7 Minutes

Genuinely the bad reviews for this fragrance are so underserved, and it’s upsetting that the few noses that don’t react as intended (because as a matter of fact there are so many factors that come into play for each humans olfactory senses) for this fragrance are the loudest about it on here. There’s a reason there’s raving about reviews, don’t be fooled, this is a GREAT fragrance. I can tell there’s a Madagascar vanilla element in the fragrance along with a bourbon vanilla, and these two types of vanillas intertwine with the other notes very explosively. The website describes the notes as a journey and the note development definitely does just that. The initial spritz is a Carmel sugared lactonic note. The caramel is a bit sticky and overly sweet, but it settles into vanilla and candied florals that add some dimension to it. The florals are in no way nauseating and are more airy and candied. They’re very light for floral lovers, so this is definitely not a floral fragrance in any way. The base is completely different from the opening, turning into this musky and woody base that’s really overpowering the bourbon vanilla. The lasting ability on this is eternal and it’s definitely a scent that will last after a shower- unfortunately to the reviewer below. But all in all, as a community we should all remember that fragrance is never a uniform experience. Each nose has its own interpretations and preference. A personal opinion or preference is far from fact. That goes for the very few but loud reviews that have called this masculine, when all those around me who have smelled this fragrance have said that this is the most feminine fragrance they’ve smelled. This fragrance is well thought out, extremely well made, and quality is sensed through every spray. The juice is very exquisite and high quality. I would say if you’re leaning on potentially blind buying this, you will like it if you like Commodity Milk+, Silky Woods, Vanilla Woods, Vanilla 28, etcetra. It’s more so its own fragrance, but it can be similar in ways to the ones referenced beforehand.

I LOVE Silky Woods from Goldfield & Banks but I’m getting a bit annoyed with the reviews that basically say don’t look at 7 minutes because it’s Silky Woods. They are both woody vanillas yes and they smell absolutely in the same family but to say having both is redundant or that they are any type of identical is coming from someone with a non working nose. Silky Woods is decadent and smells silky you can tell there’s suede and Oud.. it’s one of the best vanillas of all time. 7 minutes is incredible but so far I’m not sure I’d say it’s one of the best. 7 minutes is a mixture of the woody notes and vanilla but you get a huge dose of that caramel that you can actually smell it’s prominent as heck and there’s NO caramel in SW not even close and doesn’t even smell like there could be. SW also has this tiny touch of suede almost powdery feel. 7 minutes isn’t powdery at all it’s a well blended composition of woody notes mixed with rich caramel and vanilla. It’s not your run of the mill either this fragrance is absolutely of niche higher quality it’s a beautiful scent but its rude to the perfumers and the scents themselves for people to say this is the same as SW.. it’s NOT. I own both and both are entirely different especially on skin so it’s worth owning both. If you can only afford one then it depends on what you like. If you want something sweeter and insanely smooth and sensual then Silky Woods because that’s a favorite of mine. But if you don’t want something as sweet and you want more balance and you enjoy a nice caramel note then choose 7 minutes because it’s well balanced it’s not overly sweet it’s not the average gourmand it’s very balanced with the woody notes. And the concentration is wild. After spraying you can see how oily it is. It lasts forever. Both fragrances are eternal. Both shine in their different ways because they are DIFFERENT.

Kheir 7 minutes - it reminds me of September 17 around 5:20 pm. It’s reminds me of that day that truly changed me . Similar to kheir 7 minutes because it’s about evolving and changing this perfume is very dear to me due that . I have the bottle actually two whenever I miss the glimpses of that day or of those words that he told me . When I miss him or wanna remember the journey of that day like the journey the perfume and its notes . How it starts with a Caramel vanilla notes the allure of the innocence and naivety you have or are .reminds me of how when we first greeted each other and he asked for a hug . It was innocent and sweet I was naive to it all not knowing where I’m heading or what’s happening. Then slowly the flowers start showing up and mixing up and becoming more prominent throughout the wear . You’re midway through the journey like how I was with him you’re not sure still where you’re heading but you know you can’t go back. The only way is through but you’re wondering and hoping because you’re still naive but a bit more aware. Then finally it goes into a slightly antiquey vanilla with some beautiful floral notes and musky woody scent and they all blend into together the finale. You needed everything that happened to you everything that you went through all the hardships to finally evolve into the blend of everything and it’s beautiful in the end .thank you siham for creating this fragrance and allowing this beautiful scent to hold some bittersweet memories . I love this scent it’s so beautiful.

