Looking for a new perfume? You’re in the right place. Here are the best fragrances of 2022 organised by their scent family. Whether you flock to florals, love a lil’ spicy sensuality, or are a gourmand gal, we’ve got them all. Don’t miss our exclusive quotes from the noses themselves to find out just why these alluring aromas are perfect for our Cosmo ME besties.
Liquides Imaginaires Eaux Des Bermudes Sirenis
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Price: Dhs795, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: This scent is made for the mermaid in all of us. It contains aquatic notes blended with florals and musk.
Maison Margiela Replica When The Rain Stops
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Price: Dhs535, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: We’re positive we’ll be spritzing ourselves with this scent to bring back those earthy memories like the smell after rain, our calm emotions, and even the way in the coming sizzling months.
Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumière
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Price: Dhs435, tryano.com
Why we 💖it: An ode to light, Elie Saab’s latest creation contains notes of mandarin, white florals, Indian jasmine absolute, amber woods, and honeyed rose. This sparkling fragrance uplifts our spirits and infuses a gorgeous liquid gold aesthetic to our vanities.
Ajmal Qafiya 08
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Price: Dhs262.50, shop.ajmalperfume.com
Why we 💖it: Created in the spirit of the World Cup, Ajmal’s latest unisex scent contains notes of bergamot, green mandarine, iris, rose, and vanilla. Whether you’re on the field, or just playing it (*wink wink*), this light fragrance is a guaranteed winner.
Prada Paradoxe
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Price: Dhs485, prada.com
Why we 💖it: The new Prada Paradoxe fragrance for women is similar to what a timeless white flower bouquet would smell like. With dominating scents of neroli and jasmine, the crisp and fresh scents are the perfect morning fragrance.
Loewe Earth Eau de Parfum
Price: Dhs435, loewe.com
Why we 💖it: The scent is floral and musky. A combination of violet, mimosa, and grey amber, it includes notes of musk, truffle, and pear. The bottle is a perfect shade of vibrant mauve which gives off a very calm and happy feel, what more could we ask for?
Chopard Imperiale Iris Malika
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Price: starting at Dhs930, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: French luxury meets Middle Eastern elegance with this new perfume fit for a queen. With notes of Iris, Boysenberry, Jasmine, and Spanish Rockrose, what’s not to love?
Lancome Mille et une Roses
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Price: starting at Dhs930, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: This dreamy scent contains six different types of roses plus amber and vanilla. Not only does it smell incredible, the bottle is just as gorg too. We’re calling this one heaven-scent. *wink wink*
Ojar Bella Ciao
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Price: starting at Dhs650, ojarofficial.com
Why we 💖it: We feel like we’re sparklin’ with Omani-borne Ojar’s Bella Ciao’s notes of tiare, frangipani, bergamot, and sandalwood. We love this GCC based fragrance that contains fragrant notes found in the region.
Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique
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Price: starting at Dhs1337, ex-nihilo-paris.ae
Why we 💖it: Aside from the fact that we are obsessed with this scent’s name, we are 😍over its notes too. We’re hypnotised by the alluring mix of peony, orange blossom, peach, bergamot, and moss. Spritz, spritz.
Giorgio Armani My Way Floral
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Price: starting at Dhs480, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: The latest offshoot of the OG My Way eau de parfum includes fresh green mandarin and orange blossom notes. We love it already.
Memo Argentina
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Price: starting at Dhs1,110, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: We’re down for any scent that combines rose and oud so it’s no surprise that this warm fragrance is a must-have for our perfume shelf.
Parfums de Marly Delina La Rosee
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Price: starting at Dhs1,050, parfums-de-marly.com
Why we 💖it: Not only is the bottle gorg, but this velvety, floral scent with notes of peony, pear, lychee, and wood makes this one of our favourites.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Forte
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Price: starting at Dhs435, available at Sephora from 1 July
Why we 💖it: This limited edition fragrance contains notes of Bulgarian rose essence, honeyed Grasse rose absolute, along with a touch of pink pepper and blackcurrant.
