Malabah is neither exotic nor oriental to my nose. It's a perfume you would probably enjoy wearing in a hot Asian country, as it's very soft and becomes quite transparent after an hour or so, while drying down to a nice sweetish musk. Wouldn't buy it myself, as it's too soft for my liking and disappears quickly, breaking my reverie about Indian evenings. Having said that, I'd recommend this scent to anyone who likes chilling with a cup of tea while reading Ferdowsi, for instance. I think nutmeg, sandalwood, a little bit of rose would make those "tea" moments very delightful.