MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUME MACERATION UPDATE

Hello my Angels!
Here is another maceration video! I filmed this before Eid and I have finally edited it, lol. Sorry for delay. I wish the videos would automatically edit themselves :P
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01:03 Khair
04:55 Khair Pistachio
09:43 December Rose
14:25 December Vanilla
18:03 CDN Imperiale
19:01 Teriaq
24:25 Al Nashama
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[@chimbukachibangulula5635]

Hey Sim, I love how committed you are in keeping us updated

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya beautiful ❤ Thank you my hun. To be honest I am just recording my journey with each perfume so it makes more sense to everyone you know? And then we are all in tune with what's going on. I am so happy that this helps ❤❤❤

[@creativequince]

Even if I am not in the market for buying a new fragrance, I find I love watching your videos! You have such a lovely way of presenting and wonderful engergy. 😘

[@SiminShaikh]

Aww bless babe ❤ Thank you for your kindness really. Sometimes it is just the ting you want to hear (power of kindness) ❤❤❤ Sooo much love your way my Angel. Love & Light ❤

[@blayde_warrior7507]

You’re absolutely killing it with your videos Simin daring! 😍 Maceration update videos are so so helpful and I always look forward to them! ❤ And as always, you look like a Queen 👸🏽 I’m all starry eyed looking at you 🤩

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe thank you my hun ❤ You know initially I was not sure if anyone would be interested in the maceration videos. But thanks to you all I know how important it is to show the whole perfume journey. Thank you for always being there for me Angel ❤

[@Tseringlhatso]

What a beautiful colour you're wearing! You always look stunning. 💜💜💜 Had been thinking of getting a sample of Teriaq, but now I'm not so sure. I often have a bit of a problem with vetiver. I used to make soap with essential oils, and had to stop adding vetiver to my blends - it made me feel a bit sick. Geranium oil was hands down my favourite. I grow geranium Attar of Roses in my kitchen, and use the leaves to flavour cakes etc.

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun! ❤ Thank you! Oh wowwww! You were into soap making. I tried a long time ago and failed miserably lol. Babe, get the sample for Teriaq, you never know. Coz the internet is very divided on how they feel about it. If you do pls lemme know what you think about it.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

She always looks beautiful but I agree this color is very flattering on her. 💜

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Where are you located?

[@evas8327]

Hi Simin🤗 Thank you for another maceration video! Teriaq is on my shopping list now😉 Have a lovely week😘

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my hun ❤ Cant wait for you to try it. Plsss lemme know what you think of it ❤

[@AlliBaba1234]

Sim, you are absolutely right, Teriaq IS very similar to La Belle. Teriaq is like La Belle’s edgier, more unisex, more daring sister in leather. I love it. I do think it’s sort of unpleasant when just sniffed off the cap, and it’s better on skin. And YES, I layered it with my Safa Vanillé body oil, and it was a gorgeous combo. I also own La Belle, and I appreciate both for different moods.

[@SiminShaikh]

I google searched Safa Vanillé body oil so quickly lol. It is available here but for over USD70 sigh... Lemme see if I can find a variant for that body oil. It is an excellent idea to mellow down that Teriaq background ❤❤❤

[@AlliBaba1234]

@@SiminShaikhoh, I’m sure any sweet vanilla body oil will do! I was just, of course, totally seduced by Safa’s presentation, with the floating jasmine petals and the beautiful bottle with gold writing 😂

[@manuchitu5095]

Hi there, beautiful soul 🌺❤love these videos regarding updates on the fragrances ❤so glad that for the most of them, maceration was good and you are enjoying them🫶🏻😻🥰my mediocre nose love CDN Imperial, I even have a backup bottle 🙈🤭😄sending blessings to you and only good thoughts ❤❤❤

[@capiyulo]

I also like CDN Imperiale 😂, my nose doesn't detect a gasoline note though, if I did I probably wouldn't like it either ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my hun ❤ You know, now I just feel it might be batch issues with some of these perfumes coz the difference in opinions are too much you know. Coz to me the gasoline and green note is so prominent that no one can miss it. I am actually quite jealous of everyone enjoying it Hahahaa 😂😂😂 Soooo much love your way for not hating me for a difference in opinion lol, 😂

