Musk Al Ghazal
Al Haramain

Al Haramain’s Musk al Ghazal is obviously not real deer musk, but still, it is quite a decent option for when you want a hit of ‘black’ musk without the heavy, fecal facets of some dark musks on the market. It opens cool and herbal, with a Coca-Cola undertone. Some people may even be tempted to call this chocolatey, but in truth, it is too sharp and herbal to qualify for that descriptor. It is musky but in a clean, uber-fresh way, a smidgen of hospital soap lurking at its corners. Once the fruity anise and caraway notes bank down, the musk becomes deeper and woodier. It would make for a good layering agent under sweet ambers and gourmands to give them depth, or as a standalone musk attar for men who like their musks dark, woody, and herbal instead of sweet or powdery. Perfectly serviceable, really, under the circumstances.

A fruity opening greets me, with raspberries and whiffs of redcurrant. Bright and positive.

The drydown reveals a rose, which soon is joined by a musky and slightly screechy leathery note; with mix mimics and oud-like impression plat times. A light geranium and a somewhat more prevalent jasmine keep up the floral side, as well as providing a sweet undertone.

The base is a continuation of the dark musk and leatheriness, which peters out gradually until the end.

I got moderate sillage, excellent projection and and very good nine hours of longevity on my skin.

An agreeable autumnal floral - musky creation with good performance. At times a bit generic though at times, but executed well most of time. A - narrow - foray into a positive score. 3/5.

A ridiculously cheap price for a more than decent oily white musk with floral nuances. The aroma is warm, sensual and "girlish" (with a pungent sweaty musky dirtiness). Somewhat conventional but nice for sure.