Valaya is my absolute favorite perfume. When I smelled mystique bouquet I nearly cried tears of joy. I bought a back up and one for my mom for Mother’s Day. I’m 31 to give a reference for age, on my skin it comes off a clean, slightly woody floral. It’s so beautiful. I get compliments every time I wear it by my husband and co-workers. I adoreeee it ❤
This videos with you two are my absolute favorite. Probably because I mostly love and buy middle eastern. But it’s so fun the energy between you two together ❤
I just stumbled upon you girls and I couldn’t be happier. I struggle to buy the full price perfumes now and needed recommendations, information and advice on the dupe products out there. You girls have absolutely done that for me and educated me on masteration which I was not familiar with. I thought perfumes go bad over time so thank you for that. You’ve also taught me phrases like oud. I really enjoy middle eastern fragrances but I seem to be the only one in my family. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and you’ve introduced me to so many not to mention you’re so funny. Watching your videos are like hanging out with my goof ball girlfriends. Thank you so so much for your videos keep it up and I’ll keep watching and keep having fun.
The sequel I've been waiting for! Welcome back! Casablanca is the Middle Eastern fragrance I own with the largest dent. I have the extrait version too, which has more vanilla in the base. Gorgeous! Mystique Bouquet is my current Spring obsession. It's sold out everywhere in Germany. I adore it. I own a sample of Valaya..it's really quite close. I'm not really into floral fragrances, but I think this is stunning. Go figure..🤷🏻♀️ Ajayeb Dubai Portrait is gorgeous, too. Another green mango fragrance I've been wearing is Lattafa Pride, Leen. I might like Leen a tik better than Portrait. Niche quality and a 10/10 for me. Have you tried it?
Ajayeb Dubai (the black bottle one) is still my favorite Middle Eastern fragrance I've tried so far. I can't get enough of it! I haven't bought the white one yet (featured in this video "Ajayeb Dubai Portrait") but I will soon. I've got so many fragrances on my "to-buy" list. My next purchases will be Leen by Lattafa, Khadlaj Flor Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka. Those will get ordered next week. I'm trying to limit myself to around $100/week in fragrances but I usually go over that budget. 😂😂
I have leen and it's sooo beautiful. I agree, the ajayeb black bottle is also a goodie! I ordered a back of the white bottle and the black bottle was erroneously sent to me. I couldn't be more proud 😂.
Yay!! 😁 The DYNAMIC DUO is back!! 💜💜 So much fun to watch the way you two interact! The joy & laughter is absolutely CONTAGIOUS & Im here for it! 😂 Thank you for sharing much needed smiles today! Ginger from Kentucky 🐎
I love spicy fragrances and rock them in the heat here in Florida 😅 I'm also obsessed with oud done sweet and smooth. If anyone is a fan of Penhaligon Halfeti, Lattafa Morah is a boozier take on it😊and Heavenly.
Me too, south Georgia tapping in to second that! I'm originally from Massachusetts, so getting a full winter and fall up there definitely has had a little influence on developing my love for gourmand, spicy, smoky, musky, and sweet scents! Only scent profile I'm not a huge lover of is freshies, unless they have something woodsy or unique to boast to set them apart. Moving down here, I've had to hunt a little harder to find some more springy and summery scents that still check those boxes. I've definitely been eyeing Mohra and Mohra Silky Rose both, and you got me thinking about it again! Gunna have to scoop em up I think!❤
Mystic is a great dupe for Valaya if you like that scent profile! My favorites Middle Eastern perfumes are Ajayeb, Infini Rose, Affection and Musamam White Intense ❤
Oh wow, my Mystique Bouquet was so beautiful upon first spray. I get compliments on it every single time I wear it. I was literally stopped in the street, lol.
Just got influenced to order So Candid and unsure if I remember how to spell it, Montaigne Coco. Any other damage you want to take on my wallet, or is that enough? JKjk I made yet another grown decision on your recommendation. Love ya Maria!!
