I have bought quite a few middle eastern fragrances, when I get them I take them outside and spray them about 20-25 times to empty the straw. I might try them on paper but I will usually let them sit for a week or longer before I wear them on skin. I do this because it was a suggestion made by an influencer that I trust. Good luck:))
Thanks for recommending. I do that too. I collect Middle eastern perfumes since I was still living in Dubai and was prompted there..But there are just scents that I really don’t like and it’s not because of first sprays…
Hey, Joanne! Your style of reviewing is top notch. Love how you give personal opinions, while keeping the ratings based on objective points such as projection and longevity.
Hi dear! Thank you for appreciating. I try to be honest and FAIR with my reviews. Once someone mentioned how come I gave 8/10 if the perfume smells like an old lady to my husband. Oh well the fragrance costs $40 for 100ml and I think it’s just fair to consider that as well as the quality projection and longevity especially with Middle Eatern perfumes. I wouldn’t bash something inexpensive just because I didn’t like it personally… Anyway, thank you for seeing that 💕
Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited is the best blind buy for me. I was also on doubt before and after ordering it 😂 bcz of very mixed reviews on youtube. But I did it because of the bottle. It didn’t smell like sunscreen to me, it was very very creamy coconut with jasmine and sandalwood, vanilla blend. It was so intoxicating smell that I can’t even explain. It’s definitely a summer night fragrance.
Hi! Maybe it needs to sit more for the creamy factor to come out.. It smells extremely similar to something I have in my collection called Mancera Coco Vanille 🥥
@@jmercadobeauty Maybe for some but mine one from the first spray it was smelling divine. Anyways I left it for macerate and waiting to see the next dimension. Thank you for the suggestion.
I purchased Rifaaqat after your review and did not regret it. I felt in love with the first sniff. I also bought qaed al fursan and I like it a lot. Thank you so much. I am curious about the new Lattafa release called teriaq made by Quentin Bisch, who also created Delina.
Hiii I love hypnotic poisonEDT so so much and I'm waiting on tonka oud to come in the mail. I am also waiting on musamam white intense. Can't wait to get them. Thank you! I decluttered al fursan unlimited it wasn't for me. There was something in it that did not work for my senses. But it was such a cheapie so I didn't have an issue with decluttering it.
If you like Hypnotic Poison, big chance you’ll love Shaghaf Tonka 👌 Musamam White intense is great for summer and spring. I’ll choose it over Fursan Unlimited. Good luck! I hope you’ll enjoy your new goodies 👌
I like sublime becoz its easy to wear nd enjoy nd mood uplifting type fragrance to me.nd oud tonka is very unique to me. But i appreciate ur honesty becoz perfumes r very subjective. U explain fragrance very deeply so one can imagine it. ❤❤
Hi! Thank you for appreciating my thoughts as it’s clearly to distinguish what I think of it vs. If I like it for myself. At the end of the day just like you said, perfumes are subjective and people’s opinions should be respected whether it goes same for them or not. ✨ Thank you for watching dear 🙏
Thank you dear Joanna, you got me fully interested last year on my journey with Middle Eastern perfumes. My first purchase was a perfume oil as I had only one bottle left of my beloved Gucci Rush which of course is now discontinued and I loved the perfume oil not as a dupe but because it makes me feel similar, then I saw your video on ME perfumes. Now many months later and about 60 or so ME fragrances later I can honestly say only about 4 or so were a total blind buy fail, 7 or so are a , wait and see, but I have 6 to 10 signature perfumes I adore from these and love wearing 20 or so and change these depending on seasons and moods with another 20 or so. I bought a lot of the ones you recommended , still cannot wear Shaghaf Oud Swiss Arabian ( wore it a few times and love the dry down) , something about the top notes does not agree with me, I feel perhaps I do not like the saffron note as some other fragrances with that note are not my favourites either. But I feel it is a wonderful perfume and I will come back to this, it will have macerated now as well. Amethyst was a perfume I bought many months ago and I adore it, on my skin it smells warm and is a compliment magnet, but I also feel that maceration has warmed the notes. Sublime I also bought and was a touch disappointed, but now after months of maceration I love it and as you said such an interesting dry down. I love Infini Rose, one of my favourite of perfumes and another signature scent and I love Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends , one of my signature perfumes, it is so well blended. I still love Blueberry Musk which was one of the perfumes I bought because of your video, it has become even lovelier with time. Thank you for getting me started in these perfumes and I have learned so much in this time and wishing you a lovely day, thank you for your videos, from sunny warm Tasmania, Tia 🌏🏖🌞🦘🦜
Hello Tia! I remember you of course my dear subscriber from Tasmania 💕 I’m happy to hear that you have reached now 6o Middle Eastern perfumes. I still remember our conversation. I’m glad tou have found some loves. It won’t be full love for everything of course but to find atleast 10 strong loves is good. I adore Shaghaf Oud and I get what you mean… Regarding Amethyst, it’s very similar to Oud for Glory which I love on my husband. It smells better on him. The kind of oud used in Amethyst just doesn’t really sit well on me. I prefer Infini Rose 💕 Kisses from Portugal
@@jmercadobeauty Hi Joanna , I really am grateful to you and your lovely videos that I watched so many months ago about these perfumes. You pointed me into the right direction for my fragrance journey, I still hope to be able to wear Shaghaf Oud as I do love the dry down, it is such a wonderful perfume. I got a sample gift of Oud for Glory and that was not for me ( I felt the oud was too strong ) and Gerry did not like this ( he has 3 Middle Eastern fragrances and 2 of these he totally loves). It is so interesting how we all smell things slightly differently and of course our tastes are all different, I think it must have to do with body chemistry, with memories and of course the way we smells notes. For some reason Amethyst's oud note is one I love, it is strange. Infini Rose is so beautiful. Kisses from windy Tasmania 💕
I love & think BDK Velvet Tonka is a waaayy better fragrance then Oud Tonka. The quality/blend & depth far surpasses OT. I actually don’t find them all that similar but just in the same vein. Oud Tonka is sweet, strong almond cherry scent. It’s okay but I expected more. I’m hoping it’ll change & get deeper or more oomph in time. It’s missing something right now.
