u/sumiranm

Hi all, I have blind bought a bunch of ME perfumes over a span of 2-3 months. Some of them absolutely horrible (waiting for them to macerate), some absolute gems. I have segregated them based on the seasons. Primarily two major ones - Summers and Winters.

Just gonna give a brief review of the new additions

For Winters - I ordered the following:

1. Oud Madness: Oh my god! Never expected, neither smelled anything like this before. Opening was rubber mixed with leather. As i gave it time to dry down, i could smell something fruity in the background. Very light but it was there. I’m not losing my hope on this one. Will give it time in the dark till the season arrives.
2. Black Fume: Amazing oud, roses, and fruity smell. Love this one. Solid 8/10
3. French Avenue Haydan: This has a very green plus spicy touch to it. Definitely gonna get compliments in the winters. Solid 8.5/10
4. Liam Grey: Initial opening very synthetic. But as it dries down, it becomes very likeable. Prominent notes of fig and cardamom. 7/10
5. ighra’a: Initial spray very pungent. Dries down sweet caramel. But very different from elixir. 6 for now.

For Summers - I ordered the following:

1. Porto Neroli: Very light, heavy on neroli smell. Still need to get used to it. 7/10. Nothing complex though. Very linear.

2. Arsh: Very citrusy fresh smell with a hint of almond in the background. Absolutely love it. 10/10

3. Supremacy CE: Got it after all the hype. But not a big fan. Smells very generic pineapple. Smoky pineapple notes. 7/10

4. Mykonos Slow Living: Very different smell. Very light on skin. Linen sheets like smell. 8/10

5. Safari Breeze: very guava heavy smell. Initial sprays synthetic, dry down is amazing. Loving it. 9/10

6. Emir Celestial: Honestly, i never smelled anything like this in my life. This shouldn’t even be called a perfume. This is just new car seat smell with a hint of metal. I’m just trying to understand this smell. It doesn’t even change during the course. 4/10

7. Citrine: prominent ginger lemon smell with a twist of mint. Dry down is musky. Compliment getter. 10/10

8. Kaaf: BANGER! What a smell! This is such a compliment getter. 10/10. Very different smell, musky, fruity, oud in a good way.

Also posted a picture of my current collection that is a mix of ME and designers.
Happy to discuss further in comments.

Hi all, it’s been a couple of years since I have been introduced to the middle eastern fragrance world. And they turned out to be absolute beasts. Have been doing a lot of research and trying to get my hands on some good middle eastern fragrances whenever I get the opportunity. I have segregated my collection by weather, primarily summers and winters. Looking for suggestions, feedbacks, AMA.

Recently started my perfume journey. Got introduced to the Middle Eastern perfume world by a friend. Turned out they are beast!
Cool Water, Versace Eau Fraiche, D&G Light Blue, etc. were also in the collection previously. Cannot remember the names of a few more. Few more will be added soon. Will update very soon.