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Price: Dhs590, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: Notes of sparkling black currant and bergamot along with two different roses make this boldly feminine scent our summer fragrance of choice.
Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise
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Price: Dhs1337, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: With heart notes of Peony, Tiare Flower, and Tuberose, Lust in Paradise is a floral musky scent that represents a hot afternoon on the French Riviera.
Miller Harris Scherzo
Price: Dhs645, available at That Concept Stores and online at thatconceptstore.com
Why we 💖it: First things first, we’re obsessed with the bottle. The pink drip is everything. Secondly, the scent. A mix of blooms with sparkling tangerine and shimmery oud? Sign. Us. Up.
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Rose
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Price: Dhs443, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: Musc Noir Rose contains notes of tuberose, musc, plum, oriental vanilla, leather suede accords, and Indonesian patchouli. The scent is fresh, vibrant, creamy, and earthy all at once.
Paco Rabanne Lady Million Fabulous
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Price: Dhs460, ounass.ae
Why we 💖 it: This playful perfume contains sparkling notes of Pink Pepper and Mandarin to recreate the buzzy feel of partying all night long. It also contains radiant white florals like Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang along with smooth and sensual Vanilla for an all over, feel good glow.
Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Estatic
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Price: Dhs2190, Bloomingdale’s
Why we 💖it: We’re totes vibin’ with the “luxurious flower plucked from a secret garden to inspire infatuation” description of this fragrance.
Altearah Bio Pink Tenderness Parfum De Soin
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Price: Dhs148, altearah.ae
Why we 💖it: On stressful days, we spray Pink Tenderness into our hands and take a few deep inhalations of its notes of Damask Rose, Sweet Orange, and Pamarose to release negative emotions.
Kayali Elixir l 11
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Price: Dhs357, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: Serial entrepreneur and CEO of Kayali, Mona Kattan, exclusively tells Cosmo ME, “Elixir is definitely perfect for the Cosmo ME girl because it brings out the edgy and fearlessly sexy side of the wearer. It is a timeless scent and is definitely for those who aren’t afraid to be unapologetically bold.
Hermetica Rosefire
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Price: Dhs718, secretskin.com
Why we 💖 it: The nose behind this alluring scent (and co-founder of Hermetica Paris), Clara Molloy, exclusively shares with us that “Rosefire is perfect for a Cosmo ME woman, giving her its brightness, its aura, its floral magic, thanks to the absolute of Damask rose, the queen of roses.”
Blanche Bête by Liquides Imaginaires
Feeling fierce? According to Blanche Bête’s nose, this scent “recounts in perfume a friendly complicity between woman and animal.” (Supplied)
Price: Dhs795, Bloomingdales
Why we 💖it: The nose behind this sumptuous fragrance containing essence of white flowers, milky powder, and sweet animal (!), Phillipe Di Méo recommends it for the Cosmo ME woman because it “takes you into a waking dream. Its share of femininity is pure strength.”
Ex-Nihilo Iris Porcelana
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Price: Dhs916, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: This intensely addictive, second skin perfume contains heart and top notes of powdery Iris, Violet Leaf, and Rose. The fragrance is rounded out with base notes of soft Musk, creamy Sandalwood, and Cedar.
Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme
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rice: Dhs416, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: The fragrant notes of ylang ylang, tuberose, and dark plum mixed with top notes of delicate lychee with mandora makes this scent the go-to perfume for the bold and determined woman.
Aesop Eidesis Eau de Parfum
Price: Dhs700, aesop.ae
Why we 💖it: This scent has many facets. It’s a complex mix of woody, spicy, and ambery thanks to its notes of black pepper, frankincense, and sandalwood. Light and deep at once, just you like you, bb.
YSL Libre La Parfum
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Price: starting at Dhs395, yslbeauty.ae
Why we 💖it: Spice up your Friday night with a few spritzes of YSL’s latest fragrance. Containing notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, and Saffron, you’ll be noticed everywhere you go.
