I own Bayn Al Asrar, the other schmoop for Guidance Amouage and I found that had a sharp, funky, almost like sour milk note that made it hard for me to wear. So I decided to take a chance and blind bought this alternative. The opening did not have the same sour milk note, which was already a win, but the raw hazelnut note didn’t seem to be well blended. I waited a couple of hours for the full dry down before smelling again and WOW….it developed so, so beautifully!
The raw hazelnut note became creamy and the scent, rich and deep. It smells niche and expensive and so beautifully complex. It can be worn in an everyday office setting to a black tie event. Outstanding perfume!!