Ladies….you nailed it!!! Wow - I’m so thrilled. I just received my bottle of Bawadi this morning. Maison Lancome Oud Bouquet/Shaghaf Oud (I have both) are my signature scents. As soon as I heard you discuss Bawadi I was in! It has similarities to Oud Bouquet but with ‘extra’. I’m looking forward to seeing how this develops with age but for me it’s fabulous right now.
Ooopsie I missed the one!! 😮 1. Marie I think I’m your age and your skin is glowing! Can you do a show on your skincare secrets!? And love the glasses! 2. Inara she mentioned being a Chanel type DNA? Did you get that Marie ?
❤ Greetings from the EU. Loooooove your videos and the great energy you two have. Have you by chance seen the video of Cee Chronicals with Adwoa loves fragrances where they make a game of their favorite middle eastern fragrances? "Our top 20 (....) battle it out (...)". The video was lots of fun to watch. Love to see more of your thoughts on middle eastern scents. ❤ (fell in a bit oft a rabbithole and your content is just great!!!)
Thanks for part 2 , love most of these also, mystique Bouquet surprised me for being so nice and wearable, I will have to dig out my Inara to see if I like it since I was not impressed with it when I got it.
Yup Ajayeb Dubai Portrait is giving super niche. I also have the black bottle… at first I didn’t like it due to the gasoline smell but the more I let it sit the more caramelly it got. And the gasoline smell is no longer there. It’s just a dark coffee vibe with woody notes and caramel
You are so lucky to have a friend like Val & can try all the muddkd eastern before buying. I've had a few duds & a few faves. I didn't like mystique bouquet very harsh to my nose. Mind you I'm not an orange blossom lover.
I want PDM Valaya really BAD; although I never smelled the OG, but I have the DUA version which is called Ethereal Bloom and it’s Gorgeous! I might need to get a decant first of the actual valaya fragrance just to make sure I like it As to the Dua brand.
I had the same issue with the mango in Dubai Portrait losing the mango 🥭 and becoming a boring dry woody scent. I added a mango body butter last time, plus a few spritzes of Leen and it held up better. It's early days so we'll see. I don't get Valaya from MB, other than in fhe opening. Had 10ml, wont bother with a FB.
Would it interest you two to maybe do a video about the Oud scents in your collections? What fragrances would be nice for newbs and pros, with maybe an increading Oud meter? And could you maybe explain why Oud Mood by Lattafa is so often referenced as "the one to start with"? Your perspectives as ppl who likely did not grow up around scents like these is very interesting to me. ❤ ❤ ❤
Mystic bouquet was too musky for me. It resembles Erba Pura and it’s just not my cup of tea. I would love to tune down the musk and apt up the sweetness
Thank you so much 💓 Maria and Val❤. I really hope that I can wear the mango Dubai Portrait perfume as I love the mango note so much. I read somewhere that after maceration, the woody dry down didn't bother one perfume fan anymore. I so want this to be OK on my skin. I usually love oud, especially cold oud and love woody notes, but something in this one made me feel bad. Perhaps I oversprayed ( I was too enthusiastic as I fell in love with the 🥭 mango note) this and the headache I was experiencing also did not help. Love the selection of perfumes. I have Luxury Rouge, also am interested in getting So Candid. Thank you 😊 for the video, warm regards from Tasmania 😊
Don’t blind buy Dubai Portrait! It’s soooo green & oudy. I’m not sure why certain perfume influencers are pushing this one, but definitely don’t blind buy. Actually read the reviews first!
Agreed! Thank goodness I bought a decant. I do like it, but I'm not sure if I want a full bottle. I was in love with the opening. That mango was delicious! I just wish it stayed throughout the dry down, but I mostly got the oud. Which normally I don't mind, but I really wanted more of the mango.
Unfortunately I did blind buy it, because everybodu was so positive about it. When I have received it, I was so disappointed because it is just too woody oudy for me.. i just let it macerate some more for now and then maybe with layering I will like it..
I bought a few middle eastern fragrances recently and is it just me or they don’t last on skin? My latest are Mohra Silky Rose and Pistachio Kahir, no longevity on me 😢
@@mariacollettlife On me, imagine grilled pineapple with some saffron, vanilla, coffee and butterscotch. It has some sandalwood and green violet leaves too.
