MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUME HAUL | LATTAFA SONDOS | HAREEM AL SULTAN | AJMAL EVOKE

Hello my Gorgeous Angels!
Here is a super random haul of some middle eastern perfumes that I cannot classify or categorize just as yet.
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[@AnittaBlackk]

I love Sondos, I hated it when I first got it because I smelt what you discribed but I let it sit for 3-4 months and it has fully changed to a caramel oud scent. Soo happy I forgot to give it away😂

[@SiminShaikh]

Really? I am glad I did not declutter it then lol. I will keep holding on to it till December. I hope it macerates because I adore Caramel scents ❤

[@isherwoody]

Oh yes. I didn't like it at first but a few months later I love it. Same happened to me with Amber Oud Gold so I think it's the fruit notes that need time to macerate.

[@AmiAbroad]

You are responsible for several of my Middle Eastern purchases (5) and I only just recently discovered your site! Signature.... Purchased! Your enthusiasm is contagious and your review have been on point! Keep it up! Signed, an American fan in Germany. 😊

[@emeraldjewels03]

I totally agree with this statement ❤

[@christinajones3358]

I'm obsessed with Sondos...it smells so damn good....I was in love at the first initial spray but I thought it was a little too strong...let it sit for almost 3 weeks before I sprayed it again and omg...I'm in need of another bottle. I love it sooo much!!!

[@SiminShaikh]

Really? I am so glad I did not give up mine. She is sitting in the maceration corner for now ❤

[@stephyb4230]

Sis I can't wait to get mine I just saw this review today and I'm definitely getting it.

[@_DanielPrieto]

I would say Shaheen gold goes in the way of amber oud gold edition. But Shaheen gold is sweeter, brighter and more feminine. It has a hint of oriental spices too.

[@jesscox1775]

Awww I like Sondos! I layer it with ny Miss Dior Cherie dupe oil from Luxador and i feel like I smell really sweet and feminine. I really think all of our noses smell things differently. Love the video. ❤

[@bunwaozoigbo9243]

I love Sondos. It’s too sweet, that’s my only con. But if layered it’s wonderful. 48hrs on my cloth it’s still there, showered 3x now and I can still get the faint smell. It’s not synthetic to me though. It wasn’t love at first sight, I hated it at first but after letting it sit, I enjoyed it.

[@MyKitchen12]

I love Sondos 🤩❤️ It smells expensive and elegant to me. Sweet, floral, fruity, slightly spicy and a little woody. It is gorgeous 😊 Maybe yours needs to macerate.

[@marklauderdale4429]

You have made the purchase of many middle eastern perfumes for me much easier. I do not think you are confusing in any way. Your videos are not stuffy nor snobby like others. I respect your opinion. I also have rewatched many of the videos so as to not miss perfumes that I would otherwise miss. Thank you for your reviews and opinions they help a lot.

[@justjulia8007]

Oh my goodness.. you talking about the oil brought back my PTSD from blind buying Swiss Arabian Amaali!! Did I get sucked in to the viral vortex? Oh yes. Did I love the bottle design? Also yes. Did I turn green around the gills and become instantly and insanely nauseous upon first try? 2000% yes! I’ve NEVER ever had such a visceral reaction to fragrance in my life..and I hope to never ever experience that again! Although Bond No 9 Greenwich Village had me gagging! So there’s that. But you’re so right about body chemistry playing such an important role in what scents work or don’t; oddly enough my teenage daughter LOVED Amaali and to my absolute shock, it smelled lovely on her!

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG!!! Lol! I have thought so many time to buy those three oils that have the same bottle design but somethin g always stopped me. I dont particularly like using oils for the same reason as your trauma lol. I am glad I stayed away from them ❤

[@justjulia8007]

@@SiminShaikh 😂 you chose wisely my friend!

[@jaimiemainberger5039]

Sondos reminds me of a different twist on la vie est belle. But so much better. I smelled this on a man and I walked around asking who was wearing this perfume!! He said it was him and he had the bottle with him. ( this was at my leasing office btw). I sprayed it on my hand and bought immediately! It’s gorgeous. It does not smell like miss Cheri. That was my signature sent back in the day. So yeah no. Not the same. Very happy with this 23$ purchase on Amazon.

[@AmiAbroad]

Also... give Sondos a few more tries. I did not like it at first, but I really like it now..

