The Maj

Nice, refined take on a majmua-type fragrance. My taste runs more toward the original, complex, messy, overwhelming Indian blend of attars but this started out interesting enough to tempt trying others from this line. They were also quite generous and sent a free sample (Fitnessence) along with the single sample I paid for. Edit: had to upgrade it from like to love, as I keep reordering samples! 3.3ml/per is enough to figure out how much you like it, so looks like I'll have to buy. Had to laugh reading the reviews -- especially the new one -- at the wide range of responses, from those who agree with my 'it's so refined,' to it smells apparently too much like wild, teenaged sex. The Maj isn't a headshop/hippy scent but the components on which it's based may not be familiar or comfortable if you're only used to Western scents. (This is truly tame by majmua/shammama standards.)

Let your perfume be your medicine? Yes please, if it's this. The refined elegance of this scent speaks for quality ingredients and is by no means medicinal nor reminding aromatherapy scents. It takes me home and at the same time to new and unknown places. What more can I ask for? First I thought it could be a bit stronger but while wearing it came to appreciate it's subtleness. I totally recommend to try this line, all of the scents are well made and exceptional natural perfumes. I want to add that it is actually quite strong, lasting all day and with some heat from inside or outside projecting stronger. EDIT: the more I wear it the more I realize it's actually quite a strong scent, though never overpowering. Especially when physically active, the perfume develops a good sillage. I heard comments in my Yoga class "it's smelling like India here" :)

A soft yet delicious and meditative perfume.

I don't know all the declared notes but I get a nice opening like a soft white cloud, with a fine-grained texture of cocoa paste coupled with light green hints of free-range vegetation. Perhaps the combination of mitti, earth, vetiver and soft buttery sandalwood. It's a floating cloud with a sweet earth finish on the skin. Like a gourmand. A perfume to be savored slowly and which calms the spirit. It reminded me a little of Black Sheep at the beginning, the sweet, clear amber whiffs of Ambre Vie and the herbs of Ephifany... Basically I smell a green cocoa in it. The sillage is intimate and the duration is medium. Peaceful and beautiful.

Surprised by the negative reviews here. I find this the most pleasant of the 13 fragrances I've tried from this brand. Maybe it reminds me of my visit to India, I'm not really sure, but I find it really very warm and comforting. Like a milky chai, creamy sandalwood, and a floral vanilla.