You are right. I could have emphasised this in my review actually. They are just in similar ball park but not 1:1. It’s a hybrid for me of Hypnotic Poison and Velvet Tonka. I’m not giving up on it as well even if hubby doesn’t like it 😂. I’ll let it sit more…
Your review of Amethyst was spot on. I really wanted to like this perfume, but it was something about Amethyst that didn’t mix well with my body's chemistry.
Musamam White Intense is an exact dupe of Louise Vuitton’s Stellar Times 😊✨ Key Notes: * White Amber * Orange Blossom * Peru Balm Sweet, fruity floral with a smooth powdery sandalwood finish. It’s lovely!
Hi Joanna! ❤Awesome lineup, as always 🥰 This Shaghaf Tonka sounds like something totally for me, I on the other hand love Velvet Tonka, Rouge Smoking as well! I have a bottle og Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited and it actually turns more and more creamy as it sits on the shelf 😊 Very clean and comforting beachy fragrance. Honor and Glory is so complex, I'm not surprised that it is challenging for some. It is slightly artificial as well 😆 I also don't like snakes, they are so creepy, I don't get how some people keep them in their homes, I would run for my life 😂😂 Golden one on a bottle though is quite nice, I got interested in that fragrance now 😊
You might like Shaghaf Tonka since you like Velvet Tonka.. It’s a hybrid and potent version of Velvet Tonka and Hypnotic Poison. I’m still keeping mine. I’m still trying to like it 😣 Qaed al Fursan is very similar to Coco Vanille which I have already so may pass on that one. I think it will be a creamy version actually. I know right?! And some people like it and mention how much they like snakes 😳It’s a very soft feminine fragrance. I love it 🥰
Salamat Po for your lovely videos! If one already has Dolce Garden, is Musamam White Intense redundant? I just received Shaghaf Oud Tonka 🩵 and might need another bottle. I find it to remind me of fluffy marzipan and have been spraying it like crazy. I also tried it with Shaghaf Oud Aswad to sweeten up Aswad’s drier base and that combo was a bomb!
Great reviews as always! 👌 I have Beach Walk by Margiela and was thinking about buying Musamam White Intense since the notes seem so similar but was wondering how they compare?
Hey!! MW has sweetness in it and it doesnt smell too sunscreenY. I consider it as a tropical floral scent slightly gourmand while Beach walk is not tropical floral and more of a casual summer scent to me…
Hi , loved the way you describe ur fragrances. I watched Part2 and here is what I have to say about both the videos👏👍. I will definitely look forward to more of such videos in ur channel.
Just today ordered samples before I buy; Junoon Noir, Honor & Glory, Sublime, and that beautiful snake bottle one 😊 Please what do you think about Junoon Rose? That sample is also on its way!
I agree. I am on the second bottle of Junoon Rose. I just love it. It is long lasting and you can smell it even after hrs. Just you need to be careful to not spray it on light clothes due to juice color 😊
Thx for this video🥰🥰I have so many regrets buying middle eatern perfumes blind.I will never buy them again🙄but some of them are really nice😍especially white musamam and kaheela lux and kismet angel😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing!! This is true especially now everyone is hyping them. It’s not ok to buy everything just because they are cheap. We all want to have like a “jackpot” buy of the month 😉
All your recommendations I have purchased 😂 and I looove every single one, although i really liked sublime I was curious with the baccarat smell i can deffinately smell it, and I feel it sits on my skin soo well. I just love your videos, ive just purchased musamam finally in stock😍 i am excited🎉
I appreciate your review. After reading your feedback, I've decided not to buy Swiss Arabian perfume. It's funny, my husband had a similar reaction when I wore Hypnotic Poison - he said it smelled like an old lady! 😳
@@jmercadobeauty I love how over the top the bottle is but I don't want to keep re-buying it or just throwing out something so decorative. I see other companies making refills available and it's a trend I support.
I had the same thoughts as you about Shagaf oud tonka.A very amped up almond bomb.The only Shagaf oud I liked was the OG..their new shagaf oud elixir is also on the same line and very likable.All the others are just hyped up clones of designer fragrances.
Hi! I don’t have a lot of layering combo actually as I wear just one most of the time. Once I hathered some amazing combos, I’ll make a video of it. Thanks for watching Sue 💕
Girl Im still in the hate level about the honor & glory, I find it a bit more masculine leaning for my liking.. Im so curious about the one that you mentioned that would be similar... I really love your videos so much, was already waiting for a new one.
Honor & Glory develops into OK.. But the one I mentioned is 10x better. It’s unisex and 55%masculine leaning haha but smell wise, it develops to really smooth pineapple woody scent.. I’m happy you enjoyed 🙏☺️ I just uploaded part 2! Enjoy 💕
I felt the same about honor and glory. Hated it at first, then it grew on me a little. I like the scent but not as a perfume. I think it would will make a better candle or room spray.
