad is clearly the higher quality fragrance with a more interesting scent profile and progression. The only problem is that it’s limited in use and honey scents tend to only be photorealistic sticky or warm and rich (ramad is the latter) which is good but it can feel like “if you’ve smelled one you’ve smelled them all”. Will continue to enjoy it, more than Smoky, and maybe after macerating it will display any other interesting changes.

I just got it today 10 minutes ago. First impression is Wow I love it! The juice is so oily so be careful I don't think it's be good idea on clothes. Project so well 2 spray the whole living room is filled with it. Smells like I don't know if you had that also but when I was so young in school we got that honey in small plastic box to put on bread :) like a travel size. Smells like that with fruits but not juicy fruits much more the sun dried fruits. Also slightly ginger and the tea note coming through. I don't get any cappuccino accord. Earthy yes but not so much and also sweet vanilla and Tonka. Also like a tiny little bit of minty feeling. I will leave it till winter time and definitely be the one I will reach out so often. I love this fragrance out of box first sniff. Not for everyone. Not blind buy safe. For me 10/10 I can't compare to the OG because no chance in this life I be able to buy or even try that Simbad. Arabiat prestige Ramad earthy is fire in my opinion!