Layla
Al Kimiya (2014)

The opening is an intriguing mix of a soft woodsy core with a gentle incense that burns very discretely in the background. At times I get whiffs of a very faint citrus undertone. With time a delicious ylang-ylang arises, and all these notes combine to a rich, smooth and glowing mélange.

Later in the drydown this creation changes character through the development of a soft patchouli combined with a sweetish and fairly restrained musk impression, and whilst the sweetness is further enhanced by an added vanilla undertone, this sweetness is always fitting in with the other components very harmoniously and is never intrusive or cloying.

I get moderate sillage, very good projection and a superb longevity of fourteen hours on my skin.

This an autumnal scent is not super-creative in nature, but it is of great harmonious smoothness, richess and velvety intenseness without any heaviness, reminding me structurally at times if earlier Amouage products, e. g. Opus IV but a touch deeper and darker. This scent is exceedingly well blended and the quality if the ingredients is first class, as is the performance. A romantic richness best employed in the evening, as the name suggests. Quays and Clapton in one. 3.75/5.