MIDDLE EASTERN/ ARABIAN PERFUMES I WILL NOT BUY AGAIN

[@ProfessorKnoxx]

I also avoid over hyped or viral fragrances because I always feel like they’re watered down or changes due to a sudden demand

[@snobbypanda]

Like Choco Musk to some degree. Recent bottles don’t smell as good as before it was hyped up.

[@itsmyway1765]

You successfully influence me, whenever you say that you hate some perfume then i will pay more attention cause you hate lactonic and i love lactonic, so basically i buy the perfumes which you don't like😂

[@lilyBenedetti2112]

I adore Yara. Everything that’s smells like lactonic or marshmallows is my jam 😅

[@iniudonkang8712]

Yes yes yes ... 🤍 🤍 🤍

[@lindaanneheemskerk737]

If you like marshmallow, chocomusk to me smells more like marshmallow than actual chocolate.

[@lilyBenedetti2112]

@@lindaanneheemskerk737 yea I have the perfume and the oil thanks 🙏♥️

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahaha good for you babe. I still have Yara and Yara Moi. They are sleeping in my cupboard in the dark. I hope they macerate and get stronger ♥️ Funny enough I love Ari by ariana which is big on Marshmallow, but Lactonic, I don't think so 😅😅😅

[@lilyBenedetti2112]

@@SiminShaikh yes I love that perfume too ☺️☺️☺️

[@marceladenichilo5420]

It’s perfume decluttering time! I will give away my Lattafas when I go to my country for the summer holidays… and will start fresh in September. I don’t regret buying them, most of them have a good price/quality ratio. I guess I will give Maison Alhambra a chance (Lattafa siblings) and other brands here in UAE.

[@SiminShaikh]

You know funny enough, I have not tried Maison AlHambra yet. I dont know why I just don't gravitate towards it. I will also be doing a declutter end of the year when my family visits me and they can have them 😂😂😂

[@fegermany2413]

I love shaghaf her for warmer weather. Its easy wearing and airy , nothing complicated

[@agasz6242]

Same😊

[@JessieCruz-jm3jg]

So glad I've came across you. I just like how you no how to determine a good / worthy fragrance compared to just a regular cheap smelling fragrance. From the time that I've watched you., I believe your choices in good fragrance thanks

[@SiminShaikh]

Thanks my hun ❤ That means a lot to me. I just try and be honest with my choices and try and tell everyone that perfumes are very subjective. I am so happy to know like-minded friends such as yourself. I am very lucky ❤

[@JessieCruz-jm3jg]

@@SiminShaikhwhen you get a chance can you do a video of the longest lasting middle eastern fragrances. I have so many perfumes but I really enjoy spending my money on fragrances that last that are beast mode I want people to smell me before they see me lol

[@annavampira2925]

I totally agree with how you feel about yara. It was overhyped and couldnt get those strawberry scent etc as what others mentioned. But i’ll let it macerate again and see how it is after. 😅

[@SiminShaikh]

My Yara is also macerating although it’s been quite sometime now. I don’t see much of a change unfortunately lol 😂

[@Rim._.]

@@gibzillaprime macerating it doesn’t change it i have it and I have it for almost 5 months it just became stronger that’s it

[@MIDDLEEASTERNSCENTSKENYA]

Let Ana Abiyedh Poudree rest.... that is a beautiful scent.. I think It was made to be a layering scent cause babyyyy I layer it with everything 😂😂

[@lisabafundo4355]

That just goes to show, letting a budget perfume macerate is very necessary👍i just purchased Yara Tous, i happen to adore tropical fragrances and yes it's not long lasting but, we get what we pay for🤷‍♀️

[@SiminShaikh]

I absolutely agree with you hun. When I get either the diluted scent, or alcohol/ gasoline forward scent, I just know that it needs to be tucked away for a few months ❤

[@karenthomas714]

I agree . Ironically , the Yara in the pink bottle seems to last long

[@chandracox6814]

We get what we pay for? No, no, no. That is a horrible sentiment. Even a $40 perfume should be good quality. And the majority are. You need to reevaluate your outlook on fragrances. "We get what we pay for" absolutely not. So wrong. Some of my $20 fragrances are stunning and long lasting so your sentiment is so beyond wrong.