[@milli2148]

@@SiminShaikhI have also noticed this in many ME fragrances. There are variations in the batches ❤

[@Akash-oh2hm]

These updates after maceration is such a unique but important step you add in your reviews of these Middle Eastern perfumes. Keep it up😊

[@monikafranus920]

Hi Simin, I happen to have December Rose and I am very satisfied with it. I don't know the OG but your review is very informative as usual. You are the Queen ❤❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my Hun ❤ You are so kind babe ❤ Thank you ❤ Me too! Initially that grape note was weird to me but now it has become so wearable! Cant wait for fall/ winter to rock it (knowing me I will wear it in Dubai Summer and cloy the heck out of people around me )

[@Verteune]

Al Nashama is gorgeous! My current favourite summer scent. I will admit, it did have that cleaning product scent when I first sprayed it but it has mellowed out it’s so pretty

[@SiminShaikh]

This is soooo good to hear! Coz I do feel it has drastically reduced on that detergent smell. Hopefully it will be all ready to use in a month or two ❤❤❤

[@Verteune]

@@SiminShaikh It becomes beautiful, and frankly, addicting

[@moony917]

watching your videos is such a great way to start or end my day ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

You are so kind my Hun ❤ You know, your words can sometimes completely transform someones day ❤❤❤ So thank you ❤

[@inkyimpressions]

Thank you for the update Sim! Your voice is so soothing! And you are so pretty!!! Thank you for keeping us updated on these after maceration vids. 😊

[@SiminShaikh]

You are so kind my hun ❤ Thank you for this. I was having a low day and you just gave me a boost. Big Hugs!!! ❤ I didn't realize how important maceration videos were till you all here on YT asked me to make them regularly. So its all thanks to my friends here ❤ Soooo much love your way ❤

[@TechGeekDame]

Your update videos are extremely helpful. Thank you for taking the time you make your videos and putting such thought and work into them. Have a great week!

[@SiminShaikh]

You are so welcome my hun ❤ That really means a lot. Thank you for appreciating my work babe ❤

[@charlottemilam2733]

Love Vintage Radio. Also love "go suck on a lemon!" 😂❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahahaaa I should have said "Raw Lemon" 😂 I love constructive criticism and polite ones lol. But some people are outright rude and so mean. I cant even block them coz YT does not allow it lol. But I can hide them so there is no future negativity ❤

[@heatherpurvis2792]

Thanks for the video, I am home under the weather today and it was nice to have notification for a perfume video!

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh no my hun ❤ I am sending healing energy your way. I hope you get better really soon ❤ Thank you for watching me even when you are sick babe. Pls try and get some rest ❤ Love & Light ❤

[@SagaDatura]

Thank you for the update!! These are so helpful. My husband and I just sampled Kayali Sugared Patchouli today and we both fell in love with it 💚

[@SiminShaikh]

You are always welcome my hun! Right?! Its sooooo intoxicatingly beautiful ❤ It was love at first sniff for me ❤❤❤

[@julie-bn8mv]

Will you please do entire video talking about girly perfumes like Ariana grande in middle eastern. Cloud, thank you next are favorite ever. Sweet marshmallow sweet raspberry etc in long wearing middle eastern. Please no licorice.

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun ❤ That is a brilliant idea! I will make it soon for you ❤❤❤

[@AnnaClaus-ye6zv]

Love the updates!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Peach looks awesome on you!!!

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe Thank you my hun ❤ I am so happy these maceration videos are helpful to you. Some perfumes really chance drastically in a couple of months. It is so weird!

[@julie-bn8mv]

I like that you do these

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my gorgeous hun ❤

[@lrwill3083]

I totally agree that teriaq has an antique book smell that comes across as stale but for some reason I love it. It makes me feel like I’m digging through an old pile of books in a flea market maybe also while holding a cinnamon bun. So….. my happy place. 😂😂 I’ve had it for a month now and I also agree that the note has only gotten stronger. Guess it’s either a love or hate.