I think you have saved me a few coins 😂 thank you for your honest reviews! What was the fragrance that you mentioned is better than Honor & Glory? Apologies I missed the name! 😊
I also hated oud tonka. it smells very strange, medicinal almost. I thought it was gonna be vanilla/like sweet. but it's not. it's so nutty, powdery and medicinal. there is no depth in it, they should've added some fruit or flowers? it doest even smell like Dior hypnotic poison! I love hypnotic poison but hate this lol
Haha I must like old lady perfumes, I loved Shaghaf Tonka oud. I wish that you were located closer to me and I would buy it off of you. Great reviews 😊
I just got this. Sprayed one spray to test it out. It smells good but all I get is sweet almond. Nothing else. Reminds me of an almond filled croissant. Not sure it’s my thing…. Bummer. I can see the old lady comment being legit lol. I prefer Burberry brit. Almond and vanilla with flowers. Just a little more mellow and crowd pleasing almond scent.
Hi Joanna, love your vibe, your descriptions and I got musamam white intense on your recommendation! I heard it’s best to let the fragrance sit after spraying it several times. Was this your experience with this fragrance? I noticed the box smelled really chemically but the fragrance smells like good quality.
Thank you for the response. Which would you choose between Azraq and Killer Oud? Also, could you recommend a nice fresh sensual Middle Eastern fragrance that would be Wife friendly?
@@larrybrooksjr6342 Hey! I prefer Killier Oud personally on a man. And when it comes to fresh sensual Arabic fragrance, I like Orientica Royal Blue (it’s a dupe for PDM Layton)😀
I feel like it’s all year rounder. It has freshness in it that’s great for summer. I wore it the other day and it was so hot and it performed well in open space. Honor and Glory & Khaltat Al Arabiya have same level of longevity and projection imo…
@jmercadobeauty to me they really are very similar however if I had to choose I would choose khaltat arabia royal blends as it has slightly more richness to it ,if that makes sense lol 😆
I have Lamar by Kajal it’s a delicious sweet pineapple, I don’t like to buy inspirations because it’s not the same fragrance and it’s not the same quality, Just my opinion
Hi! I didn’t discuss any inspirations by Lamar in this video and none of them smells like Lamar. To me, as a perfume reviewer who works with affordable, niche and luxury brands, I’ve tried everything possible in all sorts. Affordable, niche, Arabic, indie, luxury and by doing so, I’ve concluded that there’s no such thing as luxury or original is better. Everything must be enjoyed and appreciated by the wearer. The higher the price tag doesn’t mean it’s better in quality…This is my honest opinion on this matter ✨
It’s a perfume review video not a hype type my dear. If you want to hear the ones I love the most and the beat ones in my opinion, I have videos called: 10/10 middle eastern perfumes. There you will see good stuff
10 sprays was too much 🤪 lol! 10 sprays of anything would be too much especially in the confined space of a car... just teasing but my goodness 10 sprays of anything would suffocate me
Aaah i considered the Baden als oud sublime because i tested the kayali Apple perfume BUT i am sooo over the baccara rouge DNA for me its overpowering everything Else in every perfumes like this. For me i have cloud, mod vanilla, alien nova, tester from delina and lattafa initio Rose and for me they are all kind of the same. So sad.
It’s an honest and FAIR score. It’s potent strong with QUALITY still and scent profile is just not my style but it will be loved by MANY hence it’s 8. I take into account if something is just cheap smelling synthetic stuff that is just horrible and none of them are that level. And lastly I take into consideration the PRICE. It will be unfair for me to bash a perfume that is affordable. All these points matter to me when I do my rating..
I would recommend anyone not to spray any of these middle eastern fragrances in your home. If you’re not familiar with the middle eastern flare. Do not waste your time buying the Badee Al Oud Amethyst that stuff is nuclear. It smells like gasoline and rose mixed together. You won’t smell anything else. You get what you pay for. It’s a reason why you don’t see the other fragrance ladies reviewing these. Thank me later.
I wish I could agree with you but I’ve had the bottle before I sold it for 10 months. It is absolutely not good. I recommend anyone and I warn anyone do not but it.
If you are new to this series, I based my rating as well with other factors such as price, quality and likeable factor, longevity and projection. Sublime ticks 4/5 factors for me hence I gave it 8. I may not like it for me but I can imagine working out for a lot of people. For the price, it is fair to get an 8 in my opinion 🙂
Very good content but if you had optimized your videos properly which is called SEO then you could have got much better results i.e. your videos could have reached more people.
✌🏼 If you didn’t hear what you want to hear! It’s a real Review and not hype style BUY THEM ALL because they are cheap 🙃 like you are used to.. Ps. I have more likes in part 2 🤣
He Joanna .. i love your review videos. I am new to middle eastern perfume so your video helps me in choosing what I like. I just have one question.. have you try KNOCK ON WOODS? by Tory Burch?.. I really love this scent, so lately I was searching online looking to buy there were not so many and they are now expensive and I heard its discontinued . I wanna know if there is any clone of this perfume that I don't know or you if can recommend any that is similar other than SANTAL 33. 😀
I haven’t tried Knock on Woods so cannot guarantee. But if tou want something similar to Santal 33 that is a more likeable version, I suggest Parle Moi Milky Musk 💕
@@jmercadobeauty thank you so much for replying to me 🤗 I live in finland so some companies do not deliver this far up north. 🙁 I do know notino and deloox and i have sometimes ordered from there 😊 definitely will look up that anabis 😉
Hey guys! Part 2 is now available here:
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I have bought quite a few middle eastern fragrances, when I get them I take them outside and spray them about 20-25 times to empty the straw. I might try them on paper but I will usually let them sit for a week or longer before I wear them on skin. I do this because it was a suggestion made by an influencer that I trust. Good luck:))
Thanks for recommending. I do that too. I collect Middle eastern perfumes since I was still living in Dubai and was prompted there..But there are just scents that I really don’t like and it’s not because of first sprays…
I do the same and it never fails.
