So I decided I needed to get my nose on a whole bunch of highly hyped offerings from Middle Eastern brands along with an RDZ I’ve been interested in trying out. Believe it or not, I’m really feeling like I’m starting to run out of things I want to try, it’s getting harder and harder since I’m probably at over a thousand+ fragrances researched and tested over the past two years… But between this haul and an upcoming haul of Montagne decants, I think I’m scratching what itch I have left lol.
I do feel like I’m going to be winding down buying anything new (decants or bottles) pretty soon, as I feel like I’m closing in on my “final” collection, which will land at about 85 bottles total.
I got this haul from Tryscents - they have a pretty good selection and good prices, but the thing that won me over is their high quality pressurised atomisers. This haul includes:
- Jo Milano Craft Stone (Outlands inspo). So far I like this better than Terra.
- Maison Asrar Ameer (Decision inspo). So far I like this better than Vantage.
- Arabist Prestige Ramad Earthy (Sinbad/Elsewhere inspo) and La Di Da (original creation). So far Ramad Earthy is not for me (like a spicy leathery burnt apricot stew) and La Di Da is a pleasant enough designer-like aromatic vanillic
- Swiss Arabian Opulence of Dubai and Enigma of Taif (original creations). This is my last effort to see if I can tolerate wearing anything with rose in it…
- Adnan Stardust (Angels Share OTR inspo). So far, the crisp sharp grapefruit in the open is pretty enjoyable and is a twist on the OTR.
- Riiffs Veloce (Angels Share OTR inspo) and Momento Liquid Gold (original creation). So far Veloce is an ok Angels Share interpretation but Momento Gold is not for me, weirdly sweet with a screechy edge.
- RDZ Wooder Ice (my first time sniffing anything from this house). So far this is an interesting bright zesty musky sweet and bright citrus bomb.