A lychee-bright rose on vanilla and musk, with no oud listed.
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Arabian Discoveries
Gulf perfume houses beyond the stereotype: soft rose and musk as well as oud.
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A citrus-fresh opening and rose heart, with oud kept in the base.
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Amouage's softer side: cherry blossom and almond-vanilla, with no incense or oud listed.
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Warm saffron, cinnamon, vanilla and sandalwood: spicy rather than smoky.
Discover this productA lychee-rose floral with a musky base.
Discover this productSaffron and rose leading into praline and a vanilla-softened oud.
Discover this productMarshmallow and vanilla over orange flower, with no oud listed.
Discover this productFrankincense and saffron over sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla, from Oman's Amouage.
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Oud, attars, bakhoor and mukhallat explained, and how Arabian perfumery differs from Western designer fragrance in style, format and how it's worn.
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Rose, musk, fruity florals and soft vanilla from Gulf perfume houses, with no oud in the listed notes. Six picks with verified notes and UAE prices.
Read the guideHow to Choose Your First Oud Perfume
New to oud? Start with blends where oud meets rose, vanilla or amber, test on skin, and know the difference between oud oil, oud accords and sprays. Six to explore, from AED 160.
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