MY CURRENT 10 OUT OF 10 MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUME FAVORITES

[@Ronbug4444]

You should do a monthly 10 out of 10, so we can see which, if any, fragrance might make it to the end of the year.

[@SiminShaikh]

That’s a fantastic idea! I do however get attached to certain perfumes like Lamsat Harir and Rare Passion have been on my for over a year now lol 😂♥️

[@aesinam]

​@@SiminShaikhI think it's OK if you have repeats. It makes them even worthier to be on the top 10

[@hikmahazeez4312]

I support this 😘

[@kyrakytana]

I love Liam Grey. It's such a stunning scent, I have nothing else like it in my collection. It gives cool girl vibes (or cool guy, as it's perfectly unisex to me), lasts forever and projects nicely. It's perfect for anyone who is not a fan or fruity florals for summer.

[@teddywiles4210]

Hi Sim, First time posting on your channel. Please dont ever think that fragrances are talked about too much. I love your channel, and no matter what other KZbinrs have to say on their channels, i always come to hear what you have to say. You turned me on to Casablanca toped with Rare Passion. Oh my gosh, I am in love. This combo has me in a choke hold. Keep doing what you are doing. I love it all. Thank you.

[@imadjenn1203]

Liam is my FAVORITE! Very minimalistic in a Bryedo-like way. Very classy and luxe. ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

I felt the exact same thing about it. It is for sure something you would expect out of Byredo ♥️ such a beautiful perfume isn’t it? 😍

[@annaavacado3985]

But it's so masculine? Or is it just mine?

[@izaj]

did you have to macerate it? Mine was produced 2 months ago and I'm not getting many of the notes I was hoping for - no fig at all and not much when it comes to tea. Right now it's very similar to Versace Cristal Noir (just a bit more gentle) I used to have a few years ago. I hope it will change a bit as I am not interested in Crystal Noir anymore 😀

[@annaavacado3985]

@izaj I got it at beginning of May and I sprayed it today. Still so masculine 😢

[@izaj]

@@annaavacado3985 For me it's an unisex perfume but without any sweetness so I guess some might feel it's rather masculine. After 2 weeks I can smell some iris which I almost didn't get at the beginning so I hope it still might change a bit. We'll see. I hope I can still like it even though I'm not going to love it. I just would like this Crystal Noir vibe to disappear 😀

[@TeaQCake]

Sim! I love watching your videos because I always learn something new. Thank you for your 10 out of 10 list. Thanks to you I can focus and I put most of these on my perfume buy list for the fall/winter. I just got into fragrance a few months ago. Now I learn that you are a Cancer/Cancer like me. My moon is in Capricorn. We are friends in my head.

[@SiminShaikh]

Woah! Babe! I do not know any Cancer Sun with Cancer Rising ❤ Hehe. So I feel I already know you now ❤ It is a weird thing to say I know, but you will understand, I know. Oooooh Capricorn Moon, your style must be on Fleek!!! (does anyone use the words "on fleek" anymore lol) ❤ I am so glad this video helped you abbe. I was almost in two minds to post it since many of these perfumes are over-spoken about on my channel ❤

[@Mandalaaxo]

Casablance is a masterpiece. Definitely one of my top tier perfumes.

[@SiminShaikh]

I was so late to be onboard the Casablanca train! And I am sooooo happy I got it. I am totally obsessed with it now 😍😍😍

[@xtinejoy]

Noooo, Miss Simin, don't tell us you make the simplest makeup because that is far from simple! Your eye makeup is soooo gorgeous always! 😍😍😍 I envy your eyelining skills because I have shaky hands. 😅 Can you tell Khadlaj to create a discovery set for their perfumes? Haha! Also, I'm really going to buy a decant of Shaghaf Oud Tonka in the next few months, maybe add Liam Gray too.

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh gosh. Thank youuuuu ❤❤❤ Yesssss I have very shaky hands. They are better now but still sometimes they go out of control lol. I will make a GRWM for Eid hopefully this week ❤ You know what funny? I already did lol. I told them to make collection decants or a discovery set. You will love Velvet Tonka and Liam. They are so unique and beautiful ❤

[@AmiAbroad]

Hi Sim! I have almost all of these fragrances .I think you and I are fond of the oddball ones. I LOVE The Proposal...bring on the PlayDough! 😂 And Ghality from Lattafa (pencil shavings. Yeah!). I am waiting on my Opulence of Dubai...I have full confidence in your review. And Rare Passion. Lordy, how I love this one. I am on my second bottle. That orange blossom is just beautiful. I am surprised that I didn't see Khadlaj's Empire Victor here, as you have been raving about this fragrance too, although it is quite new. I have a question about this fragrance. First off, I own it and adore it, but it wasn't love at first sniff, but your description was sooo intriguing , I bought it. And your description was spot on. You are one of the reviewers whom I trust implicitly. Another content creator I trust just as much is Cee Chronicles with her reviews of ME scents. Last week, she reviewed Victor and described it as a vanilla bomb with a lemon cookie vibe and she did not detect any oud. You both love the fragrance, but are describing it entirely differently with different notes. So this has obviously been reformulated, yes? Which is the new version? Based on the comments in her video, it would appear that I am not alone in my confusion. Since Khadlaj works with you, I thought you would be the best person to ask!