[@lisabafundo4355]

@chandracox6814 I agree that there are great quality fragrances that are inexpensive, for certain. However, that's not what I was referring to.

[@JessieCruz-jm3jg]

You are the best of the best fragrance reviewers hands down ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you so much my gorgeous hun ❤

[@agneskatungekiviu4189]

Dirham is a goood fragrance,,,I love it

[@chandracox6814]

I love it too although my bottle is about four years old now. I had it long before the hype train.

[@aesinam]

I have such an issue with Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited but everytime I've worn it, I get compliments especially from women. Go figure. I do like it mixed with the black Qaed Al Fursan though.

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG! I total get you! I will also try mixing it with the OG and use it up. I dont understand that perfume at all. 😂😂😂

[@marcialythcott5532]

It would be really beneficial if you would list the fragrances featured. Thank you.

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun! Yea I need to get on that. I used to but then I stopped.

[@chandracox6814]

They're literally on the screen including the name too...

[@rochellesonza6505]

Me too i cannot smell Yara. Maybe there's something wrong with my sense of smell since contracting the COVID virus last year.

[@SiminShaikh]

You know, my sense of smell also changed sooooo much after Covid. I had the Delta and it was horrendous. But Yara is a super weak scent, so your nose is not wrong there hehe ❤

[@martasalvi8152]

Abs abiyad poudree smells amazing the more you let it sit .. u have it and it’s just Devine 😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you for letting me know hun! ❤ I have not given up on it yet and will try it again in winter ❤

[@celycute1]

I wanna try the rasasi perfume… those are beast mode for such a good price

[@SiminShaikh]

Absolutely! Rasasi always delivers quality perfumes ❤ And I am here for it

[@ec5856]

I’m so glad you mentioned Qa’ed Al Fursan Unlimited. It is AWFUL, I can’t take it. The notes are all over the place

[@SiminShaikh]

Finallyyyyyy someone who agrees! I find it to be horrendous! 😩😩😩

[@kfner23]

It is so bad! I was confused what the hype was about

[@chandracox6814]

It's so bad! It was an instant hate for me. It is collecting dust on my shelf as well.

[@healthyscents]

I just got Cherry Punk in the mail yesterday. I'm still enjoying its glory on my skin and in my home, I would love to see you reviewing a Cherry Middle Eastern fragrance on your channel with your famous hubby! 😉 ❤️

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa my famous hubby is being very pricey off late. I really want cherry punk but it is not available in UAE 😩😩😩 I will make a cherry compilation soon babe ❤️

[@tina_smt]

I have Cherry Punk and I find the leather note to be too strong. It’s too… punk lol. I prefer sweeter cherry scents. Or cherry scents with amber.

[@tina_smt]

@@SiminShaikhI would LOVE a middle eastern Cherry perfume video!

[@MsTammi125]

Cherry fragrances video please pretty please!!!!

[@SantaMaria95]

I think ana abiyedh rouge is nice but the al Haramain Amber rouge in my opinion is way better even though it’s a dupe for the extrait and not the regular version, manasib by lattafa is also a nice dupe version of the br540

[@SiminShaikh]

Hello my gorgeous hun 😊❤ I have not tried the Amber Oud yet, can you believe that? Lol. I do however have the Al Haramain French Collection Rouge which is also from the same DNA. Funny enough, I cannot smell this DNA on myself but others can. I think it is the Ambroxan with Iso E maybe?

[@chandracox6814]

The best dupe for BR540 is the one from Orientica called Amber Rouge. I've tried them all including the OG fragrance and this is the best dupe by far.

[@reneejoubert230]

I like the unlimited one. Bought 5 backup bottles !!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Reina970]

I would like if you do a review of Ajwad by Lataffa before i buy it 😍

[@chandracox6814]

She has done several reviews of that one...

[@ms.thomas5758]

I over sprayed yara moi and i got many compliments. Thing with moi on yourselves it smells questionable but to others around you it smells great . A girl hunted me for the smell.

