Faqat Lil Rijal by The House of Rasasi

In anticipation of today’s snowfall, the scent of the day is none other than Faqat Lil Rijal EDP by The House of Rasasi. Faqat Lil Rijal, Arabic for “Just for Men”, is an oriental woody scent perfect for the very frigid, snowy days of winter. This fragrance contains quite a few notes, the dominant ones being oud, saffron, leather, patchouli, and jasmine. Originating in the Middle East where very cold days are sparse, oud is naturally more invigorating in the colder weather, which is also why this fragrance should not be warn in any other season. The oud present in this fragrance has a very deep, dark, and animalic effect and can be overpowering if applied too much. I would recommend this fragrance to oud lovers and connoisseurs, or anyone who is daring enough to take on the full effect of oriental olfactory culture. The oud, saffron, and jasmine coalesce to create a surreal cafe ambience, much like Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose. After a few hours, a very subtle floral quality appears, which is the geranium beautifully making itself known. The sillage and projection is quite stellar, which is why again, only a few sprays are necessary. The longevity is about 10 hours in my experience, so it will still mingle on your skin in the evening if applied in the morning. Faqat Lil Rijal is the quintessential blend of the Orient’s most ethereal ingredients, definitive of Arabian Mysticism.