Sirocco

I have obtained a 2.5ml sample of this fragrance ,Sirocco , as part of a much larger order. Solstice Scents has amazed me in the past, and this fragrance is another example of their mastery of their craft...... It’s Arabic/Oriental accords separate this fragrance apart from a typical Western style one. When I read “ hot baked Earth “ as an accord in the fragrance ....I thought to myself that this indeed would be an interesting olfactory journey. I was not disappointed! As an aficionado of incense & Arabic/Oriental fragrances.....I have a relatively high standard in measuring up the quality and authenticity of Eastern fragrance houses. Many Eastern houses, Lataffa, Amouage, Swiss Arabian do make some great ones...and the authenticity of Sirocco is absolutely up to par with my standards. It’s a light, non-oppressive fragrance... but also rich and substantial....the floral element is there..but lightly...and as an antagonist for the more earthy notes of Oud, myrrh, sandalwood, Oriental spice, frankincense and ‘hot baked a Earth”. I’m not quite sure what sorcery was used in the manufacture of the “hot baked Earth” accord .....but it is absolutely Spot On. This fragrances does truly invoke an olfactory experience reminiscent of Ancient Silk Road travels in the Far East, or the scent of The hot midday sun in Egypt, as you sit by an outdoor Oasis ......being fanned lavishly by your scantily-clad Harem, with the fronds of Date Palms. For me...this is a fragrance that transcends times and places ...and the ticket is Absolutely worth the price of admission! THE VERDICT: MASTERPIECE!

This is probably my favorite ever. I am by no means a perfume guy but I discovered SS in October 2020 and have been a fan ever since. This is by far my favorite perfume that I’ve ever smelled. Angela is a genious and sorceress. This scent is indicative of its most brilliant name (google it if you don’t know)! It starts with a breeze of saffron with a waft of other warm spices and a hint if jasmine. It quickly heats up with the “hot baked earth” smell with the sandalwood and melty myrrh in the background. The oud is there too bringing everything together but not overt or readily detectable. Soon after the sandalwood becomes more apparent with warm spices and oud. The jasmine becomes more subdued. The myrrh is steady in the background and is now the connecter fragrance. After the heatwave is over I’m left with mostly sandalwood ( which is my favorite). Wafts of the other scents come and go reminding me of the intensity that came before. This is a 10/10 masterpiece in my opinion. I do not understand how it has not gotten more attention. I do not understand how solstice scents and angela have not gotten more attention. It feels like a caravan through the desert on camel back. Thirsty and looking for an oasis. Genious. Sorcery!

This is a most unusual blend of notes. It’s not heavily oudy nor Arabian to me, which is a good thing because there’s nothing cliché about it. The oud creates a dark atmosphere rather than taking over the whole fragrance. The spices smell like only cinnamon, but I do pick up some saffron in the beginning, providing a Tauer-esque rubber quality that I like. It quickly blends in and becomes a lot less obvious. The fragrance takes on a damp basement quality, so it’s like an Arabian style fragrance mixed with soil and cinnamon gum. It’s not a love for me, as the cinnamon is too heavy, but I find it to be a very unique blend worth experiencing.

this is woods, saffron and spices. it definitely brings the desert to mind. it's very spicy and dry. i smell the oud way in the background if i inhale deeply, but primarily this is spices and woods and yet it has a lightness, like its namesake of sand blowing through the desert. completely evocative. this is spices and desert and sun. really gorgeous, haven't smelled much else like it, not sure i would wear it much, but the evocativeness is amazing. i'd say this is unisex but leans slightly into traditionally masculine territory.

This is a strong powerhouse frag with a heavy masculine lean. In other words, not a good intro to oud. [For those who want to tenderly try out oud, get a best of ouds discovery set of seven two mls. samples from Mancera or Montale off Amazon for low twenties USD investment.] Opens like blistering hot desert sands of saffron and sandalwood. Middle is more like saffron, spices, and oud which smells more like a damp cellar. Dry down happily comes back to the desert with nice sandalwood, myrhh, and spices. Overall, this didn't pan out for me. However, I do think I'll find a layering of this plus something that will work well so it won't get wasted.