[@SiminShaikh]

Antique book store!!! Thank youuuuu. I can now rest in peace lol. I was like what is that stale smell. I got the same in Eternal Oud as well. Thank you lol. Oh nooo I was hoping that smell would reduce, sigh... I will still keep it till the end of the year ️♥️️♥️️♥️

[@vihmake]

All I can think about now is CDN Imperiale staring at Sim with its "evil beady eyes" 😀

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaaaa OMG! Sorry babe 😂😂😂

[@nitia7139]

Teriaq is on my list too..btw😊 so much hype around it!

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya love! Plssss lemme know once you have it and what you think about it ❤

[@montealmartin736]

I agree with you. Teriaq has a horrible body odor smell in the background. I wanted to love it…I let it sit for almost 6 months 😢

[@karaconiglio986]

Omg…. I thought I was the only one. I think it might be the caramel it just doesn’t sit right with me.

[@mon3vj]

Lol! I thought I had a problem with my nose when I smelled it first. It definitely is a weird note amidst a nice gourmand scent.. Honestly that odd note smells like dried cow dung to me🙈 I also saw few comments on fragrantica saying they get a poopy caramel smell 👃

[@SiminShaikh]

Yessss that! Like body odor. I call it stale smell like something very old lol. Me too. I will keep it till my December declutter. I really wanted to like this one though 😢

[@amalabdallah7843]

Great review thks dear 👍🙌

[@juanijimenez1761]

Hola bella 😊 gracias por las reseñas 😘

[@SiminShaikh]

Hola mi hermoso cariño Siempre eres bienvenido y espero mantenerte siempre entretenido ❤

[@user-fm5bd5xf2b]

Like video ❤Teriak=cup a LaVe label(by Lancome)+spun of teriyaki soys 😂

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahahaaaa you cracked me up! Hahahaa I needed this 😂😂😂

[@trishikakandari]

Lol, I apply Khair Pistachio in the Indian heat. I think this is a perfect summer gourmand; I would even say it's a year-round fragrance, at least for me. I spray 6-8 sprays of this, and I have gotten so many compliments. I didn't even know I would love Khair Pistachio this much. Definitely going to buy a backup bottle. Even my 7-year-old niece loves this scent whenever I wear it.

[@SiminShaikh]

I will let mine macerate for longer and see if it changes. Right now it is too shampooey and not very gourmand (nutty/ creamy) that everyone is getting.

[@charletfoster8917]

Thanks for the December Rose review, I’m just going to buy Fenty 🙏🏿😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Given a choice, I would have done the same ❤ You are always welcome hun ❤

[@capiyulo]

I do smell the stale note on Teriaq too. Maybe it's a skin chemistry thing. Unless it smells the same on paper. I'll try again tonight

[@SiminShaikh]

Its weird no? Coz some people are it getting that staleness at all. I dont even know what it is from the notes ❤ Can you pls lemme know if it works for you on paper? Coz for me its the same :(

[@cynthiamitchell2442]

Thanks so much for this video!! My macerated khair pistachio is mild nutty scent that I can spray all over me and my clothes because I love the scent and wish it was stronger. I do not own any of the others you spoke about and do not think I will get any of them. I need perfumes to be beast mode before I can smell them which makes me sad as I love to smell my perfumes as I go about my day. I think you are great at defining the scents of perfumes!

[@SiminShaikh]

You are always welcome my beautiful hun ❤ I want that so bad! I want that nutty creamy pistachio that everyone is getting. Weirdly enough my bottle is super long lasting. Like cant wash it off kind of potent. Maybe we should give our some more time? Lol

[@rekaolx3483]

Club de nuit intense is a very nice parfum for me. Thank you for your honest rewiew, it means I have to stop follow you as probably your taste is way too different from mine.

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my hun ❤ At least you are kind about. I hope you find someone with the same taste as yours coz perfumes are such beautiful things and must be shared and enjoyed in a community ❤ Much love to you ❤

[@promarkers]

I agree teriaq and the new kayali rock sugar definitely smell similar to la belle.

