Sharif fragrance notes
- almond, amber, leather, balsam, woods, civet
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This is basically marzipan. That's it. A couple of other whiffs circle in and out aaaaalmost making it masculine eg leather and woods but whiffs are fleeting and its a loosing battle. It is marzipan that is the indestructible presence. Phew.
If you like masculine and don't want to smell like an oriental spice box then my two favourites are:
Oakmoss: quintessentially woody masculine
Gringo: Masculine oriental and surprisingly fresh.
Honourable mention goes to: Seawood: the equivalent of Amouage Beach Hut Man.
Fragrance: 6.5/10
Projection: 7.5/20
Longevity: 8/10

Opens with a chewy (read nougat-like [torrone morbido comes to mind]) bitter almond embedded in tonka clotted cream, accented with a hint of crushed fennel seed. The fennel makes the composition smell fresh, but not in the outdoors-y or aquatic sense, but rather freshly prepared and still wonderfully fragrant almond sweets.
As the cherry facet burns off, the bitter almond settles into the tonka and smells more like slivered or crushed culinary almonds, while letting more of the herbal/hay side of the tonka come out. This is when the leather (more suede really) joins the party, dragging a wisp of smoke with it. There's a light touch of vanilla in here, lending a touch of woody sweetness and tropical fruitiness to help tie everything together.
And that's how it stays until it dies out around 8 hours later. Towards the end the civet will show its face, more lightly musky and salty. All throughout it is smooth and eminently well-mannered.
Noble sheikh indeed.
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An exceptionally beautiful green woody oriental that has had myself and others swooning near the bottle before one can even get the first spray out.
Exudes class, nobility, and eastern exoticism without going the more familiar spicy route. Not at all a casual scent, nor for "casual" personalities. But easily the signature scent of a powerful masculine presence, yet also applicable to feminine wear with the fresh greenery on display. Ideal for darker complected, oilier body chemistry and temperate weather, and unforgettably distinguished in its overall presentation.
Not a cheap date, as the 32ml is currently 110 euros ($125 USD). But again, not for a budget persona either.
Well done, La Vie del Profumo. This irresistibly gorgeous fragrance is the stuff of greatness, and should be worn as such.
★★★★ (out of ★★★★).

What I admire most about Sharif is its well-articulated sense of refinement, its quiet confidence and almost retro-traditional masculine appeal. For the strong and silent types out there, don't miss out on this hidden gem of a scent.


8/10