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my Hun ❤ I think you are right! I do love odd perfumes and get sad with generic ones lol. Hahaha Date Night is like Play-Dough and a Fresh out of a Label Store Dress hahaha. OMG Ghality... Takes me to Lala Land... Rare Passion, it makes me feel things I should not with a perfume (get a room Sim!). So Victor was not here coz It has been reformulated. Khadlaj sent me the reformulated ones and I will be sharing them next week hopefully. Other two reformulated perfumes from Khadlaj are Bold and Trust as well. P.S. Cee Cee is awesome! She is literally a Human Scent Library ❤❤❤

[@AmiAbroad]

@SiminShaikh that makes sense! I have the version you spoke of ...which I love! But what Cee was smelling sounds awesome, too. So I will enjoy both versions..

[@charlottemilam2733]

I second Ronbug's request to do a 10 out of 10 for each month, even if some may be on repeat. 😅 ❤

[@SagaDatura]

Agreed! I love tracking my own repeat choices throughout the month because we can totally show trends. The data tells a story about our life that month, in a way! There are so many factors going into what we choose to wear...weather, mood, season, activity, schedule, novelty, tradition, memory, cravings, etc. It is an art, a science, a product, and a symbol. I think that those creative and personal aspects of fragrance are what make videos like this one enjoyable and thought-provoking.

[@JustSayLette_16]

Happy Thursday Pretty Lady! I absolutely don't mind you repeating the brands that you love, it gives me confidence that a fragrance I was interested in IS great because they are well loved! I respect that!❤❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Good morning my Angel ❤ Thank you. I was so conflicted about making this video live. Thank you for your confidence in me and I will always try to live up to it. Sooooooo much love your way babe ❤ Have a fantastic day full of love and laughter ❤

[@JustSayLette_16]

@SiminShaikh You are such a treasure, so graceful, beautiful,and fun! I really enjoy you and the content that you share! Have the BEST day My Lovely friend! 😍

[@Marlena_Q]

OMG I would love for you to show your entire routine, how you get ready, I always wanted to see your makeup and what you do to make the scent last all day long. And this Opulence of Dubai tempts me, but I can't get my hands on it yet

[@DDH64812]

I LOVE OPULENCE OF DUBAI!!! What a masterpiece 😍 I already ordered a backup bottle 😊 it smells so rich. If I didn't know better, it could easily be mistaken for a $400+ fragrance. Absolutely exquisite! The Essence of Casablanca has replaced the OG for me. That cities collection is da bomb! Thank you dear lady, great review.

[@SiminShaikh]

Right?!!! I’m in love with it. Smells so luxe and is so easy to wear. Makes me feel so posh! I can’t wait to get my Essence of Casablanca 😍😍😍

[@juliar.4890]

Simin!!! You are a gorgeous Lady!! With such a distinct character and charm!! And your sense of humor is absolutely amazing!!)) Thank you so much for your perfume videos, and for sharing your personality with the world) you inspire and you uplift!! Wish you endless health, energy and mood to continue doing your magic!! ❤🌹🕊

[@chimbukachibangulula5635]

Hello Sim, great to see you. Thank you for your list

[@SiminShaikh]

Always my pleasure, you gorgeous babe ❤❤❤

[@DMSqueen1]

Hi Sim I will never get tired of your reviews. You know your stuff and are real. I trust you. Out of your 10/10 I have musamam white, rare passion , Casablanca shaghaf oud, and ebhar. Sooooooo good.!!!!!!, Right now Liam grey is only $23 so I think I will try.

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my Hun ❤ Thank you for that. I was a little concerned repeating the same favs you know. I am sure some of these will repeat again in 3 months lol ❤❤❤ Yessss! Go for it! USD23 is excellent

[@lrwill3083]

Hi Simin 👋🏻!! Love the video.! Could you do more of the tier list videos? It’s great for looking back on and comparing ones I already own. Hope everyone has a great day.

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my Hun ❤ Thank you so much for your kindness. Hopefully during the Eid Holidays I will get to film a lot of Videos. I will definitely be doing the Khadlaj Tier soon ❤❤❤

[@andreagailes8569]

You seem so fun, well rounded and relatable ❤🎉😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Babe this is why I love making videos. I just feel I am talking to my friends here ♥️

[@alannaland]

You had me at green. But when you evoked 4711 (My maternal grandmother's signature) I was all in! Shukran Cher!

