Al Mukhtalif Signature Extrait

Scent Breakdown

Al Mukhtalif Signature opens with a surprisingly tart raspberry, more like a raspberry hard candy than fresh fruit, quickly overtaken by a churchy incense. The heart is where the oud and rose tussle; the oud here is drier, almost leathery, lacking the jammy sweetness I associate with its muse. There's also a distinct whiff of creosote from the birch note which veers into a tire shop accord. The drydown is where it separates itself further, settling into a scratchy amberwood with a hint of medicinal geranium. It lacks the plush, resinous depth of its inspiration, instead projecting a synthetic musk quality.

Is it Worth It?

If this scent were a character in a movie, it would be the overly confident, slightly obnoxious cousin who shows up to the family reunion trying to impress everyone with his loud stories and expensive-looking but ultimately fake watch.

Performance Reality Check

Longevity is nuclear. This projects aggressively for the first 4 hours, easily filling a room. I got a solid 12 hours on my skin, and it clung to my clothes for days. I wore it to an outdoor concert; it held up nicely in the cool evening air, but I suspect it could be cloying in warmer temperatures.