Ok, so I bought Kaaf because of all it's hype. I already own Arwa from the same house. Yes, most, if not all Middle Eastern fragrances get better after maceration, and in this case I really hope Kaaf does get better. The performance is there but the smell is a little off putting at first. For now, it's not a 5 star. Hopefully, soon yes. It gives off a bit of a rotten smell. In all honestly, Arwa is the way to go. Arwa is an original fragrance, nothing like it out there, and it does not need maceration. I pick Arwa over Kaaf any day. I'll give Kaaf some time though.