Ajmal Perfume Rhythm of Oud
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Price: Dhs275, shop.ajmalperfume.com
Why we 💖it: This gender-neutral oud perfume containing notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron is a must-have to spice up date nights on the Palm.
Botanyc Cuir D’Azur
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Price: Dhs310, available at That Concept Stores and online at thatconceptstore.com
Why we 💖it: The sizzlin’ notes of elemi, ginger, saffron and cinnamon put us in spicy n’ saucy mood when we spritz Cuir D’ Azur on our necks.
Ajmal Amir Two
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Price: Dhs630, ajmalperfume.com
Why we 💖it: This spicy floral scent with notes of rose, nutmeg, ginger, and oudhy nuances of gurjun balsam is perfect for the third date.
Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb and Rose
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Price: Dhs600, Molton Brown
Why we 💖it: Paying homage to their roots, Molton Brown’s latest fragrance is based on two quintessential British ingredients, rhubarb and rose. This fizzy perfume contains notes of lychee, peony and pink pepper. It’s a vivaciously elegant.
Parfums De Marly Safanad
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Price: starting at Dhs1,125, parfums-de-marly.com
Why we 💖it: Fresh citrus scents have always been one of our faves, so it’s no surprise that Safanad, containing notes of orange and pear, is our newest obsession.
Altearah Bio Turquoise Serenity
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Price: starting at Dhs148, altearah.ae
Why we 💖it: No matter how stressed we are, this calming citrusy scent containing stress-reducing notes of ylang-ylang, palmarosa and bergamot never fails to relax us.
Parfums de Marly Cassili
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Price: starting at Dhs1,125, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: Not only is the bottle candy for our vanity, but this oriental fruity scent smells ah-mazing. Notes of red currant, vanilla pods, and plum accord make us smell like a snack.
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Forte
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Price: starting at Dhs435, available at Sephora from 1 July
Why we 💖it: We love limited-edition anything, so when it comes to one of Guelain’s dreamy perfumes, you know we have to have it. Notes of Italian mandarin essence, blackcurrant, and crushed basil leaves makes us want to wear this fresh scent all summer long.
Valentino Born in Roma Donna Coral Fantasy Eau De Parfum
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Price: starting at Dhs415, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: Coral Fantasy is scent that represents every Instagrammers favourite thing, golden hour. With notes of Kiwi, Brazilian Orange, and Indian Jasmine, we feel that golden glow already.
Malin + Goetz Strawberry Eau De Parfum
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Price: Dhs440, apothecabeauty.com
Why we 💖it: This genderless scent containing notes of sparkling bergamot, mara strawberry, and pink pepper is a reimagination of the garden strawberry. Yum.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis
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Price: Dhs849, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: This fresh, gender-neutral scent features citrusy and floral notes like sweet pea and mock orange that makes us feel light and airy.
Arcadia Thunderous
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Price: Dhs700, available at That Concept Stores and online at thatconceptstore.com
Why we 💖it: Inspired by Muhummad Ali, this airy scent contains notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, and Cardamom. We feel like we can conquer the world with just a few spritzes.
Cartier Déclaration Eau de Toilette
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Price: Dhs395, tryano.com
Why we 💖it: This unisex scent features woody notes of cedar, citrus, and spices for a nature-inspired vibe. Just looking at the green bottle alone invokes feelings of calm, balance, and peace.
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Le Parfum
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Price: starting at Dhs450 , sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: What happens when salted caramel and black vanilla meets sparkling mandarin and jasmine? A scandal. JPG’s newest fragrance is bound to turn heads, ignite passion, and give way for some ~serious~ sensual moments. We approve.
Lancôme Idôle Eau de Parfum Nectar
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Price: Dhs430 (50ml), Sephora stores across the GCC
Why we 💖it: Sustainably sourced rose and vanilla are just some of the delicious notes that can be found in this neo-gourmand fragrance. Combined with an unexpected mixture of popcorn accord, this new version of Idôle is *addictive*.
