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madkoshka – :
I was looking for a signature fragrance for myself, and finally i found AKAF Istanbul, a Wow Attar with immense blast which filled the whole room infact whole house…
snn33 – :
This is a camphorous oud in the top but no barnyard or fecal quality. You have to really stretch and be abstract to get the rose dimension in this. It is not a typical “rose” scent. These are real Middle Eastern frags and a bit overwhelming to western noses. This is a bit tarlike yet sweet.
MarinaPtr – :
Incredible, beautiful scent! A real treat!
Do you like saffron? If so, you will love this! Saffron and rose are the main stars, I think…supported by other perfect nuances!
The first formulation was a more-natural and less-soapy, but 80% similar smell to ASQ’s Makkah Blend oil, or at least it’s opening, I think. Istanbul is twice as good as Makkah Blend however. The new Istanbul formulation is even better, with more woodsy and ambery notes. In the end, all of these are/were great!
serega2011 – :
This has become one of my favorites. Strong smooth oriental, rose, saffron and some musk to support these. Also a tiny bit fresh, could be the Peach.
Reminds me of Al Haramain Mukhallat Maliki, but this is, while very strong, still more gentle. Also a bit less complex.
Very good.
iot509InsuffBooni – :
Reminds me of Rasasi Khaltat Al Khasa a little. Maybe a bit nicer than the Rasasi. But lacks the kind of oomph I’d like.
Certainly an inoffensive fragrance and a safe bet for people who want to dip their toes in the sea of Middle Eastern fragrances. It doesn’t smell fecal or animalic at all to me. Would appeal to a lot of people.