[@SiminShaikh]

Really? I kind of packed it and was ready to give it away. But I will keep it and open it after two months then ❤️ Thanks love ❤️

[@AF-yv9oz]

Thank you Simin. Your reviews are very useful

[@lisarobles1148]

I can always count on your fragrance reviews when I'm looking for some new perfumes. Signature is definitely going to be on my wishlist, and some of the others as well. Your videos are the best ❤

[@DDH64812]

Khadlaj newly released Hareem Al Sultan EDP. I love to combine oil and parfum for added longevity and performance. I was sent a 20 ml sample card of the EDP at it's wonderful. If you get the opportunity to review the parfum, I would love to hear your view on the product. Thank you, fantastic review! 😘

[@monikafranus920]

Hi Simin. I really am thrilled by your perfume stories and comparisons❤❤❤. I bougt Armaf Signature True but for me it was just ok. However, my mother loved it do it is in her collection. And then my sister. They are both very happy with it. Hareem al Sultan in an oil version is not for me but I patiently waited for the EDP version and I like it. Sondos is beautiful, it is pity that it is not Miss Dior Cherie dupe, but still it is very nice for me. And I am very interested in Ajmal Evoke Silver. Greetings from Poland❤

[@francesgarcia3888]

I heat Charlie, Sondos is nothing like that.I don't know what happened to yours, but my is so delicious.

[@manuka7313]

Asalaamu Aleykum Simin...can you please do the whole range of the Sakeena, Imaan, and Haya from Lattafa. I can see in your background. 😅 I just want to know which one to go for. Thank you! ❤😊

[@kellyhinrichs7403]

She did do a video on those about a month ago. 😊

[@manuka7313]

@kellyhinrichs7403 Oh did she ? 😅 Thank you, I'll have a search for that video.

[@carmenx_]

Hi Simin, I really enjoy your reviews 😅. Have you seen the insane bottles of Fragrance World Imperial, Alpha and Apex? Would like to hear your thoughts about these fragances. Love❤ your channel!👌🏽

[@larobey7961]

Love Sondos!

[@SiminShaikh]

I have left mine to macerate and I hope I enjoy it soon ❤ As of now, it really bothers me

[@mariamel-fahoum4689]

I mixed shaheen gold with Tharwa and with libre too and it smelled amazing. You gave me that idea when you said it reminded you of libre so thanks

[@tmhoneybunny]

I love your videos! I’ve been watching for a few months. You are funny and very informative. ❤❤❤❤

[@linsbergstrom8160]

Thank you for great content! My collection is 85% oriental brands. But since you like woody, I can recommend Sarah Jessica Parker, Stash - best wood ever🙂

[@kavyagupta8649]

Sim i have just purchased ARMAF signature true as my birthday gift 🎁 Hope it turns out good. I mostly watch ur videos and then purchase a scent ❤😊 Thanks for all your recommendations 💕 Have a great day All the love from India 🇮🇳

[@SiminShaikh]

Happy birthday my lovely Angel! You are going to love it! May you have the happiest year ahead love ❤

[@kavyagupta8649]

@@SiminShaikh Thankyou so much 💕 You genuinely made my day with ur wishes and by calling me an angel. It feels so so good . Thankyou 💝

[@profe3330]

I love the way you describe things - the scents, the bottles, everything. "It looks like one of the king's jewels . . . and it smells like gummy bears." 😂 What a sharp, perfect synopsis.

[@riyazzahir8407]

Thanks for your reviews. they are really helpful. Can you suggest a few good online stores or walk-in shops based in Dubai for clones that you frequently feature in your channel.. like lattafa, Armaf, Fragrance World etc. Apart from Amazon, Noon and Samawa

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you so much for your kindness ❤ In Dubai unfortunately the stores that have these particular brands are in the old Dubai perfume market. And you do have to explore them to find some. I am planning on doing a vlog visiting the perfume market in Winter to avoid burning into a crisp in the current weather lol. On the other hand, brands like Ajmal, Rasasi, AlHaramain, Swiss Arabian, Ahmed AlMaghrabi, Lootah Perfumes etc. all have physical stores in most Dubai malls.

[@francesgarcia3888]

I have Signature perfume since it came out, and I have loved it since the beginning.

[@user-wf7kq3xk2u]

After your review I won't get Sonos, at least not before getting a sample first. Many I love it, not all. I want to get my hands on that harem Al Sultan, but I've not seen it on European stores. But I'll keep on looking.

[@plantparentdude204]

Love love love Shaheen Gold. Definitely unlike anything I have in my collection!

[@charmedbymeghan]

I really enjoy Phantom for myself even. I find it a pretty Unisex fragrance. I hope this one doesn't smell exactly like it though. I like when fragrances add a twist to it, or improve on the formula. Instead of matching exactly. Not sure if they tried to dupe??

[@photogenic305]

I’ll have to try the Evoke silver. I have Evoke gold and I love it!

