Dhajala

Dhajala I can say with certainty that I absolutely love! Even perhaps one of my favorites of all time! And I can tell you why. This has an exact fragrance to a candle from Illume. Years and years ago. It was called Gilded Amber Lily and the first moment I smelled it was the first moment I fell in love with fragrance. I remember that moment distinctly. I was young, maybe 22, and the candle was new at whole Foods market. I picked up a random White shimmery gold candle tin. It smelled so good I almost took a second look at something I couldn't even see. It was the first time I knew that I really loved something that was material. I never buy more than one of something and I purchased four that morning. Of course, that particular candle was discontinued a couple of years after. I was not aware at the time, so I did not purchase any backups. Once I found out, I was exceptionally disappointed. I did not burn what remaining candles I had left in the hopes that I could keep the fragrance with me for however much longer I wanted it. At that time I was also unaware that fragrances in candles slowly cease to exist! Anyway, after a couple of years of existential depression, I learned to live without it and even forgot about it somewhat. Until today. I tried Dhajala spontaneously as a random sample in my bundle I purchased, and upon smelling the sample on my hand, something happened. Something familiar. And then... Oh my God.

This resinous, buttery floral composition is literally to die for. Sorry ladies but you can't keep this one for yourselves! I have never worn a woman's perfume before and don't like feminine scents (on me) however this fits me perfectly. I would class this as a unisex fragrance. Dhajala is a perfume that makes itself know without screaming 'Hey, look at me!' It's unique, alluring and very sensual. A soft spoken fragrance that you have to warm up to. Once you're hooked you won't be able to stop. I found it somewhat strange upon first sniff. I realise now that I didn't quite understand what I was smelling. There is nothing on the market that resembles this perfume and I cannot put the smell into words. All I can say is buy yourself a small sample and give it time. It may just become your next signature scent. Strength is typical Xerjoff, very very good. Three sprays max with this one and the seductive cloud that is Dhajala will surround you all day long. This is not a fragrance that will bore you easily, it continues to show different sides of itself and the development is a journey on its own. Masterful perfumery.

XerJoff DHAJALA was my first experience of the perfumes of this house, and it was a positive one. First off, my tiny 1ml sample lasted five full wearings (on separate days), and there's still enough left for another wear! So this is more like a pure perfume than an eau de parfum, it seems to me. What matters above all, of course, is how the perfume smells. Glorious! DHAJALA is a very complex and compelling composition to my nose. It travels through several distinct stages, each of which is beautiful. My distinct impression is that there is rose present, although it is not listed among the notes. Basically, this is a complex tapestry of scent which evolves in unexpected ways throughout the duration of a wear. DHAJALA is one of the rare perfumes which I find myself commenting outloud about while wearing it, saying, "I smell wonderful," etc., etc. I have really savored this gem, which is a slightly spicy and dark woody ambroiental boasting ambergris and exotic balsams, and am very much looking forward to testing the other creations of this house.

With several notes shared in the composition Dhajala is reminiscent of Chanel Coromandel minus the earthy Patchouli accord. Great scent overall. Well composed with multifaceted dimensions and varying nuances. A unisex fragrance that feels at home during all four seasons (in the Midwest). I've gotten several compliments from women wanting to know where they can purchase for the men in their lives which is a true testament of its allure and appeal to the opposite sex. UDEN is still No.1 in the shooting stars collection but this is definitely a close second!!

Xerjoff is quickly starting to become one of my favourite fragrance houses (behind Amouage and Tom Ford PB). It is fragrances like Dhajala that is catapulting it to the top! From the moment it touches my skin to the time it leaves it, the scent of Dhajala bestows upon me a certain element of richness, regality and royal charm. In a sense of the modern world, this one makes me smell like a billionaire - powerful and authoritative. But in a higher sense, this one makes me feel like THE creator! Xerjoff - Hats OFF!