[@Hogyisne]

I am very ok with unisex fragrances, and it's clear that how we experience perfume is subjectiv, but despite all the sweetness, I find Liam Grey to be a masculine fragrance. There is a masculine note, that is pulsing through so obviously, I can not ignore it. Anyway, it is a good perfume.

[@sofi6997]

Hi hun i noticed that we have similar taste on the perfumes. I found Lamsat harir coz of you. I already finished like 3 bottles and keep restocking it, so gorgeous! Also got rare Tiffany by afnan coz of your review. i love them so much. ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh my gosh! I am so happy you liked it. It's one of my all-time faves! ❤❤❤ This is the best part about my channel, I have found so many like minded friends here xo

[@lyndahancy5535]

Thanks Sim, I have a couple you mentioned which I also live! You are so much fun to watch and I learn more from your videos than any other influencer. ❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my gorgeous hun ❤ That means so much to me. Much live your way babe ❤

[@georgiepaolinos1226]

Hello simmi I’m new to your channel I love watching your reviews You have a beautiful personality I agree I love Casablanca and Swiss Arabian tonka Omg ! Stellar perfumes ❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my Hun ❤ That is so kind of you to say xo Swiss Arabian does not fail ❤ I cant wait to get my hands on the Essence of Casablanca once my OG Bottle finishes ❤

[@MsTammi125]

I'm wearing rare passion today because of you. ❤ i love it 🎉 have a most lovely day from Kansas usa❤

[@SiminShaikh]

OMG!!! Rare Passion is pure magic to my nose. I calls me in my sleep too lol. Obsessed!!!! ❤❤❤

[@cynthiamitchell2442]

Have been waiting on another top 10. I have plenty of perfumes now so am being rather picky at any new ones I purchase. Thanks for doing these top 10 it helps me make good decisions.

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh bless I am glad I made this then. Coz I was so worried that I am repeating perfumes. But those are the ones I really love and am reaching for (for now lol) ❤❤❤

[@ScentsforJoy1122]

Hello , I just found your channel and immediately subscribed 😃 I also Love Musaaman White Intense, Liam Grey, Casablanca and Shaghaf Oud Tonka ❤❤ I have Velvet Tonka and I also prefer the Swiss Arabian. Now I definitely need to try Opulence of Dubai 😄 Thanks for the amazing video 🙏🏻 Regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya new friend!!!! ❤❤❤ I think everyone with similar taste have become one on this channel. The ones that like slightly odd perfumes and dont settle for generic. You will love Opulence of Dubai. And so many outside of the GCC are getting it at such good prices too ❤

[@ScentsforJoy1122]

@@SiminShaikh thank you so much 😊❤🙏🏻

[@AvaLanche-j3o]

This was lovely video and I agree, would be lovely to see for example it seasonally, 4 times a year. I have couple of these, Casablanca being favorite, ebhar I'm planning to get. And for many of these I'll get sample soon.

[@FragrantDiva]

he pistachio is amplified but still has a sweet note. It has a saltine nite as well, it's delicious and VERY long lasting.

[@calicruzin4793]

My only complaint with some of these best scents is the use of the snake on the bottle. In America where middle eastern perfumes are the craze now, many women won’t buy perfume with snake design on them…. I buy but I can think of two of the best that have snakes….. love your reviews. 🎉😊❤

[@thesarpomah]

Sim can you do your favorite coconut perfumes please❤

[@juanijimenez1761]

Hola Simin, quiero conseguir los dos últimos perfumes, gracias por tus reseñas 😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Lamsat Harir es deslumbrante y Rare Passion es una obsesión para mí. Te encantarán estos perfumes mi cariño hermoso ❤

[@MarianaRios89]

I have been a silent watcher for a short time now, but I have purchased Musamam White Intense from your reviews. I love it! I think based on this video my next purchase will be Rare Passion.

[@saoirsemoon]

your makeup is always so beautiful! x

[@monikafranus920]

Hi Simin. What a nice company of perfumes!!! I am considering buying Liam Grey, I definitely feel tempted by your review❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Liam is so elevated and quite brilliant in all honesty ❤ I love it!

[@Tseringlhatso]

Um, I'm that one person in the world that doesn't like Gris Charnel. I fact, it hated it so much I had to scrub it! Must try Empress, I love citrus, and woody too, sounds amazing 😊Casablanca is lovely, reminds me of the initial incarnation of All About Eve from years ago.

