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Why some fragrances feel expensive even before you know the price!!


When you visit a mall and a sales representative shows you a fragrance,  

Sometimes something unexpected happens.


You smell it for the first time…  

and instantly feel,  

“This is special.”  

Rich notes inside the fragrance create this feeling.


That feeling is real.  

And it is not only about price.


From my experience, one important reason is the ingredients.  

Many fragrance houses use their own captive molecules,  

special exclusive ingredients in the bases,  

and very high-quality materials such as LMR captive.


These special ingredients give more depth, smoothness, and richness to the scent.  

That is why the fragrance feels refined even in the first seconds.


Another important truth is the right dose.  

Luxury is not about adding more and more.  

It is about using each ingredient in the perfect balance.  

When the dose is right, the fragrance feels soft, balanced, and easy to wear.  

Nothing feels sharp. Nothing feels heavy.  

Everything sits in harmony.


But what I notice most during evaluation is balance through time.  

In a well-crafted fragrance, the opening feels smooth and pleasant,  

The heart notes feel soft and comfortable,  

and the base settles gently and stays longer on the skin.


When this harmony is right,  

The scent feels elegant, not loud.


When balance is missing,  

even good materials can feel flat or harsh.  

That is why some fragrances feel simple,  

even if they try to smell strong instead of elegant.


There is also a market reality today. People are not only looking for smell. They are looking for emotion, identity, and uniqueness . That is why Made-in-UAE fragrancesare becoming more valued.


In the end,  

for me, you don’t need to know the price.  

Your heart & Nose already know.


The fragrance grows light,  

almost lost in the night.  

But inside my heart,  

a quiet feeling stays.

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