VIRAL & HYPED MIDDLE EASTERN FRAGRANCE HAUL & REVIEW

[@SusanVanKley]

Empire Victor rocks my world!! So glad you love it!

[@tammiesokoloff1296]

I just received my Emper Victor and yes, love it, addicted! Took a long time to chase it down but so happy I did.

[@mariacollettlife]

I’m in love with it!

[@karinatumanov7363]

Does it remind you of another fragrance? Is it blind buy worthy?

[@manuka7313]

​@karinatumanov7363 You have to love love Vanilla! That's what everyone says you can even use it to layer with other fragrances to give it a bit of warmth to it. You can't go wrong with a Vanilla forward fragrance. If that's your cup of tea. It's on my to buy list for sure.! 😅

[@cess268]

I absolutely LOOOOVE your energy. Even when you're not feeling your best you never fail to bring your A game. Feel better &Happy New Year!! 🎉🍾🎈

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that! 💖 happy new year!

[@corinaklies8131]

Happy New Year! Something I appreciate is when folks disclose PR because then no one has to feel fomo for not having hundres of bottles - there's no way I can have hundreds and be able to make rent - lol! For 2025, I am making a wishlist and setting a budget. I went a bit spendy this year and that is not a habit I can afford to do or want to do. Thanks for being transparent.

[@mariacollettlife]

I totally agree. KZbinrs get PR. I would never have 100’s of bottles of if I were purchasing them myself- it only makes sense if you are reviewing. That said, for some people, it brings them joy, they collect and they have the money so they do what makes them happy!! 😀💖

[@lucyferrara5914]

Ditto

[@NickSo510]

That empire victor is that girl! I love it!

[@sofsera]

Empire Victor Hands down the best Vanilla ❤

[@b25mech]

Love Empire Victor! I had to let it sit but just for 2 or 3 days.

[@CommonScents85]

Empire Victor is STUNNING!!!!! I need a back of a back up of that one 😂 I want to try more and Cafe Latte is one I wanna try

[@JessiAngel143]

Try Khadlaj - Fursan White. It is supposed to be a dupe of Vanilla Powder. I have never smelled Vanilla Powder but Fursan White became my #1 purfume since I got it. It’s amazing

[@TODOMATIO]

I absolutely hate Vanilla Powder. I don't know why they called it "vanilla" because it's not vanillic or gourmand. It's "dark" vampire-vibe fragrance and I couldn't wait to get rid of it fast enough

[@notimportant123]

Empire Victor is a top 5 fav for me now and it lasts so long (soft projection)

[@xtinejoy]

I love Hareem Al Sultan Blue! It's the citrusy one and it vibes well with my usual taste in perfumes. It lasts long too. I haven't ventured much on Khadlaj brand that much but I am eyeing on many perfumes from them. Also excited for Mocha Latte (same collection as Café Latte) to come out.

[@lucia3]

I love Victor so much ❤ Khadlaj is currently my favorite middle-eastern perfume brand. I also love Rose Couture (Delina Exclusive dupe, but I much prefer it over Armaf's one), and Royal (Hibiscus Mahajad dupe)

[@notimportant123]

The Armaf Imperiale is one of my favorites (over Delina Exclusif) so now I have to try Rose Couture lol. What do you prefer about RC?

[@belindah6554]

HNY!! I love Empire Victor & it layers so well with everything. Cafe latte sounds so good, there's also Mocha latte coming which l hear is equally delicious ❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Oooo I’m very interested in the mocha latte!!

[@evrytingkriss]

I absolutely love Empire Victor! Happy New Year, Maria!

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy new year!

[@LauraKing]

Happy new year!!! 🥂✨ you have been such a big part of me switching my channel to more fragrance. Thank you for always being so honest. You inspire me so much!

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re finding my channel helpful! 💖

[@RobertaTourville]

Happy New Year Marie❤!! I hope you feel better soon! Your hair is gorgeous!!!

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@sarahsunshine78]

Empire Victor is coming to me tomorrow before I start my no buy for perfumes for 2025. I got a final few I really wanted and am cutting myself off. I got Empire Victor, Khamrah Qahwa (late to the party but I love the original), Athena, and the Asdaaf Ameerat Al Arab Prive Rose. And that’s it for 2025. So sad but I have got to get my finances under control and fragrances and makeup are easy “cuts.” I’ll enjoy living vicariously this year through you and Val!