[@almafavela7498]

You are absolutly rigth about these perfumes !!! You an I have the sane taste of perfumes saludos desde MEXICO ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Yayyyyyy! We are perfume twin souls! I love that! ❤

[@marywendt7]

I cannot stand musk mood, oud mood . Or anything in that whole series from Lattafa, I just cannot smell of any of them. . I like shaghaf in the gold bottle. I love Yara. I don’t think the scent is terrible and actually stays for quite some time on my skin. It may not be earthshaking, but it is a decent scent for those who can’t afford better. But musk mood is a no go for me.

[@SiminShaikh]

Heyaaa! Musk mood makes my stomach turn lol. But Oud Mood is pure love for me. Shaghaf Gold is a Legend! I love it so much! ❤ I wish Yara was a little stronger. The scent is not terrible but it is too weak to the nose. Maybe it need a long term maceration ❤❤❤

[@Sweetieee]

You can’t smell oud mood? I think you need a new nose 🥲😂😂

[@sbozalicious]

Thats me with Mac lipstick 🙈, some shades I don't like but I am still keeping them🙈. Thank you for reviews, New subee and I am here to stay...

[@SiminShaikh]

Thanks for subbing my hun! ❤❤❤ My list of fragrance undesirables is increasing so unfortunately I will have to declutter soon lol. But I know what you mean with the MAC shades 😂😂😂

[@subucarem8315]

Love your videos!!! ❤Almost every perfume I bought is through your recommendation!!! 😂. We have exactly the same taste! Love love. I’ve bought over 15 perfumes with your recommendations and love every one of them!! 👍👌😀

[@SiminShaikh]

I am sooooo happy that you like my recommendations babe ❤ I think we both have a certain taste coz my friends tend to not like the perfumes I like usually lol ❤ Much love to you hun! ❤ I am sure you smell awesome!!!

[@cyanide_and_]

You're hilarious, I love your brutal and nonchalant expressions for frags you don't care for, haha.

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehee ❤ I am happy that I dont offend anyone when I make such videos lol. I just get really influenced by scents ❤

[@clairethehighpriestess180]

I have morhaf and i also don't reach for it too often... I try to layer it to make it less sharp, but it seems very strong...

[@SiminShaikh]

I know what you mean! It overshadows everything. I tried to mix citrus hoping it would cut the sweetness but nooooo! This guy is a tyrant and wants to rule lol 😂😂😂

[@SantaMaria95]

Yara moi doesn’t smell like Bon Bon at all to me , it reminds me more of a Dior perfume cause it’s very flowery but to me it has some weird after smell that smells little like “bread/yeast” in my nose

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh nooooo. I can imagine gosh! I will try the perfume again and see If I get that yeasty vibe. I do smells something edible like toffee sweet or something but I think mine needs maceration coz I can barely smell it 😊❤

[@grazynacohen9067]

Same olfactory experience here. I don’t care for it

[@biggertrees]

You have the most incredible limbal rings! Very beautiful.

[@teresashirley1482]

Hello beautiful n I absolutely love this video!! Heck yea your awesome on my top tier lists of lists... perfume is at the top lol love it great job . let be ya sis

[@rachelbegmusic]

Dirham Wardi is such a weak performance perfume. It is fresh sweet perfume good for Spring but nothing enchanting. Its basic perfume. I'm thinking to give it away too. Another perfume that didn't work for me is Lattafa Royal Blends . I find it basic for me . Its a perfect unisex perfume but i gave it to my brother and it suits him.

[@SiminShaikh]

I cannot stand Dirham Wardi. From the bottle to the scent itself. I think because I absolutely dislike CH Good Girl (Yea I am one of those odd balls). But mine is very potent! The same goes with Ard Al Zaafaran Bint Hooran, which is a closer dupe to CH GG. I kinda love Royal Blends Gold. It has some fruity thingy which I love. I dunno if it is plum or something that is ripe to almost gone bad. Not everyone like that note especially with powdery nuances that Khaltat Royal Blends has

[@sonybaba2243]

@siminshaikh I’m curious 🧐 do you like Carolina Herrera VERY Good Girl? I think I love it but I’m not sure 😅 I definitely hate CH Good Girl. There is an oppressive note in the opening that just puts me off

[@ProfessorKnoxx]

Haha I love all the notes you hard ❤❤ I just purchased mood oud 😅

[@MsTammi125]

What gorgeous, fun eye makeup❤

[@chandracox6814]

I have zero interest in Yara. I try to find hidden gems as opposed to fragrances that are hyped up on social media. It drives me crazy when that happens.

