Scents Every That Girl Needs in Her Fragrance Rotation
We firmly believe that no one, and we mean no one, takes fragrance more seriously than the girlies in the Middle East.
We totally identify with smelling incredible and lucky for us there is never a shortage of new scents to spritz n’ sniff.
Whether you can’t get enough of the fruity florals, or are captivated by the rich intensity of oud, there’s always new frags waiting to be discovered.
If you’re looking for the latest must-have perfumes to elevate your collection, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the newest scents you can shop in Dubai right now.
Rare Beauty Rare Eau de Parfum
Price: Dhs395, sephora.me
Why we ❤️ it: Selena just got married and we bet our Rare Beauty collection that she wore her brand’s signature scent on her big day. After all, with notes of caramel, pistachio, vanilla, and sandalwood, it’s basically love bottled.
Lush Pumpkin Spice Body Spray
Price: Dhs275, Lush Boutiques
Why we ❤️ it: Autumn is bottled up with creamy pumpkin and sweet vanilla swirled with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. A touch of caramel and toasted woods give us the fall feelings of crisp-air walks, pumpkin lattes, and our favourite knit sweater in a spritz.
Who Is Elijah Electric Soul
Price: Dhs725, ounass.ae
Why we ❤️ it: With a brand that was inspired by a trip to Coachella, we can’t expect anything less than having a scent named Electric Soul. Notes of pink pepper, pear, and raspberry burst with energy, while peach, jasmine, rose, and musk glow like a night dancing under sparkling stars. It’s the ultimate festival vibe, bottled.
PHLUR Missing Person
Price: starting at Dhs385, sephora.me
Why we ❤️ it: New to the GCC, Missing Person is a delicate frag that smells like the memory of someone you can’t forget. It contains gentle notes of bergamot, musk, and jasmine open with a soft spark of orange blossom for a skin-to-skin floral glow.
Hind Al Oud Unstoppable
Price: Dhs770, ounass.ae
Why we ❤️ it: We’ve all been there. You get invited to a new friend’s birthday party and don’t know a soul. The inspo behind this scent is the quiet confidence that owns the room. Bright lime zest, green mandarin, and spearmint give that first deep breath of courage, while cardamom, lavender, and fig leaf keep you grounded. The result? A calm, magnetic energy that makes you unforgettable.
YSL Libre Vanille Couture
Price: Dhs585, yslbeauty.ae
Why we ❤️ it: Smell like you’re dripping in gold with this sweet and bold scent. A splash of lush vanilla caviar wrapped in rum absolute with a pop of fresh lavender makes it pure golden luxury in a bottle. Girlies, this is limited edition. Don’t miss out.
Armani Sí Parfum
Price: starting at Dhs555, sephora.me
Why we ❤️ it: If you love the OG Sí frag, or are just vanilla-obsessed, this bold reinterpretation is made for you. This sensual perfume contains notes of juicy blackcurrant, sweet nectar, spicy saffron, rich rose and of course, the main character, decadent vanilla. It’s not a need, it’s a must.
L’Artisan Parfumeur Fables D’Orient
Price: Dhs1,100, bloomingdales.ae
Why we ❤️ it: We’re on the cusp of oversized sweater season. To keep us going until we hit those fall vibes is a scent that’s crafted to feel like a warm hug. This golden amber fragrance contains notes of spicy nutmeg, cozy musk, and soft heliotrope. We’re feeling snug n’ soothed already.
Gaultier Divine Elixir
Price: starting at Dhs545, faces.ae
Why we ❤️ it: A salty goddess in a gold corset? Yes, plz. JPG’s floral marine fragrance opens with sea spray and sparkling lemon peel that crash into dreamy tuberose and lush ylang-ylang. It settles into waves of airy meringue and sweet vanilla.
Dries Van Noten Havana Gold
Price: Dhs1,370, bloomingdales.ae
Why we ❤️ it: Cuba just touched down in Dubai and is servin’ us some after-dark swagger. Licorice, star anise, and mandarin lend a sweet n’ spicy snap before our senses melt with notes of tobacco smoke, cinnamon heat, and resin-y benzoin. With just a few spritzes, we feel like we’re living our best lives in Havana.
Byredo Alto Astral
Price: Dhs770, ounass.ae
Why we ❤️ it: Quick science lesson, bestie. In fragrances, an aldehyde is an ingredient that makes a scent feel sparkly or effervescent. If you’re craving some good energy, this fizzy coconut eau de parfum fills our auras with jasmine petals, soft musk, and smouldering incense.
Absolus Allegoria Florabloom
Price: Dhs845, bloomingdales.ae
Why we ❤️ it: At four o’clock, we’re diving into a hypnotic concoction of juicy mango, creamy coconut, and zesty mandarin. But it’s not what you’re thinking, bb. Guerlain’s latest frag is an after-hours fruity-floral haze featuring the rare Four O’Clock Flower, romantic rose, sultry ylang-ylang. It’s scent lingers with smoky incense, velvety moss, and creamy sandalwood long after it’s time to hit the lights.