I ordered the portrait but the black one was sent accidentally. It’s super masculine (deep, spicy, sweet) to me but I’m going to let it sit and try it in the winter because I do like masculine scents. I need to try portrait still.
Tengo desde hace unos 5 dias Ajayeb dubai portrait, de momento le falta fuerza, espero que mejore. Compré también Liam, y esté tenía más estela, bien una especie de fragancia de té con motas amaderadas y el tan nombrado Nebras, que realmente se lo compré para mi hija, tampoco me impacto para el revuelo con este perfume, no sé porqué me recuerda cuando alguien tiene mantas encima 6 horas y de repente abandona la habitación 😂. Gran vídeo
This is an absolute dupe Valaya The only thing I could find it was different is that it seems a bit more citrusy on the mystique bouquet. It does stay on the skin for quite some time.
Val here - I would go for Chants Tenderina by Maison Alhambra, a stunning dupe of Chance Eau Tendre by Chanel. It’s a very pretty “pink” smelling spring floral with citrus notes and it’s extremely affordable 💖🌸
What do you think about Le Fleur Bouquet by Afnan great dupe for Fleur Narcotique Ex Nihilo Or if you like coconut and sandalwood, Musamam White Intense ?
Valaya is my absolute favorite perfume. When I smelled mystique bouquet I nearly cried tears of joy. I bought a back up and one for my mom for Mother’s Day. I’m 31 to give a reference for age, on my skin it comes off a clean, slightly woody floral. It’s so beautiful. I get compliments every time I wear it by my husband and co-workers. I adoreeee it ❤
😊 l know that feeling ❤
That’s amazing!! So glad it works for you
Im 30 and it’s one of my top 5 favorite fragrances. I’m so in love with it that I do not want to wear it very often not to spoil it for me 😅
I love it too. It smells very good.
I’ve put that one in and out of my cart for a couple months. I need to just get it.
Love this part 2!!! Love that you two are going deeeep into ME frags, and way beyond the “trendy” scents we see all over YT lately. Thank u!!
I am obsessed with mystique bouquet. I love it. Maybe that one needs to sit a bit. Mine was amazing out of the gate
I absolutely love watching the two of you together, your personalities are infectious. Thanks for the great recommendations. ❤
Part 2 because y'all had a massive case of the giggles! Thank you for another great video. I really enjoyed both parts
You two ladies are going to get my pocketbook in trouble with all these great fragrances! 😊
This videos with you two are my absolute favorite. Probably because I mostly love and buy middle eastern. But it’s so fun the energy between you two together ❤
I just stumbled upon you girls and I couldn’t be happier. I struggle to buy the full price perfumes now and needed recommendations, information and advice on the dupe products out there. You girls have absolutely done that for me and educated me on masteration which I was not familiar with. I thought perfumes go bad over time so thank you for that. You’ve also taught me phrases like oud. I really enjoy middle eastern fragrances but I seem to be the only one in my family. It’s nice to know I’m not alone and you’ve introduced me to so many not to mention you’re so funny. Watching your videos are like hanging out with my goof ball girlfriends. Thank you so so much for your videos keep it up and I’ll keep watching and keep having fun.
I’m so glad that you are enjoying!!
The sequel I've been waiting for! Welcome back! Casablanca is the Middle Eastern fragrance I own with the largest dent. I have the extrait version too, which has more vanilla in the base. Gorgeous! Mystique Bouquet is my current Spring obsession. It's sold out everywhere in Germany. I adore it. I own a sample of Valaya..it's really quite close. I'm not really into floral fragrances, but I think this is stunning. Go figure..🤷🏻♀️ Ajayeb Dubai Portrait is gorgeous, too. Another green mango fragrance I've been wearing is Lattafa Pride, Leen. I might like Leen a tik better than Portrait. Niche quality and a 10/10 for me. Have you tried it?
