Qatar, from Roja Dove was released in 2017. The perfumer behind this creation is Roja Dove. It has the top notes of Citruses, middle notes of Jasmine, Peach, Pear, Rose, and Violet, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Benzoin, Birch, Cashmere wood, Cedarwood, Cloves, Cotton Candy, Labdanum, Musk, Orris Root, Patchouli, Saffron, Sandalwood, Styrax, and Vanilla.
There is only three scents in Gulf Collection which is not discontinued and this is one of those. Qatar smells rich, expensive and gasoline like blend with the key ingredients: Peach, Pear, Candyfloss, Casmir Wood, Aoud, Saffron, Labdanum, Musk. I get leathery vibes as well from Labdanum. This is like driving a luxury car with a finest leather seats and a huge tank of gasoline and the next day you have to fill the tank again. 🔥💸 I really don't know from where I get that gasoline vibe and I get the same from Sultanate of Oman but it's a pleasant one, somewhat abstract feeling. From the key notes you can get wrong kind of vibe of this juice because this is not so sweet imo and this is rather a dark and mysterious - and very complex. Oud as a note is very unique as well bringing a depth to the fruits. All those ingredients anyway has an important role here and without flowers in the heart notes this would be boring I think. I have to mention Cotton Candy since I like the idea a lot, it brings a distinct and intoxicating character to the juice and with that note is nice to add the sweet accord in the next level if wanted. In the dry down this amazing V12 sport wild beast turns a little bit more tame version but the smell itself doesn’t change so much. And it lasts and lasts. Like all Rojas this is so well blended that it’s really hard to separate all the notes. I love this scent a lot and it’s definitely a backup bottle worthy for me like The Perfume (previous post) as well. And if I spray once Love Don’t Be Shy sugar overload on top I’m in the heaven! Top: Citrus Notes Middle: Rose de Mai, Jasmin de Grasse, Violet, Pear*, Peach* Base: Clove, Saffron*, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Casmir Wood*, Sandalwood, Aoud*, Candyfloss Accord*, Benzoin, Vanilla, Orris Sur Cèdre, Orris, Styrax, Birch, Labdanum*, Ambergris, Musk* *key ingredients This perfume you have to experience yourself but sample it first. It is a beautiful scent, absolutely unisex but sweet. It creates amazing bubble around you. Honestly I would need another bottle since I'm afraid to wear this as much as I wanted to. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes