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Habibi Palace Grove
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Habibi Palace Grove — a citrusy oriental story
Habibi Palace Grove is a unisex perfume with a parfum, or extrait, concentration, released in 2023. The fragrance belongs to the Reserve Collection and combines citrusy, floral and oriental accords.
This is an expressive composition with a very strong sillage, created for those who love noticeable, rich and memorable fragrances.
The release comes from Habibi, a New York brand founded in 2016 by the Tabas couple.
Its aesthetic is built around the meeting of the modern metropolis with the atmosphere of ancient deserts and oriental bazaars, while the name itself translates from Arabic as “my beloved.”
Palace Grove Parfum continues this idea, combining sunny freshness, exotic nuances and a sensual ambery-woody base.
The character and development of the fragrance
At the opening, Habibi Palace Grove is bright and sparkling: a citrus accord of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon and mandarin receives a spicy impulse from cardamom and pink pepper.
The first minutes feel fresh, energetic and slightly dry, without the impression of simple citrus lightness.
Thanks to its extrait concentration, the opening quickly gains density and leaves a noticeable aromatic trail.
As it develops, the freshness softens into green and creamy nuances.
Fig leaf adds natural greenery to the composition, coconut lends a soft exotic roundness, while jasmine and orange blossom make the heart bright, airy and femininely floral, while the fragrance retains its unisex character.
Carrot seeds create an unusual accent: they lend the floral center a subtle earthy spiciness and make the scent more textured.
The finish becomes warm, smooth and enveloping.
Amber, cedar and musk form a lasting woody-amber framework, solar notes support the effect of warmed skin, and vanilla adds delicate sweetness.
As a result, Palace Grove unfolds not as a monotonous citrus fragrance, but as a multilayered story — from cool freshness to a radiant floral heart and a warm oriental base.
Who Palace Grove is for and when to wear it
This perfume is created for women and men who enjoy rich compositions with a distinctive personality.
Its very strong sillage makes it particularly suitable for evenings, celebrations, dates or outdoor events where the fragrance can fully unfold.
In warm weather, the citrus and solar nuances sound especially impressive, while in the cooler season, amber, vanilla, musk and cedar reveal greater depth.
Because of its high concentration and powerful presence, it is best to start cautiously with the dosage.
Exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided for Habibi Palace Grove, so it is sensible to limit yourself to one spray on the skin and add another if necessary after assessing how it develops.
On fabric, the fragrance may last longer, so before applying it, consider the delicacy of the material and the size of the sillage.
Its place in the collection and similar fragrances
Palace Grove Parfum / Extrait de Parfum clearly reflects Habibi’s DNA: New York modernity meets oriental luxury, while familiar citrus freshness receives a sunny, coconut-green and ambery continuation.
The perfumer is not identified in the available information, nor are other concentrations of the same fragrance, so comparing Palace Grove with Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum versions would be incorrect.
If you would like to continue exploring expressive fragrances with a similar mood, consider The Spirit of Dubai Bahar, as well as Natura Flor da Manha and Roja Parfums Isola Blu.
They may appeal to fans of bright citrusy, solar, floral and oriental compositions, although each of these fragrances develops in its own way.
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