Hi Chris I never thought I'd buy Middle Eastern fragrance, but they have upped their game, and they are aiming to please, big time! I have fallen in love with Lattafa Eclaire, and Choco Musk. They are very gourmand. The Eclaire takes a few sprays to become more vanilla. The Choco Musk is like dark chocolate. Both very affordable. 💕🌺
Omg!!! I got Glorious Oud Royal Blanc and I am fully obsessed! I haven't stopped wearing it and absolutely cannot get enough!! I will get a sample to compare but I really cannot see how this can be any better!! My favorite purchase this year!!!❤❤❤
OK, Chris. Since YOU love Nebras, I'll get it. It has been hyped and I usually don't trust hyped perfumes because I almost always get disappointed, but I'll trust you.
I have all the perfumes you mentioned, but I would choose without thinking Victor by Khadlaj, the version without oud instead of Nebras and TROPICAL Kiss by French Avenue instead of Ajayeb Dubai Portrait👌💯😘
I've had Rifaaqat put away for the last 4 months. I may go pull it to see how it's changed. It is the first middle eastern scent I purchased and I've been eagerly awaiting the temperature to drop to pull it back out. Qahwa is one of favorites in my entire collection!
Love the list! For a while I was very hesitant about these because the first one I tried was Musamam White Intense, and I had to let it sit for four months to let it develop. The whole time I thought there was no way it was going to improve enough but now it smells amazing, and I'm hooked. I just picked up Nebras and Qahwa and both turned out to be fantastic on arrival. Looking forward to trying the others-
I am thrilled to hear that you like Glorious Oud Royal Blanc, since I have been searching for a good Musk Therapy dupe for a long time as well and just blind bought this one a few days ago.❤ I have yet to receive it, but I am definitely looking forward to wearing it! A few of my Middle Eastern favorites for fall are Nasheet, Qasamat Ebhar, Caramel Oud, Khadlaj Empire Victor, Liquid Brun (dupe of Althair), Amorist for Her (dupe of Amethyst Haze by CH), and Absolute Gold (dupe of Gold Myrrh Absolute by CH). Also looking forward to wearing many that you mentioned that I put aside for the summer like Nebras and Rifaqaat!
Does anyone else shake their bottle a little before applying? trying to see if blending the notes to equal proportions before spraying makes a difference LOL (kinda like orange juice 😅) Talking about all frags not just ME ones. As always thanks Chris! XO
Hi Chris! I have literally been binge watching you today! My favorite from the bunch is Khamrah Q!!! After I purchase it I did not even feel the need to buy the original! I was on the fence of Nebras, but; you and I are like fragrance sisters! Almost identical twins! I will take a chance and purchase it. Great video as always
Love this video! Just now getting into Arabian/Middle eastern fragrances and loving the journey so far. Even in the fall/winter, it’s still rather humid and warm where I live (Florida)- we can have cold snaps but generally I still need fragrances that perform well in the heat and humidity all year round and I find that hard to find. That’s been my biggest hurdle
If you like pineapple, try Lattafa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory. Pineapple and Musk. It works well in the heat. I don’t know if it works in humidity. If you decide to get it, let it macerate.
@@ThePerfumeNest It is well loved by numerous fragrance RUclips creators, both male and female. It’s a unisex scent. If you like pineapple, you’ll love it.
Well, went ahead and got Nebras just a few minutes ago!! I have the OG Kamrah and totally love it. Mine has really darkened so I’m expecting it to be even richer!!! Another great video. Watch you soon.
Thanks, Chris. I bought Musamam White Intense several months ago, per your previous review, and I really like it. Also, Nebras and the original Khamrah, which I enjoy
I’ve been looking for a Middle Eastern dupe for Musk Therapy. I can’t wait to try Royal Blanc. My favorites for fall are Charuto Tobacco Vanille, Shaghaf Oud Tonka, Eclaire, and Khamrah. I really want to get Qahwa.
Hi Chris, after watching your video I bought Gloriuus Oud Royal Blank. I'm not musk lover and I was affraid it will be in Narciso genre, but fortunately it is not. What a smell, what a gem! Thank you for sharing with us 🌞😘
Lovely and very informative video, Christine, thank you! I have three of your favorite five ME perfumes! Musamam, Ajayeb and original Khamrah! And love them all, especially the first two :) I sniffed Nebras and I thought I'd fall in love with it right away but somehow it never happened. You've inspired me to give it another shot lol. I'll buy a decant and give it a proper wear. I'm also very intrigued by Glorious Oud Royal Blanc, typically not my scent profile but the way you described it and considering I own and love most of the ones you mentioned I think I ought to give it a try. Thank you!