Joanna, red lipstick should be your signature. Absolutely magnificent. Btw, I love fursan unlimited. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Farah! I have different shades of red. It’s my favorite lip color 🥰
Hey, Joanne! Your style of reviewing is top notch. Love how you give personal opinions, while keeping the ratings based on objective points such as projection and longevity.
Hi dear! Thank you for appreciating. I try to be honest and FAIR with my reviews. Once someone mentioned how come I gave 8/10 if the perfume smells like an old lady to my husband. Oh well the fragrance costs $40 for 100ml and I think it’s just fair to consider that as well as the quality projection and longevity especially with Middle Eatern perfumes. I wouldn’t bash something inexpensive just because I didn’t like it personally…
Anyway, thank you for seeing that 💕
Musamam white intense is top notch! It was a blind buy but Im really happy that I did it while the price was still reasonable...
Is the coconut any strong?
@@belinda4732 for me it is perfectly blend, so it is not a coconut forward scent..
True! The price raised and it’s annoying!
I have Lattafa Musamam and it was love at first sniff. I can’t wait until the spring time to wear it 💕
It’s soo good!!!💕
Hello from Texas Joanna! I am a new subscriber and currently trying many new MEastern fragrances - thanks to Simin Squad, loving your honest videos!
Hi Julie! Glad to see you here 🥰
Hi Joanna:) I blind bought Musamam white intense and it was a love from a first snif- the same day I ordered a backup bottle:)
It's so good! 💕
Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited is the best blind buy for me. I was also on doubt before and after ordering it 😂 bcz of very mixed reviews on youtube. But I did it because of the bottle. It didn’t smell like sunscreen to me, it was very very creamy coconut with jasmine and sandalwood, vanilla blend. It was so intoxicating smell that I can’t even explain. It’s definitely a summer night fragrance.
Hi! Maybe it needs to sit more for the creamy factor to come out.. It smells extremely similar to something I have in my collection called Mancera Coco Vanille 🥥
@@jmercadobeauty Maybe for some but mine one from the first spray it was smelling divine. Anyways I left it for macerate and waiting to see the next dimension. Thank you for the suggestion.
I purchased Rifaaqat after your review and did not regret it. I felt in love with the first sniff. I also bought qaed al fursan and I like it a lot. Thank you so much. I am curious about the new Lattafa release called teriaq made by Quentin Bisch, who also created Delina.
Same! Can’t wait for Teriaq
@@whereisrish4816 hopefully it wont smell like chicken teriaky 😅
@@katty3086 jaja I agree..Teriaq means Antidote..sooo..who knows??😋
I’m happy you enjoyed Rifaaqat.. It’s so good and refined I think✨ I can’t wait to get my hands on Teriaq. It’s not yet available here.. 😔
Hiii I love hypnotic poisonEDT so so much and I'm waiting on tonka oud to come in the mail.
I am also waiting on musamam white intense. Can't wait to get them. Thank you!
I decluttered al fursan unlimited it wasn't for me. There was something in it that did not work for my senses. But it was such a cheapie so I didn't have an issue with decluttering it.
If you like Hypnotic Poison, big chance you’ll love Shaghaf Tonka 👌
Musamam White intense is great for summer and spring. I’ll choose it over Fursan Unlimited. Good luck!
I hope you’ll enjoy your new goodies 👌
I like sublime becoz its easy to wear nd enjoy nd mood uplifting type fragrance to me.nd oud tonka is very unique to me. But i appreciate ur honesty becoz perfumes r very subjective. U explain fragrance very deeply so one can imagine it. ❤❤
Hi! Thank you for appreciating my thoughts as it’s clearly to distinguish what I think of it vs. If I like it for myself. At the end of the day just like you said, perfumes are subjective and people’s opinions should be respected whether it goes same for them or not. ✨ Thank you for watching dear 🙏
@@jmercadobeauty ❤️
Thank you dear Joanna, you got me fully interested last year on my journey with Middle Eastern perfumes. My first purchase was a perfume oil as I had only one bottle left of my beloved Gucci Rush which of course is now discontinued and I loved the perfume oil not as a dupe but because it makes me feel similar, then I saw your video on ME perfumes. Now many months later and about 60 or so ME fragrances later I can honestly say only about 4 or so were a total blind buy fail, 7 or so are a , wait and see, but I have 6 to 10 signature perfumes I adore from these and love wearing 20 or so and change these depending on seasons and moods with another 20 or so. I bought a lot of the ones you recommended , still cannot wear Shaghaf Oud Swiss Arabian ( wore it a few times and love the dry down) , something about the top notes does not agree with me, I feel perhaps I do not like the saffron note as some other fragrances with that note are not my favourites either. But I feel it is a wonderful perfume and I will come back to this, it will have macerated now as well. Amethyst was a perfume I bought many months ago and I adore it, on my skin it smells warm and is a compliment magnet, but I also feel that maceration has warmed the notes. Sublime I also bought and was a touch disappointed, but now after months of maceration I love it and as you said such an interesting dry down. I love Infini Rose, one of my favourite of perfumes and another signature scent and I love Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends , one of my signature perfumes, it is so well blended. I still love Blueberry Musk which was one of the perfumes I bought because of your video, it has become even lovelier with time. Thank you for getting me started in these perfumes and I have learned so much in this time and wishing you a lovely day, thank you for your videos, from sunny warm Tasmania, Tia 🌏🏖🌞🦘🦜
Hello Tia! I remember you of course my dear subscriber from Tasmania 💕 I’m happy to hear that you have reached now 6o Middle Eastern perfumes. I still remember our conversation. I’m glad tou have found some loves. It won’t be full love for everything of course but to find atleast 10 strong loves is good. I adore Shaghaf Oud and I get what you mean… Regarding Amethyst, it’s very similar to Oud for Glory which I love on my husband. It smells better on him. The kind of oud used in Amethyst just doesn’t really sit well on me. I prefer Infini Rose 💕 Kisses from Portugal
@@jmercadobeauty Hi Joanna , I really am grateful to you and your lovely videos that I watched so many months ago about these perfumes. You pointed me into the right direction for my fragrance journey, I still hope to be able to wear Shaghaf Oud as I do love the dry down, it is such a wonderful perfume. I got a sample gift of Oud for Glory and that was not for me ( I felt the oud was too strong ) and Gerry did not like this ( he has 3 Middle Eastern fragrances and 2 of these he totally loves). It is so interesting how we all smell things slightly differently and of course our tastes are all different, I think it must have to do with body chemistry, with memories and of course the way we smells notes. For some reason Amethyst's oud note is one I love, it is strange. Infini Rose is so beautiful. Kisses from windy Tasmania 💕
I blind bought Shaghaf Oud Tonka too and I had the same issue! I didn't like it.