I initially expected this to be a photorealistic gourmand, sticky sweet and syrupy (Bianco Latte-esque), but was so pleasantly surprised at this being so much more wearable. This is a beautiful, elegant grown-woman vanilla. It's like a gentle seductive vanilla bean holding a few roses and violets sitting on top of a musky/woody base. You're going to smell a bit of everything but it is SO well balanced. The woodiness and muskiness adds the mature femme fatale vibe, but the vanilla is still definitely the main star of the show. I am regretting only getting the travel size, because it is definitely full bottle worthy. It's perfect for any occasion or season but this is definitely going to shine at night or as a date night fragrance. Definitely a head turner! It is so feminine and sexy!! It does perform best layered with a vanilla perfume oil (I love the Kuumba Made Vanilla Bean with this). It stands alone so well but could be paired with so many different scents and profiles easily. The vibe in general reminds me of Al Haramain Junoon Noir (or Dama Bianca) or Kayali Silk Santal without the fruity aspect in a way- light, fluffy and intoxicating vanilla. As far as actual scent profile, I'd consider this a cousin of Arabians Tonka. Not a dupe by any means but they could still be related. Less of the sugary oud, more vanilla and tonka bean!

Oh wow. This is GOOD!! This is one where I instantaneously decided that I want a full bottle. But I know better...that I need to wear it and make sure. Yes, I'm wearing it and yes, I want a full bottle. This reminds me very much of Aerin Tangier Vanille + Gentle Fluidity Gold. The vanilla in this is a decadent Tihota type of vanilla. Performance is moderate. I can deal with moderate when something smells this good. I've been on a winning streak lately with so many wins. Hope to keep that momentum going!! Edit: coming back to say that this has elements of Mercedes Benz Club Black EDT and Snif Vanilla Vice as well as Tangier Vanille and GFG. I have fallen completely in love with this perfume over the last 48 hours. Like WOW, AMAZING! Edit again 12/8/24: this thing is a BEAST, a beautiful beast at that!! Moderate, absolutely not. This is one of the strongest perfumes I own and I own a lot. I have two bottles and the difference in color between the two tells me that there is a heavy dose of vanilla in this perfume (well and the smell of thick vanilla also). The liquid in the one bottle that I've had longer has turned a shade of gold. Amazing perfume. So many compliments!!!

OK, so initially when I first got this, I hated it. I did not understand the hype. I could not get any of the sweet delectable notes that everyone was raving about. I wore it for two days straight and could only get the alcohol, wood and musk notes. I created a sample for my friend, which got rid of 6 ml. The next day I sprayed it on myself, and I swear on everything, all of a sudden it turned into a caramel milkshake heaven. I don’t know if the alcohol, wood, musk notes got sucked up into the atomizer in production because now I don’t get any of that. Is it possible that I’m nose blind to those notes, maybe. I have since taken down my original review because I am now obsessed with this perfume. I cannot stop spraying it on me and I love the way it smells. I totally get the hype now. This perfume is super beast mode, It stays on my clothes and on my skin, I can still smell it on me the next day. So, if you have gotten this, and all you could get were the original notes that I picked up on, spray, spray, spray and then spray some more, to clear out the atomizer because, I promise you, that caramel sexiness is there.

This is the best blind purchase I have ever made! You can’t go wrong with 7 Minutes. If you love caramel, vanilla, milkshake, marshmallow scents and haven’t bought a bottle of 7 minutes you’re missing out and I don’t know what you’re waiting for buy it now or you’ll regret it once it’s sold out. Vanilla has never smelt good on my skin but I know for a fact Siham has incredible taste in perfume so I knew she would create the perfect scent. 7 Minutes is something else! It smells amazing on me! I was genuinely shocked at how good it smells on my skin. I have to give credit where credit is due, Siham has created the perfect smelling perfume it’s suitable for everyone! It’s long lasting it lasts all day on me, it smells incredible, I’ve received so many compliments and I have been repeatedly asked for the name of the perfume I’m wearing. I promise, you won’t regret ordering this perfume you will love it as much as I do. I’ve ordered 3 bottles so far so that should tell you something. It’s worth every cent. It’s become my signature scent everyone knows when I’ve entered a room simply from my perfume. It’s my new go to.