Hey there thank you so much for the lovely note! You know I always liked Nebras, I’ve had it for over 3 years but realized I loved it when my daughter wore it. That’s when I realized it was a wow! ❤️❤️If you don’t like it, save your money for a love. We can’t all love the same things. I’ve got one more Musk Therapy dupe coming my way and I’ll make a final decision on the best
Great list Chris 🙌🏻 I own most of these and love them. For Sehr, I was smart enough to get a decant first and I’m on the fence about it. In practicality, it’s not my scent style anyway. The one I’m most excited to wear to fall is Miraj Exclusive by Fragrance World. Spicy, cozy, semi-gourmand yummy 👍🏻
Are you a designer fragrance fan, a niche fragrance fan, or both? I know many people think only of clone fragrances when they think of Middle Eastern fragrances, but that’s a small part of their products. So many of the inexpensive Middle Eastern brands have hundreds of scents in their catalogs. I use Fragnatica to help me decide what to purchase. I also look at the notes listed on the brand’s fragrance websites. The one drawback I’ve noticed with ME fragrances is that they need to macerate, sometimes for months. I purchased some of my fall fragrances back in June, so they’d be ready to wear this fall. This fall, I’ll be wearing Lattafa’s Sakeena, Lattafa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory, Lattafa’s Qaed Al Fursan, Swiss Arabian’s Casablanca, and Fragrance World’s Cocktail Intense.
I got the Ajajeb DP because I was looking for a mango perfume…. and I got not what I was expecting a juice mango but instead I found an almost ripe mango and oud (not too much)… and I LOVE it !!! It is not too sweet just perfect.
I just got Liam by Lataffa today and it’s my first middle eastern success, right out of the box and only $22. It’s an impression of Gris Charnel and I’ve never smelled the original but this is a great creamy, fig, black tea, sandalwood, with some vanilla. It’s a little masculine but I could totally wear it now. I think I’m going to let it sit for a few weeks and see if the creaminess comes out more. Either way a great buy at $22.
yes I just double checked and it was $22.99 from Jomashop. (Not sure if it’s allowed to name sites, so please delete if not allowed in your comments) Seriously proud of my bargain purchase.
@@waytoofluffy5332thanks! I’ll have to check it out. I was so skeptical about ME perfumes until Liam so now I’m excited to give more a try and especially at that under $50 price point!
I got a few samples from your recommendations and for me Musamam White Intense is the winner. Love it so much (maybe because Santal Complet is one of my favorites) with Nebras a close second. I do need to try that possible dupe for Musk Therapy.
Chris, your description of the Sehr bottle had me howling 😂. The notes actually sound really appealing to me but I’m hesitant to buy a decant- what if I love it and then have to face that bottle?! 😅
Loved this! Still a couple on this list that I've been meaning to get my nose on, but the samples are often sold out.. the Musamam in particular just always says it's out of stock on the sites I've tried. Great options for the Sehr bottle, a great addition to anyone's home gym!! 🏋️😂
Just discovering Middle Eastern fragrances. I stumbled upon Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka and I love it! Going to order Nebras and Khamrah based on your video. For someone who loves more gourmand type fragrances, would you recommend the original Khamrah or the one in this video?
Hey Chris! I bought Rifaaqat last winter and compared to a tiny 1ml sample and It was almost exact, so that is interesting that it will change over time. I of course haven't worn it since due to summer so it's been aging. I think I will layer it over a vanilla and see what that does. I do love it so much and I tried to get Baby Cat to no avail. I wonder if it's more available now....will have to look. I was going to try Dubai Portrait but bought Tropical Kiss instead and I have had an acquaintance ask what it was and where to buy it. I think it would be too similar to have two mangos in that style perhaps. Not a fan of that bottle or the Sehr one, omg over. the top doesn't begin to describe that one! oxJulia
Hey there! Wow that’s great if Rifiqaat to you smells exactly like Babycat ! I picked up a lot of differences on me personally but I think it’s a fab cheap alternative. There is no need for you to get Babycat then!! Enjoy Rifiqaat! Awesome!!🙌❤️❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest "almost" exact, as I said. And lets be real, I are talking about a 1ml sample! I never think a dupe is ever 100% the same. It's simply not possible. I compared the two when I first received Rifiqaat, so I am sure is has now changed as you said it does and will not be as much similar. :o). I think however, if they are in the same ballpark, you are right, I won't need to buy Babycat?
💯You don’t need Babycat: esp if you love Rifiqaat. I don’t need Rifiqaat (I have BOTH Audacity and Babycat) but it’s such a lovely affordable alternative and much more of a leathery saffron perfume. And I’m picky with my leathers so I love to find ones that work for me
@@ThePerfumeNest Yes, I think I should just use what I have, lord knows I don't need to be buying similar perfumes when I have plenty! There is that nagging wonder, since spraying a full bottle is the best way to really see what a perfume is like. Let's face it, a 1ml dabber is so silly, I can't believe I didn't buy a larger decant, lol :o)
Here are my suggestions: Lattafa’s Sakeena Fragrance World’s Cocktail Intense Swiss Arabia’s Casablanca Lataffa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory Lattafa’s Qaed Al Fursan
I concur with all your picks, the ones that I have anyway😍😍. I had Royal Blanc and finished it, picked up Intro Ivory Musk which is also similar cos I refuse to buy Musk Therapy🤍🤍. My son loved Qhawa so much that I had to give him mine and buy myself another bottle🤎🤎. I would also add Oud Tonka to the list but only for winter as it is quite potent💣💣. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰
Hello from Australia Chris 👋🏼 Excellent recommendations as always 👌🏼 Have you tried Attar Collection's Al Rayhan? It's an almost spot on dupe for Byredo's Bal D'Afrique, but with better projection and longevity. It's incredible!
