MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUME HAUL | LATTAFA SONDOS | HAREEM AL SULTAN | AJMAL EVOKE

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  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
  • Hello my Gorgeous Angels!
    Here is a super random haul of some middle eastern perfumes that I cannot classify or categorize just as yet.
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  • @AnittaBlackk
    @AnittaBlackk 11 месяцев назад +18

    I love Sondos, I hated it when I first got it because I smelt what you discribed but I let it sit for 3-4 months and it has fully changed to a caramel oud scent. Soo happy I forgot to give it away😂

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  10 месяцев назад +5

      Really? I am glad I did not declutter it then lol. I will keep holding on to it till December. I hope it macerates because I adore Caramel scents ❤

    • @isherwoody
      @isherwoody 9 месяцев назад +4

      Oh yes. I didn't like it at first but a few months later I love it. Same happened to me with Amber Oud Gold so I think it's the fruit notes that need time to macerate.

  • @AmiAbroad
    @AmiAbroad Год назад +20

    You are responsible for several of my Middle Eastern purchases (5) and I only just recently discovered your site! Signature.... Purchased! Your enthusiasm is contagious and your review have been on point! Keep it up! Signed, an American fan in Germany. 😊

    • @emeraldjewels03
      @emeraldjewels03 8 месяцев назад +1

      I totally agree with this statement ❤

  • @christinajones3358
    @christinajones3358 11 месяцев назад +11

    I'm obsessed with Sondos...it smells so damn good....I was in love at the first initial spray but I thought it was a little too strong...let it sit for almost 3 weeks before I sprayed it again and omg...I'm in need of another bottle. I love it sooo much!!!

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад +2

      Really? I am so glad I did not give up mine. She is sitting in the maceration corner for now ❤

    • @stephyb4230
      @stephyb4230 11 месяцев назад +1

      Sis I can't wait to get mine I just saw this review today and I'm definitely getting it.

  • @_DanielPrieto
    @_DanielPrieto Год назад +5

    I would say Shaheen gold goes in the way of amber oud gold edition. But Shaheen gold is sweeter, brighter and more feminine. It has a hint of oriental spices too.

  • @jesscox1775
    @jesscox1775 Год назад +7

    Awww I like Sondos! I layer it with ny Miss Dior Cherie dupe oil from Luxador and i feel like I smell really sweet and feminine. I really think all of our noses smell things differently. Love the video. ❤

  • @marklauderdale4429
    @marklauderdale4429 7 месяцев назад +1

    You have made the purchase of many middle eastern perfumes for me much easier. I do not think you are confusing in any way. Your videos are not stuffy nor snobby like others. I respect your opinion. I also have rewatched many of the videos so as to not miss perfumes that I would otherwise miss. Thank you for your reviews and opinions they help a lot.

  • @MyKitchen12
    @MyKitchen12 9 месяцев назад +2

    I love Sondos 🤩❤️ It smells expensive and elegant to me. Sweet, floral, fruity, slightly spicy and a little woody. It is gorgeous 😊 Maybe yours needs to macerate.

  • @AF-yv9oz
    @AF-yv9oz Год назад +7

    Thank you Simin. Your reviews are very useful

  • @bunwaozoigbo9243
    @bunwaozoigbo9243 Год назад +3

    I love Sondos. It’s too sweet, that’s my only con. But if layered it’s wonderful. 48hrs on my cloth it’s still there, showered 3x now and I can still get the faint smell. It’s not synthetic to me though. It wasn’t love at first sight, I hated it at first but after letting it sit, I enjoyed it.

  • @jaimiemainberger5039
    @jaimiemainberger5039 4 месяца назад +1

    Sondos reminds me of a different twist on la vie est belle. But so much better. I smelled this on a man and I walked around asking who was wearing this perfume!! He said it was him and he had the bottle with him. ( this was at my leasing office btw). I sprayed it on my hand and bought immediately! It’s gorgeous. It does not smell like miss Cheri. That was my signature sent back in the day. So yeah no. Not the same. Very happy with this 23$ purchase on Amazon.

  • @justjulia8007
    @justjulia8007 Год назад +5

    Oh my goodness.. you talking about the oil brought back my PTSD from blind buying Swiss Arabian Amaali!!
    Did I get sucked in to the viral vortex? Oh yes.
    Did I love the bottle design? Also yes.
    Did I turn green around the gills and become instantly and insanely nauseous upon first try? 2000% yes!
    I’ve NEVER ever had such a visceral reaction to fragrance in my life..and I hope to never ever experience that again! Although Bond No 9 Greenwich Village had me gagging! So there’s that.
    But you’re so right about body chemistry playing such an important role in what scents work or don’t; oddly enough my teenage daughter LOVED Amaali and to my absolute shock, it smelled lovely on her!

