"Finale," a fitting name for the epitome of what started as one of the most delectable musk-centric ghalia base ever. This final iteration forgoes the familiar profile of Ghazali base, amplifying it with what can only be described as a galore of musks. There's apparently a lot of rose materials in here, but as we know, deers love to munch on rose buds😆 and the rose in this has absolutely been devoured by a metric tonne of musks and they are only recognizable as nuanced auxiliary notes of sweetness and richness. When I first sprayed this composition, I did get a lot of traditional profile of Nagaland oud, but after about a month of bottle oxidation and aging, even the oud profile has begun to make way for musks, only recognizable as a buzzy tingling sensation upon initial spray. Do not overspray because sillage and longevity is impressive as well. If you like musks, this might be a grail fragrance for you, and it will only become muskier as the bottle ages.
This beautiful compositions opens up with an array of fruits; coconut, bananas, apricot steal the show in the opening, creating a fruity medley. In the heart, blue lotus, fir balsam, and some fruity nuances work together to slowly transitions into a deep woody base. The Hindi and Cambodi ouds provide a grounding, earthy, and woody base. These ouds are inoffensive and work beautifully with the fruits to provide a well-rounded wearing experience.
This scent is a staple for me in the summer heat. It opens with a burst of neroli and zesty citrus. Saffron dances in the back till it cuts through overtaking the fragrance. Not leathery but delicately sweet and spicy. Tamed by the sandalwood, the saffron smells as if it's floating in a sea of milk. The oud serves as a nice backbone offering woody and incense nuances that help meld the composition together. There is one key player I haven't mentioned yet, the Boronia. Boronia is a flower that I have not smelled on its own, yet I believe it's lending its fruity and bready touches to composition. To me, this composition is a crowd pleaser while maintaining its unique flair.
The Ghazali series first caught my attention at a fragmeet. Wow. And I was pretty late to the Elkhaldi party so of course everything was already sold out when I wanted one. So imagine my delight when Maher announced there will be one last iteration of the Ghazali. Alhamdulillah very happy to finally have this in the collection.
Ghazali Finale is made for the fragrance aficionado with a penchant for florals and musks. It exudes class and royalty like a ghaliyah, but will not be out of place if worn in a casual and informal setting. Ghazali Finale is not made for occasions, it sets the occasion. The tone. The mood.
I’ve rationed the amount of times I get to wear this, as you know, Maher doesn’t do re-releases. And I look forward to every single time I get to wear it. As cliche as it sounds, this is more than just a perfume, it is a truly beautiful experience. Well done Maher my brother, Allahumma barik.
blind buy that went home and the first one from the house.
really nice.
