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GlureFeloNelo – :
The quality of the scent is very good, ingredients are very solid.
But this smell is not my taste.
Not recommended for a blind buy imo.
turbbo – :
to my nose it smell like detergent.
glavano – :
You can create this scent on your own.
Step 1: Don’t shower on a hot summer day. And don’t use deodorant. You’ll need some sweat to build up in your arm pits to get that classic B.O. vibe.
Step 2: Spray on a green-based citrus fragrance in effort to coverup the B.O. Something like Bleeker Street Bond 9 will work perfectly.
Step 3: Tell everybody your sweaty fragrance is “Unisex” so they’ll have no idea that strong armpit stench is actually you and not your bad choice in a “Unisex” fragrance.
Step 4: Comment on Fragrantica how your SOTD was free and with the world’s most natural smelling fragrance… BO with a dash of green citrus
Andres58 – :
This fragrance has one of the most deliciously sparkling bursts of citrus I’ve ever smelt in any scent before. It literally shimmers. For a relatively straight-forward scent this is surprisingly complex on me, I have noticed it does perform differently at different times. I do get a faintly sweaty note, yet overall it feels squeaky clean, and without a hint of soapiness. This is not a sporty scent, but summery.
The spray version seems lighter with the cumin note more pronounced at first and then burning down, less citrus, then the mint dry down to a very pleasantly greenish vibe. Maybe even a slight touch of creaminess?.. The oil is much more robust and bodied and I think it’s far the best way to experience what a glorious scent this is. I find some skill is needed applying the oil, as it heats up it’s best to layer smaller amounts and wait 10 minutes to see how your body reacts.
This not really an office or business safe scent, but it’s perfect for either a casual or formal occasion where you want to get noticed. It really requires wearing with a little confidence as it’s certainly an attention getter. It reminds me a little of Fahrenheit in that regard, not in terms of composition but in terms of structure and finish it gives a bit of the same result, maybe a nice summery version. Though this works well in milder seasons too.
A top 5 for Al Rehab. I think my bottle has mellowed over time as the cumin note now seems a little sweeter.
NOTE: If you love the citrusy aspect of this scent but cant get past the cumin note, I’ve found that ‘King of Sultan’ by Nabeel is almost the same scent with the cumin note almost absent (or dialed down a great deal). I often layer these two scents together with great effect.
olnik1999 – :
This is an incredible attar for only $5. It has been compared to Cartier Declaration, but in my opinion smells far superior to Declaration – which on my skin is basically the scent of cumin with little else. They are in the same genre though. It has also been compared to Le Labo’s Rose 31, a fairly pricey niche perfume which I haven’t smelled. Khaliji has the unique lemongrass accord along with a rose note but done in a very masculine, slightly dirty way that makes it smell upscale (due to the rose) and rustic (due to the spices) at the same time if that makes sense. On the drydown I more spices, especially a strong note of cardamom, with hints of pepper and cumin, but done in a very nice way; it ends up smelling rugged and masculine and not like a spice dish. The lemongrass note in this is quite beautiful, and does not smell like lemon or other citrus fruits, or the leaves of citrus plants (like petitgrain), nor of citrus plant flowers (e.g. neroli or linden blossom) or plants with leaves that smell like citrus fruits (e.g. lemon verbana). As a citrus lover with a few colognes featuring citrus fruits, flowers, plants, and plants whose leaves have a similar aroma to citrus fruits, I can say that the lemongrass note in this fragrance smells uniquely like lemongrass, and is one of the only perfumes on the market to feature this note to my knowledge. Sillage and longevity are both moderate leaning strong.
4/5
patruhev1415 – :
Surprisingly good, love it. Long lasting clean, citrus summer freshie…
First am not exactly a citrus guy being fond of heavier notes but this is something I have come to love.
There is a very noticeable cumin note – dry roasted, powdered cumin! Here the citrus is more of a lime / lemon kind rather than orange variety.
This lime, lemon and cumin combines together to resemble two popular summer refreshing drinks in India.
One is the “jaljeera” which is basically a blend of sugar, lime, dry roasted powdered cumin, salt, water and mint along with ice cubes. The other is “soda shikanji” where instead of water, whisky soda or any fizzy drink like Coke is used as the base to amp up the taste.
Base has sweetened florals and white musks and helps prop up the citrus.