[@SiminShaikh]

Right?! OMG that reminds me. I need a bottle of that Rock Sugar hehehe ❤

[@promarkers]

@@SiminShaikh rock sugar was my fragrance of the day today ❤️

[@Mandalaaxo]

I also love La Belle. I got another dupe for it called Glacier Bella by Maison Alhambra, and it comes in a mint can. I don't know why i haven't heard literally anyone mentioning it, it's a great dupe. I recently got Teriaq as well, I feel Teriaq is a lot heavier but there's something about it that is off-putting. There's a lot more caramel, but IDK how to distinguish the separate notes and what they add to the composition.

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG! Thank you! I have been looking for a dupe for La Belle. I will try and get it asap! Coz Maison AlHambra barely exists here in UAE anymore ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Its the same with me with Teriaq. I dont know what that note is coz I usually love caramel in my perfumes ❤

[@mariamarin9178]

Maybe whoever said you need to know perfumes better should check other KZbinrs and Fragrantica because there are others who are also picking up a Labelle vibe. You look absolutely ethereal today! Actually you always look lovely!

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my hun ❤ Some people just like to throw hate and I for my sanity I just hide them from my channel. Thank you so much for your kindness babe. I hope to always be true to my reviews ❤❤❤

[@cynthiaouya8672]

Another video!!!loving it here😍how are you sim?

[@SiminShaikh]

Hello my Gorgeous Angel! Funny you asked. I was so sick over the weekend but now I am all good and dandy hehe ❤

[@QueenPatriese]

I agree with you on Teriaq... It reminds me of La Belle, my most favourite perfume.

[@SiminShaikh]

Mine tooooo! It is so sophisticatedly, deliciously, sexy!!! I have a 50ml. After this one gets done, I will get the 100ml for sure ❤❤❤

[@milli2148]

Hey Sim, great video as always! Many thanks for all the effort you put in and your honesty! Which is something that is hard to find. I agree that Teriaq smells like la Belle. Funny thing is that I struggle with La Belle also, I have put it down to the caramel on both fragrances…. I get an underline skanky smell. Saying that, I actually prefer Teriaq🎉 1 more thing, and you must try this… mix Teriaq with Kayali Candy Rock Sugar!!! It’s amazing! Please let me know how it turns out in a video. Would very much appreciate that ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my gorgeous hun ❤ You know, initially I did not wanna make maceration videos coz I thought no one would watch it. Now I have realized it is so important to understand the perfume journey (esp with ME fragrances that need macerating for sure). I am pretty sure the caramel is reacting badly with your sin chemistry in la belle. I have heard many people have that reaction from it. Ooooooh I cant wait to go home and try mixing the two. It might just make Teriaq work for me ❤ Thank Love ❤

[@milli2148]

@@SiminShaikh❤

[@milli2148]

@@SiminShaikhI’m so glad it’s not just me having this issue, as I soooo wanted to love La Belle 😢

[@matthewklyne]

I bought al nashama cause I heard vintage radio and it were exactly the same 😅 and that al nashama was the more feminine leaning one

[@SiminShaikh]

They are nearly identical hun. But me being a * al as I am lol. Side by side there is quite a bit of difference. Its just that soapy note that will hopefully disintegrate in a few months (hopefully) ❤

[@SueGreene-st7qc]

I very much enjoy your videos and your reviews on perfumes. I ran into the same gasoline note in the Amber Oude ruby, edition, since the Amber rouge is no longer made. That one was a fairly good tube of baccarat, but the ruby is just strong gasoline. Note to me that I cannot get over. Oh, and by the way, I can only imagine How that club Nuit Delena Dupe smells because I already very much dislike Delena

[@carlinos9440]

