14 community ratings

Al Ghaliyah / الغالية

2024Unisex

9.0/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

Al Shareef Oudh Al Ghaliyah / الغالية is a unisex fragrance that brings together Taif rose, bakhoor and three different oud notes.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.5 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Floral notes

Bakhoor

Spices Taif rose

Heart notesfirst few hours

Musk Black ambergris White ambergris

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Malayan oud Indian oud Chinese oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Smoky

What does Al Ghaliyah / الغالية smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of votes is small. With its dense, smoky and spicy character it leaves a clear trail, and it suits men and women alike.

It opens with Taif rose, bakhoor, spices and floral notes. In the heart, musk and black and white ambergris form a softer base. Malayan, Indian and Chinese oud then add a woody, resinous and leathery depth, while sweet and animalic tones run through the oriental texture. Montale Arabians Rose Leather and Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale have a close profile.