Yes.. 10.5/10. ❤❤😊
Ajayeb Dubai (the black bottle one) is still my favorite Middle Eastern fragrance I've tried so far. I can't get enough of it! I haven't bought the white one yet (featured in this video "Ajayeb Dubai Portrait") but I will soon. I've got so many fragrances on my "to-buy" list. My next purchases will be Leen by Lattafa, Khadlaj Flor Oud and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka. Those will get ordered next week. I'm trying to limit myself to around $100/week in fragrances but I usually go over that budget. 😂😂
Chandra - I’m 100% with you on the Ajayeb Dubai black bottle. I can’t put it down…delicious and nobody talks about it!
Leen and flor oud 😍😍😍😍. Elegant and classy...
I have leen and it's sooo beautiful.
I agree, the ajayeb black bottle is also a goodie! I ordered a back of the white bottle and the black bottle was erroneously sent to me. I couldn't be more proud 😂.
Mystique Bouquet is so pretty. It was love at first sniff! ❤
Bawadi ...just a tad masculine on my skin, its very rich smelling , its gorgouse layered with ' sublime"
Val here - what a genius layering idea! I’ll be trying this right away
Just discovered this gem of a channel! As a perfume lover, I am in heaven. Thank you ladies!
She's so right about ajayeb portrait. I ordered 2 backups 😂. The quality is so good for only $25
Yay!! 😁 The DYNAMIC DUO is back!! 💜💜
So much fun to watch the way you two interact!
The joy & laughter is absolutely CONTAGIOUS & Im here for it! 😂
Thank you for sharing much needed smiles today! Ginger from Kentucky 🐎
Finally, I was so looking forward to part 2!!
I love spicy fragrances and rock them in the heat here in Florida 😅 I'm also obsessed with oud done sweet and smooth. If anyone is a fan of Penhaligon Halfeti, Lattafa Morah is a boozier take on it😊and Heavenly.
Me too, south Georgia tapping in to second that! I'm originally from Massachusetts, so getting a full winter and fall up there definitely has had a little influence on developing my love for gourmand, spicy, smoky, musky, and sweet scents! Only scent profile I'm not a huge lover of is freshies, unless they have something woodsy or unique to boast to set them apart. Moving down here, I've had to hunt a little harder to find some more springy and summery scents that still check those boxes. I've definitely been eyeing Mohra and Mohra Silky Rose both, and you got me thinking about it again! Gunna have to scoop em up I think!❤
Thank you for reviewing the So candid, i bought it right away after smelling the OG, it is gorgeous❤
I got Mousaf Wardi and i really love it. Its been over 12 hours and its still smells like i just sprayed it. ❤
Mystic is a great dupe for Valaya if you like that scent profile! My favorites Middle Eastern perfumes are Ajayeb, Infini Rose, Affection and Musamam White Intense ❤
Oh wow, my Mystique Bouquet was so beautiful upon first spray. I get compliments on it every single time I wear it. I was literally stopped in the street, lol.
Thanks for sharing!!
We love, love, love these videos!
Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying them 😊🌸💖
Just got influenced to order So Candid and unsure if I remember how to spell it, Montaigne Coco. Any other damage you want to take on my wallet, or is that enough? JKjk I made yet another grown decision on your recommendation. Love ya Maria!!
Ladies….you nailed it!!! Wow - I’m so thrilled. I just received my bottle of Bawadi this morning. Maison Lancome Oud Bouquet/Shaghaf Oud (I have both) are my signature scents. As soon as I heard you discuss Bawadi I was in! It has similarities to Oud Bouquet but with ‘extra’. I’m looking forward to seeing how this develops with age but for me it’s fabulous right now.
Ooopsie I missed the one!! 😮
1. Marie I think I’m your age and your skin is glowing! Can you do a show on your skincare secrets!? And love the glasses!
2. Inara she mentioned being a Chanel type DNA? Did you get that Marie ?
❤ Greetings from the EU. Loooooove your videos and the great energy you two have. Have you by chance seen the video of Cee Chronicals with Adwoa loves fragrances where they make a game of their favorite middle eastern fragrances? "Our top 20 (....) battle it out (...)". The video was lots of fun to watch.
Love to see more of your thoughts on middle eastern scents. ❤ (fell in a bit oft a rabbithole and your content is just great!!!)
Thanks for the suggestion that’s a great idea!!
