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It’s interesting to browse for fragrances on online marketplaces. Sometimes you can come across some quite decent perfumes there for very little money.
Orientals Oud Al Mlouk by CREATION LAMIS used to cost around $6, but while I was mulling it over, the price went up to $18.
Curiosity got the better of me—I was keen to learn about an eau de parfum from India—but the fakir was drunk, and the experiment didn’t go as planned.
It’s clear that one could simply ignore the purchased reviews; however, the seller themselves described the eau de parfum as featuring a classic, luxurious fragrance pyramid.
Quote from the product page:
The top notes set a luxurious stage: spicy saffron and sharp pink pepper instantly awaken the senses, while sparkling bergamot adds a touch of freshness without disrupting the fragrance’s deep, oriental character. The middle notes—the heart of the composition—reveal its true essence: smoky incense and warm myrrh create a mystical, almost sacred backdrop, while rose and jasmine lend a refined floral elegance, accented by a spicy spark of cardamom. The base notes form a monumental, long-lasting trail: oud (agarwood)—the composition’s crowning jewel—provides a resinous, balsamic, and profoundly oriental foundation. Sandalwood and cedar add a smooth, woody quality; patchouli and vetiver introduce an earthy, subtly mineral nuance; and amber, musk, and tonka bean complete the profile with a warm, enveloping sweetness, softened by a delicate, vanilla-like gentleness.
The box states that the manufacturer has an extensive dealer network in major countries around the world.
Judging by the stamp on the box, the perfume was manufactured in India.
However, one can also conclude from the Chestny Znak label that the country of manufacture is the United Arab Emirates.
I recalled an incident from my life that took place yesterday.
I’m sitting on a bench, minding my own business, when a man and a girl—maybe thirteen or fourteen years old—approach, bringing a child’s bicycle with them. They sit down, and once they’ve finished their cigarettes, the man asks me where he can find a certain neighbor. The girl, as if speaking to herself, remarks, "My mom told me not to hang out with Asians or Ukrainians." Her voice—hoarse from cigarettes, alcohol, and frequent fellatio—came as a total shock; I’d assumed the era of "neighborhood Lolitas" was long gone. It seems these nymphets are making a comeback. The man just laughed at her comment and headed into the building to call for his Ukrainian neighbor—evidently to score some drugs.
The young woman then continued her musings aloud: "This, I suppose, is my fourth father." When asked whether she remembered her own father, she found it difficult to answer.
When the man came out, he tried—clumsily—to hug his stepdaughter, and I, not wanting to get mixed up in any sort of situation, walked away.
It’s the same with this eau de parfum: there was, in a sense, a father, but no one remembers him, and he has been replaced by pseudo-stepfathers.
The Orientals Oud Al Mlouk bottle is very beautiful and feels pleasant in the hand.
The name of the perfume and the design are printed in paint directly onto the bottle, rather than being on a sticker.
The color of the liquid reflects its character and is a pleasing amber hue.
Likely to keep costs down, a universal box—suitable for any bottle—has been used.
The lid is nice and made of wood.
The lid fits loosely, so you shouldn't pick up the bottle by the lid.
The build quality of the lid is very high. Inside the lid, there is the number 6 (or perhaps it is the number 9).
The sprayer is of good quality and allows you to control the amount of liquid dispensed.
The aerosol cloud is of high quality and consists of fine particles.
Naturally, none of what the seller listed is actually present; the official fragrance pyramid is provided on the inside of the lid, and it includes:
Top notes
tangerine, grapefruit, neroli;
Heart notes
black pepper, cumin, neroli;
Base notes
cedar, patchouli, neroli.
The fragrance is exceptionally pleasant and suitable for both men and women. Why is that? It is highly neutral: there is a touch of sweetness, but it’s not overpowering; there are woody notes, but they aren’t heavy. Throughout the composition, any heavy accords—patchouli included—are softened by citrus notes and neroli.
Orientals Oud Al Mlouk lacks the intensity typical of Middle Eastern fragrances; consequently, its longevity is limited to a maximum of two hours.
It was foolish to expect ouds, animalic notes, and fecal nuances in this price range, yet one hopes for the best.
My experience exploring Indian perfumery turned out to be unsuccessful, yet pleasant.
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