CDN Imperiale me encanta, de hecho me gustó tanto cuando lo compré, a las 2 semanas compré otro para guardarlo ( por si lo reformulaban, yo ese deje a gasolina no lo encuentro), para mí perfumazo, pero cada persona un mundo. A mí particularmente Lattafa me deja chofff , porque muchos tienen una estela baja y yo paso de estar como si fuera 🐶 olisqueando, luego otra gente dicen duran ¿ pero si no proyecta eso que importa? o dicen pero es barato, ya pero si te debes poner 15 atomizaciones ya no es barato, entonces duplicas el precio y habiendo tiendas de tester.. además aquí en Europa tenemos la desventaja que la compra será siempre a ciegas ya que no hay perfumerias que se puedan probar. Tienen olores ricos pero a mi gusto les falta proyección porque rápidamente decae el olor ( no todos claro)

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey cariño Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con usted. Así que no tiene sentido decir que están aumentando demasiado los precios fuera de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Entiendo que la logística tiene un costo pero siento que ahora están aprovechando su popularidad. Esta es sólo mi opinión. Porque hace un año los precios eran muy bajos. Así que tenía mucho sentido incluso si tuviéramos que esperar a la maceración, la baja longevidad del perfume, etc. Pero ahora es una historia diferente. te siento

[@kewlmeghu]

I love khair pistachio! It’s so yum and I don’t get any hairspray kind of feel from it. ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

I think mine needs more maceration. It is too sharp and shampooey right now for me :( ❤

[@kewlmeghu]

⁠@@SiminShaikhAww I hope you can your love yours too after it sits 🤞

[@Jeau7]

Teriaq is La Bell with an animalic/leather note. You are 100% correct! I had to declutter and grab La Belle. Kayali Rock Sugar is also another La Belle dupe!

[@SiminShaikh]

I am so happy it is not just me. Sometimes when I review stuff I feel my nose might be broken because of such drastically different opinions. I will keep mine till my December Declutter and see if it improves lol 😂 Thank you my hun ❤

[@lavalampa3254]

I don't get La Belle from Teriaq l get Pink Sugar and in the drydown Ragba's sweet saliva note...😢

[@mon3vj]

Hi Sim! Thanks for the update on Teriaq. 😄 Looking at all the hype I badly wanted to buy it as the bottle looks stunning too but I’m glad I got a sample before. At first I couldn’t really get what that odd note was amidst a beautiful gourmand scent and I think it’s the leather for me. I’m sorry but I literally get a dried cow dung smell (in some countries they burn it to make bio gas) along with other notes and this remains from starting and even after dry down. A huge disappointment 😑

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my Hun! I am so happy I am not the only one who finds the background weird. So there are 3 kinds of reception to Teriaq so far lol. 1. People who looooove it 2. People who smell strong Leather 3. People who smell staleness/ body odor I think we could have ourselves a batch problem sadly :(

[@sarahwakhobe3343]

Hey sweet Sim beautiful as always. Thankfull for today's video. lemme ask between al nashaama wmn Vs al nashaama caprice( men) which would you recommend?

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my Gorgeous Babe ❤ I feel Caprice leans quite Masculine so I gave mine to Ali to wear and he loves it. Between Nashama and Vintage Radio I still prefer Vintage Radio but Nashama is almost there and I will already start wearing it ❤ I hope this helps ❤

[@sarahwakhobe3343]

@@SiminShaikh thanks my darling. I see myself going for vintage radio in this case. Much love!

[@payelbiswas1801]

You are absolutely right, I bought the Fushion and it is so disappointing. It’s not at all real lychee smell its very synthetic. I am just thinking when people say they are smelling fresh lychee I mean come on! Delina dupes has realistic smell. I am not gonna trust on overhyped stuff going forward. Same goes with Khair Pistachio whatever you said, again disappointing. Exactly same vibe I get in the opening after more than a month of maceration. Opening is very dominating and very shampooyi like hair spray. I need to declutter both.

[@MychelleBellydance]

Agreed. And I love the Kayali version, but Fusion was synthetic and sickly sweet, I gave it away.

