If you can’t get a sample and/or don’t mind a blind buy, you’ll at least know you haven’t spent a fortune first on the majority of these. And I still use 25 of them (it led to only 7 full bottles, though I still have 8 samples to try in the gourmand family and some woody ones). But it taught me so much about notes, pyramids, brands etc. I have about 45 samples in my home now, lol. on Etsy there’s an Israeli store with very affordable 100mls and 2ml samples). If you can get samples first that’s always a great idea (f.e. Lattafa Pride Eternal Oud is the most expensive (69,- in my country). Oh, it is said that Eternal Oud from the Lattafa Pride collection is also quite similar, but much more woody-spicy. The first 3 to 4hrs it was definitely strong SPL. I needed to cut down on my sprays and 12hrs later I could still smell it. And that’s coming from someone who’s skin rarely gets 3hrs out of a perfume, never more & always intimate projection (with 30-40+ sprays). It comes super close, but has a bit of wood & spice added to it. Since MFK is super expensive, you might like to try Maison Fragrance World – Barakkat Ambre Eve. MFK – Grand Soir could be right up your alley. On the right skin it also has a creamy warm touch.ģ. Another vanillic, very woody fragrance that’s more smoky than spicy. Maybe you’ll also like Ameer Al Oud Intense Oud (also Lattafa). Oh Raghba pairs wonderfully with all types of (lineair) gourmand perfumes in case you like mixing ).Ģ. I didn’t have this issue with Raghba, but that was before it was made popular, so some batches have been sent out too quickly (the juice is supposed to be very dark, like a reddish brown). I’m not sure if it is the climate difference + traveling from production site to seller to buyer, but 99,99% off my fragrances needed maceration time once in my possession and then became what they should be. Know that Middle Eastern fragrances often need some time to chill once they’ve reached your house. Raghba is almost exactly what you mentioned there (except for creamy): it’s a spicy-woody-vanilla with a lot of warmth. Great thing: plenty Arab houses have very affordable lines that still offer quality. I first tried one of those dupes and now I have quite the collection. With your taste just should be right up your alley ). They have their own lines as well as semi-dupes (they use the base of a popular/discontinued fragrance and give it an oriental twist. Does that sound over-the-top? Just wait because we've rounded up the top 11 sandalwood perfumes to prove just how serious we are.Oh, I know about that particular burden! I don’t know why they keep discontinuing or reformulating yummy fragrances! It’s actually the way I got into Middle Eastern perfumes houses. Thanks to its surprising versatility, we're of the strong belief that the perfect warm and inviting sandalwood perfume exists for anyone who loves to wear fragrance or who just wants to smell intoxicatingly lovely. Whether you're already a fiend for sandalwood like us or are new to or unsure of the popular note, we're going to go ahead and say adding a sandalwood perfume to your winter fragrance wardrobe is one of the best moves you can make this season (especially in the "you smell so good" compliment department). It manages to feel warm and woody, but it also possesses a creamy richness, which makes it the perfect base note for a wide range of fragrances-not just the sweet, spicy or musky types you might initially assume. We've already talked about the prevalence of beloved notes like rose and vanilla in what feels like the majority of our favourite perfumes, and cosy sandalwood is another unanimous favourite.
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