This is the most delicious and fluffy feminine gourmand in my collection. The vanilla and caramel milkshake notes are definitely what stand out the most to me ! I definitely disagree with the reviews saying this is mostly heavy on the woody & musky notes, although they are there in the dry down they definitely aren’t the most prominent however they are blended beautifully making this sweet fragrance elegant and grown. I own a lot of middle eastern /oud type fragrances (mainly montale) and to me this is more of an airy fluffy fragrance rather than a heavy masculine one. It opens with the sweet caramel lactonic notes and dries down to an ambery sexy vanilla. The floral notes balance this out so smoothly and beautifully. It really does smell like heaven and very angelic but sexy. It is longlasting as an extrait should be and has great sillage. This will remain a staple in my collection. Also love the packaging 🤍

When I first got it, I wasn't impressed by it. It was decent but forgettable. So much so that I forgot about it and randomly found it in my luggage 3 months later. It must have matured/macerated during that time because WOW did it smell incredible. The smell was also a lot stronger. It's a very sexy and mature vanilla. I wished it originally arrived out of the box like this. I definitely plan to repurchase and make it a staple in my collection. My advice to you if you have this scent and either don't care for it or do not like it - put it back in its packaging and smell it after a month or so (the color should change to appear somewhat like the color of apple juice). Simply said, it's such a well-done fragrance.

This is the perfect perfume, period. It's so so delicous and sophisticated. I like gourmand scents, but do not like smelling edible, so a lot of the big popular gourmands I actually dislike. This is the most amazing ambery/vanilla/caramel scent, but somehow not foody. If you are looking for an edible scent, this won't be it. But if you're like me and have been searching for the perfect non foody vanilla scent, you will love this. I get SO many compliments when I wear this, literally strangers have stopped me to ask what i'm wearing. I have every kheir fragrance except pretty please and this is by far my favorite. Also this lasts a long time!

This does smell very good, but it only lasts an hour tops on my skin. For longevity, I spray it on my clothes and it will last all day. It’s a very nice femme fatale scent. If I had to compare it to anything I’d say it’s similar (not identical) to Arabians Tonka, just no where near as strong. I don’t regret my purchase :) Updating my review: I love this more and more each time I wear it, and the longevity on my skin has gotten better when I apply Vaseline first. My husband also loves it

From the moment you uncap 7 Minutes, you're greeted with a rich caramel vanilla blend. The fragrance smells even better on the skin. The opening gives off a sticky caramel, vanilla scent with hints of amber and musk. The vanilla is not overly overpowering; instead, it complements the caramel perfectly. I appreciate the longevity, it lasts me all day and I don’t have to touch up throughout the day. 7 Minutes is a great choice for anyone who loves a touch of sweetness with a twist.

Gorgeous vanilla, but this is more of a balsamic woody vanilla vs. a gourmand as the notes suggests. I believe that is where the negative (disappointment) is coming from because this fragrance is actually a solid piece of work. I will say, Kheir isnt reinventing the wheel here BUT they did manage to make the works of Arabian Oud Tarteel Silver and Mercedes Benz Black Club sexier and more feminine. Happy to buy a bottle once it restocks.

this is such a well done fragrance . i haven't smelled anything like it the way the fragrance evolves with time and the notes work in harmony not overplaying or anything. they all bend together and create such a beautiful perfume . it has the perfect amount of sweetness , woodinees, then a slight floral notes that ties in the fragrance perfectly. it has great projection and longevity. one of my most compliment fragrances !!

@eau_des_vanille @manda88 I made an account recently although I always was a lurker on this site to positively review the fragrance as I think it’s unfair that they few negative reviewers are ganging up here. The owner has been asking her audience to try and review on fragrantica more but it seems like people nowadays are more comfortable using chat than expressing themselves. I think the negative press is really unfair.

This smells almost EXACTLY like my signature scent, Xerjoff La Capitale. On skin, I get the Ambery, fruity, vanilla with a hint of spice. If you like LC, you need to get a sniff of this! I haven’t done a wear test yet, but I’ll update my review once I do. So far 1000/10🤗🥰 I did a full wear test and I can confirm she is beast mode and I kept getting whiffs after 12 hours of wear. I love this spicy fruity scent.

I’ve always been very picky with vanilla/gourmand perfume because most are either sickly sweet or they have 0 longevity. 7 minutes is an amazing example of a vanilla/gourmand perfume made correctly. The scent itself makes me feel like a complete princess combined with the longevity and the smell it leaves you with once it dries down is heavenly. It’s safe to say that this is my new signature scent

I bought a decant from one of my Facebook Fragrance groups and I knew from the first spray that I needed a full bottle. For context, I am a gourmand addict, the sweeter, the better. 7 minutes is completely different from what I usually like. It's soft and comforting, like a warm summer evening and you're outside wearing a sundress and eating ice cream with your beloved. I'm in love

I honestly LOVE this perfume. It's yummy and sexy, but classy and expensive. I was looking for something for the night but that can also be worn during the day when I am feeling glam. I've been looking for a perfume that I will like for a really long time and this ticked all of my boxes. Will buy again.

This smells very similar to Oud Mood by Lattafa to me? Maybe it’s the mix of sweet and woody, but honestly the dry down is almost the same? I really like this, I just got it delivered today so I can’t say much about the longevity but the silage is pretty nice :~)