[@Sweetieee]

So many of my favourites damn lol

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahaha oh nooooo! Perfumes are so subjective. One day you like a perfume, the next day not so much. I think this is especially true for women ♥️

[@annewambugu5691]

Hi Simin. Dirham Wardi was disappointing to me as well. I recently got a perfume called Baini wa Bainak by Ard al Zaafaran. No one's reviewed it yet. Would you mind doing a review of it? I enjoy watching your videos

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun! I would love to since even I have not seen or heard about it. Ard Al Zaafaran has some very good gems in their collection. I will keep you posted ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sweetieee]

I love dirham & I’m not a floral or fresh scent kinda girl, my nieces wore it for Eid after showering & I couldn’t help but smell it lingering in my room, it’s so nice for spring/ summer after a shower with Middle Eastern vibes, sweet & fresh

[@KayG79]

Our taste in perfumes couldn't be any more opposite. I watch your "hate" videos in order to see which perfume I WILL purchase. And anything you say that you enjoy, I make sure to stay away from. Lol. Poudree is strong and fantastic!!

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa I love how we can have different tastes and still be civil about it ❤️ Cheers o you hun ❤️ My Poudree is macerating and I cant wait to wear it once it does ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrsOrganics]

💀💀💀💀. So true!

[@maurao6287]

I love poudree, is very soft , hopefully it gets stronger

[@kellyhinrichs7403]

I got Opulent Rouge because it is supposed to have the BR540 vibe and the scent of gasoline was overpowering in that perfume. I cant stand to smell it. I hope Ali joins you for some videos!! That would be fun to see!

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun! Hows u? I did not get any from that line although I am soooo tempted to review them and get the set. Ali will definitely join soon. We are going to have a long weekend coming up due to Eid Holidays and hopefully I will convince him to do a few 😊❤

[@kellyhinrichs7403]

@@SiminShaikh Hope you enjoy your long weekend!

[@aesinam]

It's Opulent Musk that has BR540 vibes not Opulent Red

[@missresonate917]

I cannot stand Ansaam and Musk Mood from Lattafa. I am also on the fence about Awaan, Royal Blends and Yara 😷

[@keyf6845]

Royal blend is so gross 🤢

[@iamisis-diariodeumapensado6383]

Not a sweet girl😂🤲🏽

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa yea, I have not worn Ansaam since this review. And I dont think I ever will. It irks me the wrong way like a bad memory. I have yet to try Awaan. But I adore Royal Blend (Gold) hehe. I know many who get absolutely repulsed by it. But it is only for colder climes for me. Yara is in limbo 😂😂😂

[@grazynacohen9067]

Omg! Same exact experience here.

[@caramel5133]

SHA GHAF HER needs to macerate! Trust me! It gets so deep and nice afterwards. When I don't know what perfume to wear this is my easy reach.

[@chandracox6814]

Some people just don't like it, even after maceration. Trust me, we've been in the frag world for years and years and know about maceration. Not everyone likes a perfume.

[@caramel5133]

I like the perfume and just said to give it a last shot, of course it’s subjective whether someone likes it or not, it’s perfume for crying out loud. Still doesn’t change that after maceration this particular perfume does get better and better hence why I recommend it :) nobody said “ you haven’t been in fragrance world for years and years and don’t know about maceration”. If you felt like it was a personal attack then honestly go to therapy, cause getting so worked up over me trying to be nice is weird. It genuinely was just a nice tip I wanted to give Sim :)

[@naazmeenmubarak5653]

Hey shirin , love ur content . I generally don’t comment cx m lazy af 😂but yea I am addicted to your channel. Coming to lattafa yard , I absolutely love the one I have . It’s creamy lactonic and needs only few sprays . Moderate projection and I got really good compliments . Could be that you got a bad batch or something ? Also idk where you purchase it from but I heard there r quite fakes being sold a lot these days (yea of lattafa I was shocked ) so we gotta be aware . But this has become favorite of so many people around me tbh!