My son wears Vintage Radio, it smells phenomenal on him! I love it when he wears it. I can't stand my Ajayeb Portrait. Mine is very screetchy. Glad there is hope. My Leen is the same. Can't do it.
Love your choices Chris and I love them too. Royal Oud Blanc by FA Paris is my favourite Musk Therapy redemption for sure. I would add Lattafa Her Confession, Paris Corner Athena and Fragrance World Soir to my list. They are getting even better with some maceration time. Did you try them?
Hey Chris! I’m trying to hold back my buys but since you’ve been featuring Musamam White intense for some time, I’m gonna do it and blind buy that bottle! I always feel our taste is kinda similar, except I am still learning to like patchouli. Anyway, this is not an Arabian brand related question but can I ask you to put your nose on Pierre guillaume ‘Dialogue with Venus’? It’s a beautiful strawberry milkshake fragrance that no one talks about and I am all about being unique but l’m afraid it will get discontinued if no one buys it! Would love your thought on it!
Ok I just ordered Glorious Oud Royal Blanc from Jomashop last night - 1st order from there! - and it'd already shipped! It was a better price there than even Amazon, so I'm very excited! How would you compare Nebras to Orchidee Vanille? I really love OV, but I would much prefer a much less powdery vibe.
Ugh oh no now I think I need to get my hands on Nebras 🤣( I just picked up the og Eilish and cannot put it down, it’s so good) I’ve heard Nebras is better- any thoughts?
Is interesting as have read such polar opposite opinions on Nebras. Have never tried it. Seems people either love, love, love it or hate it. Have read it has a mint or grassey smell?
@@ThePerfumeNest wanted to let you know I got my bottle of Royal Blanc. It’s good. Opening is definitely more cities heavy. Not exact clone but close enough to scratch the itch and it has a beautiful dry down. I hope as it sits it gets even better. But I am happy with the purchase.
I’ve had ajayab for over 6 months but I still smell the smoky wood/oud a lot. I haven’t sprayed it a lot though. Does maceration mean I have to spray a lot as well?
Nebras and regular Khamrah were my first two Middle Eastern fragrances I bought last November...which was also when Khamrah Quhwa was coming out. I had to buy Quhwa through Fragrancebuy in Canada but got ot in time for Christmas last year--one for me, one for my daughter. I actually wore Khamrah Quhwa yesterday. I bought Rifaaqat after I sent an email to YSL Corporate and they said Babycat was discontinued...so I thought I would have to settle for that. Come to find out it was halted until litigation was resolved which has now happened. The next week, I saw Babycat decants available on Scent Split so ordered some thinking I would have to save them for special. THEN, a RUclipsr I watched last year mentioned in a video where she got her Babycat. I checked...they had it in stock with a discount code...so I ordered a bottle. That was on a Saturday, and they shipped it that day! I received it Tuesday. Talk about excellent service! Not only that, I received some nice embroidered Lancôme hand towels as a gift which was a total surprise. I just ordered two more bottles...one for my daughter for Christmas. (I also ordered several bottles of Rifaaqat for Christmas gifts.) Babycat and Rifaaqat are very similar, but Babycat lasts MUCH longer...and as you know, Babycat is my absolute favorite fragrance!!!
Wow! Where did you order your Babycat where you got a towel? I can tell a big difference now between Rifiqaat and Babycat EDP wearing side by side. But I agree a fantastic affordable option to Babycat, esp when it was hard to find. Now it’s much easier and on the discounter site. 🙌
@ThePerfumeNest It's called Fragrance-Lord in New Jersey. Keep in mind...with this most recent order, I got a Hugo Boss canvas backpack, so no guarantee what you will get...but you do get some sort of gift with purchase plus samples. I think I will give the backpack to my 6 year old grandson for Christmas. He's pretty tall for his age...almost 5'0" and wears a man's 6.5 size shoe. (The doctors estimate he will be 6'9" when he's grown, but not a total surprise. My dad was 6'5", I'm 5"11", my daughter is 6'2", and lots of VERY tall nephews 6"4" and taller.
@@ThePerfumeNest Thank you! I am so in love with it ❤️❤️❤️ l know that is expensive but l got the travel size and it lasts forever! Thank you again! Love your videos !
That one is headed my way also. It’s going to be the last one I try. I can’t remember the names of others op the top of my head. I’m out of town and don’t have my samples in front of me
I own so many beautiful, expensive fragrances...and the one that gets me the most compliments at work is Khamrah 🤯
Yes! I’ve worn it also and ppl love it!!!
Hi Chris I never thought I'd buy Middle Eastern fragrance, but they have upped their game, and they are aiming to please, big time! I have fallen in love with Lattafa Eclaire, and Choco Musk. They are very gourmand. The Eclaire takes a few sprays to become more vanilla. The Choco Musk is like dark chocolate. Both very affordable. 💕🌺
Yes!!! I used to own Choco Musk. It’s delicious!🙌💯
Choco musk oil is vanilla and milk chocolate like oreos or smores. I hear the perfume spray is dark chocolate but it has a strong alcohol opening.
