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!

Dhajala is a fantastic scent, and was surprised to see that it is listed as for women, as this is a true unisex scent. Very classy, something is very nostalgic to me, maybe it is the balsams, I am not sure. What I am sure of is that Dhajala has a killer opening, middle and drydown. After receiving a full bottle, and wearing several times, this has vaulted to my top 5! Unique amber perfection!

I initially felt neutral about Dhajala, but after the indifferent opening this perfume turned into a creamy, warm, complex amber. A little bit herbal, a little but citrus and a little bit floral, and completely beautiful, I can’t break it down further. People wear what you love, this is a unisex scent. My husband loves it too.

excellent unisex..one of the tops in my opinion...soft and sensual

EN I discovered this company at the fair Fragranze 2012 in Florence Italy. It wasn't easy to find then the store that sells fragrances to the regular customer like me, but in the end I was able to buy the whole line from the site ausliebezumduft.de I must say that there is a system to buy perfumes Xerjoff paying the relatively low price (the normal price of the bottle of 50 ml is up to US$ 260-325). Since the Shooting Stars line and the Oud Stars line are the masterpieces of artistic perfumery, it is worth to buy the Shooting Stars - Discovery Sets - Part One and Part Two and Oud Stars Collection - Discovery Set that cost US$ 208 for each of the first two sets and US$ 254 for the Oud collection set. Of course there are the Discovery Sets for XJ17/17 Collection (US$ 331) and XJ Casamorati 1888 Vintage Collection (US$ 182), but personaly I do not like the last two lines, so I didn't order them. In each set there are 6 fragrances of 15ml each and therefore the price for a volume of 50 ml drops to US$116 for Shooting Stars collection and to US$142 for Oud Stars collection instead of USD$ 260 and US$ 325 for full version bottles. IT Ho scoperto questa casa di profumi alla fiera Fragranze 2012 a Firenze. Non era poi facile di trovare il negozio che vendesse i profumi ad un mortale come me, ma alla fine sono riuscito ad acquistare tutta la linea dal sito ausliebezumduft.de Devo dire che c'è un sistema per comprare i profumi di Xerjoff al prezzo relativamente molto basso (il prezzo normale della bottiglietta di 50 ml arriva a circa €200-250). Visto che tutta la linea Shooting Stars e la linea Oud Stars sono i capolavori della profumeria artistica, vale la pena a comprare il Shooting Stars - Discovery Sets - Part One and Part Two e Oud Stars Collection - Discovery Set che costano €160 per ciascuno dei primi due e €195 per la collezione Oud. Ovviamente esistono anche i Discovery Sets per XJ17/17 Collection (€255) e per XJ Casamorati 1888 Vintage Collection (€140), ma quest'ultimi a me non piacciono. Nel ciascun set ci sono 6 profumi nelle bottigliette di 15ml e quindi il prezzo per un volume di 50ml crolla a €89 per Shooting Stars collection e €109 per Oud Stars invece di €200 per Shooting Stars e di €250 per Oud Stars.

Yes; XerJoff DHAJALA was my first experience of the perfumes from this house, so far not impressed! Dhajala starts off citrusy and aromatic but never takes off like I read in the reviews (based on my skin). It is a close to the skin scent at best, a bit cloying as well. Not a blind buy at all. Scent 7-10, silage 3-10 and longevity 3-10.

This is a very exquisite, refined blend of resins and florals that deliver a balsamic, soft feel. I can picture a very sensual woman wearing this.. VERY alluring - femme/fatale feel. Great quality, best in the game, as expected from Xerjoff.