Surprisingly long las lasting up-to 6 hrs or more and when applied on clothes lasts for 8-10 hours which is unbelievable for a citrus and oil.
jendGeany – :
I own many Al rehab fragrances but for a long time I prevented myself from buying Khaliji because of the reviews who claimed it has Body odour.
I am so glad that I finally got it despite those claims.
Yes, you do detect cumin but it blends so beautifully.
The first time I had applied it – got a complement.
nfyzret – :
A very cool aspect of fragrance is that while you may not be bowled over by one fragrance, they could be layered with another and then become a wicked combination. Khaliji is a great example, as I recently purchased the Khaliji and Dakar 6ml oils. While I do like Khaliji and would wear it by itself, it creates a fantastic new scent when layered with Dakar.
anatolijkoval – :
Fragrance -Khaliji Al-Rehab
Bottle(roll-on)from – 2016
Khaliji opens with an unusual,fresh yet warm and a bit dirty burst of citruses with dominant lemongrass mingled with cumin and soft flowery notes,with a wisper of musk lurking at the edges.As time goes by,it becomes more musky, spicy,dirtier and woody with nice touch of sandalwood and cedar.It has some similarities to Declaration by Cartier and Rose 31 by Le Labo.”Quality/Cost Ratio”is extremely high.This is very complex and sophisticated scent,there is no question about it.
Longevity – 10/10(10+ hours)
Silage/Projection – 8/10(moderate to heavy projection and silage for the first 2-3 hours)
Weather – For more or less any time of year.Best in spring and summer.I personally wouldn’t wear this on a really cold winter days.
Versatility – 9/10
Age – 25+
Compliments – 7/10
Scent – 8,5/10
Main notes according to me – lemongrass,cumin,musk,citruses,orange,sandalwood,flowers.
The drydown is a bit woody,spicy and musky and I get some musk,cedar,cumin,citruses and sandalwood.
Emotions -sophisticated,unusual,mysterious,between light and dark,unanswered questions.
Occasion -For more or less any ocasion.
Definitely will get everyone’s attention.
Euro96 – :
It is my favorite. I have a roll-on. The lemongrass make you feel warmth. So this is suitable for cold season, even though still nice smell in hot season. But do not roll-on to much on your body because this is strong smell.
novik – :
First try today, oil 6ml version, just a touch on my wrist. After ca 1.5h citrus, flowers, vetiver (!), a bit of sandalwood, musk and spices, definitely no BO impressions. Fresh, invigorating, clean. Masculine, but not offensive. As for a cheapie – great blind buy.
SmoodoDiedKep – :
Like the review below, I can’t decide if I like this or not and it’s entirely down to the Cumin note which is dirty and overpowering.
The rest of this scent is fresh and interesting, but that Cumin note will make this unwearable for me I fear. Not a disaster at £3.49 for a 35 ml bottle!
Good Quality but Challenging!
utyf666 – :
I dunno why but it reminded me of BBW’s Eucalyptus Spearmint + BO/curry/saffron rice. Still on the fence with this one; sometimes I like it, sometimes I don’t.
ssstasss – :
Pretty for men and women.
A very awakening.
Def on my list- $ 5 you cant beat it! Dior would sell it for $200.
Don’t pay more for quality- $5 roll on will cover your luxury scents. They are worth it much more.
vanodem – :
This is lovely and has an unusual spicy/cumin note in there with citruses. Not too potent but has a nice silage and is cheap. The dry-down is gorgeous! Well worth the low price.
brs160speagoessenda – :
Yep, sweaty cumin it is. Tempered a bit by the citrus but spicy cumin from start to finish. And I love this stuff. Its declaration but stronger and lasts a ton longer. I have to laugh at myself. I piss away $$ buying nothing but niche and decide to try this $6 gem and now it’s probably in my top 5 out of everything I own. Clearly shows that expensive doesn’t always mean better.
maxfirespb – :
I have the oil rollerball. For me, this radiates a powerful cloud of sweaty cumin when it is first applied, and goes on that way for some time. Like all oils, it progresses in slow motion, so it’s a good two or three hours before the initial sharp body-odour spices shift into a more creamy balance – perhaps reminding me of a curry with plenty of coconut in the mix.
As the spices die down over time, the green and citrus notes are more easily identifiable, but it still requires a little effort to notice them consciously.
