AROMA CONCEPTS | Fakhama Maison Asrar Perfume 3.38 Fl Oz | Long Lasting Eau De Parfum for Women | Sophisticated Vanilla, Musky & Gourmand Fragrance | Fakhama Gulf Orchid Perfume with Floral Elegance

Purchased this perfume since it's supposed to be a dupe for Killian's Love Don't Be Shy.. it's my favorite perfume (and I own a lot of perfumes, probably close to 70). I do own the real Killian LDBS as well, and yes, Fakhama Maison Asrar is definitely a dupe. I do think Killian's is better though; it's stronger and lasts longer. I try to use my Killian's sparingly though because it's so expensive .. But this is not a bad dupe at all and sooo reasonably priced at $25+ The bottle is really pretty too. I have quite a few dupes but the only one I think is 100% spot on is actually a body oil by Orena fragrances. Still, this is reasonably priced, pretty close to the original and does last a decent amount of time.. definitely worth purchasing if you're looking for an affordable dupe of LDBS for sure!

Great dupe of Killian's LDBS. The bottle is gorgeous and it arrives in a lovely box making it easily giftable. I've tried 3 different dupes. Aroma Concepts, Dossier (Floral Marshmallow), and Sweet Essentials (LDBS). All three are decent dupes (I've compared directly with my bottle of Killian's), but this one has been the best. It hits all the scent notes unlike Dossier & Sweet Essential who are both missing something. My one complaint is that the perfume is not long lasting requiring one to reapply every 2-4 hours (your mileage may vary). I have the same issue with Killian's so this is not a deal breaker for me, especially at this price point. I will be rebuying this perfume as long as they make it.

This perfume is highly concentrated! It's a high-value product since you'll only need to use one spray or two. It projects to arms-length and beyond for about two hours. The scent it very sweet like simple syrup with bubble gum or cotton candy with a blend of white flowers. It's not too girlie, but it's lacking sophistication.

This should be one of your favorite scents to reach for. The bottle is beautiful, the projection is 110%, it's so classy. The bottle is beautiful. A little goes a long way. Nothing in price you pay compared to over priced retail store perfume. It gets even better after sitting for a week or 2 but I can't keep my hands off of it long enough to want to wear it. I'm constantly getting asked what scent I'm wearing! It is a mesmerizing Gourmand, orange flower, Vanilla, and musk scent. Even though it was a blind buy for me, reading other reviews helped me make the decision to buy it. You won't regret it if you are a Gourmand lover, you feel warm, sensual, and confident wearing this. A definite must for your collection.

Context on Me as a Perfume Fan: I’m a big perfume fan who usually LOVES straight-up gourmands. Think vanilla, chocolate, tonka, almond, pistachio, etc. My mom, on the other hand, gets headaches from most gourmands & prefers florals (which I don’t usually go for). I LOVE this perfume because it feels like the perfect middle point! She has complimented this on me & I enjoy wearing this. It's floral but doesn't feel too grandma-y like other florals can smell to me. Compared to Other Options: If you’re a gourmand lover looking to dip into florals, this is a great option. If you’re a floral lover who wants something a little sweeter & richer, I think you’d enjoy this too. Compared to the OG LBDS, this one seems to have slightly less longevity. Versus Ansaam Gold (Lattafa’s version/dupe of LBDS), I actually like Fakhama better & get a longer weartime from it. Lastly, I’ve also tried the travel size of Dossier’s Floral Marshmallow, while that’s probably the closest in scent profile to this, the cost per ounce breakdown is still more affordable on the Arabian side, which makes Fakhama the overall best choice for me. Longevity & Wear: I have VERY dry skin, so fragrances don’t always last long on me. That said, if I layer this with an oil (my favorite combo is Dr. Teal’s Almond & Shea body oil plus the Marshmallow version of the Choco Musk perfume oil roll-on), I can definitely get a full day’s wear! For example, I photographed a long concert yesterday - lots of moving around, being sweaty, & surrounded by sweaty people for 6+ hours - & I could still smell it on myself when I got home. Presentation: Something I love about most Arabian perfumes I've tried is the presentation & the bottle! The box it came in was GORGEOUS & very secure to ship in. The bottle seems to be glass & the cap has a really nice weight to it! I love the circle shape of the bottle, very aesthetically pleasing to look at & to hold. Overall: If you smelled & liked Love Don't Be Shy by Killian, you will like this! Although it's not returnable (which I usually don't buy anything without smelling it first or being able to return it), the price point & quality is great in my opinion & worth the risk of purchasing! I will probably be buying another bottle of this so my boyfriend can have his own to wear haha