Affection Bottled Up: A Selection of Arab Fragrances to Gift a Special Someone
Perfume is undoubtedly one of the best gifts to get your loved ones and friends, as it combines both elegance and thoughtfulness into a single present. The fragrance of perfume has the incredible power to evoke memories, emotions, and create a delightful ambiance. There’s always something luxurious about Arabian perfumes in specific, be it the fact that their wearers leave their scent merely by walking past you or the fact that these scents are really long-lasting.
By gifting someone a special fragrance, you’re offering not just a beautiful scent but also a sensory experience that will remind them of your love and appreciation every time they wear it. Perfume is a personal and intimate gift that allows your people to indulge in self-care and feel confident and beautiful, and when it comes to Arabs, we love to drench ourselves in this aromatic goodness. It signifies your attention to detail and your desire to make a person feel extra special, making it the perfect gift.
We’ve rounded up some Arab brand fragrances that will make the perfect gift for any occasion.
Rasasi
Rasasi is a UAE-based brand that has been in the market for about four decades and it creatively combines oud and musk-based components with perfume samples from Europe to produce something utterly new. One of their best-known scents is “Shuhrah,” which translates to “fame” in Arabic. This perfume mixes musk and grey amber to highlight feminine elegance. Rasasi perfumes have reasonable pricing that vary from EGP1600 to EGP2400.
Ahmed Al Maghribi
One of the top unisex perfume brands in Saudi Arabia is Al Maghribi. His Oud Roses fragrance leans more into the western end of the Arabic perfume aesthetic with fresh, sweet fragments of roses and oud. Oud Crush is another well-known floral fragrance that blends with jasmine and oud at base notes. The typical pricing range for a bottle of perfume by Ahmed Al Maghribi is EGP1800 to EGP2700.
Al-Amaken
Al-Amaken, widely regarded as one of the top Arabian fragrance brands in the UAE and Gulf region, is an energetic and enticing fruity scent fragrance. Bergamot, black currant, and passionfruit make up the perfume’s top notes. Vanilla, jasmine, and rose make up the middle notes, while musk, patchouli, and cedar make up the base notes which can last on skin anywhere from four to six hours. The perfume is priced between EGP1700 and EGP2000.
Alia
Alia, which in Arabic means “noble,” is a UAE brand with a predominant fruity scent that allows a feel of warmth due to the rose and jasmine. It has top notes of lavender & lemon and middle notes of rose and herbal. For its base notes, they are made up of patchouli, amber, cedarwood, vanilla, and white musk. The price range for Alia perfumes is EGP2000 to EGP3500.
Yas Perfume
What makes this brand special is its real power that relies on blending French fragrances with Arabian scents. They have produced red musk, cedar, violet, and chilli luxury fragrances using this method. This brand is on a pricier side ranging from EGP2600 to EGP5400.
Amal
Amal, which translates to hope in Arabic, is a Saudi fragrance popular among UAE and Saudi residents. It has top notes of peach and pineapple; middle notes are rose and jasmine; base notes are sandalwood, cedar, musk, caramel and vanilla. With this wide variety of scents, the perfume is definitely among the list of best Arabian oud perfumes, Amal is priced between EGP2300 TO EGP5000.
So if you’re still unsure of what to get that special someone, one of these scents will undoubtedly brighten their day, as they all offer elegance and unmatched scents while catering to various tastes.
