I wore this yesterday on a 4.5-hour drive, and it made the entire trip feel more refined and immersive. The opening notes burst onto the scene with confidence, immediately bold and attention-grabbing without being overwhelming. As it settles, the dry down evolves beautifully, leaving an incredibly enjoyable, smooth scent that lingers on the skin and keeps getting better with time.

My final sample from Habibi New York brings us to the Penthouse. Penthouse Suede by Habibi NY is an Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Metallic notes; middle notes are Woody Notes, Geranium, Orris Root, Oakmoss, Floral Notes and Saffron; base notes are Crystal Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. An addictive opening scent, that slowly reveals a luxurious and elegant dry down. This opens with a fresh, clean, and cool blend of a metal accord, mirrored with sparkling fresh notes of pink pepper and bergamot. The cool violet florals of the buttery Orris Fusion™, an ingredient indescribably precious due to its rarity and the five years required for its preparation, is a perfect balance to the warmer notes of suede leather and ambers in the base, giving an overall effect of luxury and elegance.