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Mellifluence Perfume Ar Ruqya is a unisex oil perfume with a distinctive woody-balsamic character.
The composition draws on a rich Eastern tradition, where resins, woods, spices, and animalic nuances blend into a dense, memorable scent.
The fragrance was released by the British niche house Mellifluence Perfume, founded in London in 2016 and known for its artistic, thoughtful approach to perfumery.
For Ar Ruqya, depth, texture, and the impression of a carefully constructed olfactory image are especially important, rather than simple linear freshness.
Ar Ruqya lists amber, basil, benzoin, castoreum, civet, costus, frankincense, ambergris, lime, myrrh, oud, rose, saffron, sandalwood, spikenard, vetiver, musk, and jujube among its notes.
The top, middle, and base notes are not distributed separately, so it is more accurate to experience the composition as a unified accord that gradually changes its proportions on the skin.
The impression of the fragrance is built on contrast.
Lime and basil add a spark and a green freshness, saffron emphasizes the spicy facet, while rose and jujube soften the density of the resinous-woody core.
As it develops, benzoin, frankincense, and myrrh create a warm balsamic background against which oud, sandalwood, vetiver, and spikenard unfold.
Animalic notes, including castoreum, civet, ambergris, and musk, give the fragrance a distinctive sensuality and relief.
They may be perceived differently depending on the temperature of the skin, so Ar Ruqya should be tested before purchase and given time to develop rather than judged solely by the first impression.
Ar Ruqya is described as having very strong sillage.
The oil formula helps the fragrance remain close to the skin for a long time and gradually create a noticeable aura around the wearer, making the composition suitable for those who enjoy rich, expressive, and unconventional niche fragrances.
This is a unisex perfume without a strict association with either a masculine or feminine wardrobe.
On one skin, it may emphasize the dry woodiness of oud and vetiver; on another, it may bring forward ambery-balsamic warmth, spicy saffron, or soft musky nuances.
Ar Ruqya is especially fitting for cool weather, evenings, cultural events, and situations where you want to leave a noticeable perfumed impression.
For the office and small spaces, it is best to choose the dosage carefully: the available data do not specify the exact number of sprays or applications to the skin and clothing.
The fragrance will appeal to admirers of resinous, woody, and spicy compositions, as well as those looking for a perfume with an animalic accent and complex texture.
It does not aim to be universally unobtrusive. Rather, Ar Ruqya invites attentive discovery and reveals itself as a distinctive accessory for a confident image.
In mood, it can be compared with Pierre Guillaume Paris Église de Velours 20.2 if you are drawn to deep, atmospheric, and unconventional compositions.
At the same time, Ar Ruqya stands out through its combination of oud, frankincense, myrrh, an animalic accord, and a citrus-green contrast, giving it a darker, denser, and more ritualistic character.
The separate concentration of this fragrance and the perfumer's name are not specified in the available data.
No other versions of Ar Ruqya are listed either, so when choosing it, you should focus on the character of the oil perfume, its very strong sillage, and its rich balsamic-woody palette.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich oil-based perfume composition with a soft opening, high durability, and an intimate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
Ar Ruqya contains amber, basil, benzoin, castoreum, civet, costus, frankincense, ambergris, lime, myrrh, oud, rose, saffron, sandalwood, spikenard, vetiver, musk and jujube.
Individual top, heart and base notes are not specified, so the fragrance pyramid is presented as a combined list.
Fresh lime and green basil contrast with spicy saffron, while rose and jujube add a floral-fruity nuance to the composition.
Benzoin, frankincense and myrrh create balsamic depth, while oud, sandalwood, spikenard and vetiver provide the woody foundation.
Amber, ambergris, musk, castoreum and civet create a warm animalic accent and enhance the fragrance's depth and volume.
Overall, the composition combines balsamic, woody, ambery, animalic, aromatic, citrus, floral, fruity, musky and spicy nuances.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Mellifluence Perfume |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mellifluenceperfume |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Concentration | Oil-based perfume |
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