Hala

5 reseñas

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• wildkatzen

  June 21, 2023

  

  I’m wearing this in the middle of a rainy storm and its projection is impressive: they literally squeezed a resinous cedar branch with nutmeg, pepper, and a touch of soft amber, though I can’t quite find the smoke. All the notes stand out clearly. For an EDP, it doesn’t sit well on my skin; it sometimes appears and disappears like a ‘molecule,’ with a loose trail, but it lasts long on clothes, so it’s just my pH that doesn’t blend with it. Unlike Lattafa Wajood, which reacts with power and longevity. Note: this has nothing to do with Lalique Encre Noire; it’s closer to Armand Basi’s Wild Forest. I remember it because my uncle used to wear it and considered it the ultimate luxury; on top of that, he’d let me apply some, wow! It was like walking out with my ego in the clouds. It reminds me gratefully of the Avicii song ‘Wake Me Up,’ which was playing in all the pubs back then, and me with this amazing scent attracting women…

• aromasyemociones

  July 12, 2023

  

  I expected more from this perfume. Imagine smelling an old cathedral, ancient woods, but it’s a dry scent, lacking that characteristic dampness. It’s basically pepper, cedar (like resin with shavings), and incense. It’s pleasant but very linear. I’m not sure if it’s my skin, but it projects for at most an hour; after that, it stays close to the skin, barely perceptible between 4 and 5 hours. In the end, it’s just a light incense scent. I don’t recommend it blindly and wouldn’t buy it again.

• Polydistortion

  February 10, 2024

  

  I recently smelled Reliquia by Filippo Sorcinelli and was captivated, but honestly, I wouldn’t pay $400 for it. After reading reviews about Hala, I thought it could be an alternative, and indeed it was: about an 80% similarity, though with less longevity. It’s a very elegant cathedral and wood scent, just like its packaging. I suggest trying it before buying.

• Nivek

  February 10, 2025

  

  I’d read it was inspired by Montale and Bentley, and for $17, it smells pretty good. It has lots of pepper, nutmeg, woods, and incense; it leans more toward Attaquer le Soleil than Full Incense, and I barely smell the Bentley notes at all (I own all three). It has low projection, so you’ll need to let it macerate.

• waLplanet

  September 29, 2025

  

  Ever since I dove into the world of incense, I’ve never been able to let go of that profile of conifers and balms; there’s something hypnotic about it, a mix of mysticism and nature that keeps me hooked. I now have several in my collection, from Montale’s Full Incense to Lattafa’s Hala, each with its own personality—some darker, others greener. At first, I was fascinated but scared they’d be too intense for daily wear, until I told myself: ‘I’ll never run out of this!’. Over time, I found the sweet spot. With Hala, I learned its potency is a double-edged sword: two sprays at 20 cm are enough for an elegant trail without being overwhelming. I learned this the hard way when a coworker told me I’d put ‘the whole bottle’ on myself. 😵 The best part about Hala is that it works as a luxury room freshener; in a diffuser, it fills the house with a cozy warmth. Unlike other Arabic scents that can get muddy, Hala stays crystal clear: after months, it still smells like day one. It’s robust, woody, and free of harsh notes. Sure, it’s not the same as D&G’s Velvet Incense, which is another level, but Hala gives you an interesting incense profile at a price that doesn’t hurt, perfect for guilt-free daily use or in a diffuser. Spraying the D&G would be almost sacrilegious. 😅 In the end, these fragrances are my allies for layering and setting the mood; Hala isn’t just a perfume, it’s a bottled atmosphere.