Great review as always, Joanna!👌👌👌
Thanks for sharing Sofi! I know that a lot of people will like it though.. I’m still keeping mine thinking I might change my mind in the future 🙃
Hi Joanna! I'm excited to watch!! I'm thinking about trying some Middle Eastern perfumes very soon, so this will be really helpful!! 🙏🏼✨
Lots of hits & misses Tammy! Hope you’ll find something you’ll like..
I love & think BDK Velvet Tonka is a waaayy better fragrance then Oud Tonka. The quality/blend & depth far surpasses OT. I actually don’t find them all that similar but just in the same vein. Oud Tonka is sweet, strong almond cherry scent. It’s okay but I expected more. I’m hoping it’ll change & get deeper or more oomph in time. It’s missing something right now.
You are right. I could have emphasised this in my review actually. They are just in similar ball park but not 1:1. It’s a hybrid for me of Hypnotic Poison and Velvet Tonka. I’m not giving up on it as well even if hubby doesn’t like it 😂. I’ll let it sit more…
Your review of Amethyst was spot on. I really wanted to like this perfume, but it was something about Amethyst that didn’t mix well with my body's chemistry.
It was a blast of gasoline/burnt tires 😖 But there are people who don’t get this scent…
Musamam White Intense is an exact dupe of Louise Vuitton’s Stellar Times 😊✨
Key Notes:
* White Amber
* Orange Blossom
* Peru Balm
Sweet, fruity floral with a smooth powdery sandalwood finish. It’s lovely!
I’ve sniffed Stellar Times but can’t really remember. Will try it again if given the chance..
Hi Joanna! ❤Awesome lineup, as always 🥰 This Shaghaf Tonka sounds like something totally for me, I on the other hand love Velvet Tonka, Rouge Smoking as well! I have a bottle og Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited and it actually turns more and more creamy as it sits on the shelf 😊 Very clean and comforting beachy fragrance. Honor and Glory is so complex, I'm not surprised that it is challenging for some. It is slightly artificial as well 😆 I also don't like snakes, they are so creepy, I don't get how some people keep them in their homes, I would run for my life 😂😂 Golden one on a bottle though is quite nice, I got interested in that fragrance now 😊
You might like Shaghaf Tonka since you like Velvet Tonka.. It’s a hybrid and potent version of Velvet Tonka and Hypnotic Poison. I’m still keeping mine. I’m still trying to like it 😣 Qaed al Fursan is very similar to Coco Vanille which I have already so may pass on that one. I think it will be a creamy version actually.
I know right?! And some people like it and mention how much they like snakes 😳It’s a very soft feminine fragrance. I love it 🥰
Salamat Po for your lovely videos!
If one already has Dolce Garden, is Musamam White Intense redundant?
I just received Shaghaf Oud Tonka 🩵 and might need another bottle. I find it to remind me of fluffy marzipan and have been spraying it like crazy.
I also tried it with Shaghaf Oud Aswad to sweeten up Aswad’s drier base and that combo was a bomb!
You’re welcome po! ☺️ Musamam White is not redundant 💕
I’m still making Shaghaf Tonka work for me so letting it sit some more…
Great reviews as always! 👌
I have Beach Walk by Margiela and was thinking about buying Musamam White Intense since the notes seem so similar but was wondering how they compare?
Hey!! MW has sweetness in it and it doesnt smell too sunscreenY. I consider it as a tropical floral scent slightly gourmand while Beach walk is not tropical floral and more of a casual summer scent to me…
looking forward to part 2
You are a natural beauty. Very classy.
Thank you so much 🙏🥹
I'm subscribing to your channel bc you basically said that Shaghaf Oud Tonka STINKS and I AGREE ‼💯
Ahahaha 🫢
Hi , loved the way you describe ur fragrances. I watched Part2 and here is what I have to say about both the videos👏👍. I will definitely look forward to more of such videos in ur channel.
Hi! I am so glad you enjoyed my reviews 💕 There’s More to come ☺️
Just today ordered samples before I buy; Junoon Noir, Honor & Glory, Sublime, and that beautiful snake bottle one 😊 Please what do you think about Junoon Rose? That sample is also on its way!
Hi im from New Zealand and i bought junoon rose and its beautiful . Very similar to amouage blossom love . Its gorgeous
I agree. I am on the second bottle of Junoon Rose. I just love it. It is long lasting and you can smell it even after hrs. Just you need to be careful to not spray it on light clothes due to juice color 😊
I haven’t tried Junoon Rose so cannot comment on that. Enjoy your new ME perfumes 💕
I need Swiss Arabian to make dupe for Rouge smoking now 😅
Yes! A potent version as well!👌
Thx for this video🥰🥰I have so many regrets buying middle eatern perfumes blind.I will never buy them again🙄but some of them are really nice😍especially white musamam and kaheela lux and kismet angel😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing!! This is true especially now everyone is hyping them. It’s not ok to buy everything just because they are cheap. We all want to have like a “jackpot” buy of the month 😉
All your recommendations I have purchased 😂 and I looove every single one, although i really liked sublime I was curious with the baccarat smell i can deffinately smell it, and I feel it sits on my skin soo well.