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh thats ok babe. Gris Charnel does have that quality where some might get a sensory overload. Empress s Super Citrus and Super Green and I am loving it here in this horrid summer days ❤ And Casablanca does things to me lol

[@swarnanto1]

Exactly what I need...! Thank you sooo much, Sim ❤ Too bad I cannot find rare passion in Indonesia yet

[@barryryan1948]

Hi my beautiful Hun, thanks for this wonderful video, love it so much. I somehow forgot about Rare Passion this winter, perhaps because I put some of the newer perfumes in front ( Rare Passion is always upstairs in the wardrobe as I consider this a perfect magical 10 out of 10 forever love) as soon as you mentioned it ,on this dark oh so cold day of 8 degrees, I moved the perfumes so it would be back in the front and sprayed it and OMG PERFUME COMA happened to me. I could not think ,just smell, it has become even more magical ( do I say this every time? If so forgive me but I actually feel it has become stronger and even more magical, impossible you say 🤣, I hear you ). How can one perfume have so much magic and still be also so wearable ( by this I mean I adore Amethyst and it sends me into a perfume coma but it is not something you could or would wear every day) but Rare Passion you could wear this ( with consequences, as you mentioned , about Ali's words 😅) every day everywhere and no one would object ( unless the beloved becomes too passionate in public 😅). But seriously that juice is magical and again I cannot find the words to describe this scent to someone. I tried for my best friend who has blind bought 4 of the perfumes I love and I could not find the right words no matter what as the notes do not do its magic justice, I feel. So with you on this perfume, my angel. Liam is a big love especially in muggy warm humid weather, a true life saver for me. I adore the scent profile as to me ( or in my fragrance wardrobe ) is unusual but always gets compliments even from the delivery guy who on a warm day delivered parcels and asked me what I was wearing, his wife's birthday was coming up. He said how expensive is this, she would adore this and he was amazed at the price as it was about $60 Oz dollars then and he bought it for her. He said he loves it so much on her. I do not have any of the others, sadly. I would one day most definitely like to own one of the beloved Khadlaj perfumes , sadly there are only a few in Oz so far and I am on my no purchase rule for a while until later when I can get a Khadlaj perfume that I know will be a ten out of 10. Funny thing happened, Gerry finally started wearing the Middle Eastern scents I bought him , one in particular, and said ( he had forgotten what I told him about maceration ) how different it smells now and that he truly loves it. But being the way things sometimes go, it has been discontinued so I was very lucky to find the last one in Oz ( wrote to several suppliers and shops) , they found it just the day before I wrote to them and they offered me another one for such a low price to go with it for me and I am thinking of getting that one. Sentimental reasons as the name is Summer 69 and the scent profile is different and unique and I would love to own this but I would not have done this except for this offer but still have not pulled the trigger but have bought the Desert Oud by Nabeel for Gerry. OK I must be brave and go and have a shower. Why brave, I feel soooo cold I do not wish to get undressed , only I know the warmth of the shower will help the Fibro pains. I would love to see you for your Eid this June. So much love my angel, light and healing vibes, always, your Tia ❤❤💫❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya my Gorgeous Angel!!! ❤❤❤ I know exactly what you mean with the Rare Passion experience. You always feel like you are smelling it fort the first time and go into a perfume Coma! The experience is insane and I am so happy that you also share that with me. Coz it is so difficult to explain the effect rare Passion has on me (and now on Ali as well lol) ❤❤❤ Liam is a proper compliment getting. Here at work as well people love to smell that on me. It is super bold no? Hehe. But like you said, it is amazing in this horrid heat ❤ The balmy evenings though with Liam, pure magic! ❤ Khadlaj by next year will be everywhere I predict. And at the right prices coz resellers are just abusing the prices now. It is very unfair. I am so happy Gerry is exploring the world of Middle Eastern perfumes again. Summer 69 hmmm. I have not come across this one here in Dubai. Lemme try finding it though. Gosh I hope the temperature gets better there. I know how much havoc extreme cold can have on Fibro. But I am sure the shower did some good. Tuck and sleep like an Angel babe. I am sending all the healing and rejuvenating energy your way ❤ Oh noooooo! You just reminded me to film the GRWM for Eid lol. I am dreading it. Sigh.... Always ready to receive loving energy and light from you my hun. Forever your friend, Sim ❤❤❤

[@barryryan1948]