BDK Parfums Extrait Gris Charnel
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Price: Dhs1148, Atelier Perfumery shops
Why we 💖it: Inspired by the French woman, notes of smoky vanilla, fig accord, and bourbon vetiver instantly transport us to a romantic date night in Paris.
Roberto Cavalli Splendid Vanilla
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Price: Dhs1041, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: The scent of this fragrance is a luxe as its bottle with its exotic notes of creamy Vanilla, Rose Accord, and Black Pepper.
Burberry Her Eau De Toilette For Women
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Price: Dhs485, faces.com
Why we 💖it: This year we’re going bold in our personal and profesh lives, so why not wear a fierce scent to accompany our go-getter mentality? We know *exactly* what we’ll be wearing to our next editorial meeting.
Ojar Halwa Kiss
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Price: Dhs210, ojarofficial.ae
Why we 💖it: Ojar’s founder, Sheikha Hind Bahwan of Oman, exclusively shares that Halwa Kiss is a “sweet yet spicy and intimate fragrance from the Honey collection with delicate notes of saffron, dates, rose, honey and dry fruits on a bed of amber and vanilla. This is the perfect scent to reflect the curious, contemporary, independent, and versatile personality of the Cosmo ME woman. Halwa Kiss layered with other fragrances in the OJAR collection allows for endless possibilities to create a unique and intriguing signature sillage.”
Paco Rabanne Olympea Onyx
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Price: Dhs435, faces.com
Why we 💖it: With feminine notes of salty vanilla (yum), jasmine water, and ginger flower, Paco Rabanne’s Olympea Onyx is divine, alluring, and sultry AF. Perfect for office days and wild weekends, we’ll be spritzing ourselves with this ethereal scent all year long.
Gucci The Alchemist’s Garden A Midnight Stroll Eau De Parfum
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Price: Dhs1305, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: This inspo behind this woody scent is the jaguar. With spicy and aromatic notes of incense, cade oil, and cypress, this fragrance is perfect for sultry desert nights.
Initio Paragon Extrait de Parfum
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Price: Dhs1292, bloomingdales.ae
Why we 💖it: Protect your aura with this spiritual, woody perfume containing notes of lavender, bergamot, oud, sandalwood, and palo santo. Not only does it smell incredible, but it’s good for your soul, too.
Roberto Cavalli Magnetic Guaiac
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Price: Dhs1195, faces.com
Why we 💖it: We’d buy this just for the bottle alone. The tiger stripes are so bedroom chic. The woody fragrance itself contains notes of Bergamot, Geranium, Guaiac Wood, and Animal Fur. Rich, exotic, and so very ~Dubai~.
Guerlain Oud Nude
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Price: Dhs1000, bloomingdales.ae
Why we 💖it: Anything vanilla based? We’re here for it. This woody ambery fragrance inspired by desert winds (how appropriate) contains musky notes of fennel seeds, myrrh, and bergamot. It’s fitting for every occasion, from our 9-5 to shopping at The Dubai Mall to sultry date nights.
Ajmal Rhythm of Oudh
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Price: Dhs288, shop.ajmal.com
Why we 💖it: In the Middle East, oudhs are a way of olfactory life. Ajmal’s latest fragrance has a woody fruity heart with notes of patchouli and cedarwood along with a spicy top thanks to cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron. This sensual scent makes our desert hearts go pitter-patter.
Penhaligon’s The Legacy of Petra
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Price: Dhs1000, bloomingdales.ae
Why we 💖it: Anything vanilla based? We’re here for it. This woody ambery fragrance inspired by desert winds (how appropriate) contains musky notes of fennel seeds, myrrh, and bergamot. It’s fitting for every occasion, from our 9-5 to shopping at The Dubai Mall to sultry date nights.
Ghawali Oud Musk Set
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Price: Dhs250, thedealoutlet.com
Why we 💖it: We love anything that’s a great steal (ahem, we mean deal). This Oud Musk perfume and lotion set from Dubai’s hottest discount store, The Deal, mixes our beloved bedouin scent with a silky cloud of white musk. We’re in absolute bliss.