I was interested to see that other reviewers compare it to Rose 31 (which I haven’t smelled). That’s got me wondering – as I don’t really detect rose in Khaliji, what would it be like layered with Al-Rehab’s Aseel (which I do have)? Aseel is a little too rosy for my taste, so maybe balancing the heavy spice with the floral will result in something interesting…
I do quite like this attar though, despite it making me nervous that I’m being judged by society to be nothing other than a perspiratious curry-fiend!
Dimon_di – :
tried the oil version today and was surprised by how similar this is to cartier declaration essence. the similarity and lower price make this a total no brainer and the best among the two. I was planning on getting cartier declaration essence but you can buy this for a fraction of the price. the smell is 95% or more similar and hardly anyone can tell the difference when they are both side by side once it has settled down on your skin. Longevity is on par with the cartier but the price makes this the one to get.
trane50 – :
This is for the oil version
i let it sit for 24 hours with the cap open.
Its a very syntethic suff there.
you got to love cumin or body oder with a very synthetic lemon.
this is how its like on my skin.
after trying to see if it change after 3 weeks no change and it stays like this
for all its hours on me…..
MobyDik – :
I got the oil version. So far, I like it. My favorite part is the mint. It makes it uplifting and refreshing. It’s nice scent for me when I want a break from the too feminine and flowery scents. I am suprised from the quality of such a cheap perfume oil. I will definitely look for more perfumes of this type.
gruk85 – :
I’m from Indonesia.
some people on youtube said this roll on similar to Chanel allure homme edition blanche, but I only get citrus.
yes… it fresh, passable for hot weather like in Indonesia.
Master99 – :
The major player in Khaliji is cumin, as many have already pointed out; that and citruses. So, I think of it as an Oscar for Men with cumin instead of pepper and nutmeg. The lady at the little souk where I bought it commented that it is a favorite among their male clientele. That sounded about right, since I find this to fall a little on the male side. I would say “try before you buy”, but given the ridiculously low price and the fact that you obviously would not find this at places like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sephora, Perfumania, etc. to test, I would say just go ahead and buy it blind, if you find the notes intriguing. I have the spray EDP (see the secondary picture towards right above), which is more like an EDT in terms of strength. I have not tried the smaller roller-ball bottle, which is shown in the main picture above.
Нина Курмель – :
There is something so utterly natural about so many of these Al-Rehabs. I know others call them synthetic, but I think it’s because the carrier oils they use are less refined. To me, these are refreshing and realistic like Demeter, but they last SO long!
I used the rollerball, and just a touch on my wrist. I have been craving green scents, and this hits it on the head. There’s not a more refreshing scent you could use in the summer, I don’t think.
The opening is citrus and herbs. I could swear this has mint, or at least parsley in it! Unfortunately the notes listed keep us guessing.
The lemongrass is dominant, but I think there’s something more… I detect vetiver. That deep, bright, sparkly, Woody, cooling essence is unmistakable.
I’m not a citrus lover, because citrus is so often synthetic. This is as if you picked a bergamot right off the tree and cut it open.
Happily, this dries down to something softer, sweeter, and more refined. I love the balance the musk and sandalwood bring. And the orange breaks away from the tartness of the other citrus.
This is definitely a score for hot weather. One to keep on me for freshening up. If it wasn’t for the fact that I have a bunch of oil rollerballs, and might get several more, I’d pick up more of this one.
theibedjm – :
Oddly, it does smell a bit like BO on me at first, but it fades away after a while (I want it to persist though, I like a skanky edge to scents). As the oil dries down, it becomes more citrusy, but it’s not a light scent. More like heavy, sweet citrus. Reminds me of a mature, classier version of a drugstore cologne my sister used to wear when we were kids. Has good staying power but moderate silage. A good one from al-rehab.
seregadok15 – :
A funny, light, simple and straighforward fragrance. It is soft and fresh with its opening notes of cumin, lemongrass and citruses, that give a distinct ‘sparkling’ quality that I find very pleasant. Amber, musk and sandal actively contribute in giving this composition a ‘clean and bright’ feature that I find particularly agreeable.
otheteHet – :
6ml attar oil
Wow! This is a strange one. I don’t like it as a perfume but I like the fresh scent. So you know what I did? I put it in a pretty spritzer bottle and added some Everclear. Now I use it as a room refresher. Only 3 spritzes makes my bathroom smell freshly cleaned for eons!
Actually many of Al Rehab fragrances are already available in Air Freshener room sprays including this one! So it’s not like I’ve committed a travesty!
aleshka75 – :
I like the smell of this but it doesn’t last 10 mins on me before the scent is just completely gone. After the initial blast of citrus it disappears quickly. I can put my nose right up to where I spray it and it’s nowhere to be found on my skin.