I just love your videos, ive just purchased musamam finally in stock😍 i am excited🎉
Oooosss glad they worked out for you. I can see Sublime liked by many though. I have a feeling you will like Musamam White Intense ✨😉
Mussaman white intense is so nice perfume. I almost finished 1 bottle because my daugther love it too. 😂
I’m glad to hear mother and daughter loves it 💕 It’s a house favorite 🥰
El musaman White sale cítrico 🍋🍊 pero se hace demasiado floral con algo recina en agua de coco apenas perseptible.
I appreciate your review. After reading your feedback, I've decided not to buy Swiss Arabian perfume. It's funny, my husband had a similar reaction when I wore Hypnotic Poison - he said it smelled like an old lady! 😳
Oooopss 😖 Shaghaf Tonka is nuclear!
Love Musamam White Intense! Also love to layer it. I do wish they would have refills available for that bottle, though.
I know right. Do you find it bulky or you’re not just a fan of the bottle?
@@jmercadobeauty I love how over the top the bottle is but I don't want to keep re-buying it or just throwing out something so decorative. I see other companies making refills available and it's a trend I support.
I had the same thoughts as you about Shagaf oud tonka.A very amped up almond bomb.The only Shagaf oud I liked was the OG..their new shagaf oud elixir is also on the same line and very likable.All the others are just hyped up clones of designer fragrances.
Oooh I love the Shaghaf Oud OG 💕 I have to try the elixir. How that it smells like?
Hi, your skin color is very beautiful ☺️ May I ask what kind of foundation do you use and what color this video?

Hello! Thank you for your kind words. I’m using Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation here in 6.5. One of the best foundations everrr ☺️
@@jmercadobeauty ❤️Thank you very much for your answer, you are very kind! 🤗
Where do you buy your samples of arabic perfumes?
Great review !
Hey! I get them from Anabis or Hidden Sample website 😊
Hi Joanne I just love all your reviews I love to see a layer combination with Arabic perfume I know you must have lot of recipes ❤️
Hi! I don’t have a lot of layering combo actually as I wear just one most of the time. Once I hathered some amazing combos, I’ll make a video of it. Thanks for watching Sue 💕
Rose Infini is better dupe for Atomic rose❤
Yes absolutely 💯
Girl Im still in the hate level about the honor & glory, I find it a bit more masculine leaning for my liking.. Im so curious about the one that you mentioned that would be similar... I really love your videos so much, was already waiting for a new one.
Honor & Glory develops into OK.. But the one I mentioned is 10x better. It’s unisex and 55%masculine leaning haha but smell wise, it develops to really smooth pineapple woody scent..
I’m happy you enjoyed 🙏☺️ I just uploaded part 2! Enjoy 💕
I felt the same about honor and glory. Hated it at first, then it grew on me a little. I like the scent but not as a perfume. I think it would will make a better candle or room spray.
It’s a like but I’m not getting a FB…
Shagaf tonka is one of my fav perfume
Glad it worked for you ✨
I think you have saved me a few coins 😂 thank you for your honest reviews! What was the fragrance that you mentioned is better than Honor & Glory? Apologies I missed the name! 😊
Khaltat Al Arabia - bought this because of her recommendation ♥️
Yes! Did you like it? It’s a bit masculine. It develops beautifully as time goes on..
@@jmercadobeauty i let it rest first.. will get back to it after a month... it's newly bought.. 😁 but rifaqaat was love at first sniff.. 😉
@@whereisrish4816 yes khaltat needs time to reach potential. I loveee it so much now compared to when it was newly bought…
I also hated oud tonka. it smells very strange, medicinal almost. I thought it was gonna be vanilla/like sweet. but it's not. it's so nutty, powdery and medicinal. there is no depth in it, they should've added some fruit or flowers? it doest even smell like Dior hypnotic poison! I love hypnotic poison but hate this lol
I agree. Maybe a touch of freshness from fruit or flowers will help tone down the sweetness..
Haha I must like old lady perfumes, I loved Shaghaf Tonka oud. I wish that you were located closer to me and I would buy it off of you.
Great reviews 😊
I don’t know where he got that from.. He was in good mood 😅 I’m keeping it for a while though.. Still waiting for that perfect maceration stage 💙
I absolutely hate hypnotic poison. I'm hopeful we have similar scent taste. So far I found that isn't the case with most reviewers
Hypnotic Poison is well loved by many. Unfortunately I don’t like it 😣
What’s the name of the second to last perfume called again?
Thanks ☺️
Love your videos!!
Just got into Arabian scents.
Heyy..Everything is linked in the description box and also popped on the screen ☺️
The best dupe for atomic rose is infini rose from maison alhambra.
You’re so spot on with Sublime, most accurate description I’ve heard in a while
Yes! So it’s not just me 😖😀
You need to let set amethyst for two months to become perfect ❤❤❤.
I understand that it will work well with other skin chemistry. It smells amazing on my husband..
Basically some perfumes need half a year for setting.
I just got this. Sprayed one spray to test it out. It smells good but all I get is sweet almond. Nothing else. Reminds me of an almond filled croissant. Not sure it’s my thing…. Bummer. I can see the old lady comment being legit lol. I prefer Burberry brit. Almond and vanilla with flowers. Just a little more mellow and crowd pleasing almond scent.
