Istabraq

This one really comes out with a bang! Although mentioned as a heart note, on my skin the marine accord is there from start to finish... Which is most likely going to be tomorrow 🤣 I get a rich citrus opening, with the use of mandarin, orange and bergamot resulting in something more sweet than sour. The Immortale and suede are present as well, bringing a soft powdery touch. The aforementioned marine note stays front and centre as the citric accords start to wane, and are replaced by a gorgeous green tea note. It works in perfect harmony to provide a deep, dry and slightly animalic nuance to the fragrance. Although I am not yet fully into the dry-down while writing this - it has started to round out and soften which I guess will be attributed to the musk and wood. But yes - what an absolute powerhouse of a fragrance, 12/10 for longevity and projection 💪 and the fact that it is a great smelling scent makes it even better!!