[@Shooshoobella7]

Happy New Year, Maria! Sorry you've been sick, but hopefully you're on the mend now. Empire Victor is going to be my next purchase, because I know I'm going to love it. I want Karus too; that bottle is so lux looking. I own one Khadlaj, Flor Oud, which is a beautiful rose centered perfume in a gorgeous bottle, although there is no oud in it. I think you would enjoy that one too.

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes I’ve heard good things about Flor Oud! 💖

[@JustSayLette_16]

Oo Khadlaj! I have the Hareem Al Sultan Oil and spray, Empire Victor, Karus Secret Musk and although I really like Hareem Al Sultan,my forever loves will be Empire Victor and Karus Secret Musk, they're outstanding and last a long time! I'm going to pick up Caffe Latte and the new Cream Velvet, both sound amazing!❤

[@mariacollettlife]

They are all so good!!

[@juliemorris6916]

Happy New Year, Maria! ❤❤❤ Feel better!

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

Happy new year and get well soon!! I had a wonderful new year's eve and got lots of wonderful presents for my name day (we celebrate those in Greece), including a few perfumes. I'm currently obsessed with Ajayeb Dubai (the black one) layered with Tag Her Colorata, both new. 😊

[@georgiepaolinos1226]

The coffee latte sounds yum

[@georgiepaolinos1226]

Happy new year Maria 🎉❤ your hair is looking gorgeous

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy new year to you too! 💖

[@mamoni7703]

The bottles are so cute. I haven’t tried any of these but am familiar with the middle eastern attar oils. They are POWER, as Jeremy Fragrance would say ⚡️💥💥⚡️! Sprained my leg cooking and hosting not one, but 2 Xmas dinners and now I’m laid up in bed in miserable pain. I understand how you feel. Thank you for putting out all these videos whilst unwell. You’re a powerhouse and we so appreciate you 🎉!

[@mariacollettlife]

Last Christmas I tore my pcl falling up the stairs so I can relate 🤣💖

[@mamoni7703]

@ 🤗❤️

[@Shelley-cl2kn]

Happy New Year! I’m glad you’re feeling better. Karus Secret Musk sounds interesting!

[@JustSayLette_16]

It's fantastic and lasts a long time,8 hours right out of the box! Also, that chocolate note? Amazing!❤

[@MidnightSwiftie]

Happy new years! I hope you feel better soon❤❤

[@pixidanberty5530]

I'm so thankful for you and all the work you put into your videos ❤❤❤ love you Maria

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks so much!

[@anabri2]

Hello! I have Hareem al Sultan both in oil and eau de parfum, the aroma of the oil is delicious and I also mix it with body lotion or as a base to combine with other fragrances. As for the eau de parfum, although it doesn't smell the same as the oil, I find it very pleasant and easy to use on any occasion. I hope you are feeling better and have a wonderful year 2025.

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheSillykelly]

Happy New Year! Thanks for another year of bringing quality reviews and fun regarding scents. Looking forward to your line ups for 2025. 😊

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@alisalavine1052]

Happy new year, Maria. So sorry your hols were disrupted. I hope you let your son and hubby pamper you! I don't know if this is appropriate but there is an up and coming fragrance girlie here on KZbin who is in Dubai. She has had the Khadlaj owner's daughter on her channel a few times now. Her channel is about the same size as yours and she's lovely. Her name is Simin Sheikh or Shaikh, I can never remember how to spell her surname!! I think the "a" is the correct spelling. If you're ever looking for more info on Khadlaj and all perfumes from the ME, I highly recommend her. You two would be fabulous doing a collab! All my best wishes for a speedy recovery.❤❤❤

[@JustSayLette_16]

Yes, Simin is the best!❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@elsiecondliff]

Happy new year Marie 🎉

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy new year!

[@FragrantDiva]

I actually decluttered Empire Victor, it is a Pledge to me, so synthetic and flat, i have no clue how people are liking it honestly. I love caramel, i love sweet marshmallow perfumes but this is a toilet bowl cleaner scent to me. Also doesn't last at all. Hoped it would get better with time but it didn't and i decluttered it.

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for weighing in!! 😀

[@inmytravelstoday]

Love your content and love your hair! You look great as usual!

