Al Rayhan

Had to delete and rewrite my review as my thoughts have taken a180° turn. When I first purchased this, it had a strong alcohol opening and the fragrance was very weak. Now that I've let it sit for a few months, I'm finding this my most reached for summer fragrance. It's so beautifully balanced between the citrus, florals and sweet fruits. It's just divine. I don't smell any of that original alcohol blast that I did when I first received it. It's now a fresh, citrusy, creamy floral waft of perfection with some nice vetiver in the drydown that keeps the fragrance zingy throughout. It also layers really well with lots of other fragrances. Right now I'm enjoying layering this with Reminiscence Heliotrope. It's soooooo good. Performance could be better as it becomes a skin scent by about the 3 hour mark on me but I don't mind reapplying. It really is a divine, holiday summer scent.

Al Rayhan attar is composed entirely of the sweet, tangy freshness of citrus, warmed and rendered sensuous by white flowers, loukhoum, and sweets. This is too lovely; it brings to mind romantic notions of strolling through groves of tangerines in the summer. White Flowers, Tangerine, Praline, Jasmine, Violet, and Lemon Zest serve as the fragrance's top notes. The base notes include Exotic Fruits, Loukhoum, Powdery Notes, and White Musk. Citrusy at first, but quickly turns sweet and vibrant. A very sensual combination of praline, honey-candy, and lemon zest. Excellent for any situation, but particularly on a date. Enduring durability and gentle, mild sillage. Love, love, love it!

Discovering the perfect fragrance can be a game-changer, and that's precisely how one might feel upon finding Al Rayhan. For those who adore the scent of Byredo's Bal d'Afrique but were hesitant to splurge on the full-size bottle due to its poor longevity, Al Rayhan offers a viable alternative. This perfume is a fantastic dupe that offers superior projection and staying power, making it an even more compelling option. Its intoxicating aroma is sure to turn heads and keep you feeling fabulous all day long. It's a win-win situation that you'll be glad to have stumbled upon.

Graf’s review describes this so well, there’s no point in my repeating how this sublime scent smells but I can’t resist. If I didn’t know the ingredients I would say, pineapple & loukhoum, pineapple sweets, pineapple pudding perhaps & tangerines & a posy of flowers etc. What I love so much from the first scent of this is the sweet freshness of the citrus which is warmed & made voluptuous by the white flowers, loukhoum, sweets etc. This is too beautiful, it conjures so many romantic images, wandering through summer tangerine groves etc etc. Love, love, love.

Signature worthy! I've burned through a couple of bottles of Bal D'Afrique and just can't justify the expense anymore so I thought I'd give Al Rayhan go. It's amazing! Very close to Bal D'Afrique and lasts well on my dry arsed skin. The fragrance, longevity and price are all winners for me. I wear it every second day or so. There's no occasion where it's not appropriate.