Fragrances are a great way to stay fresh and smelling great throughout the day, especially in the Middle Eastern heat. But what fragrances are the most popular?
Keep reading this article to learn more about the top seven Arabic fragrances that you need to add to your collection!
1: AL ABIQ FRAGRANCE
This floral scent is made up of cloves and Taif rose as well as Sandalwood and Amber undertones. For people who love to smell flowery and feminine, this is the scent they should try.
Taif rose is named after one of the oldest cities in the world located in western Saudi Arabia near Makkah. The flower is cultivated in this area. The rose is very fragrant, making it a great ingredient for perfumes and other fragrances. The Taif rose is harvested in April and have been used since at least the 9th century in the area.
The inclusion of the rose makes this fragrance inherently Arabic and reminiscent of the area.
2: AL THARA FRAGRANCE
The Al Thara scent is made up of raspberries, rose, and warm leather scents. This gives a fruity and woodsy smell to the fragrance.
Raspberries are a main export to the Middle East from raspberry-producing countries. Leather is also a popular Middle Eastern commodity. The leather market continues to grow in the area. Leather is often regarded as a classy, sophisticated item. Wearing a scent with hints of warm leather will make that regard rub off on the wearer.
Thanks to the high import of raspberries and the popularity of leather, Al Thara is certainly a famous Arabic fragrance.
3: AL ATHAL FRAGRANCE
This scent is made up of amber and musk as well as a Luban incense that steeps this fragrance in tradition.
Luban incense is often burned to add a fragrance to a home or to clothing. The smoke is much like that of dokhoun in that it saturates the entire room with its sweet-smelling smoke. This is a tradition as old as time in Arabic countries. Until concentrated perfumes and oils were created, this is how many people stayed fresh throughout the day!
This tie to local tradition makes the Al Athal fragrance Arabic.
4: AL LAYLAA FRAGRANCE
The Al Laylaa fragrance pairs apple and cardamom with a base of vanilla and sandalwood for the floral scent like no other.
This scent holds strong Arabic ties thanks to the use of cardamom. Cardamom is a seed that is commonly ground into a spice that is used in many popular Middle Eastern stews and rice dishes. The seed has a strong scent and flavor when eaten. It is balanced with a hint of eucalyptus and is cultivated in Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, and parts of India.
5: AL NOBL FRAGRANCE
The Al Nobl fragrance holds a citrus scent thanks to a blend of cedarwood, sultan, and Lilly of the Valley. The Lilly of the Valley gives this scent strong ties to Arabia.
This lilly is native to the Middle East and has been cultivated for thousands of years. The flower is very fragrant, making it perfect for perfumes and body oils. The flower symbolizes love, humility, purity, and happiness.
6: AL EZZ FRAGRANCE
This scent is made of vanilla, apricot, and cedarwood scents. However, this fragrance is made truly Arabic thanks to the inclusion of essence of Ylang-Ylang.
The Ylang-Ylang tree gets its name from the Philippines, meaning “flower of flowers.” It is most commonly used to distill for perfume. The tree grows mostly in Asia but the plant also grows well in very warm and moist climates.
7: AL AZAL FRAGRANCE
This combination of scents includes cardamom, vanilla, and praline for a sweet, oriental scent. Saffron is also a major ingredient in this scent. Saffron pigments have been traced to early cave art found in Iraq that dates more than 50,000 years old.
Saffron is also one of the worlds most expensive substances. It smells similar to hay, allowing it to balance out the sweet scents that come with the vanilla and praline. Cardamom, as previously mentioned, is a very popular Middle East seed that is often used in many traditional dishes.
All of these elements combined certainly make the Al Azal fragrance one of the most famous Arabic fragrances on the market today.
As you can see, each of these scents are closely tied to Arabic tradition and culture. Not only do they have historical significance to the Middle East, they also smell great and are sure to keep you smelling fresh throughout the day.
The great scents listed in this article are potent thanks to their natural roots. Many of these fragrances can be found in concentrated forms, free of fillers that will dilute the scent. Try a famous Arabian fragrance to smell great all day!
