{"product_id":"maison-asrar-imperial-sample","title":"Maison Asrar Imperial Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Asrar Imperial is an Eau de Parfum with a bright top and a spiced heart: Lemon, Mandarin and Lily of the Valley open it, Cumin, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Violet follow, and Amber, Cedarwood and Moss close it. Spiced hearts divide opinion, so trying a 10 ml decant first is a sensible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Mandarin, Lily of the Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Cumin, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Amber, Cedarwood, Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemon, mandarin and lily of the valley\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top lists Lemon, Mandarin and Lily of the Valley. FragranceGems describes it as a fresh citrus opening that is lively and radiant, and lily of the valley adds a delicate green-floral touch. Notice how soon the citrus gives way to the spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCumin, nutmeg, jasmine and violet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is Cumin, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Violet. According to the description it gives the perfume its characteristic, untamed side: cumin and nutmeg are warm spices, jasmine and violet bring flowers and a little powder. Cumin is a strong note, so judge this stage carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, cedarwood and moss\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is Amber, Cedarwood and Moss, which FragranceGems calls warm and earthy. Cedarwood is dry, moss adds a damp, forest-floor tone and amber warms the picture. See whether the finish feels settled after the spicy middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to test it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it in the evening or on a cooler day, where warm spices are welcome. Apply it to the wrists and neck, smell the fresh opening at once and then wait until the spices come through. Wear it on a second day, perhaps with a little more, to judge whether the cumin is a pleasure or a hurdle for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImperial is for people who like a fresh citrus start that turns into warm, spiced and earthy territory and want a perfume with some character. At FragranceGems it is filed under daily, evening and special occasions. If cumin or moss are not to your liking, the sample tells you before a bottle does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy try Maison Asrar Imperial as a sample first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCumin and moss are notes people either enjoy or avoid, and a list does not tell you which camp you are in. FragranceGems fills the 10 ml vial from the original bottle and labels it; Maison Asrar is not involved, and it is not an official brand sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Imperial a fresh perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly at first. The citrus top is fresh, while the heart of cumin and nutmeg and the base of amber, cedarwood and moss are warm and earthy. The decant lets you see the whole arc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does moss add?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoss is an earthy, slightly damp note in the base. Next to cedarwood and amber it gives the ending a natural, forest-like depth. Notice whether you enjoy that or find it heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for spring?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragranceGems lists spring among the seasons for Imperial, next to autumn and winter. Test the decant on a mild spring day to see how the spices behave when it is not cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Asrar","offers":[{"title":"2 ml","offer_id":67693399212186,"sku":"DG-MAS-IMPERIAL-002ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":67693399244954,"sku":"DG-MAS-IMPERIAL-005ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":67693399277722,"sku":"DG-MAS-IMPERIAL-010ML","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5938\/8570\/files\/maison-asrar-imperial-sample.jpg?v=1791495331","url":"https:\/\/decantgems.eu\/products\/maison-asrar-imperial-sample","provider":"DecantGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}