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG yes! Synthetic Lychee is the worst sickly smell lol. Fresh Lychee on the other hand (chefs kiss). That is why I am so much ion love with Mohra Silky Rose and La Fede Rose L'Or ❤ Both have that beautiful lychee juiciness. I really tried to like Khair Pistachio. There is still time till December till my next declutter video lol. Lets see how it goes ❤❤❤

[@payelbiswas1801]

@@SiminShaikh Mohra silky rose is out of stock in India. The moment it will come back I will grab it. Thanks for sharing all the honest feedback which I can relate more than anyone else.

[@payelbiswas1801]

@@MychelleBellydance I wish I knew this earlier. Everyone in ytube was raving about it and fall into that trap.

[@kewlmeghu]

Can you do an update of qissa delicious maceration?

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my Hun ❤ I am still using it coz I love it so much. But I will give it another 1-2 months along with the other new gourmands I got. They will hopefully be ready just in time for fall/ winter ❤❤❤

[@kewlmeghu]

Thank you. I’ll be eagerly waiting for that video. I love your reviews. ❤

[@sharfalor4244]

I was glad I opted for a decant of Khair Pistachio. I didn't like it much on it's own but I'm enjoying layering it with my Guerlain Le Petit Robe Noir Eau Fraiche (Pistachio, Tonka, Almond).

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG!!!! You have tempted me to get the Noir Eau Fraiche. I already love Tonka and Almond a little bit too much together ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

I just check and its not available :( Is it discontinued?

[@sharfalor4244]

@@SiminShaikh yes, as far as I know it's discontinued. I picked one up through a discounter in UK.

[@ekramabdirahman3746]

Teriaq and Alnashama are few of Lattafa I love.By the way Simin if you dont like strong soapy perfume don’t get Paris Corner Orange Norelli and I cant live with out CDN imperial😅

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh shoot lol. I was gonna try that range coz they look cute lol. Thanks for saving me on that! I got some Ahmed Al Maghribi perfumes. Not sure what to think of them. Review soon though ❤

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Re: Club Se Nuit Imperiale...this is one of the BEST fragrances in my collection. It is a 95% dupe of Delina Exclusif. If you love that fragrance, you'll love this!! Sorry, Simin but I have NO IDEA how you can be smelling gasoline. 😳

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey Hun Pretty sure it is a batch issue. Again the comments when I had initially reviewed it all has the same divided experience. Some said it was a perfect dupe and others like me got a gasoline mixed with a sharp rhubarb scent that is very prominent and irksome

[@MzTrinah]

Hi Simin❤ Have you tried Arabiyat Blueberry Musk for similarity with Fenty Parfum? I have both, Arabiyat is just bit more sweeter once macerated, but oh so good! Thanks for this video 🌺🌺🌺

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun ❤ Oooooh good Idea! I have them both and I will do a side by side for you babe ❤ I somehow forgot about Blueberry Musk

[@lovejones2613]

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[@SiminShaikh]

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[@AminataJalloh-cm3vw]

Hi Simin.since you don't like the imperial perfume. Can you please do a delina dupe video. Which dupe do you prefer?

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun ❤ I will try and make a video for you. So I did not like Delina much at all but the Extrait version is very beautiful. The best dupe without that very crude rhubarb in supes was Swiss Arabian Rose 01 but I do not have it. Smells like a bang on dupe for Delina OG. The worst ones for me was the Imperiale and Afnan Floral Bouquet

[@hikmahazeez4312]

Hi @siminshaikh 😍😍. thank you so much for the update. I thought I was the only one that couldn’t stand Teriaq. There is a note at the background that annoys me😂😂 even my husband does not like it and that says a lot for someone that likes all perfume 😂

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my hun ❤ I know right?! When I initially reviewed Teriaq I got so much hate comments towards me. At least I know now, I am not alone. I wonder if they have a quality control problem. In the comments here, some people are also getting very strong leather. So three versions? Lol 😂

[@hikmahazeez4312]

@@SiminShaikh Exactly

[@user-wm1oo4os7e]

I tried Affection and I loved it, and I keep hearing that Khair Pistachio is almost the same but then the descriptions make it sound quite different. I love the bottle of Khair much more, so if they really are 99% the same I would just blind buy it instead of Affection, but I'm just not sure 😅

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe I am waiting for Lattafa to restock their 20ml Affection bottle. I really do wanna try all three side by side but I do not want to commit to a whole bottle of Affection since I do not like that DNA anyways 😅Khair bottles are so cute! ❤❤❤

[@user-wm1oo4os7e]

@@SiminShaikh I got a sample from Hidden Samples! Is that available in your country?

