Hūt al-Shiḥr / Whale of Shihr
Perfumer: Adill Ali
Votes lean masculine
13 ratings
From your scent profile
Hunayn Hūt al-Shiḥr / Whale of Shihr is a fresh, citrusy floral unisex scent led by ylang-ylang, jasmine and saffron.
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How does it perform?
From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Aquatic
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Animal
- Creamy
What does Hūt al-Shiḥr / Whale of Shihr smell like?
Voters find both its longevity and its sillage good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex scent, it doesn't lean toward one gender.
Mandarin orange and galbanum bring freshness, set against the floral texture of orange blossom, mimosa and lily. Aquatic and citrus accords keep it lively, saffron adds a spicy touch, and black and white ambergris give a creamy, faintly animal depth. A sweet softness wraps it all together. Mykonos Nautilus and Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Summer
- 40%Spring
- 20%Autumn
- Daytime27%
- Casual27%
- Nighttime18%
- Evening18%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
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