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад +2

      OMG!!!
      Lol! I have thought so many time to buy those three oils that have the same bottle design but somethin g always stopped me. I dont particularly like using oils for the same reason as your trauma lol.
      I am glad I stayed away from them ❤

    • @justjulia8007
      @justjulia8007 Год назад

      @@SiminShaikh 😂 you chose wisely my friend!

  • @AmiAbroad
    @AmiAbroad Год назад +4

    Also... give Sondos a few more tries. I did not like it at first, but I really like it now..

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад +1

      Really? I kind of packed it and was ready to give it away. But I will keep it and open it after two months then ❤️ Thanks love ❤️

  • @lisarobles1148
    @lisarobles1148 Год назад +4

    I can always count on your fragrance reviews when I'm looking for some new perfumes. Signature is definitely going to be on my wishlist, and some of the others as well. Your videos are the best ❤

  • @tmhoneybunny
    @tmhoneybunny Год назад +3

    I love your videos! I’ve been watching for a few months. You are funny and very informative. ❤❤❤❤

  • @larobey7961
    @larobey7961 11 месяцев назад +4

    Love Sondos!

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      I have left mine to macerate and I hope I enjoy it soon ❤ As of now, it really bothers me

  • @carmenx_
    @carmenx_ Год назад +2

    Hi Simin, I really enjoy your reviews 😅. Have you seen the insane bottles of Fragrance World Imperial, Alpha and Apex? Would like to hear your thoughts about these fragances. Love❤ your channel!👌🏽

  • @DDH64812
    @DDH64812 9 месяцев назад +1

    Khadlaj newly released Hareem Al Sultan EDP. I love to combine oil and parfum for added longevity and performance. I was sent a 20 ml sample card of the EDP at it's wonderful. If you get the opportunity to review the parfum, I would love to hear your view on the product. Thank you, fantastic review! 😘

  • @monikafranus920
    @monikafranus920 Месяц назад

    Hi Simin. I really am thrilled by your perfume stories and comparisons❤❤❤. I bougt Armaf Signature True but for me it was just ok. However, my mother loved it do it is in her collection. And then my sister. They are both very happy with it. Hareem al Sultan in an oil version is not for me but I patiently waited for the EDP version and I like it. Sondos is beautiful, it is pity that it is not Miss Dior Cherie dupe, but still it is very nice for me. And I am very interested in Ajmal Evoke Silver. Greetings from Poland❤

  • @francesgarcia3888
    @francesgarcia3888 5 месяцев назад +1

    I heat Charlie, Sondos is nothing like that.I don't know what happened to yours, but my is so delicious.

  • @linsbergstrom8160
    @linsbergstrom8160 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for great content! My collection is 85% oriental brands. But since you like woody, I can recommend Sarah Jessica Parker, Stash - best wood ever🙂

  • @profe3330
    @profe3330 5 месяцев назад

    I love the way you describe things - the scents, the bottles, everything. "It looks like one of the king's jewels . . . and it smells like gummy bears." 😂 What a sharp, perfect synopsis.

  • @manuka7313
    @manuka7313 Год назад +3

    Asalaamu Aleykum Simin...can you please do the whole range of the Sakeena, Imaan, and Haya from Lattafa. I can see in your background. 😅
    I just want to know which one to go for.
    Thank you! ❤😊

    • @kellyhinrichs7403
      @kellyhinrichs7403 Год назад +2

      She did do a video on those about a month ago. 😊

    • @manuka7313
      @manuka7313 Год назад

      @kellyhinrichs7403 Oh did she ? 😅 Thank you, I'll have a search for that video.

  • @casualtake1497
    @casualtake1497 8 месяцев назад +1

    How was Sondos Performance?

  • @naturehouse9252
    @naturehouse9252 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your reviews I wish if you. An review Arabian oud perfumes and Al haramain 50 years anniversary collection and musk collection

  • @mariamel-fahoum4689
    @mariamel-fahoum4689 5 месяцев назад

    I mixed shaheen gold with Tharwa and with libre too and it smelled amazing. You gave me that idea when you said it reminded you of libre so thanks

  • @photogenic305
    @photogenic305 Год назад +1

    I’ll have to try the Evoke silver.
    I have Evoke gold and I love it!

