Barakkat Gentle Gold

I like it now. From the first spray it was soooooo subtle and weak that I could hardly smell anything at all. I attributed that to the shipping as it has happened with many of my blind buy online orders, especially middle eastern But as time passed (weeks) it was still a barely there scent. I took it off my shelf and put it back in the box disappointed with intent to sell it I listed it for sale and it has been sitting in the closet I go to make a video about my blind but fails that I’m trying to sell or may gift and I open and spray it and realize things I couldn’t before. I don’t know if it’s maceration or my nose becoming more refined. As with many perfumes, you have to be in a mood. Women’s hormonal changes all month long affect what we crave. Sometimes i want super sickly sweet, sometimes clean florals, sometimes deep and complex. But sometimes i want something clean, subtle, elegant. And that’s what this is. It’s subtle, simple, elegant. Nothing flashy, nothing loud, not sweet, not spicy, not anything really. It’s hard to explain. It’s like a non perfume perfume. It’s a little bit like the deep dry down of Guerlain a l’instant. Just this sort of soft spice soft grainy slightly sweet perfumy scent that’s gentle and inoffensive. I never thought I’d be writing this. I took it down from my Mercari and am keeping it.

* Strong vanilla spice fragrance with a slight floral touch * Good blend of vanilla, powder, spicy and musk * Perfect for gourmand and floral lovers * Strong performer * A much nicer and gentler version of Khamrah * Great value * Proves less is more * Unisex * Redundant to other vanilla based fragrances including from the same maker * Some male users may find it leans too feminine due to the powder and musk notes * Not good for older users Fragrance World's Barakkat Gentle Gold is a clone of Maison Francis Kurdjikan's Gentle Fluidity Gold. It's a very straightforward fragrance but uses its few notes to turn a powerhouse. It's a strong vanilla, powder, spicy and musky fragrance. It definitely proves less is more and comes across as a nicer and gentler version of Lattafa's Khamrah. If you enjoy that DNA but find Khamrah too loud, this is the one for you. This is a strong performer and a great value. It's unisex and best suited for younger users. Gourmand lovers who already have vanilla based originals or clones in their collection may find this is redundant. It really comes down to how much you enjoy the vanilla musk combination. I feel it's very enjoyable and a nice change of pace. Recommended.

First Impressions: How is it that, amidst this wave of Arabic fragrances, nobody talks about this perfume??? Sophisticated, subtle, and cozy. I haven’t tried the original to compare, but I really like this one. At first, you get a sweetness from vanilla mixed with a warm hint of amber, creating a very comforting feeling. Then, the spicy and aromatic notes of nutmeg and coriander add more character. The vanilla here doesn’t give me a dessert-like, gourmand sensation. Instead, it’s a more refined sweetness. The woody notes are quite present, though subtle, which makes it more balanced and sophisticated, and the juniper adds an aromatic profile that “cuts” a bit through the sweetness. It works well for both day and night. I can’t comment yet on longevity and projection as I just received it. Overall, it’s a very elegant perfume that’s off the radar. You definitely won’t run into anyone else wearing the same scent in the same place. It reminds me of Chloe Nomade (not that they smell alike, but the style of this perfume brings the Nomade profile to mind). To me, it’s a more feminine fragrance, although it could be shared. Absolutely beautiful perfume!

Got this one as a gift for someone, thought I'd give it a short review as there's not much info about it. To put it simple this is a beautiful scent for grown up ladies, anyone could wear it but I do picture this type of scent on someone who's elegant and mature, slightly playful. This starts out with a heavy dose of musk, vanilla and some coriander almost like licorice, it's boozy to my nose but not overbearing, the dry down is where this fragrance shines, it develops and transitions beautiful from that boozy musky vanilla to a nicely rounded sweet, ambery mellow vanilla, the performance has been alright, I'd say 6-8 hours give or take, it's fairly inexpensive so don't feel afraid to overspray if you feel like you need to, sillage is moderate and becomes closer to the skin the more it dries down but you can still get whiffs here and there. Also, simply because I've smelled it before on someone else plenty of times, this does reminds me a lot of the intense cafe from Montale, however, personally I prefer this because it's not overloaded with the floral notes intense cafe has, they both share some similarities.

I recently got this and haven’t given it a full wear test yet but I’ve tried it in my hand. I kept sniffing and sniffing and really like it. I know it’ll take a bit for it to strengthen so I’ll let it sit for awhile if I find longevity to be an issue. I also realized it would smell amazing with the Honey CocoShea line from BBW so I put the lotion on my hands and sprayed with this and oh my word, it was heavenly. Can’t wait to wear this for a full test. Will update when I get some more data. Scent though, 10/10! Update 4/12/25: So set this on the shelf and waited to see if the longevity would improve since, while I enjoyed the scent, I found it disappeared quickly. I stand by my statement that it smells marvelous with the Honey Shea lotion from BBW but after having this sit for several months, whoa nelly is it better now! It lasts on the skin and forever on clothes so I’m really quite happy with this. Maria Collett from YouTube is who initially recommended it and I find she rarely steers me wrong. Get it, you won’t regret it.

Maria Callas on YouTube RAVES about Barakkat Gentle Gold so often that I had to try it. It was even in her top five for life, and she's tried so many. Gotta say that I truly get the hype. This has been one of the most complimented fragrances that I've ever had. It's a rich, spicy almost spiced vanilla candle kind of vibe, but it wears so beautifully, and it both projects and lasts so long that it's astounding to me how inexpensive this one is!! I have actually had people compliment this fragrance and immediately put an order in on Amazon to get their own bottle! I felt like such an influencer, lol!! I love this one so much. Great addition to any collection in my strong opinion!