Congrats on 27k 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thx sweetie!!!
Omg!!! I got Glorious Oud Royal Blanc and I am fully obsessed! I haven't stopped wearing it and absolutely cannot get enough!! I will get a sample to compare but I really cannot see how this can be any better!! My favorite purchase this year!!!❤❤❤
Yay!!
Sehr is so beautiful!! I feel the same way about the bottle 😂
😂😂❤️❤️right?
OK, Chris. Since YOU love Nebras, I'll get it. It has been hyped and I usually don't trust hyped perfumes because I almost always get disappointed, but I'll trust you.
Well I find it really nice still after all of these years and trying sooooooo many. I still go back to it. But that’s just me and my taste. 😉❤️❤️
I have all the perfumes you mentioned, but I would choose without thinking Victor by Khadlaj, the version without oud instead of Nebras and TROPICAL Kiss by French Avenue instead of Ajayeb Dubai Portrait👌💯😘
Ok! Thx!!
I've had Rifaaqat put away for the last 4 months. I may go pull it to see how it's changed. It is the first middle eastern scent I purchased and I've been eagerly awaiting the temperature to drop to pull it back out. Qahwa is one of favorites in my entire collection!
Yes!! Two great ones!
Love the list! For a while I was very hesitant about these because the first one I tried was Musamam White Intense, and I had to let it sit for four months to let it develop. The whole time I thought there was no way it was going to improve enough but now it smells amazing, and I'm hooked. I just picked up Nebras and Qahwa and both turned out to be fantastic on arrival. Looking forward to trying the others-
Oh yay that’s great news!! You own some of my favorites!!!!
I am thrilled to hear that you like Glorious Oud Royal Blanc, since I have been searching for a good Musk Therapy dupe for a long time as well and just blind bought this one a few days ago.❤ I have yet to receive it, but I am definitely looking forward to wearing it! A few of my Middle Eastern favorites for fall are Nasheet, Qasamat Ebhar, Caramel Oud, Khadlaj Empire Victor, Liquid Brun (dupe of Althair), Amorist for Her (dupe of Amethyst Haze by CH), and Absolute Gold (dupe of Gold Myrrh Absolute by CH). Also looking forward to wearing many that you mentioned that I put aside for the summer like Nebras and Rifaqaat!
Ebhar almost made this list I love it. It will be in an upcoming one.
Does anyone else shake their bottle a little before applying? trying to see if blending the notes to equal proportions before spraying makes a difference LOL (kinda like orange juice 😅) Talking about all frags not just ME ones. As always thanks Chris! XO
Hey there!!!!I shake my bottles that have gold flakes!!❤️😉
I shake all mine!
Hi Chris! I have literally been binge watching you today! My favorite from the bunch is Khamrah Q!!! After I purchase it I did not even feel the need to buy the original! I was on the fence of Nebras, but; you and I are like fragrance sisters! Almost identical twins! I will take a chance and purchase it. Great video as always
Yes if you have Khamrah Q you don’t need the OG!!!! I agree. ❤️❤️
Love the middle eastern content. Can’t wait for more! 😊
Thank you!!!
Love this video! Just now getting into Arabian/Middle eastern fragrances and loving the journey so far. Even in the fall/winter, it’s still rather humid and warm where I live (Florida)- we can have cold snaps but generally I still need fragrances that perform well in the heat and humidity all year round and I find that hard to find. That’s been my biggest hurdle
Yes I totally get it! ❤️
If you like pineapple, try Lattafa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory. Pineapple and Musk. It works well in the heat. I don’t know if it works in humidity.
If you decide to get it, let it macerate.
@@tspencer661 I’ve heard ppl really enjoy it!!
@@ThePerfumeNest It is well loved by numerous fragrance RUclips creators, both male and female. It’s a unisex scent. If you like pineapple, you’ll love it.
@@tspencer661 thank you, I’ll give it a try!
I absolutely love Nebras! Now I'm tempted to spray it on my daughter as well...bear in mind that she's only 3 years old and in Kindergarten. 😂😂😂
Aw!!😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I teach third grade. Some of my students wear perfume/cologne.
@@tspencer661 That's sad. I didn't start til high school, and then it was only Love's Baby Soft. 🤣
@@ninjabookitty There are perfumes for babies. It’s a cultural thing.
I started my perfume journey at 47. Some kids are way ahead of me.😆
Nebras really was great. I recommend Junoon oud is such a close dupe to Vibrato and I love it.
Yes I have that one. Gave it to Pat and he really enjoys it.
Well, went ahead and got Nebras just a few minutes ago!! I have the OG Kamrah and totally love it. Mine has really darkened so I’m expecting it to be even richer!!! Another great video. Watch you soon.