[@SiminShaikh]

I cant wait to get my hand on the Golden one. There are two gold ones though. One is solid gold and the other transparent with gold liquid ❤️

[@naturehouse9252]

Thank you for your reviews I wish if you. An review Arabian oud perfumes and Al haramain 50 years anniversary collection and musk collection

[@amberdawn8128]

Sondos is just weird on me. It has an odd metallic note on my skin. I’m sure it’s the same note that is ‘plasticy’ to you. Whatever it is it’s just sharp as heck. I’ve been letting it sit for a while, but I can’t get rid of that note!

[@vihmake]

Always enjoy your reviews! By the way, we have similar tastes in bottles. I can't stand even J. P. Gaultier's Le Classique, although I love the fragrance.

[@SiminShaikh]

Weren't Vintage days so good with Packaging? Chanel, Dior, YSL, they were all so classy. Now it is all about shock value I suppose 😂❤

[@brigittelehmann9749]

I always watch your reviews very good information

[@casualtake1497]

How was Sondos Performance?

[@deboracarvalho5398]

Hi. Its weird that Sondos notes are different on lattafa’s us website

[@marvamiller4086]

Hello and gm I think u do a great job on ur reviews, very informative. U have me shopping a bit lol❤

[@sabidakasim305]

Hi simin...which store in Dubai did u find armaf signature true? It's hardly available online. Please reply.

[@soitsme1703]

Sondos bottle never Attracted me plus it has such split reviews 😂

[@SiminShaikh]

I know right?! The bottle and the juice are disappointing. But the box is soooo gorg! ❤❤❤

[@la_vanille]

Armaf eternia or ajmal evoke silver which is overall better dupe for poison girl & which has better performance?

[@SiminShaikh]

Armaf Eternia for sure! It is closer and performs better ❤

[@kerlinegalette7023]

Hi Simi. I truly appreciate your videos… Question - have I missed your review of the different La Nuit Tresor perfume? Is it under a less obvious name? I’ll keep looking at the videos. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@lknav6673]

Sondos it's a dupe of Miss Dior Cherie edp 2005 Christian Dior

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤️ You think so? I used to love Dior Cherie 2005 but dont find it similar to Sondos at all sadly

[@Ines9933]

Hi Sim! Great reviews! Have you tried Mousuf Wardi or Min Yashbahak, both of them are by Ard Al Zaafaran? I'm curious to see what you think. Thank you ! Love your channel ;)

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Not yet, but I have added it to my everlasting wish list hehehe. I am trying to find all the Mousuf colors

[@colleenthomas6589]

I love sandos😊

[@jesscox1775]

Me too!!!

[@iniudonkang8712]

Thank goodness I'm getting positive reviews on sondos cos I just ordered it n am expecting it to arrive tomorrow. I'm anxious ryt now n can't wait to wear it cos it's also bn compared to one of d Miss Dior perfumes dt has bn discontinued.

[@jesscox1775]

​@iniudonkang8712 I love it. Maybe ita a love it or hate it kind of scent but I really feel like I smell good in it! 😅

[@larobey7961]

Me too. It’s very nice. It smells like Tootsie Rolls or Caramel candy. That goes to show that everyone nose is different and fragrance reviews are opinion based.

[@sumbulkhan2984]

Please try Italiano Donna brown by armaf it’s awesome

[@SiminShaikh]

Is that the Donna Q Essence babe? Please let me know so I can try it too ❤❤❤

[@Princess_Glitter_Sparkle]

I appreciate all your reviews. Thank you very much. This was was amazing. Hello from North Pole Alaska :)

[@brigittelehmann9749]

What is your advice on a flowery sweet perfume which one do you advise

[@SiminShaikh]

Oooooh my current fav is Haya by Lattafa. What an addictive Floral sweet perfume. It smells like strawberry dipped champagne and florals ❤

[@876beauty]

I wished I waited on your Sondos review, blind bought it and it's on the way 😢

[@allibag]

How does this compare to the swiss arabian oils like Layali and Layali Rouge?

[@vihmake]

Hi! Just watched SimAli staycation video for a change :) Loved it :)

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahaha! I want to make some more videos with Ali if he is up for it. I used to enjoy creating content with him 😂❤

[@amberdawn8128]

I agree. Sondos is definitely not worth the hype at all. I’ve had it for months and still can’t wear it.

[@muhanhangbokmf.3144]

Infinite Happiness. 🌼 😍

[@SiminShaikh]

My friend. I appreciate you so much for always being so supportive. I really hope you know that ❤❤❤

[@kellyhinrichs7403]

That Sondos bottle is wild 😳 😂 The box reminds me of a French tapestry so in my mind it should contain L'air du Temps or something similar. I've been stuck on on eating wild berry Skittles for about 2 months.

