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What makes a perfume oriental? Well, here’s the simplest answer: oriental fragrances revolve around richness, strong scents, and materials that have always been used in the Arabian culture – such as oud, santal and all kinds of woods, amber, roses, musk, etc. And if you’re looking for the perfect one to offer as a present to a close person in your life, here are 5 that take the charm of an oriental olfactory marvel to a whole new level.

Epices Exquises from Guerlain’s Les Absolus D’Orient collection is an explosion of noble spices, a sensory journey that captures the irresistible essence of amber through the spicy aromas of cardamom coffee. Its warm, full-bodied, and sensual base is surrounded by black pepper and woody notes of oud, patchouli, and sandalwood, while notes of pink peppercorn and green and fresh angelica give it a refreshing character.

Chopard’s Miel D’Arabie fragrance is born from the heart of the desert, blending refreshing and sensuous notes. Its heart of precious spices, tea infusions, and sweet pomegranate is enhanced by the marvelous floral and balsamic aromas of an exceptional honey absolute, while earthy patchouli, together with incense and cypress essential oils further contrast and deepen this intriguing scent.

Bois d’Argent fragrance from Dior’s La Collection Privée Christian Dior collection combines masculine Iris and feminine Incense. Powerful yet sensual, it stands out by its strikingly unforgettable personality.
 

Cartier’s Oud & Santal fragrance from Les Heures Voyageuses collection is simply captivating with its blend of sensual natural Oud resin and seductive sandalwood, resulting in a scent that is as sweet as plum syrup.

A woody Amber scent comes together with the finesse of the violet accord, the oud wood from Laos, the essence of rose from Bulgaria, and rose absolute from Turkey in Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s OUD Satin Mood fragrance. As for the rich vanilla amber accord, it makes it like a rich fabric delicately worn on your skin.

​Article Written by Mirella Haddad