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      I cant wait to get my hand on the Golden one. There are two gold ones though. One is solid gold and the other transparent with gold liquid ❤️

  • @deboracarvalho5398
    @deboracarvalho5398 3 месяца назад

    Hi. Its weird that Sondos notes are different on lattafa’s us website

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Год назад +1

    I always watch your reviews very good information

  • @marvamiller4086
    @marvamiller4086 Год назад +2

    Hello and gm
    I think u do a great job on ur reviews, very informative. U have me shopping a bit lol❤

  • @plantparentdude204
    @plantparentdude204 10 месяцев назад

    Love love love Shaheen Gold. Definitely unlike anything I have in my collection!

  • @riyazzahir8407
    @riyazzahir8407 Год назад +2

    Thanks for your reviews. they are really helpful.
    Can you suggest a few good online stores or walk-in shops based in Dubai for clones that you frequently feature in your channel.. like lattafa, Armaf, Fragrance World etc.
    Apart from Amazon, Noon and Samawa

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kindness ❤
      In Dubai unfortunately the stores that have these particular brands are in the old Dubai perfume market. And you do have to explore them to find some.
      I am planning on doing a vlog visiting the perfume market in Winter to avoid burning into a crisp in the current weather lol.
      On the other hand, brands like Ajmal, Rasasi, AlHaramain, Swiss Arabian, Ahmed AlMaghrabi, Lootah Perfumes etc. all have physical stores in most Dubai malls.

  • @sabidakasim305
    @sabidakasim305 Год назад +1

    Hi simin...which store in Dubai did u find armaf signature true? It's hardly available online. Please reply.

  • @francesgarcia3888
    @francesgarcia3888 4 месяца назад

    I have Signature perfume since it came out, and I have loved it since the beginning.

  • @kavyagupta8649
    @kavyagupta8649 Год назад +2

    Sim i have just purchased ARMAF signature true as my birthday gift 🎁 Hope it turns out good. I mostly watch ur videos and then purchase a scent ❤😊 Thanks for all your recommendations 💕
    Have a great day
    All the love from India 🇮🇳

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад +1

      Happy birthday my lovely Angel! You are going to love it! May you have the happiest year ahead love ❤

    • @kavyagupta8649
      @kavyagupta8649 Год назад

      @@SiminShaikh Thankyou so much 💕 You genuinely made my day with ur wishes and by calling me an angel. It feels so so good . Thankyou 💝

  • @amberdawn8128
    @amberdawn8128 Год назад

    Sondos is just weird on me. It has an odd metallic note on my skin. I’m sure it’s the same note that is ‘plasticy’ to you. Whatever it is it’s just sharp as heck. I’ve been letting it sit for a while, but I can’t get rid of that note!

  • @user-wf7kq3xk2u
    @user-wf7kq3xk2u Год назад

    After your review I won't get Sonos, at least not before getting a sample first. Many I love it, not all. I want to get my hands on that harem Al Sultan, but I've not seen it on European stores. But I'll keep on looking.

  • @charmedbymeghan
    @charmedbymeghan Год назад

    I really enjoy Phantom for myself even. I find it a pretty Unisex fragrance. I hope this one doesn't smell exactly like it though. I like when fragrances add a twist to it, or improve on the formula. Instead of matching exactly. Not sure if they tried to dupe??

  • @vihmake
    @vihmake Год назад +1

    Always enjoy your reviews! By the way, we have similar tastes in bottles. I can't stand even J. P. Gaultier's Le Classique, although I love the fragrance.

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад +1

      Weren't Vintage days so good with Packaging? Chanel, Dior, YSL, they were all so classy. Now it is all about shock value I suppose 😂❤

  • @la_vanille
    @la_vanille 11 месяцев назад +1

    Armaf eternia or ajmal evoke silver which is overall better dupe for poison girl & which has better performance?

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад +2

      Armaf Eternia for sure! It is closer and performs better ❤

  • @vihmake
    @vihmake Год назад +1

    Hi! Just watched SimAli staycation video for a change :) Loved it :)

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад

      Hahaha! I want to make some more videos with Ali if he is up for it. I used to enjoy creating content with him 😂❤

  • @soitsme1703
    @soitsme1703 Год назад +2

    Sondos bottle never Attracted me plus it has such split reviews 😂

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      I know right?! The bottle and the juice are disappointing. But the box is soooo gorg! ❤❤❤

  • @kerlinegalette7023
    @kerlinegalette7023 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Simi. I truly appreciate your videos… Question - have I missed your review of the different La Nuit Tresor perfume? Is it under a less obvious name? I’ll keep looking at the videos. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @sumbulkhan2984
    @sumbulkhan2984 7 месяцев назад +1

    Please try Italiano Donna brown by armaf it’s awesome

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  7 месяцев назад

      Is that the Donna Q Essence babe? Please let me know so I can try it too ❤❤❤

  • @allibag
    @allibag 9 месяцев назад

    How does this compare to the swiss arabian oils like Layali and Layali Rouge?