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa I feel your addiction. Currently I am an Ice Lolly addict 😂

[@sbozalicious]

Dead by 2/10😂😂😂. Yooooo now I am torn between Shaheen gold and signature 😢. I really love la Nuit tresor DNA, I bought jazzab bcs of that similarity. But this Shaheen sounds intriguing. Maybe I must stick to signature. Thank you Simz for another nice list. And you can spray your perfume tests anywhere you want, we are here for it. I can't find evoke gold for her in SA🇿🇦. I thought the silver was for man, we learn.

[@Gigiashanti]

I’m confused with afnan because they also made modest which is the same dna as La nuit tresor now signature lataffa is the queen of reforming and repackaging wasn’t expecting that from afnan 😢😂

[@user-wf7kq3xk2u]

There is silver for her and for him. Same as gold also has both. I've had silver for awhile and I enjoy it something awful. Only atomizer is none too good and tends to leak. I was so happy seeing your review on it, there is not many of it.

[@aesinam]

​@@GigiashantiSignature is by Armaf not Afnan

[@nehaalam7784]

Assalamu Walaikum ❤ what about Reef & Surrati perfumes? 🥰

[@SiminShaikh]

Waliekum Salaams, Unfortunately Reef & Surrati are not available here in the UAE :(

[@lisabafundo4355]

Men always ❤️ yummy dessert fragrances 😅

[@SiminShaikh]

Right?! 😂 Its too easy if you know the formula 😂😂😂

[@fegermany2413]

I own sondos , and I feel its not even fruity to my nose. It is caramel , sugar very sweet and dark flowers . Not fruity at all

[@user-vz1tn4wt2i]

If you turn Sondos upside down, kind of resembles a champagne glass

[@SiminShaikh]

Well that makes sense ❤ I will try that at home lol

[@lotus_perfumes]

Nice review dear. I enjoyed ur random video also😂. U hv explained very well all the perfumes.Take care nd rest as much as possible ❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my beautiful hun ❤️ The stitches have almost healed and I cannot wait to get active again. I put on so much weight because I could not move much :(

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@SiminShaikh it's ok dear . U can reduce ur weight afterwards by proper diet and exercise, right?

[@brigittelehmann9749]

I love gummie bears from Haribo

[@SiminShaikh]

Haribos are an addiction lol. I wonder what the ingredients are 😂 😂 😂 I love their star mix 😂

[@magiswiterland4777]

Please try opera nior by Maison Alhambra

[@jessicalow8357]

Do you have baroque rouge? Would like to see your review 😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey Hun ❤ I have unfortunately not gotten into Maison AlHambra, Fragrance World and Paris Corner yet. But hopefully soon ❤

[@maynashaat3016]

Is Armaf smells the same as Afnan modest doux?

[@RemyaN]

Which stores in dubai we can go ? Please suggest

[@RM-go2mo]

We love your videos ❤

[@Zenzele.]

Does anyone know a legit place for some from the US to purchase Armaf Signature True? 👀 It sounds lovely

[@chandracox6814]

Use Google....

[@muhanhangbokmf.3144]

Very nice. 👍 💯😍👍

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my most amazing friend 👍 Infinite Happiness to you ❤

[@charmedbymeghan]

The Sondos bottle bothers me so much. I just see it falling over and breaking. Same thing with those Lancome bottles too that you have to lie down or they fall over. I find them so annoying 😒

[@tina_smt]

You had me at gummy bears lol. I’ve been interested in that fragrance for a while, but I have no idea where to get a real one in Canada. Gummy bears are literally my favourite candy ever lol😊

[@missresonate917]

Sondos was such a fail for me. I fell into the packaging trap 😅😅😅

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaha you are not alone hun ❤❤❤ We all did that 😅

[@simalivlog]

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[@SiminShaikh]

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[@muhanhangbokmf.3144]

So cool and beautiful. 👍 🧡🩷💯😍👍

[@SiminShaikh]

You are always so kind ❤❤❤

[@lavalampa3254]

I couldn't agree more with you with Sondos!!! Thanks god l was able to send it back and get a refund. I kind of feel people who love TF Bitter Peach would like it ,not that they're dupes but they're somehow giving similar vibe to me.

[@katrinac.6735]

It's hard to watch your videos due to excessive use of the word "like". Please try to eliminate it.

[@gabriellamoi]

hi! just wondering, did the evoke silver got better with performance after some time? thank you! 🫶🏻

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun ♥️ I feel it got sweeter but the longevity is still the same I reckon.

[@SiminShaikh]

Lemme try it tomorrow to work and update you babe