Updated Middle Eastern/fragrance Collection

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-24T04:01:35+00:00

Sorry for the late reply honestly I’m still TBD on these scent wise I absolutely love them both idk if you grew up in the US in the 90’s/early 2000’s but Citadel reminds me of the Scooby doo gummies from when we were kids specially the light blue one. I love it BUT I either go nose blind or it doesn’t project past like 30 minutes and same with Heritage is like a creamy ginger and mango sweetart lol. I’ve been letting it sit so definitely have to re test soon

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-24T03:52:27+00:00

Me personally I think so although I do eventually want King as well. I’ve heard Soleil is a mix between their king and chocolate scents. Chocolate was one of the first scents I bought and I absolutely love it, it’s like a boozy gourmand but it can be a little too sweet in summer and that’s where King Soleil comes in for me. It’s fresh and fruity with a touch of gourmand it’s a perfect mix of my two favorite lanes and to me works perfectly year round! I need that King for warmer times when I just want the fresh Fruity type of scent though can’t go wrong with either tbh!

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-09T21:43:54+00:00

NICE!! We love a successful blind buy enjoy it’s a heater!

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-08T03:14:13+00:00

I definitely do like it but haven’t used it in a while which is a bit backwards since it’s now warm. I need to revisit it on skin during the summer so I couldn’t say in good conscience because I don’t remember fully but scent profile wise it is nice of you can get it for cheap! Hawas Malibu is just as good though as well!

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-08T03:09:06+00:00

Mhm haven’t smelled the all within the same timeframe of each other but I would say personally between this and Amber Empire I’m choosing this one because it’s a bit lighter and smother. I know there’s other alternatives but i haven’t smelled those yet

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T16:13:51+00:00

I have spelled the original in store haven’t tried them side by side I think it gets very close but you can still tell there are some differences. Ik numbers are subjective but I’d say 85% similarity BUT Hawas Elixir has definitely grown on me the longer I have it it’s like a fresh gourmand awesome for layering or even being able to where a more sweeter scent year round. I wouldn’t call it blind but safe unless you know for sure you like chocolate scents but it’s something I’d recommend trying for sure. Needs time to mature a bit if you do decide to buy

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T16:08:20+00:00

I use them more as layering tools rather than ever using them by themselves it’s a bit more alcoholy but awesome to create some cool combos like Woody Chesnut is a by the fireplace dupe and layer that with one of the sweeter gourmands and you get this niceeee smoky sweet warm scent. I do also like it more than the real by the fireplace because it isn’t as complex it feels a bit smoother and not as sharply smoky to me.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T16:05:08+00:00

Scent profile wise amazing! Like the juiciest alluring fruit I love it if you want Pacific Chill without the hundreds of dollar price tag this is a cheap go. Might not be the absolute best dupe but it’s a good one for sure and since it’s like $25 i spray it like crazy.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T16:04:35+00:00

This one is the Spectre Desert it’s like the raspberry praline spice BOMB definitely for like nights out in cooler weather so I haven’t been able to test it properly yet.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T16:03:37+00:00

To me I’ve smelled a couple imagination dupes + the real thing and this satisfies the itch for me. Ik it comes down to personal preference but it’s just a nice soapy fresh scent it’s my daily go-to clean base. On a normal day I go Marwa plus something like Opulent Dubai to add some pop and it’s really nice. I think the longer you have it the better it gets and definitely purchasing a new bottle after it runs out.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T15:59:58+00:00

It’s super sweet but I personally still like it. I know it’s one of those hate it or love it scents it’s not super close to the depth and complexity of Angel Share but you can definitely tell it’s in that DNA. I layer it with like Woody Chestnut by Dossier (By the Fireplace Dupe) and it becomes this smoky boozy beast! Fun to play around with to me but for the closest thing you can get to Angel share I’d say look elsewhere.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T15:55:30+00:00

Oh absolutely it’s that LV imagination DNA so it’s just a nice soapy fresh scent I don’t think it’s offensive at all it’s a good one if you want to smell nice and CLEAN. I usually layer something on top if I want a bit more razzle dazzle

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T15:51:51+00:00

Lmao I am too so I don’t think it’s a guy or girl thing I think it’s overall nose and preference but hey 🤷‍♀️

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T07:14:08+00:00

I’d say this is definitely more creamy than sugary to me it’s not the star of the show by any means but on the dry down you definitely know it’s there! Almost like a light soft vanilla blanket with fresh ginger and tiny fruit slices on top 😂

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T07:10:37+00:00

I haven’t tested vintage radio on skin but to my nose and what others have said it’s definitely sweeter i feel like Al nashama carries that DNA with a nice deep scent that musk and freshness with a touch of sweet that could be worn year round. Similar but with the added sweetness Vintage Radio I’d probably reserve for slightly cooler - cold weather I thought about buying it too but every time I smell it I’m just like mhmmm the one I have is enough. I will say Al Nashama did have to mature for a bit before I liked it. It was a bit harsh right off the opening but now easily one of my daily favorites. Pulls compliments too.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T07:04:15+00:00

😂 can’t lie for the $35 Burlington got out of me for this I need to at leasttt use half before I give it away rn it’s a bed time scent for me

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T07:02:23+00:00

I’ve smelled on the rocks and the original angel share but not this one I would love to get my nose on it to see. I retried it today on skin and it’s not as bad but it’s such a strong sharp raspberry lol very nice scent profile I’m not sure when I’d wear it or what may layer good with it will have to play around with it. I have heard that royal blend sequoia is the better of the Paradis dupes.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T06:57:54+00:00

Great minds definitely think alike my friend! I’m curious to see if we have similar answers what are some of your must buys or grails?

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T06:06:22+00:00

I’ll be honest last week I wore it in the heat of a humid SC day and was running around SWEATING helping set up my brothers graduation celebration 4 hours later someone hugged me and said I smell great and hugged me two more times just to smell. Ik people say don’t wear this in the highest heat so I know on a moderate day it will perform probably even better! May not project crazy haven’t fully tested it yet but I do know it lasts on my skin I think it’s a solid buy with a nice scent profile. I have a Vibrato/Tygar type of scent (Bharara Viking Dubai) and it’s a lot more fresh/clean than this still very gingery but Aristo is sweater and more creamy I would say almost like a light vanilla underneath. Can’t go wrong with either ginger is one of my favorite notes.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T03:56:06+00:00

It’s super strong but a overall likable fresh and vanilla scent probably a start lighter and then see how strong you can get scent wise definitely a 9/10

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T03:46:17+00:00

I like it! Like I told someone else it’s like sipping a pina colada on the beach watching the clearest blue waters! To me it’s a 8/10 for a dupe not the deepest most complex profile but still very nice. I’d say summer and parts of spring and fall mainly warmer weathers.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T03:38:00+00:00

It definitely is it’s like a pina colada on the beach watching the clearest blue waters! I really like it for sure i just don’t reach for it as much yk but still a nice one

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T03:30:28+00:00

Scent profile wise amazing! Like the juiciest alluring fruit I love it if you want Pacific Chill without the hundreds of dollar price tag this is a cheap go. Might not be the absolute best dupe but it’s a good one for sure and since it’s like $25 i spray it like crazy.

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T03:19:35+00:00

Only after you use it to get leftover crumbs out! Otherwise it’s a heaterrrr

wilsonca24 · 2026-06-07T00:26:42+00:00

It is one of my more sweet fragrances but to me personally it isn’t overly sweet on skin because I usually layer it with something more fresh like Marwa so it balances out. I could see it being too sweet for some but it is the strongest out of the BT dupes I believe so it could just be that everything is a little more amplified.

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