Arabic and Middle Eastern perfumes are known for rich, warm scents, and a handful of notes appear again and again. Knowing them helps you choose a fragrance you will enjoy before you buy it.
Oud
Oud comes from agarwood, a resinous wood. It smells deep, woody and slightly smoky, sometimes with a sweet or leathery edge. New to it? Read our beginner's guide to oud or browse oud and woody perfumes.
Amber
Amber in perfume is a warm, sweet accord built from resins and vanilla-like notes. It gives many Arabic perfumes their cozy, glowing character. See amber and spice perfumes.
Musk
Musk is soft and skin-like. It often sits in the base to make a scent feel smooth and lasting, and it is common in unisex fragrances.
Rose
Rose appears across Middle Eastern perfumery, from fresh and light to deep and jammy. It is often paired with amber or oud for a richer effect.
Saffron
Saffron adds a warm, slightly leathery spice and often appears with amber and rose.
Vanilla and gourmand notes
Vanilla, caramel and other sweet notes create the dessert-like scents many people love. Browse vanilla and gourmand perfumes.
How to find your style
Think about what you already like. If you enjoy sweet scents, start with vanilla or amber. If you like fresh and clean scents, look for citrus and aromatic fragrances. Then compare notes on each product page, or start from our best sellers.