Huberta by Kelsey Berwin

Without even mentioning Eastern Praderas or any nonsense… it’s a total disaster.

It’s almost identical to Rasasi’s Shuhrah Pour Homme; I own both, but if I had to choose, I’d stick with Shuhrah. Maybe it’s not worth owning both given how similar they are, though knowing that, I still bought it.

Very much in the Rasasi Shura line, pleasant and different. Very masculine.

Huberta is a super unique perfume compared to everything I’ve heard. It smells like flowers and wood, with a soapy touch and a powdery note. Sure, it’s not an easy scent, but at first, it feels interesting and addictive. That’s when it can seem a bit feminine, though overall it’s totally unisex. As it develops, it becomes woodier and the oud takes center stage; plus, it smells very much like petroleum. At that point, I don’t like it and it feels heavy. I wish it stayed in the initial phase. It has moderate-to-high sillage and lasts at least 9 hours on my skin. It took me a while to endure it to get this data, probably lasts longer, but I decided to take it off. Scent: 2/10, Longevity: 9.5/10, Sillage: 8.5/10, Value: 9/10, Versatility: 3/10, Packaging: 5/10. Would I buy again? No, luckily a friend sent me a decant and saved me from a blind purchase failure.

Here’s another Kelsey Berwin for you, my favorite from the house. I’ve been trying to write this review for over a month because it’s so complex it left me speechless, but one day it just clicked and flowed. People say it smells like flowers and oud, but it’s much more intricate. The opening is overwhelming—woody, smoky, and full of guaiacol. Over time, it opens up to reveal a rose and a kinder wood, but always under that guaiacol. It’s challenging, not for everyone, but it has Herculean longevity and projection. Totally unisex if you like robust scents; it’s an acquired taste, so give it time. If you want more, check out my Instagram or YouTube.

Huberta is a fierce little devil hard to tame. Its opening is loud, wild, intense, and metallic, like squeezing a bouquet of red, white, and pink flowers. Freesia and muguet stand out, giving it a sweet yet bitter character. It evolves into a powdery tone, like a little bag of chamomile, while keeping that sharp, metallic edge with a hint of medicinal oud and creamy sandalwood. It’s a formal scent, perfect for the office in cold weather—elegant and confidence-boosting. Excellent longevity, powerful sillage, and a noticeable bubble. An affordable niche with exceptional value for money.

Floral and woody notes with a mineral touch and a habanero pepper finish. It’s different, elegant, and exclusive, and the best part is that it costs only 16 euros. Are you still wearing generic scents like Invictus when there are gems at a quarter of the price? I give it an 8.

A smoky oriental floral by Kelsey Berwin, reminiscent of Rasasi’s Dinar or Shuhrah but with more flowers and a subtle oud. Perfect for dipping your toes into this world at an incredible price. A blend of wood, smoke, balsam, and flowers envelops you from the first spray, with an effervescent soapy touch that recalls Sergio Soldano White d’Antan. Huberta is original and creates a mysterious, charismatic aura.

A floral woody fragrance that has seduced me. I bought it blind for the freesia, my favorite flower and one that’s hard to find in men’s perfumery; every time I wear it, I love it more. It smells of woods and flowers with patchouli: strong, intense, different, elegant, and rich. The tiny sweet touch of the freesia is the best part. At 20 euros, it’s a 10 for aroma and value.