No. 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Clones

"### Conclusion This fragrance is best suited for colder weather, specifically evenings, because the intense sweetness would suffocate in the heat. The composition lends itself to casual settings, like a date night at the movies. It's certainly not for formal occasions, as the pronounced sweetness could be perceived as juvenile. ### First Impressions & Dry Down Al Noble Ameer opens with a surprising blast of potpourri spices, overlaying something vaguely floral that smells like discount bath bombs. The advertised "exotic floral notes" translate to a mishmash – think the artificial sweetener note of pink candy. Where Rosendo Mateu offers sophisticated musk, this rendition presents a powdered sugar effect. The heart attempts carnation and lily-of-the-valley, but they're drowned in a cloying sweetness that smells like dissolving hard candies. The base is where it most deviates: instead of a rich amber, it's a generic vanilla extract accord. The promised musk barely registers under the heavy dose of sweet notes. The scent journey ends with a slight plasticky, chemical drydown. ### How Long Does it Last? Longevity is impressive, pushing 7-8 hours on skin. Projection is also surprisingly powerful for the first 2 hours, easily filling a room. Tested indoors in an office environment, it drew a few compliments, but also a comment that it was "a bit much". It clings aggressively to fabric and can become overwhelming if oversprayed."

"### Is it Worth It? If Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold were a character, it would be the well-meaning, slightly out-of-touch aunt who always gifts you the same overly sweet body spray every Christmas. ### Notes & Nuances Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold opens with a blast of something akin to spiced potpourri – think cloves and cinnamon sticks left too long in a simmering pan. The "exotic floral notes" are unfortunately a vague, indistinct sweetness, lacking the nuanced character of actual flowers. It evokes the aroma of department store perfume counters. As it settles, the carnation and lily-of-the-valley attempt to surface, but they're fighting against a cloying vanilla undertone. The drydown is dominated by a synthetic amber and an artificial musk, ultimately delivering a plasticky sweetness that lingers uncomfortably on the skin. While it gestures toward the intended inspiration, it falls short, substituting depth and complexity with an overdose of sugary elements. ### Projection Power Longevity is surprisingly robust, clocking in at around 7-8 hours on my skin. Projection is moderate for the first two hours, extending about an arm's length, before gradually receding closer to the body. I wore it to a grocery store and then while working from home. It didn't evolve much throughout the day and maintained that syrupy aroma."