Ishq al Shuyuk Silver

The Scent Profile

Ishq al Shuyuk Silver starts with a blast of candied plum, not quite photorealistic, but edging into cherry-flavored hard candy territory. The ozonic note is more like static electricity than a sea breeze, adding a metallic zing to the top. As it settles, the hazelnut emerges, but it's a powdered, artificial hazelnut flavor, like those found in cheap coffee syrups. The honey is present, but smells slightly burnt with a smoky, acrid quality. The cedar is very faint. The base is where it deviates most; amberwood dominates, giving it a scratchy, almost papery texture. The patchouli is muted, and the oakmoss adds a slight mustiness, like damp cardboard. It shares a similar sweetness to its inspiration, but lacks the nuanced smoothness.

Conclusion

Wearing Ishq al Shuyuk Silver gets you a similar sugary vibe, but sacrifices the sophistication and quality of the original. You get loud sweetness upfront, but lose depth and complexity as it dries. Ultimately, it's like listening to a cover band: you recognize the tune, but the details are noticeably different.

How Long Does it Last?

I got around six hours of wear. The projection is strong for the first hour, easily projecting a few feet, then it quickly fades to a skin scent. I wore this to the gym and a casual lunch. It held up during the workout, but became cloying. It's best suited for short errands or quick meetups.