The French Avenue line from Fragrance World stands apart from all other Arabic perfumes, as it has European roots, although this is not explicitly stated.
Based on this, perfume sounds more pleasant to the European nose.
Considering the astonishing longevity of Azzure Aoud, also in the French Avenue line, and the fact that Liquid Brun is a staple among perfume enthusiasts, I didn't hesitate to buy it. However, I bought Liquid Brun not from Fragrance World itself, but from Sobirov Parfum. I thought the parcel from Sobirov Parfum would arrive in less than two weeks, as is usually the case with Fragrance World, but everything turned out as usual – the parcel first went from Fragrance World to Sobirov Parfum, and then from Sobirov Parfum to me (I think).
Naturally, I was punished for such impatience - despite the fact that the perfume water was in an additional box, it arrived battered.
Liquid Brun is presented in the same way as Azzure Aoud, in a large, sturdy, beautiful box that matches the color of the bottle.
On the back of the box there are warning labels in different languages and a scratch code with a hologram.
The stated shelf life after the start of use is 36 months.
The stated correct pyramid is located on the side of the box.
Top notes: cinnamon, bergamot, cardamom, orange blossom.
Middle notes: bourbon vanilla, elemi.
Base notes: musk, praline, ambroxan, guaiac wood.
The inside of the box is covered with a pleasant to the touch material.
The box opens to the right side.
Some people may not like the appearance of the bottle - it lacks austerity.
The bottle is designed in the same style as the French Avenue line.
The lid also has an imitation stone on top.
However, it is plastic and feels cheap.
The stone on the front of the bottle is crooked. It's unclear whether I got a bottle from Chinese cloners or if this is just how Arabs work. When buying from Russian retailers, you can never be sure you're getting the original product, despite the scratch code. The paint on it is slightly different than on the two bottles in the French Avenue line.
When spraying the Eau de Parfum on your hand, it leaves a greasy stain that quickly dissipates.
Everywhere I go, it's said and written that Liquid Brun by Fragrance World is 80-85% similar to Arfums de Marley Althair. I can't confirm this, as I have no way to compare the scents head-to-head, so to speak, but I can describe my impressions.
In short, this is exactly the scent I was looking for after buying a whole bunch of Arabic perfumes. A refreshing citrusy opening that quickly fades, followed by a wave of cinnamon and spice that mingles with vanilla and sweet praline. The sweetness isn't overpowering, just right. A very pleasant scent. It can be worn anywhere, anytime, and with anything, but I once again encountered insufficient longevity.
Why am I emphasizing this? Let's put aside the fact that the average person, not some perfume blogger, should spend more than eight hours at work and imagine a class reunion. With a perfume that lasts a maximum of two hours, there's a good chance it won't even last long enough to get ready for the reunion, and you'll stink like a sweaty dog. Of course, if your body temperature rarely rises above that of a morgue refrigerator, then you don't have to worry, but ordinary people, especially those with a temperamental streak, are usually hot-blooded.
All these tales about carrying an atomizer and spraying every half hour are for the poor – no expensive perfume has poor longevity. The exception is Creed Aventus – it's just hype surrounding sweet-smelling water.
I remember Soviet-era perfumes – their longevity was at least a day. Chypre, for example, was impossible to remove without boiling. The scent of Soviet-French colognes permeated the entire floor of a university dorm.
I bought another fragrance from the French Avenue line. If this one also doesn't last, I'll have to stop searching for my favorite Arab perfume. It's an interesting situation: a fragrance might be great, but it doesn't last, but if it's a "mommy, put me back in there" scent, it lasts amazingly.
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