[@snobbypanda]

It’s true, when I heard her review on it I also thought that maybe she got a bad batch. It’s my personal favorite too and one of the perfumes that must ALWAYS exist in my wardrobe, especially for everyday wear. Very gentle and yummy. I hope she’ll try again, perhaps with a smaller bottle from a different seller 😊

[@lotus_perfumes]

Yara i dont hate it but i also dont love it . Morhaf i hate it from the first sniff only still i dont spray on my skin. Burberry black extremely hate it. Awaan also due to patchouli i hate it. Alive Now ( alhambra) i dont hate but dont enjoy it. I hv tried 2 to 3 times but no😅😅. Oud satin mood ( Paris corner) something is there which hits my nose nd i dont like it might be violet i dont know?? U will not believe i dont like ysl libre intense 😂😂 it gives me masculine vibe may be lavender note i dont like it.😢 By the way i hv full 100 ml bottle. Whenever u come here let me know i will give u happily becoz i know u love libre intense. Love u dear tc ❤❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun! You know I used to hate Patchouli. Actually some combinations I still do not like. But I have grown to like patchouli. Awaan is on my buy list 😅 Noooooooo I cant believe you do not like Libre! But I know the feeling. Many users got really thrown off by the Lavender accord which is quite strong in it. BTW Infini rose is in my Cart and waiting for payment LMAO! I cant wait for it to come! ❤ You are a total sweetheart you know that?! Cancer season coming sooooooon! Woop woop! ❤❤❤

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@SiminShaikh yes Cancer season is coming. I will wait for ur Awaan nd Infini rose review. ❤️

[@sumbulkhan2984]

You’re right I gave my Yara away to my young cousin

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe I also decluttered the entire range ❤

[@muhanhangbokmf.3144]

Very good and pretty. 👍 💯❤️❤️ My friend so pretty. 👍💯❤️❤️

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my amazing and lovely friend ❤❤❤

[@pauletteyoung112]

I can’t stand qa’ed Al fursan. I purchased it online because of good reviews and thankfully I was able to return it for a refund.

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe Same! I gag every time I smell it. Unfortunately in UAE we cannot return perfumes 😢

[@pauletteyoung112]

@@SiminShaikh while I haven’t tried that many Middle Eastern perfumes, another one I can’t bear is Ajwad. The scent lingered in my bedroom for days! The packaging is beautiful though.

[@chandracox6814]

It's so bad!!

[@Only2TRU]

I got the wardi and at first spray its HORRIBLE but once it dries down it does have that warm Good Girl scent....im so sad because i have been having the absolute worst luck with all these middle eastern fragrances.... every one of the five i bought are BADDDD except the Choco musk

[@chandracox6814]

Stop falling for the hype and do your own research and then you'll have better luck on which fragrances to choose.

[@Marlena_Q]

Hi, like you, I'm not a fan of Yara, Shagaf for her, and I don't like the smell of the original Good Girl. I really wanted to buy Lattafa Ana Abiyedh Poudreea but after what you said I will pass.

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun! Isn't it so cool when you meet like minded people? If Poudree was a little stronger, I would have used it for layering. But it is so so weak that it is barely a scent at all. My BBW mists are stronger 😂

[@kfner23]

I agree with Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited and Ana Abiyedh Poudre. They are not for me at all

[@mariajoseare]

Al Fursan Unlimited is a dupe for zadig & voltaire her?

[@chandracox6814]

No absolutely NOT! I own both and Zadig and Voltaire This is Her is one of my favorite fragrances of all time. Al Fursan Unlimited is atrocious and a horrible synthetic pineapple 🍍 fragrance. Nothing like This is Her. I'm not understanding the reference made in this video either.

[@tracylitton8774]

I don’t like Yara at all and only bought it because all the hype.