Yes the OG is gorge! I didn’t need nothing that’s why I gave it to my daughter’s “friend”. 😂😉
Happy Friday Chris!! ❤❤❤
Hey gorgeous! That’s right! It’s Friday…I lose track when I am out of town. 😆
Thanks, Chris. I bought Musamam White Intense several months ago, per your previous review, and I really like it. Also, Nebras and the original Khamrah, which I enjoy
Oh we are scent twins!!🙌❤️❤️
I’ve been looking for a Middle Eastern dupe for Musk Therapy. I can’t wait to try Royal Blanc. My favorites for fall are Charuto Tobacco Vanille, Shaghaf Oud Tonka, Eclaire, and Khamrah. I really want to get Qahwa.
Oh nice!!! Honestly, if you have the original Khamrah, you really don’t need to bother with Qahwah.
@@ThePerfumeNest ok I wasn’t sure how different they were from each other. Thank you!
Did you find a dupe for Musk Theraphy? Also been looking for one.
Loving the side part Chris!!! 😍
Thank you so much! It was salon day. I love salon day. 😉❤️
Great choices! I've been enjoying Lattafa liam and al nashama for the transitional weather. Saving lattafa mughal fort for cooler weather
Ok!!!🙌❤️❤️
Hi Chris, after watching your video I bought Gloriuus Oud Royal Blank. I'm not musk lover and I was affraid it will be in Narciso genre, but fortunately it is not. What a smell, what a gem! Thank you for sharing with us 🌞😘
Awesome!!! Thx for the follow up!!!
@@ThePerfumeNest 😘
Lovely and very informative video, Christine, thank you! I have three of your favorite five ME perfumes! Musamam, Ajayeb and original Khamrah! And love them all, especially the first two :) I sniffed Nebras and I thought I'd fall in love with it right away but somehow it never happened. You've inspired me to give it another shot lol. I'll buy a decant and give it a proper wear. I'm also very intrigued by Glorious Oud Royal Blanc, typically not my scent profile but the way you described it and considering I own and love most of the ones you mentioned I think I ought to give it a try. Thank you!
Hey there thank you so much for the lovely note! You know I always liked Nebras, I’ve had it for over 3 years but realized I loved it when my daughter wore it. That’s when I realized it was a wow! ❤️❤️If you don’t like it, save your money for a love. We can’t all love the same things. I’ve got one more Musk Therapy dupe coming my way and I’ll make a final decision on the best
My faves are Musamam White, Ajayeb Portrait, Choco Musk, and Mohra Silky Rose.
Great list Chris 🙌🏻 I own most of these and love them. For Sehr, I was smart enough to get a decant first and I’m on the fence about it. In practicality, it’s not my scent style anyway. The one I’m most excited to wear to fall is Miraj Exclusive by Fragrance World. Spicy, cozy, semi-gourmand yummy 👍🏻
Oh I’ve seen Miraj Exclusive but haven’t pulled the trigger! Ok!!
Gotta wear khamrah qahwa this 🍂🍂...great video Chris
Yes we will smell nice!!
Nebras and dubai portrait are some of my favs. ❤
Awesome!!!!!🙌
Hi Chris, I am not big fan of middle eastern fragrances, but mango fragrance is tempting.
Yes sometimes you have to kiss a LOT of frogs to find a prince. 🤴 😂
@@ThePerfumeNest lol
Are you a designer fragrance fan, a niche fragrance fan, or both?
I know many people think only of clone fragrances when they think of Middle Eastern fragrances, but that’s a small part of their products. So many of the inexpensive Middle Eastern brands have hundreds of scents in their catalogs.
I use Fragnatica to help me decide what to purchase. I also look at the notes listed on the brand’s fragrance websites.
The one drawback I’ve noticed with ME fragrances is that they need to macerate, sometimes for months. I purchased some of my fall fragrances back in June, so they’d be ready to wear this fall.
This fall, I’ll be wearing Lattafa’s Sakeena, Lattafa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory, Lattafa’s Qaed Al Fursan, Swiss Arabian’s Casablanca, and Fragrance World’s Cocktail Intense.
I am just gonna have to go ahead and just pick up Nebras I don’t know why I have waited so long!! lol!!! And the musk therapy dupe!!❤
It’s delish. And just gets better with time
Thanks Chris! I have Khamrah & Khair Pistachio and love them both. Nebras is on my wish list! Have a great weekend.
Hey Allison! ❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your picks Chris.
Thx for stopping by Faith! 🙏🏻❤️Hope all is well.
I got the Ajajeb DP because I was looking for a mango perfume…. and I got not what I was expecting a juice mango but instead I found an almost ripe mango and oud (not too much)… and I LOVE it !!! It is not too sweet just perfect.
@@IngridPerezmarin awesome!!!!
Most of these sound so good. Thank you for taking the time to share them with us! I am familiar with the disappearing perfume bottles too! lol
🤣🤣Oh you have a littler perfume goblin as well at your home?? 😉❤️
Great Video Chris❤
Aw thank you!!
I love you sharing with “one of my daughter’s little friends” 😂😂😂
He’s actually not that little. 🤣🤣❤️❤️
HAHA!
