Sahara opens with a striking contrast of bright citrus and dry spice. The sweetness of orange is immediately tempered by the medicinal, balsamic qualities of elemi resin and the leathery warmth of saf...
The fragrance is widely celebrated for its longevity, with most users reporting it lasts through an entire day and into the night, though the projection is considered polite and sophisticated rather than room-filling.
It is frequently compared to Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Grand Soir, though enthusiasts note that Sahara is less syrupy and more versatile due to its floral and citrus nuances.
While it is classified as a warm oriental, a significant portion of the community finds it wearable in the spring, noting that it feels "thinner" and smoother than typical heavy ambers.
The value is generally viewed as high for those seeking a "quiet luxury" aesthetic; it is seen as an expensive-smelling, polished scent that lacks the harshness or "detergent" qualities sometimes found in lower-end woody-spicy fragrances.