So it’s a no go for me.
valerik.75 – :
i love this smells, masculine but soft n adorable, fresh but deep, hard to explain, i buy this for my husband n he loves it too
boroda_57rus – :
Kalij is a very good fragrance! Fresh and it smells more expensive. I agree the Cumin note is maybe too much present , but it Still a Great daytime scent! In my opinion kaliji, silver, sultan,shaikah and aseel are the best of the house.
My advice is to buy the OIL verison of Al-rehab fragrancies.
Spayk01 – :
Yep, this has cumin in it! The spice smell overrides many of the other notes and has a really raw and dry feeling to it. It didn’t smell good on me.
sagi1998 – :
Fresh, citrusy, soft. But as many reviewers have said, it had that odd cumin note. Did not notice any minty note…but is a bit musky.
Not a bad perfume at all, but based on body chemistry the cumin note can smell like body odour. For me , it doesnt smell like BO so its ok. The cumin is not unpleasant atleast on my skin.
Al-Rehab Silver is way more fresher & sharper & better.
Khaliji is good, but could have been more closer to Silver is that odd cumin note was not there.
Dec2015: Applied Khaliji after a long time today….all the above points tsill hold good….but the drydown smells much better than the initial part…kind of calm & non offensive..good offering from Al Rehab.
EmissorEnring – :
Never ever again. At least on my skin. This is a proper weirdo. On my skin it smells like a sweat. Very bad sweat with a little bit of amber and spicy notes. That’s it. Sillage & longevity – top tier. 7-8 hours of massive blast, for me it was a nightmare. Then I gave it away to my cousin. He used it once and…bang! Sooooo different, so good! Very good fruity/spicy combo with great sillage and projection!
It’s cheap so it’s worth trying, but keep in mind that this one can be good or very bad on you.
tohanv – :
A citrus fresh fragrance with an interesting lime top note, evolves into something in between Cartier Declaration and Voyage d’Hermes. It has a soft cumin note which I enjoy but I can see this is not for everyone, but no pencil shavings such as in Declaration. Perfect for me. Interestingly, if you prefer the freshness of Khaliji you may go against my usual advice for Al Rehabs and (instead of rubbing in this attar) apply it in a more concentrated way directly on your skin on pulse points etc. I have noticed that by doing so, the cumin is less prominent and the scent stays more citrus-y. All in all, one of the best Al Rehabs I have come across.
Bigg_Saymon – :
As I live in Dubai, UAE, I have had more of a chance than most to see the Al Rehab fragrances in their local cultural setting. I am altogether aware that the vast majority of people who buy Al Rehab perfumes in the West will have had them supplied from online retailers, but I would like to share with you something about purchasing these fragrances here before I give my short review.
For a start, buying an Al Rehab fragrance in Dubai will mean in all likelihood that you will need to visit the Perfume Souk area in the city near to the famous Gold Souk of Dubai. This is because Al Rehab is not stocked in any of the major or minor retail outlets and – unlike Rasasi, Arabian Oud, Swiss Arabian or the other local brands – does not have an outlet based in a mall. This also means that you will have to take a route through one of the older parts of the city, by the side of the Creek, along past the shops selling all sorts of knick-knacks, past the Asian cyclists carrying stacks of cardboard on the backs of bikes, past the East Africans trading with Afghans, past the shwarma and juice stalls, until you come to the Perfume Souk area. Here you find the Al Rehab shop at the end of a busy, crowded, furiously neon-lit street….
Now when you enter this shop, you will truly wonder how it is that some of these fragrances are so well recognised as being very credible dupes of some of the fragrances from the most admired houses internationally. Creed? Montale?…..Surely not. The Al Rehab shop is staffed by some very friendly elderly local Arab gentlemen. Very nice, and a Salaam Aleikum and a few words of Arabic goes a long way. But yet, the shop. My, my, my….More like a hardware store than a fragrance shop, it is not unusual for your total to be worked out on the back of an envelope and change to be plucked out of wooden drawer. Last time I went there I wondered if I could pick up a hammer and a box of masonry nails while I was at it!…Suffice to say that this is nothing like the image of sparkling, shiny Dubai portrayed around the world. Yet, there is charm in this as well – and most definitely value for money if this is a consideration at all. (As an aside, buying these 6 ml CPO vials costs me 4 UAE dirhams each, about $1.10, ie they are practically giving the stuff away.) So what are their fragrances actually like…..
