Review (5/5): Amazing Fragrances. Definitely Worth It! (Detailed Review)
I’ve been on the search for a few fragrances recently, and was introduced to various reviews on YouTube about brands such as Swiss Arabian, Rasasi, Al-Rehab etc. I usually stick to Nemat’s perfume oils but this times I wanted to take a risk. Therefore, I decided to grab some samples. Initially I was intimidated by the fact that there’s the idea that perfumes that are manufactured in the Middle East can be heavy (which they can be), but great because they are long lasting. And let me tell you, I’ve fallen in love with these.
La Yuqawam Pour Femme is a definite dupe for Black Orchid by Tom Ford. It’s feminine, floral, peppery and spicy. This perfume is perfect for a night in the town, a date night, or to simply uplift your mood. This perfume is up there with Narciso Rodriguez’s For Her, Dior’s J’Adore and all the other popular perfumes that are titans in the perfume industry. I loved this very much. A must for fall/winter. 10/10
La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp is sweet, floral and has quite an island-like feel to it. I imagine being on an island vacation. The notes of coconut and fruity notes makes this perfume a delicious addition to your collection. It’s quite the fragrance for a girly young woman but also has an element of sophistication too. I’d say that this is for spring/summer but can be used sparingly for fall/winter. 10/10
La Yuqawam Orchid Prairie is one that is so hard to describe..which is why I love it so much. I definitely get an enigmatic, unusual but a captivating impression from this perfume. I remember this perfume being described as “grape juice spilled over wet wood.” And I do think that’s quite true. Again, it’s hard to describe, but I imagine this smell as like being in the middle of a misty forest and you catch the scent of berries and rich, deep colored fruit mixed with moss and amber. I imagine this scent being something that is so rare, unusual, unique and exotic and otherworldly that people will definitely want to know about it, but you have to keep it a secret. Even if people don’t know you the wearer, they’d know that you were in the room. This perfume is exactly that. This perfume is definitely for a woman who is sensual, unusual, and rare.. a woman who is in the world but not of it. 12/10
In all, if you are looking for a captivating sample set of niche perfumes from the Middle East, these perfume samples will never fail you. They haven’t for me. So take a risk, take a chance and buy it. Also, you can always give these samples away as a gift if you don’t like them. These samples are just enough to carry in your purse, and just enough if you want to try out a scent without the full price.
Enjoy!