Lush Body Spray in Stormy Weather
Price: Dhs250, lush.com
Why we ❤️ it: Look for the sun to shine through any dark cloud with the scent of fresh basil, soft rosewood, and mood-boosting neroli. A few spritzes and we’re ushering in the calm. Storm, who?!
L’Artisan Parfumeur Abyssae Eau de Parfum
Price: Dhs1,100, ounass.ae
Why we ❤️ it: Heading to a floating mediation sesh that’s all over your FYP? This is *the* calming scent to wear while you vibe under the full moon. It contains notes of cooling eucalyptus, soul-softening rose, and cosy cashemeran to ground and align your senses.
Kayali Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11 Eau de Parfum Intense
Price: starting at Dhs151, hudabeauty.com
Why we ❤️ it: We were ~so~ excited when we found out Mona was adding a chocolately flavour to her Oudgasm family. This new drop is an oh-so-delicious earthy n’ woody scent with notes of caramel apple, spiced rum, and of course, chocolate oud. Yep, that’s us drooling.
House of Noya
Price: starting at Dhs750, uae.houseofnoya.com
Why we ❤️ it: For the sun-chasers and jet-set dreamers, meet your next scent obsession. House of Noya’s Acqua Collezione is all about that endless summer feeling: warm skin, salty air, and the calm of being near water. Each of the six scents is like a little escape in a bottle, blending bold ingredients with laid-back energy. Whether you’re by the coast or just wishing you were, this collection smells like a never-ending summer vacay.
DOLCE & GABBANA New Light Blue Eau de Toilette
Price: starting at Dhs476, sephora.me
Why we ❤️ it: No plane ticket to Italy? No problem. Inspired by a breezy day on the cliffs of Capri, a few spritzes of this fruity floral fragrance with notes of Sicilian lemon, granny smith apple, jasmine, rose, and musk instantly transports our senses to the sun-soaked Mediterranean. It’s the next best thing to sailing past the Faraglioni rocks at sunset.
BOSS The Scent
Price: Dhs595, sephora.me
Why we ❤️ it: Allow us to reintroduce you to a fragrance fav that’s been around for quite some time (2015, to be exact). Now in a chic refillable design with a more intense concentration, this bold mix of juicy peach, rich osmanthus, and sensual white musk lingers longer than eva. This ultra-sensual scent belongs in every Cosmo ME girlie’s perfume rotation because it makes your aura feel (and smell) both playful and sophisticated.
Khaltat Love of Aura
Price: Dhs550, mhgboutique.com
Why we ❤️ it: Swipe right on lux Emirati frag brand’s latest aromatic masterpiece because this juice is an energetic glow-up in a bottle. Bursting with notes of orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and musk, this soft peachy n’ amber-hued scent is captivating and empowering. Its vibrant vibe dares us to step into your power and become the main character of your own story.
KAYALI All Over Body Sprays
Price: Dhs184 each, hudabeauty.com
Why we ❤️ it: Need a quick refresh after your next Hot Girl Walk? Our Iraqi-American perfume princess did it again with her launch of softer versions our fav signature scents in body spray form. Encased in sleek, luxurious aluminium bottles, we can now spritz ourselves with Vanilla l 28, Lovefest Burning Cherry l 48, Déjà Vu White Flower | 57, and Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33. Cop yours quickly, they’re limited edition.
Armani Beauty Stronger With You Sandalwood
Price: Dhs565, armanibeauty.ae
Why we ❤️ it: Fan of the Stronger With You fragrance family? Us too. A new scent has been added to the mix that screams luxury. The notes kick off with bold saffron, melt into cosy lavender and sweet chestnut, and finish with smooth sandalwood, vanilla, and cedarwood. Its deep green bottle is aesthetic goals with its gold rings and the word “sandalwood” inscribed in chic Arabic calligraphy.
Christian Louboutin Fétiche Le Cuir
Price: Dhs900, Christian Louboutin boutiques
Why we ❤️ it: For all the leather lovers, we may have found your new fragrance bestie. Imagine a blend of rich osmanthus (think animal-like jasmine) with a silky suede base and warm musks, this scent is warm and sensual. It lingers like a second skin for those who love their auric aroma as fierce as their fashion.
Jil Sander Coffea
Price: Dhs1050, jilsander.com
Why we ❤️ it: The only thing Cosmo ME girlies ~allegedly~ love more than their fragrances is a delicious cup of coffee. Jil Sander has served us the best of both worlds with our new signature spritz. This floral ambery blend mixes fresh, glowy aldehydes with rich, roasted coffee beans, luxe orris, and warm Peru balsam. Basically, it’s giving café chic in a bottle.