Warm woody vanilla, cosy but sophisticated. As far as I can tell, this is extremely similar to mfk, but a fraction of the cost. It opens with vanilla and woods, with the juniper berries cutting through. As it settles, the vanilla becomes more prominent, and there’s a hint of something that smells similar to rose (even though there’s no rose listed for this), which is where I think the comparisons to roses vanille and rose gourmand are coming in. It’s very subtle though. It’s sweet but not overpowering or sickly, the woods and spices keep it nice and grounded, and firmly unisex in my opinion. Really really nice.

This to my nose is 99% similar to MFK GFG, except that the ingredients do smell cheaper in comparison. That said, still an amazing scent for the price, and last just as long as GFG. If I had to talk about it independent of how good a clone it is, I'd say this is an easy-reach non-gourmand vanilla that is strong enough that you will be noticed, but it is still very subtle and powdery. I wear this as my gym scent. People say this is more appropriate for the winter/fall, but honestly I'd rock this in the summer too. It's a love for me, and because of the price I'm not overthinking when and where I wear it.

Was a little apprehensive at first when I saw the top notes here are freshy spicy and aromatics, but when I finally got a bottle and sprayed it on my sleeve, it's an amber, vanilla spice bomb. I thought it was pepper, but I guess this must be the nutmeg on top and then just a warm, vanilla amber on the dry down. It's so cozy; definitely a holiday, sweater weather scent. I can't wait to wear this all Christmas. I've never smelled MFK's GFG, but for $18, this is a no brainer. I don't care if it smells nothing like the original, this is good in its own right.

Perfume chracter: Sienna walks into a room like a fresh wind—cool, sharp, and composed. She wears tailored blazers, soft silk blouses, and subtle gold jewelry, always carrying a trace of juniper and spice in her wake. Her words are deliberate, her gaze steady. There’s wit in her silence, and heat beneath her calm. At first, she feels distant — all clean edges and fresh spice. But as time passes, her warmth unfolds: nutmeg, coriander, and quiet charm. She listens more than she speaks, but when she does, it’s with meaning. SONG: “Cool Girl” – Tove Lo

this one requires you to wait for the dry down. fresh from the box, it’s gooood. spicy, woody, and subtly sweet. you won’t smell the vanilla and amber until the dry down, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. i believe this to be perfectly unisex. this is like no other fragrance that i own or have sampled, it’s very unique. excellent longevity, moderate sillage. this will be fantastic for fall and winter (wear what you want year round, of course), but it’s spring where i live and it’s still beautiful. 10/10 honestly. i was very surprised by this one.

I purchased barakkat gentle gold almost a year ago and I already had gentle Fluidity Gold in my collection for months. On first sniff I almost cried when I realized that I could have the same thing for a few euros. Since that day I've been trying to convince myself that the original must be better or to find some differences. I failed. There is no chance that anybody who smells you will be able to tell the difference between barakkat gentle gold and gentle Fluidity Gold.

I haven’t experienced MFK GFG. I have a fb of this juice, however and I’ve heard it’s a close dupe. This is beautiful, and in my opinion, best worn on a cloudy, rainy spring or fall day. When it’s kinda melancholy outside, but you’re feeling it-so you put on a light, cozy faded sweater, make some tea, light a candle, and spritz on some of this and listen to some lo-fi while you sit at the window, watching the rain fall.

I have a sample and it’s my SOTD. I’m loving it so much that I just bought a full bottle. The vanilla is soft and classy, the spice is not sharp but smooth and aromatic, the juniper berries and vanilla are the star of the show. This is an anytime anywhere perfume. I wore this to work today and I’m feeling very confident and put together. Not offensive at all even if over-sprayed. Winner!

Aromatic vanilla, with a noticeable hint of rose and lots of amberwood, gets muskier as it dries down on my skin. Excellent dupe for MFK's Gentle Fluidity Gold, and much like it, has a noticeable rose to my nose that's not present in the notes. Maybe it's just how the notes interact with each other. Works all year but summer, it's a bit too hot then. Leaves a trail, lots of compliments.

When I bought this I thought perhaps I’d made a mistake. But after letting it macerate for about 6-7 weeks I absolutely LOVE it! The vanilla together with those earthy/ woody note smell so lovely. My husband has complimented me on it too. Sometimes a wear a little on my wrist at bedtime. This perfume is really classy and I don’t see why it couldn’t be a signature fragrance.

Love at first sniff for me. It's an amber vanilla in the same family as roses vanille but it doesn't have the distinct cold rose accord , instead it is warmer due to the nutmeg which sits in the background. Can be worn in all seasons as the musk grounds the fragrance and prevents it from being too sweet. Now a staple for me!!!

(i have the rebranded one in the new bottle but pretty sure the fragrance itself is exactly the same) this is a good dupe! it's pretty spot-on to the original and would be a gorgeous signature scent. not quite as smooth as the MFK but with it being a fraction of the price it's a 10/10 no question

It wasn’t love at first sniff; the juniper opened up quite sharp and screechy, much like how black currant is to my nose, and it lasted through the dry down. I let it sit for about a month and it’s MUCH much better! It’s a beautiful, bright, light and refreshing everyday wearable fragrance now!

incredible. spicy, soft vanilla. seductive and ellegant. I was able to smell the original and it's almost the same. also lasts a looong time! I've had this fragrance since April and the more it sits, the better are the spices and longetivity. A compliment getter.