Majdal Sultan

To Buy or Not to Buy?

If you're seeking the essence of L'Eau d'Issey on a tight budget, Majdal Sultan is a solid choice. It captures the core vibe – a clean, citrusy freshness – without breaking the bank. The synthetic opening is a minor drawback, but it fades relatively quickly. But if you just want to smell shower-fresh and approachable, this clone will do the trick just fine. Buy this if you’re a student or someone who wants to smell nice at the gym without using your expensive stuff.

Notes & Nuances

Majdal Sultan opens with a blast of citrus – a bright, almost aggressively zesty mix of yuzu, lemon, and bergamot. It aims for the clean, refreshing vibe of L'Eau d'Issey, and lands reasonably close, perhaps 89%. However, there's a noticeable synthetic edge in the opening, a slightly harsh sharpness that the original gracefully avoids. The heart pushes through with a watery lotus and a touch of nutmeg, leaning clean and aquatic. The drydown is where it diverges the most. Issey's vetiver has a mineralic quality; Majdal Sultan's is a softer, muskier affair with a cedar that lacks depth.

The Performance Stats

This is a daytime player. Majdal Sultan projects moderately for the first hour, creating a noticeable bubble. It then settles closer to the skin. Expect about 4-5 hours of noticeable fragrance before it fades to a faint skin scent. Not bad .