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so so much! 💖

[@Emmiebird74]

Happy new year. I hope you feel better soon x

[@faydrafranklin1352]

Hey Maria, Happy New Year, all the best to you and yours in the upcoming year 🎈🎉🍾🥂

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy New Year to you too! 💖

[@pippaneil4632]

Empire victor is a beautiful fragrance but for me what lets it down is the fact it really doesn't project it also does a disappearing act as far as the longevity is concerned

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for weighing in😀

[@sherrymartini_]

Hareem Al Sultan has an EDP and is really good!

[@gadijavanderschyff8101]

Hi maria always enjoying ur reviews and just subscribed😊❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoy them! 💖

[@gadijavanderschyff8101]

@@mariacollettlife always xx

[@Jasmination21]

Your hair has gotten so long you look amazing!🥰

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks so much, I think it’s making me feel young again! 😂

[@mikale2005]

Empire Victor is such a masterpiece! It’s blended to perfection! I like Secret Musk as well! Khadlaj is for sure one of my top Arabian brands!

[@mariacollettlife]

They are so good!!

[@lizdenny1149]

Feel better soon!

[@barbd123]

Oooh I need the lemon cookie fragrance. Is this floral at all?

[@barbd123]

I have been looking for a lemon biscotti perfume

[@JMW969]

Happy New Year 🎉❤

[@anasalgado381]

Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉

[@mariacollettlife]

You too!!

[@jjwood32]

I bought Island & Karus Secret Musk recently. Island is a dupe for Le Beau Le Parfum, and they say Secret Musk is Arabian's Tonka with a BR540 twist. The website doesn't list Oud, but I pick up on it a little bit. Overall, Khadlaj is a nice brand; I will be trying more.

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes I’ve been very impressed!

[@GB-XIN]

Hi Marie, does the "Caffe Latte" smell similar to "Eternal Coffee" by paris corner, cause i already have Eternal Coffee in my collection!!!

[@mariacollettlife]

I haven’t smelled eternal coffee but have smelled French coffee. Caffe Latte is sweet and lactonic more so than French coffee.

[@GB-XIN]

@@mariacollettlife Thank you for the response!!! 🥰

[@Nikki03514]

Caffe latte or shahoor intense ?

[@michadawn234]

My husband NEVER gets sick but he’s down for the count. He went to the doctor, “it’s viral” which I believe is code for we don’t know what is wrong with you. Missing work and going to the doctor, he is feeling horrible. I hope you are feeling better soon. I hope your sick experience has not ruined the fragrance for you.

[@mariacollettlife]

I hope he gets better soon!! 💕💕

[@mdhebert7345]

Al sultan is so much better as an edp. Once matured it gives gummie bears but not juvenile.❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Thanks for weighing in!💕

[@DejanaM]

How is the projection and longevity of Caffe Latte? Thank You 💕

[@mariacollettlife]

Projection is excellent- longevity 6 plus hours. I’ve tried it a few times now and kind of struggle with it1 it’s a bit scratchy.

[@pamelabrown8467]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy new year, Pamela!! 💖

[@suemenezes5992]

How’s the performance on the perfume ❤

[@mariacollettlife]

Moderate to long! 😀

[@uiespring-1]

💫新年快樂~剛看完迪士尼的跨年煙火，並看到妳的影片，發現妳真像神仙教母，有種親切喜悅感~☺❤🤩

[@mariacollettlife]

Thank you so much!! Happy New Year!!

[@Ihavenoideawhatthisevenis]

14:00 Apparently it's a clone of Arabians Tonka by Montale Still aching to try either lol

[@mariacollettlife]

I’ve heard that but I haven’t smelled that 😀

[@Ihavenoideawhatthisevenis]

@mariacollettlife I didn't mean for that to sound snarky btw 🤦‍♀️ I just wasn't sure if you've gotten to try the original or not. Both are definitely on my wishlist. The only other clone I've really seen of that fragrance is from pendora scents. But apparently the clone you have seems to be better lol.

[@DejanaM]

Empire Victor it's amazing, but so light and soft. It doesn't project well

[@suemenezes5992]

Im afraid because they said you may have expensive with international shipping

[@mariacollettlife]

Yes, I think the shipping my is expensive!! Maybe google and see if you can find them on a different site 😀

[@1002000300001]

🎊 ❤ Happy New Year’s !!!

