Oriental by Mahdi Alajmi bottle
Mahdi Alajmi

Oriental

5.0/5 · 1 votes Unisex 2018
Main accords
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day100
Night100
Winter100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Our take

Oud and Taif rose sit together here without one overshadowing the other. Natural musk and civet bring an animalic edge that feels raw and unpolished. Amber adds a golden warmth that binds the materials without smoothing them out.

The powdery side of the blend recalls a thick rug laid over cold stone floors. It is a heavy, intimate scent that suits a quiet room with steaming tea and a window fogged by breath. The air feels still and close when this fragrance is present.

Civet and musk dominate the later stages. The rose recedes into the background while the animalic notes grow louder and more textured. Amber lingers underneath, giving the drydown a resinous weight that feels dense and unapologetic.

This is not a clean or modern composition. It leans into the skanky, musky accords and lets them take over completely. The oud remains present throughout, grounding the powdery sweetness with a dark, woody core.

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