The old lady comment is legit and it’s hunting me 😂 I don’t want to use it when I’m with him 🤣🤣
Love these ❤
Hi Joanna, love your vibe, your descriptions and I got musamam white intense on your recommendation! I heard it’s best to let the fragrance sit after spraying it several times. Was this your experience with this fragrance? I noticed the box smelled really chemically but the fragrance smells like good quality.
Hi my dear! Musamam didn’t need maceration. It was already good at first spray ☺️
@@jmercadobeauty OMG I have to thank you for your recommendation of musamum white intense. Absolutely loving it the more I get to know it!
Whats your nail polish please
It’s just a simple nude brown gel polish topped with monochrome powder 😊
I'm curious to why you wouldn't buy Shaghaf Oud Azraq for your Husband as I'm on the fence about purchasing it and I want my Wife to like it my?
Hello! It is just because of a personal preference .. I prefer a fresher/cologne vibe on a man. But of course you wear whatever you want to ✨
Thank you for the response. Which would you choose between Azraq and Killer Oud? Also, could you recommend a nice fresh sensual Middle Eastern fragrance that would be Wife friendly?
@@larrybrooksjr6342 Hey! I prefer Killier Oud personally on a man. And when it comes to fresh sensual Arabic fragrance, I like Orientica Royal Blue (it’s a dupe for PDM Layton)😀
@@jmercadobeauty Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your input and Thank you for the Time, Dedication, and Expertise you share.❤️🙏🏽
I 🤍 Shaghaf Oud Tonka
I can imagine it love by many..
I got a sample of the sublime. Yeah, cheap car freshener type of fragrance. It would make me feel nauseous esp in the PH summer heat.
Hi there! Oh my I can imagine it in the humid weather… 🫣 Thanks for watching!
I like what you do . But let us know how long it last in hours . And when to wear it .
Hmmm I actually mention those aspects when I do my reviews 😉
I think just spraying a bit of anything is better in general
is oud tonka similar to voux patisserie? which is better?
Scent wise, I prefer Voux patisserie. It is sweet but smooth. Oud Tonka is more appropriate all year round and it’s not that smooth to me…
What’s the name of the royal benz one you were holding and comparing
Hi! You mean the Khaltat Royal Blend by Lattafa?
Khaltat is summer perfume or fail?and is more quiet of honor and glory or sweetness than honor. ..?
I feel like it’s all year rounder. It has freshness in it that’s great for summer. I wore it the other day and it was so hot and it performed well in open space. Honor and Glory & Khaltat Al Arabiya have same level of longevity and projection imo…
@@jmercadobeauty thank you..... kisses from Greece 😘
I bought Qaed Al Furman unlimited but I didn't care for it. Wasn't well blended enough for me. I gifted to my cousin
I didn’t like it either 😣
@jmercadobeauty exactly... little masculine leaning as well..no thanks😄
I REALLY appreciate your Honest reviews! I am now a new subscriber! Thanks
Yey! I’m glad you appreciate 🥹🙏
I have bought khaltat arabia royal blends and feel that it has the same dna of Rihanna reb'l fleur 😊
I haven’t tried Rebel yet.. Do you like it better?
@jmercadobeauty to me they really are very similar however if I had to choose I would choose khaltat arabia royal blends as it has slightly more richness to it ,if that makes sense lol 😆
Qaed Al fuerzan unlimited gets better with time ! Leave it to macerate ❤
It’s very similar to Coco Vanille and I feel like I don’t need both. Fursan seems creamier though..
Hi, may I ask where to buy samples of perfumes in Europe?
Hello! Find them here: dubaicollection.eu?ref=6605
Also hiddensamples.com
Does Musamam White Intense smell similar to M.Micallef Ylang in Gold?
Hello there! No they are not alike at all…
@@jmercadobeauty okay, thank you, because I have Ylang in Gold and I didn’t want to be redundant. Which do you prefer?
@@m.h.1593 Ylang in Gold smells superior to me and for special occasion vibes. Musamam is more of an everyday sophisticated scent..
@@jmercadobeauty thank you❤️❤️❤️
I smelled one of the Paco Rabanne parfumes, also a snake on it...this one remembers me on musamam white
Really? I’ll try this one when I visit the mall. Thanks for sharing 💕
I have Lamar by Kajal it’s a delicious sweet pineapple, I don’t like to buy inspirations because it’s not the same fragrance and it’s not the same quality, Just my opinion
Hi! I didn’t discuss any inspirations by Lamar in this video and none of them smells like Lamar. To me, as a perfume reviewer who works with affordable, niche and luxury brands, I’ve tried everything possible in all sorts. Affordable, niche, Arabic, indie, luxury and by doing so, I’ve concluded that there’s no such thing as luxury or original is better. Everything must be enjoyed and appreciated by the wearer. The higher the price tag doesn’t mean it’s better in quality…This is my honest opinion on this matter ✨
@@jmercadobeauty quise decir que ya tengo uno que huele a piña y que no me gustan los Dupes
Can you list the name of the Royal blend perfume in gold bottle that you gave a 10?
Done in the description box! Thanks ✨
It’s Lattafa Khaltaat Al Arabiya Royal Blends ☺️
I love the Amethyst but I think the badee al rose infini smells more like atomic rose
Yes I agree! I have Infini Rose and has mentioned it in my channel as 10/10 👌
Amethyst is more of a dupe for Ramon Monegals Flamenco if anything, the bottle just looks like atomic rose… ish
Seems you don’t like any one of them, am glad we all have different body chemistry. I loved them all guys try them yourself
It’s a perfume review video not a hype type my dear. If you want to hear the ones I love the most and the beat ones in my opinion, I have videos called: 10/10 middle eastern perfumes. There you will see good stuff
You are so beautiful. Shout out to hubby 👌🏾
🙏☺️
ARABIC PERFUMES MADE IN A BEAUTIFUL MUSLIM COUNTRY
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I tried Amethyst, it smelled on my skin as if I had doused myself in petrol. Was so glad I'd only ordered a sample.