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy New Year to you too!! 💖

[@Brunette_perfume]

Empire Victor is just my dream, want it so badly,but can't get it anywhere in Europe ((((😢

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Happy new year to you and your family and fur baby's ( if you have eny animals) 🧨🎇🎆🎉🥳 Big hugs from Denmark. 💝🌹🥰

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy New Year and hugs back at you! 💖

[@reyjkeyj]

Hello Maria, does the almond note in Caffe Latte smell medicinal? The almond in Voux Patisserie and Shaghaf Oud Tonka comes across as cough syrupy to me so I'm in the fence about Caffe Latte

[@mariacollettlife]

I love the almond note in both of those so far won’t be a good gage for you. Maybe almond in general is not working for you?

[@reyjkeyj]

@@mariacollettlife Yeah I think so, even pistachio perfumes come across as astringent to me. But how does Caffe Latte compare to Zimaya Tiramisu Coco? It's also a dupe for Caffe Amore. Which one of the two has less almond?

[@sweetpeace5]

Secret Musk is supposed to be duping Montale’s Arabians Tonka❤

[@mariacollettlife]

I’ve heard that, too but I’ve never smelled Arabians tonka!

[@Mel_leit]

I’m so sad, it took me forever to get my hands on Empire Victor, and mine smells like vanilla extract!😢😢😢😢 I know it will get better with time….I’m just not so patient! Happy New Year everyone!🎉😊

[@mariacollettlife]

Let it macerate!!

[@cynthiamitchell2442]

Happy new years 🎉

[@mariacollettlife]

Happy new year!!!

[@hollyg3372]

How many creamy lactonic coffee fragrances can a woman own? Can't wait until Spring. We have heard so much about Empire and Secret Musk already. Thanks and feel better.

[@sweetpeace5]

Hey, grumpy..how about just don’t waste time commenting at all?!

[@mariacollettlife]

Evidently I can’t own enough! 🤣

[@tabathaburkhart8643]

You look so beautiful

[@mariacollettlife]

You are so kind 💕

[@Ihavenoideawhatthisevenis]

4:00 It always smelled like the pineapple gummy bears to me lol😊

[@mariacollettlife]

Cool!!

[@RachaelMeeks-sl2fq]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@analezaa6306]

Please Khadlaj - improve your shipping cost to Canada. Many of Marie's viewers are Canadian. I've been so eager to buy and your prices are great. Just not the shipping cost.

[@mariacollettlife]

Fragrancebuy.ca has quite a few Khadlaj 😀

[@analezaa6306]

@mariacollettlife I was just getting impatient for some of those new ones to be more accessible to us, but I'll wait till they appear on what you mentioned or some of the other popular sites for North America.

[@analezaa6306]

@@mariacollettlife actually I found a code from one of the KZbinrs I watch. I'll see if it works.

[@RachelScottDance]

"Dip stick" 😂😂😂

[@mariacollettlife]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jenniferburton1395]

On my second bout with this stupid stomach bug in 2 weeks🤢😣😒

[@mariacollettlife]

It’s horrible!! Get well soon!💕

[@jenniferburton1395]

@ thanks, you as well ❤️

[@sharfalor4244]

I can't order from Khadlaj site... Well, I could if shipping to UK wasn't 3x the cost of purchases. Swiss Arabian can manage to ship at a reasonable cost.

[@mariacollettlife]

That stinks!! Hopefully they will figure out their international shipping!! I will love k in the future to see if you can get them other places for less shipping! 😀

[@sharfalor4244]

@mariacollettlife there's a couple of places, mainly Norino, who seem to carry a selection, but stock is hit and miss, late for new releases with massive gouging if there's been a lot of hype.

[@Khaleesi_Of_Kittens]

Girlfriend, I've been trying to tell you about Empire Victor for MONTHS. 😳

[@mariacollettlife]

You were right!! SOOOOO GOOD!!!

[@HeatherGoldberg-e6n]

Trust from the 25 line is one of five celebrating Khadlaj's 25th anniversary. The perfume names come from the company's values and ethos. Karus Secret Musk is stunning. I hope Khadlaj becomes more readily available in North America. And I'd love to see them cataloged on Fragrantica. They have SO many fragrances to discover.

[@KRCM1]

How are you aging backwards, very annoying lol.

[@mariacollettlife]

Awe, thank you so much!! 💕

[@TODOMATIO]

My Empire Victor is not "lemony vanilla". Mine is just pure vanilla. It's nothing tart like Lyra whatsoever. Your reviews are so confusing. I wish that instead of just reading the notes you could describe what you personally get from the scent.

[@Beata6868]

Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

[@mariacollettlife]

You too!!