You need to spray out the pipe 10-15 times on the middle eastern scents, and let them macerate for a couple of months and then revisit them and see if you still feel them same way. ME scents get better as they age
I absolutely LOVE Shaghaf Oud Tonka. It's definitely heavy on the almond, I liken the scent to marzipan. Oddly enough I also pick up a dark cherry accord in it too. Very sweet, warm, ambery , almond. It reminded me of Prada Candy Gloss. It's so beautiful to me. I'm sad it is limited edition.
So intrigued by this content. Was about to pull the trigger for SOT but now decided not to. Thanks for this honest review. I just subscribed, too. Can’t wait to hear what you really like. ❤
Thank you so much for subscribing! I did gift the Afnan fragrance to my friend and she liked it so I’m very glad she’s able to use it. I’ve never smelled Valaya so I’m not sure how it compares yet but I look forward to trying a sample.
Smell-wise, it's just like Valaya to me but delivers like Fleur Narcotique. Maybe meant to be inspired by both. The woods and musk in Valaya is punchier and louder, but not in Mystique which is more dewy like Fleur Narcotique. Hope that helps.
I really dislike valaya and I love mystique bouquet so although they share similarities they are definitely different. And I usually like strong, dry, spicy, unisex, woody fragrances..
Mystique Bouquet is supposed to be a dupe of Valaya by Parfums de Marly, but without those woodier notes. So I think you may like the original more. Have you tried it? I'm with you about Mystique though. I have a decant of the original from Scent Split, and although it is very close, it's missing what makes Valaya unique.
I've heard that MB is a dupe for Valaya and just assumed I wouldn't like it because I don't like this one but now I'm curious. Though I prefer a woodier base note, I may need to try a sample of Valaya as well.
I'm confused. The notes that you listed for Mystic Boutique are not the same ones that are from the website. Maybe you got something different from Amazon. You have to be careful because sometimes you get things that are not from reputable sellers on Amazon. What are the notes in Afnan Mystique Bouquet perfume? Top Notes: white peach, mandarin orange, bergamot and litchi Heart Notes: peony, orange blossom, vetiver and mahonia Base Notes: musk, oak moss, ambroxan and vanilla
@zanaleezee yep. Unless they are coming directly from Amazon, do not buy. Amazon has private sellers on that app so you're likely to get anything when buying things like that, even water.