@@SiminShaikh Hey my hun, just about to turn off the light. Summer 69 is from Naseem and a water based perfume, I think it was released with a series of scents but the name alone intrigued me. 1969, the year Barry first visited Berlin, his and Paul's hit Love Is Love was released that year. 💐 Power , Peace ✌ and so on. Groovy, baby, the perfume sounds interesting with suede and other interesting notes of summer and visions of stunning Barry and Paul are in my head. 😅 I had to answer a call just after I sprayed Rare Passion and wanted to say, excuse me, can I call you back as I am in a perfume coma 😄 🤣. Not sure they would have understood. You and I, my gorgeous Angel, we understand THAT feeling especially about Rare Passion 🤗❤. I bought Gerry another perfume today as it sounded great for him. I will steal the bottle when its empty 😂. Mastermind Rouge is the name, red bottle and red little gems and gold. If he does not like it I feel I would wear it, but I feel he will enjoy this. So much love, blessings to you , my friend ❤. I should not have mentioned the Eid video, I am sure it will be wonderful and you will be beautiful ❤. Love you, my sister in Dubai. Good night from Tasmania, your Tia ❤💜❤

[@manuchitu5095]

Hello beautiful soul ❤I am searching like crazy the Dubai one from Swiss Arabian,but is not yet in my country 😫my wallet is happy😄Always I can find so great content, descriptions so detailed, funny and entertaining videos. Congrats and lots of ideas for future videos🫶🏻🤗❤️

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my beautiful Angel ❤ I can feel your positive energy all the way here. I think someone mentioned that Jomashop has a fathers day sale and it is half off. Maybe try there? But even if you don't find it, don't worry, the prices will come down and you will the perfume when it is fully macerated and well priced ❤ Soooo much love your way babe ❤ xo

[@lizalauda1903]

Liam is amazing. I got it for 22€, crazy value for such a beautiful, quality scent

[@ishitachakraborty4542]

My next purchase will be Liam Grey for sure after watching this.

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh you must! Esp coz it is so well priced right now. Knowing the market, the prices will shoot up once it gains popularity ❤

[@Itsalldream]

Hi Simin, love your reviews! I love your lens eye color ❤which one is that on the website?

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya hun ❤Thank you soooo much! It is called Dolly Teressa by Fresh Lady. Lemme try and put a link in the description ❤❤❤

[@Anna.D.Franklin]

Omg! I totally had you pegged as a Cancerian 😮 wow! I can’t believe I was right! I love cancerians, Sim. I am married to one, my besties are pretty much all cancers and so is my boss at work!

[@SiminShaikh]

Hahahaa you have an excellent eye! I can normally sort people into elements but Zodiac sign is tough. I am editing the Zodiac perfumes video as we speak lol ❤❤❤ What is your star sign babe? ❤ xo

[@Anna.D.Franklin]

@@SiminShaikh Honored to see a reply from you, Sim! I'm a Scorpio 🦂♏ and wow! A zodiac perfume video? Cannot wait! Very excited ☺️

[@lovejones2613]

Casablanca is a beautiful fragrance.❤

[@SiminShaikh]

I know right?! I am so obsessed with it ❤

[@simonesilveira117]

Waiting for my Liam to arrive 😊

[@SiminShaikh]

Omg I am so excited for you! ♥️ You are gonna love it! 😍

[@annaavacado3985]

I was like that too, then I smelt it and it was soo masculine. No one mentioned this online 😢

[@damesaphira9790]

@@annaavacado3985 You bought the Liam GRAY bottle I hope. The Blue bottle of Liam is a masculine fragrance but the Liam Gray is not at all IMHO.

[@wafab3364]

Try oud lavender by Ahmed Al Maghribi ❤

[@HeritageCarriage]

I only have 2 on this list to buy! Liam and Ebhar

[@robynmac1860]

Great video as always. Question, how do you decant your fragrances? Do you simply spray them out or do you lift the nozzle and use a syringe?

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my hun! I use the decant bottles which can be pumped into. So i take off the sprayer cap of my perfume bottle, stick the decant (atomizer) bottle and just pump the perfume in. I think its so much easier that way.

[@me-meimonae6426]

I just ordered Casablanca because of you.

[@angelahicklin4487]

Hi Simin I know this is very off topic but I was wondering if you could please tell me what is the perfume sitting on your shelf in the gold ombre to bluish green bottle sitting right beside badee al oud? It looks like a nuha bottle but different color. I cannot find this perfume anywhere and that bottle is so gorgeous!!!! Also love you in pink, you look so beautiful today

[@mon3vj]

It’s Dar al hae by Ard al zaafaran 😊

[@angelahicklin4487]

@@mon3vj great thank you so much

[@mon3vj]

@@angelahicklin4487 You’re welcome!

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Yes it is Dar Al Hae by Ard Al Zaafaran. Its is not easy to find but when you do it is super inexpensive to buy. It is an incensy version of La Nuit Tresor ❤ Thank you so much gorgeous xo

[@cynthiaprzybylinski4842]

Simmie, have you heard anything about Mancera fragrance? I believe I'm going to start adding the brand to my collection. They seem to be a decent price and good reviews?

