The Spirit of Dubai: A Guide to Perfumes and Where to Start

The Spirit of Dubai is a house that tells the story of Dubai in the names of its fragrances: rich scents featuring rose, oud, amber, leather, and spices, along with a few gourmand options. To start, choose Fakhama if you love roses, Meydan if you prefer tobacco and oud, or Bahar if you are looking for something fresher.

Fragrances to know

• Fakhama: Turkish and Bulgarian rose, sandalwood, benzoin, amber, and animalic notes. Longevity and sillage rated 4 out of 5.
• Meydan: grapefruit and lavender, tobacco, oud, and patchouli.
• Majalis: sweet orange and spices, sandalwood and vetiver, oud, and leather.
• Diwan Gourmand: cocoa, date, rose, and cinnamon on oud.
• Marsa: milk, cherry, fig, tuberose, vanilla, and praline: gourmand and creamy.
• Bahar: lemon and bitter orange, rose, and jasmine. The lightest.

Which one to start with

• For rose: Fakhama.
• For tobacco and oud: Meydan or Majalis.
• For a gourmand scent: Diwan Gourmand or Marsa.
• For a lighter introduction: Bahar.

The style of Arabian fragrances is explored in Arabian fragrances: what they are. All fragrances are available on the The Spirit of Dubai page.

Frequently asked questions

Do The Spirit of Dubai fragrances last?

Yes, many are rated 3 or 4 out of 5 for longevity on our product pages. Bahar is the lightest.

Are they fragrances for men or women?

Most are unisex. Rose and gourmand fragrances are often chosen by women, while tobacco and oud are favored by men, but this is not a rule.