Real gold for the senses or just "cheap gold alloy"?
The Midas Touch was heavily promoted on social media, and I was quite excited about the release. At Argos, the stories behind the fragrances are always a nice touch, and in this case, the Midas Touch is a tribute to the tragic King Midas, whose wish for gold became his downfall. Does this fragrance follow a similar fat...
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TARAF: Beastmode Alarm: Fresh Rose from the Orient I Surprise Candidate
The "Taraf | Arabian Oud / العربية للعود" is one of those fragrances from which I expected little, but was all the more surprised. Dave27 drew my attention to the scent, and what can I say: I have never experienced such a rose composition - long-lasting, fresh rose?! Well, let's get into it, here’s my review after seve...
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MARJ I Princess Bottle with Beast Mode Content I Oriental Sensation with Beautifully Balanced Complexity
I could hardly believe that no one had written a review for "Marj / مرج | Ahmed Al Maghribi" yet. Yes, "oriental fragrances" are increasingly making their way to Europe, but most people mean Lattafa and Co. by that. However, there are also niche houses in the Orient that are truly creative and positioned at a higher pr...
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Luck or not? I Kaya: a cozy, seductive scent with familiar DNA
One must give credit to Parfums D'Elmar: the bottles look absolutely stunning. True masterpieces, but as we know, it’s all about the content. Well, Kaya means luck, but does this name fit the content? The announcement promises a lot; it should be a seductive whirlwind of sweet fruits, enchanting flowers, and intoxicati...
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GISSAH CAPRI I Oriental Freshie with Unique Character I Fresh, but Different...
Oriental fragrances have conquered the DACH region, and yes, people often hear about brands like Afnan, Armaf, Lattafa, and Co. However, the real hidden gems from the Emirates carry quite different names, and one of them is Gissah! A brand that has positively surprised me, but I will get to that shortly. Fresh means so...
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IMPERIAL VALLEY I The signature scent of the Emirates: A brilliant daily with an oriental twist & performance!
When talking about oriental fragrances, almost everyone thinks of Lattafa. However, niche quality houses are emerging in the East that should not be underestimated... and no scent has been as talked about in the last 12 months as "Imperial Valley (Eau de Parfum) | Gissah / قصة". What is this fragrance all about and is...
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Stallion Soul I The Refined Ombre Nomade for Gentlemen
Ombre Nomade is a great fragrance, and of course, it can be worn in everyday life, but let's be honest: it is edgy, loud, and can be a bit confrontational. Stallion Soul Eau de Parfum is the answer for all those who celebrate the ON DNA but want to use it more often in daily life. A present "understatement" fragrance t...
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