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Yes absolutely. Both Mancera and Montale are very popular here in The UAE. I also have started collecting Montales but only when budget permits. From Mancera, I just have Roses Greedy but I have been eying Coco Vanille forever now ❤

[@ChereRoberts-hodges-fg5mn]

Hey can you please help me with what to layer with cherry I bought it and it’s so much power in your face I need to tone it down I need help

[@SiminShaikh]

Hey my hun ❤ It will smoothen out with maceration but in the meanwhile you can layer it with vanilla gourmands or musk dominant perfumes. These will mellow it down. Hope this helps.

[@ChereRoberts-hodges-fg5mn]

@@SiminShaikh thank you and I ordered Casablanca will it work with that? I just read so of the other comments and one person stated to layer Casablanca with Rare Rose will be ordering that Paris Corner correct and again thank you I agree your eyes are beautiful wish I could do my eye makeup like that

[@ChereRoberts-hodges-fg5mn]

Rear Passion

[@Adehsn]

Casablanca is too sweet for me😊

[@nyotalaprincess3393]

Simin I got passion rare because you love it but mine smells soapy it’s been a week now. 😢hope it won’t stay soapy.

[@mon3vj]

Heya Sim sim!😄It may sound crazy but can you please help me find a fragrance similar to the pink Lux soap we used to get back in India?😁 I love that scent so much🙈

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Unfortunately i have never tried the Lux soap. We used to have Jergens and Dove that we used in Dubai ❤

[@doortje6633]

A question: How do you know how long a perfume needs to maturate once you opened it? 🤔 Is there a minimum amount of time or are there other signs it has maturated?

[@ekramabdirahman3746]

I am obsessed with Rasasi Qasamat Ebrah and Shagaf Tonka Simin I was waiting Tharwa Gold to appear😅 Eid Mubarak

[@SiminShaikh]

Eid Mubarak my Hun ❤ Making these 11 x 10/10 videos are so tough lol. BTW Sumou Gold has kind of knocked over Tharwah Gold for me. There I said it! Lol ❤❤❤

[@Crybebe]

secret musk is sooo good. totally understand why its top 10

[@SiminShaikh]

I think that ozonic note in there just made the perfume epic! I love it so much ️♥️️♥️️♥️

[@mirelastoica8752]

Hi Simin i know you live in UAE , i search for Lattafa eclaire ,vanilla December for month please tell me where can i find, with respect Mirela!❤❤

[@beyogawellwithgina4861]

Does Casablanca smell anything like Lattafa Sublime? Both Apple based….

[@SiminShaikh]

No not at all babe! Sublime is a fruity fragrance and Casablanca is more like an apple pie 😍

[@merleneengelbrecht8581]

I recently bought quite a few middle eastern fragrances (Jan 2025), but my husband says he can’t smell me. Is this normal? Should I wait a while or sell them?

[@maishaher-cf8fp]

You are the best close to heart dear ❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

And you are an Angel I am sure. Thank you for being so kind to me ❤❤❤

[@AF-yv9oz]

Hi Simin! Great reviews. Are you aware if there is a dupe for Killian Bamboo Harmony? If you can find a dupe, please review it. Thank you

[@franki3890]

Is it worth having both musaman and liam?

[@SiminShaikh]

One hundred percent yes! Although they are the same genre, they are different from each other. I would suggest getting one and if you like it then get the other coz you will know for sure if you like the DNA

[@MsTammi125]

​@@SiminShaikhyou always have good advice. ❤

[@Adonce]

I can’t smell the similarity between the two, is it my nose? I love musamam, but it’s nothing like Liam to me. Liam just smells like a man’s perfume, and I’m one that’s also happy to wear masculine and unisex perfumes. Is it just me? What’s similar about them? What am I missing? Simin help explain please😅

[@liannedias4794]

Speaking of decant can you recommend bottles, I bought some from Amazon but they leak out. I’ve found the whole thing disappeared in a few days without using. It’s either leaking or just dried up I dunno

[@AddyOnYourLS]

Make a video on men Middle Eastern perfume. In your collection

[@isabella07]

-Where can I buy Opulance of Dubai in the US? :(

[@yayana.748]

Im thinking about getting Le prestige, does it smell anything like vert malachite? Also is it redundant to have both Casablanca and Ebhar?

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh no. I have not tied Verte Malachite unfortunately, so I do not have a point of comparison. I can say that it is herbaceous green, with loads of citrus and then a wood base. I hope that helps ❤ It is better to get either Ebhar or Casablanca. They are similar but not the same. But because I am obsessed with that DNA, I have both ❤

[@peego1310]

Thank you - Greetings!

