Ghazali Hindi
Ghazali Hindi
Artisans: elkhaldi studio.
Collection: Unscripted.
Profile: Woody, Oriental, Oudy, and Animalic.
Prominent Notes: SQ [ASQ] Taifi '80s ['12] Rose, SQ Hindi '90s Oud, Koh Kong '95-'16 Oud, Assam Oud, Chiang Mai Oud, NZ & Baltic Ambergris, SQ Kashmiri Musk '80s, Himalayan Musk, Siberian Musk, Black Truffle, Carob, Tiare Gardenia, and Roses.
Ships From: California, US.
What's Inside:
I was in touch with a collector who offered me a swipe of a vintage SQ Hindi oud—an oil unlike anything I’d smelled before. It carried the deep, dark Hindi profile, but with an unexpected smoothness—none of the usual barnyard edge. I ended up taking the entire ~4 tolas he had and went straight back to my desk. As you might know by now, I’m drawn to the idea of variations—different interpretations built on a shared foundation. This became one of those moments. There is the backstory of Ghazali Hindi.
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Perfume ? attar ? sprayable attar ? Whatever it is it's a beauty lol. Absolute banger from brother Maher !
Now, let’s talk about my absolute favorite!
Ghazali Hindi ranks in my top 3 fragrances of all time and easily makes my top 10 out of all the scents I’ve ever tested. I’ve explored nearly 200 artisanal perfumes, and I can confidently say that Ghazali Hindi is one of the best rose-oud fragrances on the market.
The scent opens with thick, jammy-sweet roses, perfectly paired with musk. Ambergris plays a minor role here, acting mainly as a fixative. As the fragrance evolves, the musk gains an animalic edge, while the roses become even richer and more opulent.
Then comes the showstopper – the drydown unveils what is probably the finest Indian oud I’ve ever encountered. SQ Hindi Oud is nothing like your traditional Indian oud. It’s creamy, woody, and completely free of the usual barnyard, cheesy, or overly animalic notes. This oud elevates the fragrance to another level, creating an explosion of deep, mature roses, spicy yet refined musk, and warm, creamy oud.
What makes this fragrance even more special? Ghazali Hindi is one of the oiliest perfumes I own. Applying it feels like spreading a rich, dense layer on your skin – a true sign of its top-tier quality.
Scent: 10/10 | Longevity: 10/10 | Sillage: 9/10