If there is one thing about the Middle East that everyone abroad is missing, we can turn everyone’s nose senses on with the simplest act of spraying perfume at our pulse points, clothes, and everywhere we can, TBH.
The UAE has crafted perfumery as an art form, and it’s not just about smelling good. It’s about understanding different notes from base, middle, and top notes to expect in a perfume. The sillage is about how long each perfume lasts and, most importantly, how your body’s chemistry reacts to the scent.
So, we’ve curated a list of UAE-based perfume brands that will elevate your fragrance collection.
Whind
You’ll 💘 it because The brand focuses on creating skincare products that blend science with rich, nourishing ingredients associated with traditional Moroccan beauty rituals. We could already get the sun-drenched feel of Marrakech!
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Arcadia
You’ll 💘 it because this brand is by Amna Al Habtoor and her perfume line is known for its unique, artisanal perfumes, which draw inspiration from personal memories, emotions, and the cultural heritage of the Middle East. PURRR.
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Maison De Noya
You’ll 💘 it because Noya is the girl next door we didn’t know we needed, and she’s all about those luxe, artisanal scents that are giving Arabian Nights realness. Every single bottle of perfume captures glam and sophisticated, complex notes.
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Yas Perfumes
You’ll 💘 it because: OK, picture this: you are wandering through a stunning souk with a lot of scents swirling around you, and you just constantly wish you smelt like a concoction of notes from bakhoor to oud. Well, Yas Perfumes is your girl if you’re looking for florals, ouds, or anything Arabian fantasy.
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Afnan Perfumes
You’ll 💘 it because Afnan is that fun distant cousin you have, who is a ball of adventures and pure uniqueness. It’s just perfect for the girlies that want to make a bold statement coz their perfumes project scent like no other, and people’s first impression of you is going to be, “Wow, she smells SO good,” and that’s attractive.
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Amouage
You’ll 💘 it because: OMG, girl, don’t walk to Amouage; RUN. She’s just THAT girl. She has people spinning and doing double takes every single time someone has sprayed anything from their collection. She is the haute couture of the perfume world, and her scents are captivating and mesmerizing, with each exotic ingredient.
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Ojar
You’ll 💘 it because: Ojar is the white swan of the perfume world, she’s soft, delicate, and smells very feminine. They craft enchanting, rich, and exotic blends that curate an experience that’s just so oddly opulent. You could expect them to go from floral, woody, and fresh. She caters to everyone’s needs boo.
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