I feel the same 😖
It matures and macerates like a champ, give it some time and try again. You’ll likely prefer it then.
i would like to try shagaf tonka but for 70 Euro, i think it is too much
I know it’s crazy how they put prices here in EU 😮🫣
I have Tried Amethyst and I found it terrible, it is too spicy and has a terrible plastic Kind of a burned Tire tone
I got that too 😖
Put it away for some time and come back to it. It develops into something smoother and less choking. Come back and share your result please
@@Adonce I haven’t it anymore, I have Infini Rose, which is much more better for me
10 sprays was too much 🤪 lol! 10 sprays of anything would be too much especially in the confined space of a car... just teasing but my goodness 10 sprays of anything would suffocate me
True! I’m used to overspraying but Shaghaf Oud Tonka doesn’t need that… 💣4 will be max I think
Aaah i considered the Baden als oud sublime because i tested the kayali Apple perfume BUT i am sooo over the baccara rouge DNA for me its overpowering everything Else in every perfumes like this. For me i have cloud, mod vanilla, alien nova, tester from delina and lattafa initio Rose and for me they are all kind of the same. So sad.
I know what you mean. It doesn’t appeal to me anymore as well…
Did you say Dakar (Senegal)?
Hmmmm I don’t think so.. I’ve been there though… ☺️
5:31 My hometown!.. the story being there with your husband.. nice video and great suggestions -
i blindbought amethyst and i hate it
I can’t with Amethyst 😖
8/10 is still a high score for a perfume that smells like an old lady, we need honest reviews 👍
It’s an honest and FAIR score. It’s potent strong with QUALITY still and scent profile is just not my style but it will be loved by MANY hence it’s 8. I take into account if something is just cheap smelling synthetic stuff that is just horrible and none of them are that level. And lastly I take into consideration the PRICE. It will be unfair for me to bash a perfume that is affordable. All these points matter to me when I do my rating..
@@jmercadobeautywell said! Just because you don't like something doesn't mean you should give it a low score. That's very fair of you.
I would recommend anyone not to spray any of these middle eastern fragrances in your home. If you’re not familiar with the middle eastern flare. Do not waste your time buying the Badee Al Oud Amethyst that stuff is nuclear. It smells like gasoline and rose mixed together. You won’t smell anything else. You get what you pay for. It’s a reason why you don’t see the other fragrance ladies reviewing these. Thank me later.
Not quite, when it matures and macerates, it changes quite a bit. Give it some time and try it again. It’s reminiscent of Ramon Monegals Flamenco.
I wish I could agree with you but I’ve had the bottle before I sold it for 10 months. It is absolutely not good. I recommend anyone and I warn anyone do not but it.
Honour and glory makes me feel sick. So disappointed. I'll let it mature for a while but the idea of spraying it agin fills me with fear.
I get what you mean 🙊🙊
Lol not the old lady comment 😂
I know 😣 Made me cringe
Why would someone blindbuy a clone of a fragrance you don't like? 😂
I know 😖 Guilty of that! Thinking it will be different…
Does Musammam white intense need to macerate and for how long
In my case, it didn’t have to. It was good from day 1 😉
@@jmercadobeauty great. Thank you
It depends on the age of it.
Perfumes need about 3-6month to settle.
Buta manufacturers, probably, don't want to wait enough time.
Uhm
You spoke so negatively about sublime and still gave it an 8.
If you are new to this series, I based my rating as well with other factors such as price, quality and likeable factor, longevity and projection. Sublime ticks 4/5 factors for me hence I gave it 8. I may not like it for me but I can imagine working out for a lot of people. For the price, it is fair to get an 8 in my opinion 🙂
Not air fresheners in a can? 🤣🤣🤣
Ooopppsss 🙊🙊😂😂
Very good content but if you had optimized your videos properly which is called SEO then you could have got much better results i.e. your videos could have reached more people.
You don’t like middle 😊Eastern fragrance 😊😊😊your videos are so sad
✌🏼 If you didn’t hear what you want to hear! It’s a real Review and not hype style BUY THEM ALL because they are cheap 🙃 like you are used to..
Ps. I have more likes in part 2 🤣
He Joanna .. i love your review videos. I am new to middle eastern perfume so your video helps me in choosing what I like. I just have one question.. have you try KNOCK ON WOODS? by Tory Burch?.. I really love this scent, so lately I was searching online looking to buy there were not so many and they are now expensive and I heard its discontinued . I wanna know if there is any clone of this perfume that I don't know or you if can recommend any that is similar other than SANTAL 33. 😀
I haven’t tried Knock on Woods so cannot guarantee. But if tou want something similar to Santal 33 that is a more likeable version, I suggest Parle Moi Milky Musk 💕
Where can I buy samples of these fragrances before buying big bottle?
Where r you based?
Lattafa Musamam white intense & musamam edp are same?
Hi! They are NOT the same
hiii 😊 love your videos.😍 Where are you buying your samples and perfumes? I am from europe and some perfumes can be bit difficult to buy. 🥲
Hi! I get samples and perfumes mainly from Anabis, Deloox, Notino. I hope they deliver to Greece? Is it?
@@jmercadobeauty thank you so much for replying to me 🤗 I live in finland so some companies do not deliver this far up north. 🙁 I do know notino and deloox and i have sometimes ordered from there 😊 definitely will look up that anabis 😉
@@eleonoorakallioniemi4009 I see.. Check out hiddensamples.com as well. They sell Arabic perfume samples..
@@jmercadobeauty 😍 thanks you so much for that recommendation!! you are a true gem ☺