68 community ratings

Al Kimiya'

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
68 ratings

Royal Crown Al Kimiya' is a unisex scent that sets the sweetness of rose and honey on a resinous, woody base, giving it a warm, powdery, oriental feel.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.7 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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

Peach blossom absolute

Taif rose Carnation White lily

Heart notesfirst few hours

Honey Bulgarian rose absolute Jasmine absolute Taif rose

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Myrrh Burmese oud Ambergris Mysore sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Al Kimiya' smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it is said to suit evenings and nights out best. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine.

The top opens fresh and floral with peach blossom absolute, Taif rose, carnation and white lily. In the heart, honey, Bulgarian rose absolute and jasmine absolute soften the sweetness. The base of myrrh, Burmese oud, ambergris and Mysore sandalwood dries down resinous and woody. Memo Paris Granada and Boucheron Place Vendôme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.