About Us
Fragrances with character, honestly chosen
I'm Karim. For more than ten years, my life has revolved around fragrance. In 2013, I was one of the first in Germany to offer oriental perfume oils. More than a thousand fragrances later, I know what makes a good perfume, and I'll tell you honestly what's worth it: from perfume oils under €50 to niche scents at €250.
That's why only what convinces me makes it into my shop: a few perfume houses, carefully selected. I source their fragrances directly from the brands and their official distribution partner.
My brands
AAWED
Perfume house from Melbourne. “Aawed” means “come back” in Arabic: Extraits de Parfum that take you back to places and moments, from Oman to Tokyo. The new Homelands collection was created with perfumers Rasei Fort and Shadi Samra.
Fort & Manlé
Opulent, handcrafted, idiosyncratic. Luxury niche perfume by perfumer Rasei Fort, with stories of sultans, magicians and rebels.
Rasei Fort
The perfumer's most personal line: playful scent stories drawn from his memories. His Kolonya got 5 stars from Luca Turin.
Want to try first? With the Discovery Sets you get to know entire collections in small sizes before you decide. And if you like it concentrated and alcohol-free, you'll also find perfume oils here.
What I stand for
I don't sell anything I'm not convinced of myself. I'll tell you honestly whether a fragrance is worth the money, even if that sometimes means: better pick a different one. And if you don't know what suits you, write to me. I'll advise you personally.
On Instagram you'll find my honest fragrance tests and reviews: @karim_boughalleb
Karim