64 community ratings

Ottoman Empire

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

9.0/ 10

Community score
64 ratings

Areej Le Doré Ottoman Empire is a dense, warm unisex fragrance in which rose and spice meet oud over a resinous base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 59 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.3 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.6 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

97% 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

Jamaican pepper

Jasmine White rose Cardamom

Indian rose absolute

Georgian rose

Bulgarian rose

Afghan rose

Frangipani water

Heart notesfirst few hours

Frangipani Assam oud

Saffron attar

Nutmeg Cinnamon Indian vetiver Indian oud

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Myrrh Amber Sandalwood Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does Ottoman Empire smell like?

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes split between masculine and feminine, so it reads open to both.

It opens with Jamaican pepper, cardamom and several roses alongside jasmine and frangipani. In the heart, Assam oud, saffron attar, cinnamon and nutmeg build a spicy, woody warmth. Myrrh, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss hold the base in a soft, resinous bed. Ottoman Empire Part II and Ottoman Empire IV have a close profile.