Maharjan Gold

Upon first spray, a harmonious blend of spicy balsamic and sweet gourmand scents ignites the senses. It felt like wearing an edible dessert — imagine you've just taken the first bite of a creamy dessert in an outdoor café, as the aroma of lavender and crushed peppercorns fills the air. They serve more than just a supportive role; they're the spirit of the fragrance, collaborating to elevate the uniquely fresh and green attributes. As the aroma settles, it undergoes a transformation, taking on a more enigmatic vibe. You're not just stepping into a secluded shrine; it's as though you've entered a hidden orthodox sanctuary where smoky incense and floral notes swirl in a mystical lithurgical dance. Later, the fragrance reveals its full depth — it's as if you're in a room dominated by a luxuriously scented fireplace, casting a spell with its smoky, amber glow. Interwoven in this tapestry are hints of caramel and burnt sugar, adding some sweetness that complements the masculinity of the blend, masterfully balanced to be both sophisticated and relatable, making it an ideal companion for the colder months. Endurance is one of this fragrance's most commendable traits. Its presence is assured yet never overbearing. The bottle, while not a masterpiece, is still aesthetically pleasing and functional. It fulfills its purpose, letting the fragrance shine as the true hero. Maharjan Gold stands on its own merit, offering a genuinely original blend. My adoration for it led me to Maharjan Silver, which I now love even more than Gold. While some claim Gold mimics YSL Babycat, my experience speaks otherwise. Lattafa's mastery in crafting original blends shines through, dismissing such comparisons. If you're looking for YSL clone, you'd be more accurate eyeing their Ishq al Shuyukh Gold. Maharjan Gold provides a multi-layered aromatic journey, navigating through a series of olfactory landscapes, each more intriguing than the last, making it a compelling choice for those who crave something beyond the mainstream. Opening note: 9 Sillage/Projection: 7+ Drydown: 8 Longevity: 10 Blend/Composition: 9 Versatility: 7- Uniqueness: 8 Value for money: 8 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 8+ Overall experience: 9 Blind-buy rating: 8+

Oooh, this smells incredible for a brand new bottle, I am very impressed with Maharjan Gold right now! First sprays on tester strip: Immediately upon spraying I got a cloud of soft, warm cashmeran. It lasted about two seconds before the air around the strip was full of smoky incense, woody lavender and dry and crumbly, crystallised caramel. Nicely blended, nothing competing. The cashmeran isn't really noticeable now as a distinct note in the air, just a soft, warm texture to the scent. The actual strip itself however, does not smell good. At all. It smells like pepper and bad wood, and I'm definitely getting that gross public toilet cleaning product smell that has been mentioned in other comments. First sprays on skin: That cashmeran gives the caramel, lavender and incense a subtle animalic, almost skin like quality. It is really sexy close up. Sweet but not particularly gourmand, it's definitely bitable though. Makes skin smell beautiful, elegant and a little dirty. From arms length it's more restrained, it brings to mind rooms full of old, well cared for pianos, and wood paneled reference libraries, full of old, incense soaked religious texts. From just a couple of sprays on my wrists, while walking around my flat, the scent is following me in deliciously bookish little drifts. Completely unisex. Best in cooler weather. I even rather like the bottle. 10/10

I had no intention of falling in love with this one as much as I have. It is solely responsible for making me realize how much I love to wear incense. Someone sprayed it on a tester and I kept coming back to it over and over after leaving the store and then I went back and bought the bottle. It is peppery, incense, sweet, the dry down is beautiful on my skin. I like to spray it before I curl up with a book before bed. It’s warm and cozy like a good book and a soft blanket. When I wake up there’s a gentle sweet spice remaining.

I got a 20ml sample of this and I love it. Very unique unisex frag. Notes are spot on; pepper, lavender, prominent woody pine note that is softened with a sweet caramel amber drydown. The florals peek through but just slightly and give this a slight sweetness but not too sweet. The pepper note is strong and the scent remains prominently woody and incensy. Very nice unique frag. Don't know if i'd get the full bottle yet but I just might if it continues to grow on me. Will be very good for layering.

If you are buying cheap "clones" you need to let them sit. When it arrives spray it 15-20 times and put it away for a few weeks. Come back and try it again. You may need to spray it and put it away again. But it should smell stronger that the 1st time you sprayed it. That's why you buy your summer fragrance in the winter and winter ones in the summer. Spray it, get it activated and let it grow. Mine is really nice and the carmel is the star. No pine. No car freshener or cleaner smell here.