[@seherzadahuseljic]

Al Nashama has grown to be one of my favorite perfumes, I wear it much more often than Musamam White, while initially I thought the opposite - I fell in love with MW and found Al Nashama to be meh. But now it's a beast, such a special scent! After spraying Al Nashama on my hand, I can't smell Musamam White, it's just so weak compared to AN. Weird, right?😂

[@SiminShaikh]

I think I am going to be in the same boat as you very soon. My Nashama got so much better with maceration and I finally feel drawn to wearing it ️♥️ Musamam White is too much of a love for me lol. I mean, I obsess over it hehe. But its not weird babe. Our noses select to detect and like one perfume over another based off so many things. Which is why I love how diverse the perfume world is ️♥️️♥️️♥️

[@ishitachakraborty4542]

Where should i store my perfumes for masceration? Should I keep them in absolute dark place or just away from sunlight or bright light would serve the purpose. I am so confused that I keep them in the boxes they come in but that way some fancy bottles are just hidden in the boxes and not displayed.

[@joannathesinger770]

The only one I have is the Khair Pistachio which I VASTLY prefer to Kayali's Yum Pistachio. Yum Pistachio has a VERY pronounced cheap rot-gut rum scent, and Khair Pistachio has NONE of that, for which I'm grateful. I get pistachio and cream from Khair Pistachio and not too sweet. I quite enjoy it.

[@SiminShaikh]

I think I will let mine sit for longer then. I really want to get that creaminess with pistachio that everyone talks about :( ❤

[@lotus_perfumes]

Hi dear, thanx for the update. Same I like to smell khair pistachio from bottle but I don't reach for it. Today I hv found my the best nd the most favourite perfume Arabian Tonka's dupe 😂😂nd that is Noir D'Arabie . Aaaamaaazing nd I love it so so so much. You know how much I love that perfume ,right ?😂😂 I was waiting for this from very long time nd finally I hv recd it. I m so happy becoz I can spray it daily nd I don't hv to think much as it's cheap 🤣🤣🤣 😜. Love u dear nd God bless u 😘💕💕💕

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my Hun ❤ Yea, I know what you mean. It is very overwhelming. I like smelling it but not the whole day you know. OMG I'm so jealous! We don't have Noir D'Arabie here. I dont even know why since Pendora belongs to Paris Corner. Maybe I have to go check the stores. I am in love with Arabians Tonka too!!! ❤❤❤ Love you my hun ❤ Always and forever! (Did you make your Birthday gift list?) lol

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@SiminShaikh ya I understand after full day wearing it might be cloying. I want la belle classic as my bday gift becoz I hv le parfum version but I like classic version more. Others r not available right now in my country. ( Eclair, musumam white , emper victor, karus secrecy musk...) so I will buy in future. Wat u want as bday gift?love u dear 💕

[@dmccweb7632]

@@lotus_perfumes Gold lol. I always ask Ali to buy me gold even if it is a small item lol

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@dmccweb7632 same here. I hv already bought it in advance as bday gift.

[@amalabdallah7843]

❤❤❤❤❤🙌💕

[@lataingale5713]

Hey sim pls review miss armaf collection

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ On it! I am waiting for the prices to come down coz its soooooo expensive right now ❤

[@lataingale5713]

@@SiminShaikh waiting for it 💓

[@frankiefavero1666]

I LOATHED Club de Nuit Imperiale, it was the most dense, incensey and old-lady like perfume I've ever smelled! I waited for one month and then I got rid of it because it was was so strong and vile, that I could smell it over all of my other 100 (or so) perfumes, when I opened my fragrance closet... yuck!!!