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my beautiful hun ❤

[@lotus_perfumes]

U r very lovely nd funny dear. "All this perfumes kept on table like buffet nd dont know wat to eat "😂😂🤣🤣 I m eagerly waiting to get Musamam white intense , Eclair, Karus secret musk ( as u know how much i love Arabian tonka) . I want to request u to clear doubt on empire victor (white bottle)on reformulated version of it. So many people r confused abt it. Love u my cancerian girl ❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

My eyes were twinkling lol. When I saw them all kept together you know. Like a kid in a Candy shop. Yes babe, you are right. Khadlaj has reformulated perfumes and I have 3 that I will showcase hopefully this Monday. Trust, Victor and Bold ❤❤❤ Love you more my Cancerian Angel ❤

[@lotus_perfumes]

@@SiminShaikh 💕

[@user-yk2gr8ep4i]

How are there only like 4 (old) Khadlaj perfumes on Fragrantica? I was looking up Empress and Date Night and they still aren't there.

[@SiminShaikh]

This is what I have been wondering. It’s so weird that fragrantica is not listing Khadlaj 😞

[@doortje6633]

Do you feel Musamam White changes with maturation?

[@SiminShaikh]

100% but it only take like a month to macerate. Or at least mine did. And it is getting better by the day since ❤❤❤

[@doortje6633]

@@SiminShaikh sounds great! It is one of my first middle-eastern fragrances alongside Khadlaj La Fede Lavish Rouge (which smells right now like the original Libre) and I opened both just a week ago. So not much experience with the maturation process….

[@kellyhona241]

Really wanted to love Musamam White, but I found the cirus, ylang ylang and coconut clash a bit much. I sold mine, but can totally understand why people like it

[@Adonce]

Did you give it time to develop? Initially you feel a clash, but that resolves over time, I noticed.

[@SiminShaikh]

I agree with @adonce babe ❤ Just give it a month to macerate. When I first received mine, it was a little weird but macerated very quickly. Like 2-3 weeks if I remember correctly ❤

[@kellyhona241]

I only let it sit for a couple of months, but now I wish I maybe should have given it a bit more time.

[@kalsumakhatun5867]

If you have to choose only 1 perfume , which 1 would it be

[@maxcorvus1174]

I like how you describe the fragrances, but our styles are completely opposite. You like the fresh and fruit and tropical, and I love the dark, the heavy and the Gothic. Will you ever make a dark Middle Eastern list?

[@SiminShaikh]

Heyaaaa! I had a video on Vampire Perfumes hehe. Coz I am obsessed with Gothic Perfumes as well. I am sure you will love that one. I too love dark perfumes but it switches during the Dubai heat ❤

[@maxcorvus1174]

@@SiminShaikh aaah yes, the Summers must be unbearable there. Keep up the good work and big love from Croatia :)

[@mary.silva33]

Is Opulence of Dubai close to Ani Nishane?❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Heya Hun ❤ Not even a bit. Its is nothing I have smelled before, which makes it totally unique ❤❤❤

[@mary.silva33]

But as vibes? Because there are not any reviews ❤ ​@@SiminShaikh

[@DinaJosephMilad]

Can you please review rave now, Burberry her elixir dupe

[@rekybakary1790]

Does liam have middle eastern vibe

[@mayehernandez6562]

Thanks Sim. 🥰🥰🥰

[@ishitachakraborty4542]

One of the difficulty with middle eastern perfume or in fact any perfume is that their availability in all countries.

[@SiminShaikh]

Yea babe ❤ Unfortunately most of them are trying very hard to get the licenses, permits and certifications to reach everywhere. Resellers are manipulating the prices too much ❤

[@blacsheep19]

Ebhar is the best out of that list

[@SiminShaikh]

I will never ever be without Ebhar ♥️ I hope they never continue it

[@muhanhangbokmf.3144]

Infinite happiness to you.😊😊

[@jadsjads1853]

Is Casablanca headache inducing or strong

[@hexasus]

It gives me a headache, and sadly, it's not worth the headache for me. I don't think it smells particularly great. I don't get the gourmand, caramel, or apple pie that everyone speaks of. I get green apple with a note in the back that's very sharp and 'perfumey', which is the best way I can explain it. That hurts my head, lol

[@SiminShaikh]

Oh no thats so sad. So for the longest time, I avoided Casablanca coz I hate the Apple note in perfumes. It makes me gag. But then one day Casa was on discount and lo and behold Sim bought it. So weird that I don't find it too sweet and that apple just disappears in a bit. It is insane how different perfumes smell on everyone no? ❤

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Shagf oud smells terrible in my nose???

[@margitszanto7043]

Musamam is sooo expensive in Europe! On Notino it's almost a 100 Euros...Nuts...

[@SiminShaikh]

Omg 😱 That is insane! Here it is sold max for USD35. It is very sad how much of a markup people are keeping. It’s daylight robbery 😞

[@bleakoned]

Is liam unisex or is it leaning feminine?

