Arabian Nights - Sultry Scents of the Middle East

Arabian Nights - Sultry Scents of the Middle East

Arabian Inspired Fragrances

Throughout the Arabic region men and women approach fragrance in a ritualistic fashion, layering on scents in clothing, on their hair, and in the air using bakhoor. Below are some of the modern Middle East perfumes that have influence perfumery.

Inspired by the colder weather, we present some warm and sultry perfumes.

Estee Lauder Wood Mystique
Rose, jasmine, cedar, and agarwood.
woody oriental - 3.4oz EDP / $175

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Byredo Seven Veils
Carrot, tiger orchid, and vanilla.
spicy oriental - 3.4oz EDP / $220

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Amouage Fate Woman
Chili, rose, frankincense, and oakmoss.
chypre oriental - 3.4oz EDP / $375

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud
Dark wood, deep amber, smoke.
oriental - 1.7oz EDP / $270

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Tom Ford Oud Fleur
Oud (agarwood) and rose.
woody chypre - 1.7oz EDP / $270

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Jo Malone Saffron
Incense, pink pepper, saffron, and sandalwood.
spicy woody - 3.4oz EDC / $145

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Try: Terry de Gunzburg Ombre Mercure - Violet, benzoin, and patchouli.

Inspired by: (Long, April. "Department of Synergy." Elle Nov. 2013: 278-284)