Hi girls, love ur perfume hauls, im constantly purchasing. Lol, can u do a video on middle eastern summer scents? ❤
We did one a few weeks ago on spring and summer middle eastern 😀
Thanks for part 2 , love most of these also, mystique Bouquet surprised me for being so nice and wearable, I will have to dig out my Inara to see if I like it since I was not impressed with it when I got it.
Lol 😆 that’s me with Casablanca. I’m on my 4th bottle (which I’ve had for about 2 years) and I feel like I overlook it as well 😩
I want a part 3 😢
Yes, pleeeeaaaase.
I lough so much and i need it. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed!!
I bought Dubai portrait and I hate it lol. I’m giving it some time to get better lol
Yup Ajayeb Dubai Portrait is giving super niche. I also have the black bottle… at first I didn’t like it due to the gasoline smell but the more I let it sit the more caramelly it got. And the gasoline smell is no longer there. It’s just a dark coffee vibe with woody notes and caramel
You are so lucky to have a friend like Val & can try all the muddkd eastern before buying. I've had a few duds & a few faves. I didn't like mystique bouquet very harsh to my nose. Mind you I'm not an orange blossom lover.
I want PDM Valaya really BAD; although I never smelled the OG, but I have the DUA version which is called Ethereal Bloom and it’s Gorgeous! I might need to get a decant first of the actual valaya fragrance just to make sure I like it As to the Dua brand.
Yes, Casablanca just overlooked that when I finally do pull it out, loving it
Yay! Couldn’t wait for part 2! Watching while doing my Sunday makeup. ❤❤
My top two right now are same as Val’s 🤩🤩
Val here - I love your content and recently subscribed! Thanks for watching 🥰💖🌸✨
Boa tarde Maria, o So Candid deve ser maravilhoso🥰😍💋
So Mystique Bouquet is 60% Valaya, 30% fleur narcotique and 10% Delina La Rosée… to my nose. I compared it to Valaya and it’s not 100% the same IMO
Nobody talks about the dry down of Ajayeb which can be very spicy and masculine on some skin… like mine! 😢
Yes! Maria/Val team all the way!!!! Love all the new discoveries, very appreciated!❤️🌹
I had the same issue with the mango in Dubai Portrait losing the mango 🥭 and becoming a boring dry woody scent. I added a mango body butter last time, plus a few spritzes of Leen and it held up better. It's early days so we'll see.
I don't get Valaya from MB, other than in fhe opening. Had 10ml, wont bother with a FB.
Would it interest you two to maybe do a video about the Oud scents in your collections? What fragrances would be nice for newbs and pros, with maybe an increading Oud meter? And could you maybe explain why Oud Mood by Lattafa is so often referenced as "the one to start with"? Your perspectives as ppl who likely did not grow up around scents like these is very interesting to me.
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I meant an increacing Oud meter. Sorry😅
That’s a great idea! I will definitely do that closer to fall!! Thanks for the suggestion
@@mariacollettlife 🌹❤🌹
Mystic bouquet was too musky for me. It resembles Erba Pura and it’s just not my cup of tea. I would love to tune down the musk and apt up the sweetness
Thank you so much 💓 Maria and Val❤. I really hope that I can wear the mango Dubai Portrait perfume as I love the mango note so much. I read somewhere that after maceration, the woody dry down didn't bother one perfume fan anymore. I so want this to be OK on my skin. I usually love oud, especially cold oud and love woody notes, but something in this one made me feel bad. Perhaps I oversprayed ( I was too enthusiastic as I fell in love with the 🥭 mango note) this and the headache I was experiencing also did not help.
Love the selection of perfumes. I have Luxury Rouge, also am interested in getting So Candid. Thank you 😊 for the video, warm regards from Tasmania 😊
I love the vids so much! ❤❤❤❤❤
Happy Sunday Maria. Here for part 2.
Don’t blind buy Dubai Portrait! It’s soooo green & oudy. I’m not sure why certain perfume influencers are pushing this one, but definitely don’t blind buy. Actually read the reviews first!
Agreed! Thank goodness I bought a decant. I do like it, but I'm not sure if I want a full bottle. I was in love with the opening. That mango was delicious! I just wish it stayed throughout the dry down, but I mostly got the oud. Which normally I don't mind, but I really wanted more of the mango.
