The Arabs
Fragrance notes
The Arabs opens with a bright mix of bergamot and lime that cuts through the air immediately. Turkish rose adds a soft floral layer to the top, while Orcanox™ gives the opening a clean, modern edge. The citrus is sharp rather than sweet, and the rose stays restrained, allowing the freshness to lead without becoming heavy or cloying.
In the heart, Indian oud arrives with a dark, resinous presence that changes the direction completely. Saffron brings a warm, slightly metallic spice that sits well against the oud, and violet adds a powdery softness that rounds out the sharper edges. The transition feels deliberate, moving from fresh citrus to a dense, spiced woodiness that carries real weight.
The base centers on Cambodian oud and sandalwood, supported by ambrocenide and cashmeran. This foundation is dry, woody, and firmly amber-toned, with the oud remaining prominent throughout. The powdery violet from the heart lingers here, blending with the warm spice of saffron to create a finish that feels structured and composed. The overall impression is a fragrance built around oud and rose, anchored by sandalwood and a steady amber warmth.
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