😊
I have all of them except sehr. I love all your picks. ❤ they are good ones
Really wow! We are scent twins!!!!❤️❤️
I just got Liam by Lataffa today and it’s my first middle eastern success, right out of the box and only $22. It’s an impression of Gris Charnel and I’ve never smelled the original but this is a great creamy, fig, black tea, sandalwood, with some vanilla. It’s a little masculine but I could totally wear it now. I think I’m going to let it sit for a few weeks and see if the creaminess comes out more. Either way a great buy at $22.
Absolutely! I hear it’s great!! 22$?! Amazing!
yes I just double checked and it was $22.99 from Jomashop. (Not sure if it’s allowed to name sites, so please delete if not allowed in your comments) Seriously proud of my bargain purchase.
You should try Al Nashama by lattafa. It's like an sweet earl grey tea. And it's like at the most 20 bucks.
@@waytoofluffy5332thanks! I’ll have to check it out. I was so skeptical about ME perfumes until Liam so now I’m excited to give more a try and especially at that under $50 price point!
I got a few samples from your recommendations and for me Musamam White Intense is the winner. Love it so much (maybe because Santal Complet is one of my favorites) with Nebras a close second. I do need to try that possible dupe for Musk Therapy.
Yay! Thx for the follow up!!!
Chris, your description of the Sehr bottle had me howling 😂. The notes actually sound really appealing to me but I’m hesitant to buy a decant- what if I love it and then have to face that bottle?! 😅
Yes! It’s in my closet in timeout. It’s an eye sore! 😂❤️❤️
Loved this! Still a couple on this list that I've been meaning to get my nose on, but the samples are often sold out.. the Musamam in particular just always says it's out of stock on the sites I've tried. Great options for the Sehr bottle, a great addition to anyone's home gym!! 🏋️😂
🤣🤣Right??! I could bring you work and get some bicep curls in on my lunch break! 🤣
I have definitely been looking for a more reasonably-priced alternative for Musk Therapy! Thanks!
You bet!!
Just discovering Middle Eastern fragrances. I stumbled upon Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Tonka and I love it! Going to order Nebras and Khamrah based on your video. For someone who loves more gourmand type fragrances, would you recommend the original Khamrah or the one in this video?
Hmmm that is a tough one. One is more spicy and woody. It just depends on your taste.,🥰
I LOVE Musamam White Intense! Today, I layered it with Chloe Lumineuse and it was nosegasmic. I only wish the bottle were refillable.
Oh my gosh really!?😮I need to try Lumineuse!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest I've layered both of those with other things, too. May not be for everyone but I enjoy doing that. Lumineuse is lovely.
@@ThePerfumeNest Oh, and I layered MWI with Ajayeb DP, too!
Hey Chris! I bought Rifaaqat last winter and compared to a tiny 1ml sample and It was almost exact, so that is interesting that it will change over time. I of course haven't worn it since due to summer so it's been aging. I think I will layer it over a vanilla and see what that does. I do love it so much and I tried to get Baby Cat to no avail. I wonder if it's more available now....will have to look. I was going to try Dubai Portrait but bought Tropical Kiss instead and I have had an acquaintance ask what it was and where to buy it. I think it would be too similar to have two mangos in that style perhaps. Not a fan of that bottle or the Sehr one, omg over. the top doesn't begin to describe that one! oxJulia
Hey there! Wow that’s great if Rifiqaat to you smells exactly like Babycat ! I picked up a lot of differences on me personally but I think it’s a fab cheap alternative. There is no need for you to get Babycat then!! Enjoy Rifiqaat! Awesome!!🙌❤️❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest "almost" exact, as I said. And lets be real, I are talking about a 1ml sample! I never think a dupe is ever 100% the same. It's simply not possible. I compared the two when I first received Rifiqaat, so I am sure is has now changed as you said it does and will not be as much similar. :o). I think however, if they are in the same ballpark, you are right, I won't need to buy Babycat?
💯You don’t need Babycat: esp if you love Rifiqaat. I don’t need Rifiqaat (I have BOTH Audacity and Babycat) but it’s such a lovely affordable alternative and much more of a leathery saffron perfume. And I’m picky with my leathers so I love to find ones that work for me
@@ThePerfumeNest Yes, I think I should just use what I have, lord knows I don't need to be buying similar perfumes when I have plenty! There is that nagging wonder, since spraying a full bottle is the best way to really see what a perfume is like. Let's face it, a 1ml dabber is so silly, I can't believe I didn't buy a larger decant, lol :o)
Oh my gosh I agree about those tiny bottles!
I really hope they do some power house dupes for Byredos. I love them but for the price point, the lasting power is too low.
Agree!!!
Oh, yes!!! Bal d'Afrique, pleaseeee 😄
😂 “this is a very multipurpose bottle”. you crack me up!
🤣🤣🤣It’s true! Or a door stop! 🛑 😁
Here are my suggestions:
Lattafa’s Sakeena
Fragrance World’s Cocktail Intense
Swiss Arabia’s Casablanca
Lataffa’s Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory
Lattafa’s Qaed Al Fursan
Wow! I have my niece Casablanca because I have a few things similar. I loved it and so does she. ❤️
I concur with all your picks, the ones that I have anyway😍😍. I had Royal Blanc and finished it, picked up Intro Ivory Musk which is also similar cos I refuse to buy Musk Therapy🤍🤍. My son loved Qhawa so much that I had to give him mine and buy myself another bottle🤎🤎. I would also add Oud Tonka to the list but only for winter as it is quite potent💣💣. Stay gorgeous🥰🥰
Yes! I have Oud Tonka it’s a monster! 😂
Thanks for sharing your video 🙌🏽🤩
Thx for stopping by!!!
