Violette Iriani

Name: Violette Iriani
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Artisans: Elkhaldi Studio.

Profile: Dusty, Floral y Oceanic.

Approach: Unscripted.

Release Name: Oman Launch.

285 OMR

Est: $740

Journal Notes:

I feel blessed to have found this SQ Iriani. It felt only natural that such a rare oil would mark the first installment of Purple.

Vintage SQ Iriani is deep green, earthy, and perhaps dusty woody — a character unlike almost anything else. Oils of this quality are increasingly difficult to find today and rarely leave private collections.

The journey of the oil itself is as fascinating as the scent. Originally acquired through a Palace contact, it remained in private hands for years despite numerous serious offers. Convincing it to change hands required patience, persistence, and the right vision.

When I eventually met the last owner, I shared a swipe of Purple with him and asked him to try it alongside his SQ Iriani. Experiencing the combination convinced him that it was a beautiful destination for the oil — to live in the company of notes like iris, ambergris, and violet.

Welcoming Iriani into Purple was not simply a matter of adding it to the composition — as I often joke, perfumery is not merely a laying of things. It takes a quite a few more things to pull off a blend. For me, in particular, the main point of harmony between Iriani and Purple lies in the rooty aspect of Purple, which resonates beautifully with the deep green, earthy notes of Iriani.

To pull the profile even closer to the SQ caliber, I added SQ Silani Oud goodness equivalent to one-third of the SQ Iriani already existing in the blend. The profile already worked well. The blend is beautifully sealed by a whisper of cedrat for a slightly bright opening that adds sheen as opposed to glitter.

I am currently sourcing other ouds to explore Purple in new directions, as well as other materials to complement the series. For now, there is also a second Purple blend centered around Luban, which I invite you to discover.

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Violette Iriani

Violette Irani by Elkhaldi is pure violet joy in a bottle.

To me, it smells like bright, sweet purple violet candy. It has that instantly recognizable sugary floral hit, but it’s not flat or artificial. The violet comes through rich and slightly powdery, almost like candied petals, with a smooth, airy sweetness that feels vibrant and uplifting.

There’s a soft citrus sparkle from the cedrat that gives it that “bright” opening, making the sweetness feel lively instead of heavy. As it settles, a deeper side starts to show. The balsamic and smoky touches from the oud and resins quietly build underneath, adding a dark, almost mysterious contrast to the playful candy-like top.

You can also pick up a subtle fruitiness from the blackcurrant and fig, which rounds everything out and adds a bit of juiciness. The orris and heliotrope enhance that powdery floral feel, while the ambergris brings in a light oceanic airiness that keeps the scent from feeling too dense.

What makes this one stand out is that balance. It really does smell like sweet violet candy, but with depth, texture, and a slightly dark edge that keeps it interesting the whole way through.

Playful, bright, and a little moody at the same time. It’s a beautiful take on violet.

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Where: Everywhere, Personal / home , Social / outings , Work / public , Small groups / personal space, Active / indoor

When: Morning

Frequency?: Occasionally

How accurate was the description in your experience?:

Very different

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Watermelon masterclass

When i first heard that Maher was releasing a Watermelon fragrance i thought 2 things;
(1) what a amazing idea for a Palestinian Perfumer to release something to support those who are being oppressed
(2) i was worried as perfumes that have a watermelon accord usually either smell too sweet or overly synthetic.

But as per usual i put my trust in Mahers craft and boy was i surprised. The opening is a photorealistic juicy watermelon, not just the meat of the watermelon but the skin and seeds too. It smells vibrant and refreshing and not synthetic at all. Soon after a feint dry tobacco starts to appear adding another layer to this work of art and making sure it doesn’t become to linear. The melody of Ouds most noticeably the Green, crisp, silky Malinau and the slightly sweet honeyed, melon like Hainan create a base that adds so much character and smoothness to this composition. Bateekh is not too airy or dense, not too sweet and fruity or too resinous. But it is a completely unique work of art that proves Maher keeps getting better with every blend.

Where: Work / public , Everywhere, Personal / home , Social / outings

When: Anytime

Frequency?: Weekly

A wonderful new Signature Scent.

I now own five Elkhaldi perfumes and this is going to be a favourite. It is very intense and complex and I love that about the Ouds that I have bought from this House. I’ve already worn Castore Rouge half a dozen times since I unwrapped it, and each time I’ve worn it in public spaces, I've had compliments from other people about it. I feel a $million when I wear it. Also, it projects amazingly so it carries everywhere I go. It's great.

Where: Everywhere

Frequency?: Rarely / preserving it

Watermelon accord perfection

First off, I purchased the Bateekh with Malinau purely off convos with Maher. I have always loved the Malinau profile and never even thought of watermelon as a successful accord but I trust Maher’s nose entirely. On first spray I was blown away by the accuracy of this watermelon accord! Sweet but not cloying, fresh and juicy. Then the dry-down blew me away because it slowly worked its way down to the Malinau profile like a perfect match I had never imagined. Next thing you know the watermelon had morphed into beautiful Malinau woods that lasted on skin the whole day and on clothes for days!

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