I agree wholeheartedly!!!
Ugh agree! I bought it as I was influenced on YT as well and it is just way too oud-y for my liking, I couldn’t stand it lol.
Unfortunately I did blind buy it, because everybodu was so positive about it. When I have received it, I was so disappointed because it is just too woody oudy for me.. i just let it macerate some more for now and then maybe with layering I will like it..
Thank you! I blind bought and I just can't with it. It's so strong I literally taste it 🤢
you have wonderful content! ❣can you tell us also your lipstick?
I bought a few middle eastern fragrances recently and is it just me or they don’t last on skin? My latest are Mohra Silky Rose and Pistachio Kahir, no longevity on me 😢
The Ajayeb bottle just looks like a mug of beer, I can't unsee it.
Love these videos! I have a lot of these fragrances. I had to declutter Casablanca because it was a patchouli 💣 on me!!
Thanks for sharing! Love you girls!❤
I love you girls sooooo much❤❤❤❤❤such a good vibes😊😊😊😊
I have Ajayeb Dubai (black bottle). Gonna put Portrait on my wishlist.
What is the black one like??
@@mariacollettlife On me, imagine grilled pineapple with some saffron, vanilla, coffee and butterscotch. It has some sandalwood and green violet leaves too.
I ordered the portrait but the black one was sent accidentally. It’s super masculine (deep, spicy, sweet) to me but I’m going to let it sit and try it in the winter because I do like masculine scents. I need to try portrait still.
Tengo desde hace unos 5 dias Ajayeb dubai portrait, de momento le falta fuerza, espero que mejore. Compré también Liam, y esté tenía más estela, bien una especie de fragancia de té con motas amaderadas y el tan nombrado Nebras, que realmente se lo compré para mi hija, tampoco me impacto para el revuelo con este perfume, no sé porqué me recuerda cuando alguien tiene mantas encima 6 horas y de repente abandona la habitación 😂.
Gran vídeo
I love you girls ❤you are so amazing persons with great taste 😊
This is an absolute dupe Valaya The only thing I could find it was different is that it seems a bit more citrusy on the mystique bouquet. It does stay on the skin for quite some time.
I had ajayeb portrait , the opening is beautiful but I just don’t like that dry down on me :(
Ohh is the first one Bawadi anything like opulent red? Just checking as that had a gas note that killed me! 😅
Val here - no girl, no!! I wouldn’t do that to you 😂
I was unimpressed with mystique bouquet when I got it and went ahead and got valaya; but not I’ve had both for months - MB has improved a lot.
@@lunablue1002Hi Val, lots of love for you 💕 love the videos of you and María, I'm waiting for you when you want to start your own channel 💗😊💗
Thanks for sharing ❤
You are so welcome
Have you tried emper privè rouge ? :)
Does Casablanca similar to La Belle?
No to me Casablanca is more apple and La Belle is more pear
You need to rank them please 😞😢
Woooo
Which Arabian fragrance would you recommend to wear to a spring evening wedding?
Val here - I would go for Chants Tenderina by Maison Alhambra, a stunning dupe of Chance Eau Tendre by Chanel. It’s a very pretty “pink” smelling spring floral with citrus notes and it’s extremely affordable 💖🌸
@@lunablue1002 hi Val! I happen to have Chants and absolutely love it! Thank you!
What do you think about Le Fleur Bouquet by Afnan great dupe for Fleur Narcotique Ex Nihilo Or if you like coconut and sandalwood, Musamam White Intense ?
Layer Musamam White with Ajayeb … thank me later 🥰
Maybe i got a dud, but i ordered mystique bouquet off amazon and it smells like cleaning products 😫
Meyer lemon
That’s the one! 😂 thank you ☺️
Your video’s are too short!!😂
💕💕💕💕👍🏻
I could watch you both all the time. But unfortunately this is not good for my wallet ❤
Totally agree about Lattafa Portrait. I get the mango the whole time, too. It gets better and better on me 🥹🥹
It’s so beautiful! I just can’t put that one down