This is a wonderful balsamic mix of amber, resins, citrus and warm spices. It is indeed more feminine, very elegant and sensual. Quality is great as with any Xerjoff. 8/10

I have liked a few Xerjoff fragrances so I read about this one being pretty unisex and figured at worst I could give it to the gf. The opening is really not something I enjoyed, it's got a lot going on but it mainly comes off astringent like it's purpose is to disinfect something. On the dry down that astringent nature starts to calm down. The dry down smells more feminine to me. I would say it smells floral but it's not very sweet. It reminds me of many vetiver fragrances which tend to come off more "sour" or "alcohol" and definitely not sweet. If a female wore this I can't say I'd be attracted to the smell. It's not offensive, it's just not very attractive to me. It smells matronly. Perhaps it would smell better in a different season but first impression isn't positive.

the opening is a heavy dose of syrupy, decadent resins. it feels very rich, enveloping and balsamic (a reviewer below mentioned it smelling like coromandel sans patchouli -- that feels totally right to me!). it feels like gliding around an opulent palace draped in furs - it's a bit too much for me, too sweet and stifling. i can imagine this being comforting in the dead of winter -- once this settles down a little, the dry down is much more enjoyable, a handsome, slightly restrained richness. my bf tried this on as well and it might be a little better on him than on me)

Instantly upon spraying this, I was hit with a familiar smell- my late grandfather's aftershave. I don't know which aftershave he wore, but it was warm and spicy, and definitively masculine. I was surprised to see this isn't a unisex scent, especially with so many people comparing it to Allure Pour Homme. On me this just ended up being a cloying mess, and even when it reached some sort of amber in the drydown I wasn't a fan. It does smell expensive, I'll give it that. But it also smells like an older gentleman freshening up after a shave.

Do your research before purchasing an expensive fragrance and test it a few times. I became greedy when I found a great online deal and blind bought it. The quality is top notch, and it is extremely exquisite. I love all of the individual notes, but they didn't work for me collectively. I found it cloying sweet that gave me headaches after headaches. It doesn't matter if you get praises of the world by wearing a fragrance. It ultimately comes down to whether you enjoy it or not. Don't jump on the bandwagon to buy it without testing it.

I'm wondering if my travel size vial, which I got from a reputable decanting company, actually turned even though I just got it. It has an opening note that makes me think of beef fat mixed with sweet syrupy notes. It is honestly stomach turning. Amber dominant scents do smell off on me, so it could just be that. It's the most disappointing perfume purchase I've made, though thankfully I got a good deal. I had high hopes since Richwood is so spectacular on me. Win some lose some, I guess.

The poster below, "Obenno", said it beautifully and I couldn't agree with him more. This fragrance is unique and drop dead gorgeous. I own many niche fragrances (and have sampled countless others) and this is my #1 favorite (Roja's Vetiver being a close second). Confident men can pull this one off...and nicely too. And although it is somewhat floral, it's not overly so. It is definitely unisex. My favorite part is the golden amber. Longevity on me is 12-hours, easy; I can still smell Dhajala faintly on my dress shirts even after washing. Packaging/presentation is virtually second to none, as anyone who owns a bottle of Xerjoff can testify to. And speaking of the new contoured bottles...they are ridiculously elegant. Gentlemen, give this one a try. See what your wives/girlfriends think. Be warned though - - they may wind up stealing it from you!!

Unfortunately the little Luckyscent sample sprayer that Dhajala came in was broken or malfunctioning, so instead of a spray, what came out was a few dribbles that I spread around as best I could. This is probably not the optimal way to apply perfume, but at least I was able to smell it. Dhajala starts out a little bit citrusy, and a little bit sharp and aromatic from the galbanum and whatever other herbal things are in it. As it develops, it takes on a unique, bittersweet scent with hints of rose and some other unidentifiable flowers and woody resins. It is supposed to have “Tonkiphora and Myroswellia balsam” at the base. I have never smelled either of these resins, so cannot judge whether they are present in the mix. Like the other Xerjoff creations, it’s a good perfume, but not worth buying the expensive packaging to get the stuff inside.

Wonderful fragrance !!! It starts with citrus, which quickly and unexpectedly goes to a very soft and warm "chocolate with vanilla" notes. I hear tenderly musk-floral background under chocolate notes. Only to the database vanilla slightly activated. Dhajala somehow reminds me of A*Men Thierry Mugler and perfumes like it. This perfume is very calm, cozy and "homely" soft fragrance as groomed, beautiful, friendly, nice lady. Dhajala is balanced perfume with natural sound and with good sillage and longevity.