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OMG! Hamidi Maison Luxe Elixir Update, Beast Mode Luxury Sweet Fruits Spice Florals Musk Leather Oud
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Product Reviewed
Hamidi Mason Luxe Elixir / “Hamidi Maison Lux”
- Reviewed as an Alexia “pure perfume”
- Also referred to by the reviewer as “Hamidi Mason Luxe Elixir Update” and “Hamidi Mason locks”
Details
- Size: 110 ml
- Price: ~£75 retail; often under £50 in the UK (“bargain” at that price)
Main Features Highlighted
Longevity (“Beast mode”)
- Easily 12+ hours on skin
- Reviewer estimate: 16 hours+
- On clothing: claims it can last days (with an extreme “material goals for days if not for weeks” vibe)
Projection, Cloud, and Trail
- 3–4 hours of heavy projection
- Huge cloud and massive trail
- Overspray caution: reviewer says don’t overspray
- Max ~5 sprays
- Often used 2–3 sprays, and suggests that “everybody could smell it”
Scent Character & Evolution
- Dense, resinous, thick “fruity farm” character (reviewer wording)
- Opening: very fruity/juicy, “fruit basket” effect
- Evolution:
- Fruits dominate first 1–2 hours
- Then florals rise
- Long drydown shifts toward leather + musk + rose
Scent Profile (Notes Mentioned)
Notes listed (as provided)
- Top: fruity notes, leather, raspberry, apricot
- Middle: Lady of the Valley, cotton candy
- Base: leather, patchouli, (olibanum/levanum), musk
Additional notes the reviewer claims to detect
Peach, watermelon/melon, bergamot, lemon, orange blossom, massive rose, vanilla, amberness, sweet tea, and a touch of cardamom.
Sweetness Level
- Rated ~8–9/10 for sweetness
- Sweetness is described as done to perfection, not cloying
- Driven by big vanilla, cotton candy, and overall fruity sweetness
Pros (Explicitly Praised)
- Exceptional performance: “beast mode” longevity + strong projection/trail
- Excellent value for money (especially under £50)
- High perceived quality: reviewer reports no harshness/synthetics/chemical/alcohol feel; “opens beautifully”
- Nice presentation: bottle described as “excellent”
- Wearable leather: described as soft/palatable, not rugged or too dark
- Enjoyment factor: “puts a smile on my face”
- All-year versatility: described as all-year-round, with guidance on spray count by season
Cons / Caveats
- May be too strong for some people due to density and projection (overspraying risk)
- May not suit very sensitive wearers, since the composition is complex and sweet
- Age suggestion: reviewer says “25 and up” is safest (not ideal for youngsters)
User Experience & Wear Advice
Who it’s for
- Marketed/unisex, but reviewer says it leans slightly feminine (~60/40) due to florals (especially rose).
When to wear
- Opulence, special occasions, evening
How to apply (spray count guidance)
- Winter: 1–2 sprays, up to ~5 “if needed” (reviewer stresses don’t exceed ~5)
- Summer: reviewer implies more sprays than winter, but does not give an exact number—still framed as controlled use
- The perfume is strong enough that fewer sprays are recommended in colder weather
Ratings Given
- Sweetness: 8–9 / 10
- Overall (reviewer’s taste/experience/price): 10 / 10
Comparisons
- No specific comparable brands/models were named.
- Positioned as high value vs typical perfumes, emphasizing it outperforms expectations for the price.
Overall Verdict / Recommendation
Highly recommended if you want a long-lasting, intensely projecting, sweet fruity-floral-leather fragrance.
- Best for adults (reviewer suggests 25+)
- Best for special occasions/evening
- Apply sparingly: around 1–3 sprays, max about 5—described as very powerful
Unique Points Mentioned (Consolidated)
- House of Hamidi = branch/subsidy of Sterling Perfumes (UAE)
- Reviewer frames it as a hidden gem with strong value for money
- 110 ml pure perfume
- Price: £75 retail, often <£50 in UK
- Longevity: 12+ hours (also 16+ hours claimed)
- Clothing longevity: days to weeks claimed
- Projection: 3–4 hours heavy projection
- Huge cloud and massive trail
- Overspraying caution: max ~5 sprays
- Sillage: lasts all day; people can smell it
- Unisex marketing, but leans feminine (~60/40)
- Listed notes: fruity/leather/raspberry/apricot; Lady of the Valley/cotton candy; base leather/patchouli/“olibanum”/musk
- Detected notes beyond listing: peach, watermelon/melon, bergamot, lemon, orange blossom, massive rose, vanilla, amberness, sweet tea, cardamom
- Opening: fruity, juicy “fruit basket”
- Evolution: fruits dominate first 1–2 hours
- Drydown: rose + leather + musk for most/all remaining wear
- Sweetness: 8–9/10, big vanilla, balanced sweetness
- Leather described as soft/palatable
- Performance described as “stella” / excellent throughout
- Complex profile—use caution for sensitive wearers
- Best for opulent/special occasions/evening
- All-year usage; fewer sprays in winter
- Reviewer gives 10/10 for taste/experience/price
- Reviewer recommends 25+
- Reviewer adds credibility claims about being handmade/perfumer-related (brand/personal perfumer credibility)
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- Single main speaker (Naz): all performance, note detection, pricing, and recommendations come from one reviewer.