Impressions of Ahmed Al Maghribi Frost Ice perfume from Ahmed Perfume Manufacturing L.L.C

For the European mentality and, in general, for residents of northern latitudes, calm, cool perfume aromas are closer in spirit.

This is because fresh scents don't fade as quickly in cool climates. While in hot and humid climates, any fresh scent will fade within half an hour, and residents of, say, Arabia must wear heavy, musky perfumes, those in cooler regions can easily wear lighter fragrances.

This is one of the reasons why people in Russia, for example, don't particularly like musky and oud-based perfumes and seek fresher scents. Heavy perfumes can also be overwhelming in confined spaces or on public transport.

Fortunately, Arabs also produce fresh perfumes. They may simply copy European perfumes, but it's possible to buy excellent fresh perfumes at a reasonable price.

One of the representatives of such perfumes is Ahmed Al Maghribi Frost Ice perfume from Ahmed Perfume Manufacturing L.L.C.

Compared to fragrances with huge boxes and bottles in the shape of deer heads, horses, and all sorts of vases, the presentation seems modest, but we use the contents, and the content in the contents is very good.

The box features a pattern of frost on a frozen windowpane. The atmosphere of frosty freshness is captured with astonishing precision by people who have likely never seen snow.

Laconic and strict, it conveys an austere atmosphere and should appeal to both ascetics and lovers of a formal lifestyle.

The bottle capacity is 100 milliliters, which is simply luxurious compared to the huge boxes with tiny bottles.

There's no pretentious packaging inside the box. And it makes you think: how vast is the difference between a fancy box containing eau de toilette and a simple box containing real perfume? Afterward, you're filled with respect for this perfume.

Status is conveyed not only by the design of the box and bottle, but also by the cool click with which the bottle cap opens and closes.

Unfortunately, the photo cannot convey the pleasant sensation of holding this high-quality, heavy bottle in your hands.

The presentation of this perfume is not only clever, it surpasses many famous European perfumes - the gradient transition from clear glass to white at the bottom creates the illusion that this bottle is standing in the snow and has begun to freeze at the bottom.

The front of the bottle, the bottom sticker, and the box all bear the words "EXTRAIT DE PARFUM," indicating that this is genuine perfume, not cologne/eau de toilette or other aftershave products. The alcohol content is less than 61.2%, and the perfume concentrate is over 20%.

Applied perfume leaves a greasy stain where applied and doesn't absorb well, so I wouldn't recommend using it on clothing. In general, I don't understand the trend of applying perfume to clothing—it completely changes the way perfume works, and there's no reaction with the skin. It's like applying perfume to a blotter or a piece of paper—the scent will be there, whether it will develop or not is unknown.

At first, you feel the cold. Just a pure, fresh chill, but the main aroma begins to unfold after a few minutes, so don't rub your nose in an oil slick, lest you lose your scent receptors. The sillage lingers about 20-30 centimeters from the skin and wafts in waves. I'll describe the scent in Soviet terms; sorry, I've never been to France. When the sun is just rising and the morning dew has begun to evaporate, and you're standing near Maria Ivanovna's flower beds and a light breeze blows and stirs your nose—that's it. There's a hint of natural flowers, a la Soviet-era women's perfumes, but the fragrance is strictly masculine—everything is cleverly crafted for men, and it's funny to see women wearing it.

The perfume has excellent longevity—it lasts from morning until evening. It starts to wear off in the evening.

These are my first impressions. I put them in a dark place. Perhaps new facets will emerge and the less desirable notes will be smoothed out.

A sample bottle (decanter), with delivery throughout Russia and Belarus, of this fragrance can be ordered here by sending me a private message.