Khaliji is a fragrance that carries a lot of interest for me. Although it been commented that this is a simple fragrance, I find that there is much more to it if given enough time. The fact that it is often compared – rightly – to Rose 31 by Le Labo suggests that there is more to this than is obvious from its note breakdown.
To me much of this will hinge on how you feel about cumin. But the real mastery evident here is the contradictory feel of cumin being shot through with a minty musk and lime combination which to my mind has very niche-like qualities. It is immensely alluring and like the best of such fragrances it walks a knife edge of contradiction. I would go so far as to say that even in the best unisex tradition of Arabian perfumery, this is one of the greatest such fragrances : it is unquestionably a fragrance both for a man and a woman. It will definitely keep you sniffing yourself, trying to figure it out.
Al-Rehab Khaliji is a highly recommended fragrance from me and is clearly one of the better fragrances from this house. It deserves greater acclaim as a wonderful, long-lasting fragrance, perfect for a Spring evening, with a lot of individuality in its depths.
oksana-sokol – :
On me, the roll-on is citrus and musk. A very nice spring scent, that’s different from the fresh and blue’s. Another big winner from Al-Rehab.
algispag – :
I have owned this fragrance for about a year and half and I just happened to purchase about 7 bottles which equates to about $60 shipped or so.
Let me say that this is good. Actually I would argue that this entire house is much better than bargain bin shipping at TJ max and Ross. This one is sort of Rose 31 sort of Bergamotte 22 not the quality of either but I think decent enough to be mentioned amongst them.
It does have a cumin/sweaty vibe but it isn’t unpleasant. There is a lime citrus spicy musky fragrance. I have all the sprays and this one lasts for some time and projects decently. A sweet musk a spicy aroma with light florals and citrus.
At the price point this house is amazing. I will give an update once I have gotten the opinions of others
vikusya161085 – :
Too much cumin for my taste. To me, cumin always has a sweaty smell which I find off-putting and unpleasant.
Not wasted though as my husband loves this one.
classic33 – :
I also have the rollerball version of Khaliji, and find it to be a satisfying, if simple, scent.
To begin with, there is a juicy lemon – lime smell, more LIME than lemon. This is neither a gourmand nor a sour smell. Just pleasantly sweet, like good limeade….
But underneath there is a touch of musk, and a decided whiff of CUMIN. Much as I love it, CUMIN can be a dealbreaker for some! This controversial spice may be bothersome to many who would otherwise enjoy a simple and refreshing citrus. I personally find it a bit challenging, while simultaneously the saving grace of a rather linear fragrance.
While fragrance – especially Arabians – do not have a gender, Khaliji strikes me as more masculine in construction than womanly. This is entirely a matter of personal preference, however, as I’m well aware it could be unisex niche in a blind test.
I don’t find any of Khaliji’s elements – Lime, Lemon, Musk, or Cumin – to be disturbing or unbearable. Neither do I consider this pleasing little citrus to be anything complex or devastatingly impressive! It’s what I would call ‘simply good’. We all need a simple, good fragrance in our lives from time to time.
Khaliji is not necessarily for those who take their perfumes seriously. Fortunately, I view fragrance as largely a matter of serendipity. And I am glad to have met Khaliji!
Three Stars
Update – At an online Arabian oils shop, I found a description of Khaliji that includes the note of APRICOT.
Yes! THAT’S the indefinable something extra I have not been able to pin down. 🙂 How many men’s fragrances can say they contain Apricot? Win-WIN.
geluka – :
Review for roll-on.
Too heavy, too sweet, too stinky.
Applied it 24 hours ago, still can smell it. Not so striking as at the beginning, but still sweet and heavy. Don’t like it.
Also didn’t notice any citrus, minty or fresh notes.
Basically, didn’t notice any notes except perhaps some pines and a bit of musk.
star__scrim – :
Less Chanel, more Le Labo Rose 31. Much nicer than I expected and a bit more minty than Rose 31. I can see myself wearing this one often.
HaJIuBau – :
At first I sprayed it, it was burst of citrusy note…then 2 minutes later, it resembles to Cartier Declaration, which is surprise me. It really good perfume compare to its price. I would love to try more variant of Al-Rehab perfumes.
NikolayFlaT – :
Lovely minty fresh citrus scent – really uplifting and refreshing.