  • @muhanhangbokmf.3144
    @muhanhangbokmf.3144 Год назад +2

    Infinite Happiness. 🌼 😍

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад

      My friend. I appreciate you so much for always being so supportive. I really hope you know that ❤❤❤

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Год назад +1

    What is your advice on a flowery sweet perfume which one do you advise

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Oooooh my current fav is Haya by Lattafa. What an addictive Floral sweet perfume. It smells like strawberry dipped champagne and florals ❤

  • @colleenthomas6589
    @colleenthomas6589 Год назад +3

    I love sandos😊

    • @jesscox1775
      @jesscox1775 Год назад +2

      Me too!!!

    • @iniudonkang8712
      @iniudonkang8712 Год назад +2

      Thank goodness I'm getting positive reviews on sondos cos I just ordered it n am expecting it to arrive tomorrow. I'm anxious ryt now n can't wait to wear it cos it's also bn compared to one of d Miss Dior perfumes dt has bn discontinued.

    • @jesscox1775
      @jesscox1775 Год назад +2

      ​@iniudonkang8712 I love it. Maybe ita a love it or hate it kind of scent but I really feel like I smell good in it! 😅

    • @larobey7961
      @larobey7961 11 месяцев назад +2

      Me too. It’s very nice. It smells like Tootsie Rolls or Caramel candy. That goes to show that everyone nose is different and fragrance reviews are opinion based.

  • @Princess_Glitter_Sparkle
    @Princess_Glitter_Sparkle 4 месяца назад

    I appreciate all your reviews. Thank you very much. This was was amazing. Hello from North Pole Alaska :)

  • @lknav6673
    @lknav6673 8 месяцев назад +1

    Sondos it's a dupe of Miss Dior Cherie edp 2005 Christian Dior

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  8 месяцев назад

      Heya Hun ❤️ You think so? I used to love Dior Cherie 2005 but dont find it similar to Sondos at all sadly

  • @Ines9933
    @Ines9933 Год назад +1

    Hi Sim! Great reviews! Have you tried Mousuf Wardi or Min Yashbahak, both of them are by Ard Al Zaafaran? I'm curious to see what you think. Thank you ! Love your channel ;)

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Heya Hun ❤
      Not yet, but I have added it to my everlasting wish list hehehe. I am trying to find all the Mousuf colors

  • @876beauty
    @876beauty Год назад

    I wished I waited on your Sondos review, blind bought it and it's on the way 😢

  • @maynashaat3016
    @maynashaat3016 10 месяцев назад

    Is Armaf smells the same as Afnan modest doux?

  • @nehaalam7784
    @nehaalam7784 Год назад +1

    Assalamu Walaikum ❤
    what about Reef & Surrati perfumes? 🥰

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад

      Waliekum Salaams,
      Unfortunately Reef & Surrati are not available here in the UAE :(

  • @lisabafundo4355
    @lisabafundo4355 11 месяцев назад +1

    Men always ❤️ yummy dessert fragrances 😅

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад +1

      Right?! 😂 Its too easy if you know the formula 😂😂😂

  • @fegermany2413
    @fegermany2413 7 месяцев назад

    I own sondos , and I feel its not even fruity to my nose. It is caramel , sugar very sweet and dark flowers . Not fruity at all

  • @RemyaN
    @RemyaN Год назад

    Which stores in dubai we can go ? Please suggest

  • @jessicalow8357
    @jessicalow8357 11 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have baroque rouge? Would like to see your review 😊

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Hey Hun ❤
      I have unfortunately not gotten into Maison AlHambra, Fragrance World and Paris Corner yet. But hopefully soon ❤

  • @lotus_perfumes
    @lotus_perfumes Год назад +1

    Nice review dear. I enjoyed ur random video also😂. U hv explained very well all the perfumes.Take care nd rest as much as possible ❤❤❤

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you my beautiful hun ❤️ The stitches have almost healed and I cannot wait to get active again. I put on so much weight because I could not move much :(

    • @lotus_perfumes
      @lotus_perfumes 11 месяцев назад

      @@SiminShaikh it's ok dear . U can reduce ur weight afterwards by proper diet and exercise, right?