Ex Nihilo Outcast Blue
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Price: Dhs1337, ex-nihilo-paris.ae
Why we 💖it: Gender-neutral fragrances are here to stay, and Outcast Blue is at the top of our list of faves. This woody n’ spicy scent contains notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and oak moss as well as sandalwood and vetiver. We’ll be spritzing this scent all year long.
Swiss Arabian Oud Malaki
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Price: Dhs160, swissarabian.com
Why we 💖it: This woody perfume oil contains notes of saffron, apple, and pink pepper as well as amber, vanilla and rose. We love to wear this sultry scent on it’s own or layer it underneath a floral fragrance.
Parfums de Marly Haltane
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Price: Dhs1048, parfums-de-marly.com
Why we 💖it: This gender-neutral scent contains woody aromatics, herbal top notes, smooth leather, and oudwood.
Rasasi Perfumes Takhail All-Over Spray
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Price: Dhs115, Rasasi Perfumes locations across the UAE
Why we 💖it: This creamy, musky spray with notes of cotton flower, cedarwood, and sandalwood is designed to be a perfume primer. It can be used on it’s own or as a base to fragrance layering. We personally love to use it for both.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
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Price: starting at Dhs663, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: With notes of Egyptian Jasmine Grandiflorum, saffron, ambery-woody accord, cedar accord, this woody scent is full of mystery- just like us.
Stronger With You Oud Emporio Armani
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Price: Dhs495, sephora.ae
Why we 💖it: This limited-edition fragrance is the newest addition to the Stronger With You collection by Emporio Armini and is made for both men and women. It contains powerful, opulent, and woody oud with notes of lavender and vanilla mixed in for a mysterious facet that is so powerful you will become addicted to the smell.
Ajmal Perfumes Evoke Midnight
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Price: Dhs125, shop.ajmalperfume.com
Why we 💖it: This gender neutral fragrance is a concoction of mystery with notes of notes of Mandarin, Raspberry, Cardamom, Saffron and Musk. One spritz and we keep everyone guessing.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Elixir
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Price: Dhs315, ounass.ae
Why we 💖it: One whiff and we immediately pick up on warms notes of vanilla and rose. This is one perfume that you can share with your beau (or if you’re like us, just keep it for yourself sis).
Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Hedonistic
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Price: Dhs2150, Bloomingdale’s
Why we 💖it: With a smouldering nod to the hedonistic side of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this sensual frangrance contains notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Tobacco, and Vanilla make this perfume utterly enchanting.
Swiss Arabian Musk 07
“Musk 07 can be worn as a standalone fragrance or layered with other favorites, perfect for women looking to concoct their very own signature scents, create their trademark, and embrace their uniqueness.” (Supplied)
Price: Dhs220, swissarabian.com
Why we 💖it: The nose behind one of the best fragrances of 2022, Samaa Nabeel Hussein Adam, tells us, “Musk 07, our most popular scent with women from our latest Heritage Series, is perfect for the Cosmo ME woman because it emulates her lively and free-spirited aura. The playful, fruity notes of pomegranate and black currant establish an alluring base, which then melts into a delicious bouquet of floral notes such as rose and lily of the valley. Finally, a touch of patchouli rounds up the experience to leave a delightful imprint.”
Mizensir Ambre Magique
Three words to describe Ambre Magique? Lively, sweet, and powerful. (Supplied)
Price: Dhs1,435, Atelier Perfumery
Why we 💖it: The nose behind the scent, Alberto Morillas, exclusively tells us, “Ambre Magique pays homage to two themes very dear to me; liveliness and confidence, both of which I would say best describes the Cosmo ME girl. This fragrance is a treasure trove of surprising notes that embody a timeless olfactive narrative, playing on the balance and contrast of ingredients, resulting in a scent both unique, and yet, familiar.”