[@yumin93]

is Yara Moi and Fursan unlimited has similar scent? the white bottle give such impression.

[@SiminShaikh]

No no babe. They are very different. Yara Moi is less Musky. Fursan Unlimited has that Milk powder scent and is quite lactonic

[@Sneha-v5r]

I don't like ana abiyedh poudree at all , its a mess for me!! gives me headache ...

[@dominiquekendrick8328]

What site are you getting the notes from? Please

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun! I mostly rely on Fragrantica and Perfumo. But they can be wrong, so I also cross check on the brand's website ❤ I hope this helps ❤

[@dominiquekendrick8328]

@@SiminShaikh yes thanks

[@SN-gw8om]

Musk Mood🤢 i had the same experience. Had high hopes and was so disappointed. This strong musk with flower and powdery. No

[@gabye.]

😂 I just love it, and BTW if you hated it, stay away from Pure Musk(lattafa) Rihanah Sabha Wa Musk, Dumax Pure Musk, Rihanah Areej Al Musk, rihanah velvet musk (they're all the same style)

[@lisarobles1148]

I hope I don't offend anyone how like musk mood. That fragrance literally me sick when I smelled it.

[@SiminShaikh]

No no you are not offending anyone. That perfume makes me sick to my stomach. Also, my mood becomes very sad 😂😂😂 I dunno why. I should dig a hole and put this perfume in it.

[@Only2TRU]

Im confused now ...i watched the wrap up of 2023 and a few others and u said the Qasmat Mouraf was your favorite in that category but in this one u say u would never buy it again

[@chandracox6814]

Because she ended up liking it over time....not all that hard to understand. This video is like 9 months old...

[@abbadonne8342]

I... I'm kind of glad you dislike Yara and Dirham, because I got decants to try them out due to the hype, and I hated them too :((( I feel vindicated hehe

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh man! Don't get me started on those two hahaha! Dirham Wardi is just a whole lot of different perfumes combined and then watered down and Yara! What a disappointment Hahahaa! ❤❤❤

[@mariamel-fahoum4689]

I am so happy someone dislikes a good girl like I do lol....I swear we have the same taste hence why I started following your channel

[@SharneSelina]

Anyone who knows a lattafa wholesale supplier please???

[@soitsme1703]

For me, it is the whole Ana Abiyedh line 😛

[@SiminShaikh]

1. I looooove the Ana Abiyedh Leather. 2. Ana Abiyedh Original is Meh... 3. Ana Abiyedh Rouge for no fault its own I dislike (I dislike the BR540 DNA coz its overdone) 4. What even is Ana Abiyedh Poudree 😷

[@lotus_perfumes]

I don't like Rawaa by al haramain there is something that I don't enjoy. Nut or coconut I don't know😂

[@SiminShaikh]

I recently went to al Haramain and I tried Rawaa and Maryam. I quite liked Maryam and Rawaa was neither Yay or Nay! 😂😂😂

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@SiminShaikh k

[@lotus_perfumes]

I think u will not enjoy Rawaa becoz it is also giving Good girl wibe 😜 nd I know u don't like good girl. HV u tried Adam in Al haramain store ??

[@doctordoctor5909]

Except that it is "air freshener" hahahahaha Also أنا أبيض is erm, can you imagine me wearing it? Its probably not funny in Arabic, but in English and the fact that it is really washed out do you think it was meant to be a statement? I am half Italian and part Native American and yet... There is a business in Australia called "White Lady Funerals" and their motto is "when you need to be buried by a 'white lady'" and these women wear sort of a 1980s Bob Fosse jazz suit and hat. Nobody understood why I thought it was so funny when I moved here. The perfume should smell like alcohol and regret.

[@simalivlog]

There are some oud you have kept on the Vanity. I don't like them. I will show them to you

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh shoot! Tell me which one so I can post here 😛

[@mayehernandez6562]

I can't stand Odyssey femme armaf and badee Al oud amethyst

[@SiminShaikh]

I have not tried Odyssey Femme yet but I am kinda obsessed with wearing Amethyst at night lol 😂 Have you tried mixing the Amethyst with any of your Oud dominant perfumes?