  • @brigittelehmann9749
    @brigittelehmann9749 Год назад +1

    I love gummie bears from Haribo

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Haribos are an addiction lol. I wonder what the ingredients are 😂 😂 😂 I love their star mix 😂

  • @amberdawn8128
    @amberdawn8128 Год назад +3

    I agree. Sondos is definitely not worth the hype at all. I’ve had it for months and still can’t wear it.

  • @user-vz1tn4wt2i
    @user-vz1tn4wt2i 9 месяцев назад +1

    If you turn Sondos upside down, kind of resembles a champagne glass

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  8 месяцев назад

      Well that makes sense ❤ I will try that at home lol

  • @muhanhangbokmf.3144
    @muhanhangbokmf.3144 Год назад +2

    Very nice. 👍 💯😍👍

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад

      Thank you my most amazing friend 👍 Infinite Happiness to you ❤

  • @sbozalicious
    @sbozalicious Год назад +1

    Dead by 2/10😂😂😂. Yooooo now I am torn between Shaheen gold and signature 😢. I really love la Nuit tresor DNA, I bought jazzab bcs of that similarity. But this Shaheen sounds intriguing. Maybe I must stick to signature. Thank you Simz for another nice list. And you can spray your perfume tests anywhere you want, we are here for it. I can't find evoke gold for her in SA🇿🇦. I thought the silver was for man, we learn.

    • @Gigiashanti
      @Gigiashanti Год назад

      I’m confused with afnan because they also made modest which is the same dna as La nuit tresor now signature lataffa is the queen of reforming and repackaging wasn’t expecting that from afnan 😢😂

    • @user-wf7kq3xk2u
      @user-wf7kq3xk2u Год назад +1

      There is silver for her and for him. Same as gold also has both. I've had silver for awhile and I enjoy it something awful. Only atomizer is none too good and tends to leak. I was so happy seeing your review on it, there is not many of it.

    • @aesinam
      @aesinam 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@GigiashantiSignature is by Armaf not Afnan

  • @magiswiterland4777
    @magiswiterland4777 Год назад

    Please try opera nior by Maison Alhambra

  • @RM-go2mo
    @RM-go2mo 11 месяцев назад

    We love your videos ❤

  • @Zenzele.
    @Zenzele. Год назад

    Does anyone know a legit place for some from the US to purchase Armaf Signature True? 👀 It sounds lovely

  • @charmedbymeghan
    @charmedbymeghan Год назад

    The Sondos bottle bothers me so much. I just see it falling over and breaking. Same thing with those Lancome bottles too that you have to lie down or they fall over. I find them so annoying 😒

  • @kellyhinrichs7403
    @kellyhinrichs7403 Год назад +2

    That Sondos bottle is wild 😳 😂 The box reminds me of a French tapestry so in my mind it should contain L'air du Temps or something similar.
    I've been stuck on on eating wild berry Skittles for about 2 months.

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  11 месяцев назад

      Hahahaa I feel your addiction. Currently I am an Ice Lolly addict 😂

  • @tina_smt
    @tina_smt Год назад +2

    You had me at gummy bears lol. I’ve been interested in that fragrance for a while, but I have no idea where to get a real one in Canada.
    Gummy bears are literally my favourite candy ever lol😊

  • @missresonate917
    @missresonate917 Год назад +1

    Sondos was such a fail for me. I fell into the packaging trap 😅😅😅

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад

      Hahahaha you are not alone hun ❤❤❤ We all did that 😅

  • @muhanhangbokmf.3144
    @muhanhangbokmf.3144 Год назад +2

    So cool and beautiful. 👍 🧡🩷💯😍👍

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  Год назад +1

      You are always so kind ❤❤❤

  • @simalivlog
    @simalivlog Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @lavalampa3254
    @lavalampa3254 Год назад +1

    I couldn't agree more with you with Sondos!!! Thanks god l was able to send it back and get a refund.
    I kind of feel people who love TF Bitter Peach would like it ,not that they're dupes but they're somehow giving similar vibe to me.

  • @katrinac.6735
    @katrinac.6735 11 месяцев назад

    It's hard to watch your videos due to excessive use of the word "like". Please try to eliminate it.

  • @gabriellamoi
    @gabriellamoi 8 месяцев назад +1

    hi! just wondering, did the evoke silver got better with performance after some time? thank you! 🫶🏻

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  8 месяцев назад

      Heya hun ♥️
      I feel it got sweeter but the longevity is still the same I reckon.

    • @SiminShaikh
      @SiminShaikh  8 месяцев назад +1

      Lemme try it tomorrow to work and update you babe