Dubai

Dubai is a fragrance steeped in grandeur—an olfactory tribute to a city that pulses with opulence, mystery, and a relentless sense of motion. Designed in the Arabian tradition yet refined with global sensibilities, Dubai is a fragrance that transcends borders and lingers like a memory.

At the core of this fragrance is an accord unlike any other: a deep, velvety purple note formed through a duet of black currant and a crafted grape accord. What makes this particular pairing extraordinary is how it meets iris with 20% irones, a prized and difficult-to-achieve powdery floral note that brings elegant contrast and texture. The interplay of fruity richness and dry iris powder creates a perfume moment that feels both luxurious and surreal.

Elevating this blend is a precious anchor: 1.5 grams of Chiang Mai Oud in each bottle. This oud is robust, dark, and resinous, with a naturally dense profile that grounds the entire composition. Harvested with care and aged for depth, this rare Thai oud provides the kind of resinous warmth and sacred gravity that Arabian perfumery is revered for.

The top of the fragrance opens with a bright, almost sparkling touch. Japanese Yuzu lends a sharp, citrus clarity—invigorating and crisp—while honeysuckle rounds out the opening with a nectar-like sweetness that softens the edge. Black currant and pineapple myrtle bring in a green-fruity layer that’s tart and juicy, while grapefruit adds a touch of zing. Finally a hint of white ambergris, subtly salty and oceanic, giving the top notes lift and brilliance.

The heart of Dubai is where the story turns intimate. Iris (20% irones) reveals its powdery, noble nature, woven with a rare Nightbloom Jasmine from the vaults of Sultan Qaboos. Port Oxford cedar adds a woody sharpness to the middle notes, cutting through with poise. Then, the fragrance blooms with a grape accord, carefully constructed to support the purple note from earlier. A Gypsy Rose accord, with its untamed, romantic essence, ties the iris and grape together with warmth and a slightly vintage edge.

As it dries down, the base is rich, sensuous, and enduring. Chiang Mai Oud takes center stage—never overpowering, but always present. It is paired with Red Meat Sandalwood, giving the base a creamy, dense character with a touch of spice. Cedar Atlas offers structure, its dry woodiness adding balance and support to the smoother notes. Rounding it all out is an amber accord, warm and enveloping, that holds the entire fragrance together.

What makes Dubai stand apart is its ability to transport. With just one spray, you are pulled into a multi-sensory experience: purple shadows stretch across golden deserts, the scent of ripe fruit wafts from hidden courtyards, rare woods smolder in incense burners as silk slips through your fingers. It is a scent of contrasts—bright yet dusky, sweet but dry, ancient and modern just like its namesake. And with its rare materials—from the meticulous iris to the regal jasmine, from the playful grape to the anchoring Chiang Mai oud—it's set to blow you away!

Notes: Japanese Yuzu, Honeysuckle, Black Currant, Pineapple Myrtle, Grapefruit, White Ambergris, Iris 20% Irones, Nightbloom Jasmine SQ, Port Oxford Cedar, Grape Accord, Gypsy Rose Accord, Chang Mai Oud, Red Meat Sandalwood, Cedar Atlas, Amber Accord