Benghal (for women)

lillybee

I just bought Benghal as an addition to its sibling fragrance Tropiques. I agree with Nuppu, I was expecting a deeper, heavier oriental, but because it's an Eau de Toilette, I knew there's going to be a twist. It's light, airy, fruity, reminds me a of a mixture of elemi, allspice and sweet orange-y citrus notes (I smell no ginger at all). The most dominant on my skin is the apricot from the first few minutes right till the end. It is sheer and fresh first then it becomes greener and deeper almost like vetiver then mellows down to a powdery sweet smoky and sexy skin-flavoured base (somewhat like Dalissime by Dali without the vanilla) Delicious, though somehow the apricot drowned out everything and it didn't last more than 5-6 hours on me, so it's a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me. Benghal is also available from online stores not just at airports so give it a try!

Nuppu

By the name you woud assume some spicy, oriental thing, but this one is fresh and green, ginger dominates. Very nice and I kick my self 'cause I didn't bought it when it was on hand.