[@SiminShaikh]

Yesssss VILE is what I thought of it as well. I nearly unalived myself when I first smelled it. The worst part is that I was so excited for it. I was counting days till I received it lol. I have mine for over a year now and still no luck. I have lost all hope and it will go into the declutter pile ❤

[@frankiefavero1666]

@@SiminShaikh indeed, it is most vile! I also gave up on Ansaam Gold, as it sat in my dresser for 9 months and, though it became sweeter and stronger, that antibacterial old lady scent never left it... those two, Club de Nuit Imperial and Ansaam Gold are my worst blind buy failures, closely followed by Khair Pistachio... so sharp!

[@dmccweb7632]

I think my taste and your perfume taste are the same. We have the same irks at least lol

[@elcuencodelafelicidad]

Is it perhaps Tonka that you mean?

[@OlfactiveMan]

📝

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehe I hope it helps ❤

[@OlfactiveMan]

@@SiminShaikh💫

[@anne-katrinwasserzier5626]

👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩🤩

[@SiminShaikh]

My Angel! Thank you ️♥️️♥️️♥️️♥️️♥️

[@TerrifyHerPodcast]

how long did u let them macerate for?

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya! 3 months at least ❤

[@julie-bn8mv]

Why do they make them that u have to wait and wait and wait for maceration?

[@SiminShaikh]

What happens is that the cheaper brands compete with each other to release popular dupes. The sooner they release it, the more sales they get. Unfortunately due to this, they skimp on quality, maturation process and quality control. I hope this helps my hun ❤

[@hmap-ws6zm]

Dear Simin Could you recommend me an impressive, laddykiller fragrance to me in summer ?? 🌸🙏🏻 I' gonna approach for an stylish girl

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya! That depends what type of lady you are trying to kill. Lol. Sorry that was a lame joke. In all seriousness some women love sporty fragrances but in my opinion, if she is classy, a perfume like Liam Grey will impress her. It is sophisticated without trying too hard if you know what I mean

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

To test a fragrance, please don't stick your nose up close to it. That is not the correct way to test fragrances because nobody experiences them that way. Either spray it on a piece of clothing, leave the room for 20 minutes and then come back and see if you like the scent coming off of it. Or, spray your skin wait a few minutes and smell the fragrance that wafts off of your skin. The way other people near you would experience it. Nobody is sticking their nose on your skin/their skin ie: that is not how anyone experiences fragrance. *EDIT: THIS COMMENT IS MADE WITH LOVE AND RESPECT. THIS IS NOT A "HATE" COMMENT.* I am a loyal #Simsquad member 💜🤟🏻

[@SiminShaikh]

Thanks for you feedback babe ❤ The sticking my nose to the tester is for the video purpose only because I am spraying tons of fragrances all at the same time. I have already checked these perfume on skin, paper and clothes prior to filming my opinion about them.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

I agree Teriaq is completely overrated. If Quentin Bisch pissed in a bottle and called it perfume everyone would call it a miracle fragrance. 😳

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa you cracked me up so hard hun ️😂😂😂 Oh gosh, I started tearing up 😂

[@aprilculbertson8811]

I absolutely don't understand how you don't like club De Nuit Emperial, it is amazing to my nose. now Teriaq I do not like. I don't like the leather note

[@milli2148]

I’m honestly starting to believe that when they create the perfumes, they do it in batches which causes variations in scent profiles in many of the perfumes

[@SiminShaikh]

I could not agree with @milli2148 more. Even I feel tat some perfumes just have a batch issue. I don't think they have strict quality control for each batch release and they smell different. Like Teriaq as well. Some people are loving it! Some are getting prominent leather (like yourself), and like me who get a stale smell ❤

[@MistyEwing]

I have not been a huge fan of paris corner.

[@SiminShaikh]

Me neither. There are a few I like but over 70% of their perfumes have been disappointing sadly ❤

[@hannahm.9881]

Agree. I bought 3 from them and they're all swing and a miss. Not horrendous...just not great.n