Ahlam is a discontinued treasure, a collaboration between Roja and the Emirati singer - Ahlam. This scent is the collision between two worlds of perfumery; east and west, together as one. This is an oud-rose, but not as you know it. In fact, there’s very little out there which smells comparable to this. To put it simply, this is pure floral powder. This dense and intensely dry concoction of violet and powdery notes are complemented by a slightly nutty almond and sweet, creamy vanilla. A whisper of dark, oily oud and a slightly salty ambergris and geranium go hand in hand alongside a supple rose. The base, furthering this powdery facet through the dusty character of sandalwood and orris. It’s magnificent, I cannot stop smelling my wrist. If you don’t like powdery scents or are even sensitive to them, you won’t get on with this one; but if you do, it’s a holy grail. The only comparable scent on today’s market is Nebulous by Boadicea The Victorious, which is far more animalic and brash whereas this is very classy and restrained.