I have and LOVE Nebras!!!!
Yes! That’s an absolute repurchase when we finish the bottle!!!
Hello from Australia Chris 👋🏼
Excellent recommendations as always 👌🏼
Have you tried Attar Collection's Al Rayhan? It's an almost spot on dupe for Byredo's Bal D'Afrique, but with better projection and longevity. It's incredible!
Hey there!!! I might be in Australia in January. I hope it works out!!!! I’ve heard that. I’ve been meaning to try it. ❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest oh fantastic! Which part? I'd you do make it over here, I hope you love it. Australia always enjoy visitors from abroad ❤️
Loosely landing on the west side, then traveling by train to leave out of Perth. We are JUST starting planning
@@ThePerfumeNest that'll be an amazing. You'll see so much stunning scenery 😍
Very good and informative review
Thank you!!
Love it!
Thank you!!!
Hello Chris, great picks.
Thx sweetie!
@@ThePerfumeNest You're welcome
Great video! what blush do you use Chris?! 😍
Thank you ! Rare beauty liquid blush.
@@ThePerfumeNest it’s beautiful 💖 what shade?
“I can’t decide if it’s very interesting or hideous” 😂😂😂😂
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Another dupe for therapy is Dua brand, musk therapy, or oil, perfumes musk therapy
Thank you!!!
I meant oil perfumery
My son wears Vintage Radio, it smells phenomenal on him! I love it when he wears it. I can't stand my Ajayeb Portrait. Mine is very screetchy. Glad there is hope. My Leen is the same. Can't do it.
Aw! I hear Vintage Radio is a dupe of an Initio fragrance I have and love.
Love your choices Chris and I love them too. Royal Oud Blanc by FA Paris is my favourite Musk Therapy redemption for sure. I would add Lattafa Her Confession, Paris Corner Athena and Fragrance World Soir to my list. They are getting even better with some maceration time. Did you try them?
No I haven’t. ❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest I will send you some samples if you are interested in trying
Wow sure! If it’s not too much trouble thank you Dani!
The only one I don’t have on this list is Sehr.
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It’s not my fav but I can see it being a big success for others who love a certain type of almond and cinnamon.
I have about 80 fragrances. Some of them pretty expensive. The only perfume that brought me compliments is Rifaqaat. 😂
That’s awesome!!!😂😂😂😆😆😆🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️
Lattafa’s Honor and Glory has gotten me compliments.
Great video! Do you think Nebras smells like Eilish No. 1?
Yes !❤️
Hey Chris! I’m trying to hold back my buys but since you’ve been featuring Musamam White intense for some time, I’m gonna do it and blind buy that bottle! I always feel our taste is kinda similar, except I am still learning to like patchouli. Anyway, this is not an Arabian brand related question but can I ask you to put your nose on Pierre guillaume ‘Dialogue with Venus’? It’s a beautiful strawberry milkshake fragrance that no one talks about and I am all about being unique but l’m afraid it will get discontinued if no one buys it! Would love your thought on it!
Yes I sampled it and find it gorgeous!!! You are right. I need a full bottle..❤️❤️❤️
Ok I just ordered Glorious Oud Royal Blanc from Jomashop last night - 1st order from there! - and it'd already shipped! It was a better price there than even Amazon, so I'm very excited! How would you compare Nebras to Orchidee Vanille? I really love OV, but I would much prefer a much less powdery vibe.
OV has more depth; mandarin, more floral a more dense vanilla.
@ThePerfumeNest OH! So I don't need Nebras then thanks!
Thankyou
Aw thank you!!
Ugh oh no now I think I need to get my hands on Nebras 🤣( I just picked up the og Eilish and cannot put it down, it’s so good) I’ve heard Nebras is better- any thoughts?
They are super similar. You don’t need Nebras if you have Eilish. Both delish
Thank you Chris ❤❤
Chris, have you ordered from Intense Oud? Fragrancenet is out of the Lattafa Nebras ... I'm always wary if it isn't one of the big discounters. 😊
Yes I have!
@@ThePerfumeNest Thank you! Successful transaction?
Is interesting as have read such polar opposite opinions on Nebras. Have never tried it. Seems people either love, love, love it or hate it. Have read it has a mint or grassey smell?
Just like every perfume maybe it guess? ❤️I don’t get mint or grass in Nebras. But I do get that in Bianco Latte
Hello my beautiful Chris! You sold me Nebras. I will get it now.
It’s yummy.
Also, how do you compare Sehr to Khamrah?? Are they similar? Especially given the cinnamon.
Hi there! No. I find Sehr much more powdery and almondy with Tonka. Khamrah is very boozy, no powder or almond
You left out Cherry Bouquet, which is a dupe for Tom Ford Lost Cherry
I don’t have it. 😉
Hi Chris, I'm curious if you have tried Paris Corner Ibisco Nirvana EDP? Has anyone else tried this one, what are your impressions?
Hi there! I haven’t! I hear it’s an impression of Hibiscus Mahajad
I just got glorious oud royal blanc and dying to know how it compares to ivory musc so let us know once you get it and test it
I’m letting that one oxygenate a while. They both are good though. I’ll do a final head to head
@@ThePerfumeNest wanted to let you know I got my bottle of Royal Blanc. It’s good. Opening is definitely more cities heavy. Not exact clone but close enough to scratch the itch and it has a beautiful dry down. I hope as it sits it gets even better. But I am happy with the purchase.
I’ve had ajayab for over 6 months but I still smell the smoky wood/oud a lot. I haven’t sprayed it a lot though. Does maceration mean I have to spray a lot as well?
No, typically just enough to flush the tube. I didn’t start liking it until 8 months later
@ thanks, I’ll wait for a few more months. I do like the scent though, especially when I layer it with a sweet perfume.
Since you love Nebras you gotta get Empire Victor from Khadlaj!!!! ❤
Really? Do I need both? ❤️
Nebras and regular Khamrah were my first two Middle Eastern fragrances I bought last November...which was also when Khamrah Quhwa was coming out. I had to buy Quhwa through Fragrancebuy in Canada but got ot in time for Christmas last year--one for me, one for my daughter. I actually wore Khamrah Quhwa yesterday.
I bought Rifaaqat after I sent an email to YSL Corporate and they said Babycat was discontinued...so I thought I would have to settle for that. Come to find out it was halted until litigation was resolved which has now happened.
The next week, I saw Babycat decants available on Scent Split so ordered some thinking I would have to save them for special. THEN, a RUclipsr I watched last year mentioned in a video where she got her Babycat. I checked...they had it in stock with a discount code...so I ordered a bottle. That was on a Saturday, and they shipped it that day! I received it Tuesday. Talk about excellent service! Not only that, I received some nice embroidered Lancôme hand towels as a gift which was a total surprise. I just ordered two more bottles...one for my daughter for Christmas. (I also ordered several bottles of Rifaaqat for Christmas gifts.)
Babycat and Rifaaqat are very similar, but Babycat lasts MUCH longer...and as you know, Babycat is my absolute favorite fragrance!!!
Wow! Where did you order your Babycat where you got a towel? I can tell a big difference now between Rifiqaat and Babycat EDP wearing side by side. But I agree a fantastic affordable option to Babycat, esp when it was hard to find. Now it’s much easier and on the discounter site. 🙌
@ThePerfumeNest It's called Fragrance-Lord in New Jersey. Keep in mind...with this most recent order, I got a Hugo Boss canvas backpack, so no guarantee what you will get...but you do get some sort of gift with purchase plus samples. I think I will give the backpack to my 6 year old grandson for Christmas. He's pretty tall for his age...almost 5'0" and wears a man's 6.5 size shoe. (The doctors estimate he will be 6'9" when he's grown, but not a total surprise. My dad was 6'5", I'm 5"11", my daughter is 6'2", and lots of VERY tall nephews 6"4" and taller.
Everyone saying you can use Sehr as a weapon I liiive 😂
It’s true! 🤣
Girl, I said the same thing about Sehr. I told my daughter you can knock somebody out with this bottle🤣😂🤣I always enjoy your videos.
Right??!! I’ll keep it on my nightstand for intruders!!!😂
did you try vintage radio to compare it to musk therapy ?
Hi there. Vintage Radio is a dupe for Paragon (not Musk Therapy). It’s confusing since the bottles look similar
ohhhhh nice thanks
Hi Chris! What do you think about Zenobia ?
I loveeeeee it! ❤️
@@ThePerfumeNest Thank you! I am so in love with it ❤️❤️❤️ l know that is expensive but l got the travel size and it lasts forever! Thank you again! Love your videos !
Aw thank you! Yes I love to pop those travels in my purse ❤️❤️
Where do you get your samples?❤
I have a list of places in the description box. I’ll add a few places for ME Arabian frags.
What other Middle Eastern versions of Musk Therapy have you tried? I keep hearing about Fragrance World Intro Ivory Musk.
That one is headed my way also. It’s going to be the last one I try. I can’t remember the names of others op the top of my head. I’m out of town and don’t have my samples in front of me
@@ThePerfumeNest Let us know what you think of it! Enjoy your travels
@@ThePerfumeNestlet us know what you think of that one because I really want musk therapy but can’t afford it
😂 😂 Eagle-eyed Chris knows the location of all of her fragrances. I am that kind of person with fragrances, novels, and cookbooks.
Right?!! Well if one is missing it’s always in her backpack or purse!!! 😂❤️❤️
Sehr is a no because of the ugly bottle. I just can't. 😂😮😢
I know! It’s in timeout in the closet. Or I’ll put a sock over it. 😂
@@ThePerfumeNest 🤣😆❤️✅️
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My daughter takes my nebras too 😂
I’m glad I’m not the only one!!!😂😂