[@perfumyerato]

Hi Sim❤😘

[@SiminShaikh]

Hello my gorgeous hun ♥️

[@GiovannaALobina]

I've had my eye on Khadlaj Prestige Empress for some time but the availability in the US is very limited. It's on Amazon for $57 USD which I consider pricey for a blind buy Middle Eastern perfume. I also checked the Khadlaj website and unfortunately the shipping to the US is more expensive than the actual perfume. Hopefully the price on this line will drop as it becomes more available in my market. Thank you for the video!!!

[@louloubb-g5j]

so pity u didn't mention Empire Victor ☺I can't stop smelling it😂

[@SiminShaikh]

It is 10/10 for sure babe but because it is so hot here, I am getting very less use for it right now 🤗♥️

[@christinayoussef7482]

Just ordered opulence of Dubai for 45$💃🏻

[@SiminShaikh]

Ahhhhh!!! Lucky lucky you! I can’t wait for it to be on discount here so I can get a back up bottle for myself 😍♥️

[@audreycobbinah6663]

From where???!!! Do share the link!

[@christinayoussef7482]

@@audreycobbinah6663 got it from jomashop

[@christinayoussef7482]

@@SiminShaikhyou make me more excited for it😁

[@christinayoussef7482]

@@audreycobbinah6663 sorry for the late reply, I bought it from j o m a s h o p

[@lallydirar8583]

Lets have 17 !!!😊

[@carlinos9440]

👏👏👏✍️🫠

[@SiminShaikh]

Hehehe thank youuuuu! I love the emoji comments ❤❤❤

[@NataliaPullen]

❤❤❤

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you my Angel ❤❤❤

[@seherzadahuseljic]

1. Like 2. watch 😂 😘

[@SiminShaikh]

My hun 🤗♥️ thank you so so soooo much 🙏

[@manuchitu5095]

That’s the logic in my mind too🤭😄🫶🏻

[@seherzadahuseljic]

​@@SiminShaikh You are so very welcome 🤗 I enjoy every single video you make for the reviews, but especially because your energy is so beautiful ❤️ I feel like sitting and talking with a friend about perfumes when watching you, and know I even know why ☺️ Cancer Sun, Cancer Ascendant and Aquarian Moon! 😍 I have an Aquarian Sun, Ascendant Capricorn AND have my Moon, Venus and Mars in Pisces! No wonder I feel that way about you and your positive, bubbly personality ☺️! ❤️

[@nicholeh1280]

I wish I got all the loveliness in Musamam. I don't. The sandalwood smells like pickle juice and that's all I get. No coconut at all.

[@SiminShaikh]

Babe you might have got a bad batch. It is supposed to be a spicy coconut vanilla perfume. Is there anyway you can return it?

[@MyKitchen12]

I must say it is the same for me. My husband and daughter, who are very patient with my fragrances, find it repulsive. There is no vanilla, no coconut. It is extremely woody, quite plasticky and with citrus notes. 😕 I don't find that it matches any descriptions on youtube.

[@Adonce]

Musamam started out smelling quite animatic to me. Give it some time and you’ll discover the beauty. Leave it for a month or two and come back to it. It becomes so beautiful, unique, an all round smooth blend… very opulent too.

[@rebii71]

Helo helo Simin....🌻

[@SiminShaikh]

Hello Hello Sunshine Angel ❤❤❤

[@rebii71]

😊

[@JAY-su6oc]

Le prestige doesn’t last on me

[@cynthiamitchell2442]

Put it away in a dark corner for several months.

[@SiminShaikh]

My Le Prestige was the same the first month but now its a bomb! ❤

[@JAY-su6oc]

@@SiminShaikh I just left it on my table - I hope it works

[@beyogawellwithgina4861]

I don’t wear perfumes for compliments, but I’m so surprised that the only compliment I have ever received is for Nasheet. And I have about 12 middle eastern perfumes.

[@SiminShaikh]

Yea Nasheet would do that! It is so uniquely intriguing. I would ask a person what they were wearing if I smelled it on anyone ️♥️

[@IlonaHel]

I really don't like Gris charnel, both extrait and the original. I always get headaches from them. Musamam white for me is also in the same family and I can't stand ii too😮. Just adding this comment to higlight that scents are very subjective.

[@AnaLaura-meowsofgreece]

I didn't like Liam too, very repellent and cheap smelling for my taste that's why I haven't bought Musamam white. Indeed our noses are very subjective to perfumes.

[@TheFragranceFamilia]

❤'ed

[@SiminShaikh]

Thank you hon ♥️

[@brigittelehmann9749]

My nose does not smell like your nose, i know every ones nose smell perfumes different, greetings from the Netherlands

[@anne-katrinwasserzier5626]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