Ahmed

Take the classic Wild Colt, and add Bakhoor to the base, lots of it, and you get Wild Colt Bakhoor. Awesome perfume, highly recommended.

Awesome powdery jasmine and vanilla bomb. This one has a very strong projection, unisex and can lean feminine. Easily lasts 24 hours on clothing, and projects for about 4-6 hours.

Absolutely beast of a perfume, one of the best Arabic leather perfumes out there. Huge compliment getter, but can be over-whelming in closed spaces or warmer weather. I got it from Dkhoon's website at a sale for around AED 90, and they deliver all over the Gulf. Highly recommended if you like leather and Arabic fragrances.

Beautiful summer scent from Laverne, pleasant to wear, and can be easily worn indoors without intimidating others. Citruses and marine notes are most prominent, and longevity is quite good for a fresh summer scent. Highly recommend this one.

This is an PDM Althair clone, and very strong one. Extremely strong scent profile, projects like crazy, and easily lasts a day on clothing. It is a spicy, powdery vanilla bomb 💥

This is a very beautiful fresh, aquatic morning scent from Laverne, however, does not last much, and projection is average. The name does not do justice to the popular Laverne classic: Blue Laverne.

This is a beautiful daily driver by Laverne, very close to the Blue de Chanel DNA. The scent is simple yet elegant, smells expensive and citruses blend very well with the ambroxan note. Sells for around AED/SAR 100 on the Laverne website, and it is a steal for the price. Highly recommended, especially for summer and spring.

A good LV Imagination clone. Long lasting and great value for money, you get 200 ml for around SAR 100-120. You can get it delivered all over the gulf from their website.

This is a good (and quite acceptable) clone of Acqua di Gio Profondo clone, which is a beautiful scent profile. However, this doesnt last long. The price to performance ratio is great, so it is a good, cheap alternative of a good scent profile ✨

Beautiful plum scent, lasts more than 6 hours on clothing. This one is a compliment magnet because of the scent profile. I highly recommend this one. I got it for around AED 60 from the Lattafa/Ard Al Zafraan store in Diera, Dubai.

This is an okay perfume, not as good as hyped, but not bad either. Woody and floral notes dominate this perfume, most love it, but its not for me. Try it before you buy it.

One of the best Aventus/Hacivat clones, extremely long lasting, and a very high quality scent. Be careful while spraying on whites, as it can stain due to its very high oil concentration. Highly recommend this one for a summer freshie, but you wont get it from Rasasi stores, try trusted third party stores, as fakes are all over.

This is another decent, mid-range Angel's share clone from Fragrance World. Smells a bit synthetic, but acceptable for the price. On introduction, this was one of the options hyped by social media influencers, but there are much better options out there these days. I would skip this one.

On first impression, a noticeable citrus opening, blended with a distinct saffron note. It's marketed as unisex, and I agree – I find it quite versatile and could easily wear it throughout the year. In terms of originality, not exactly groundbreaking. Pleasant, easy to like, but doesn't necessarily stand out as unique. It performs reliably, however. Good longevity and projection without being overwhelming. A fairly safe choice in that regard. The price is is very competitive for a 200ml bottle, however, the bottle design is a outright clone of those from Liquides Imaginaires. Feels like a missed opportunity for Assaf to establish a more distinct visual identity. The fragrance itself is solid – versatile, performs well, and comes at a good price.If you're primarily looking for an easy-to-wear, pleasant citrus-saffron scent, it's certainly worth considering and I would recommend it.

Assaf's Frankel Aventus is one of the best Creed Aventus clones I’ve come across. It offers a very high-quality scent with absolutely no synthetic blast in the opening. It easily outperforms all other clones in terms of longevity and projection. Plus, it comes at a very affordable price—below SAR 100 for a 200ml bottle. I highly recommend this one.

One of the best from Dkhoon Emaratia, this perfume blends florals with vetiver and patchouli beautifully. Can be worn by both sexes, and projects strongly for the first couple of hours. Easily lasts for 8-10 hours, this is a compliment magnet and I highly recommend it. Bought it from Dkhoun Emaratia’s online store, they ship to UAE from Saudi Arabia.

This is an amazing perfume primarily for women but can be worn by men who appreciate sweet, gourmand fragrances. The most prominent notes are lactonic, creamy, chocolatey, and vanilla accords. The dry down is mostly vanilla, making it more wearable for men than the initial burst. The longevity is impressive, easily lasting 8 hours, with strong projection for the first couple of hours. I purchased it from the Paris Corner store in Deira, Dubai, for about AED 85. Highly recommended for those who love sweet gourmand perfumes; otherwise, it might not be for you.

Detour Eco is a beautiful clone of PDM Haltane, and the presentation makes this clear. The woody, aromatic accords, along with the beautiful Oud, create an awesome scent profile that will get you compliments. It easily lasts around 8 hours and projects very well for the first few hours. Al Haramain sells it for AED 100, both online and in its many stores around the Gulf. This is a great “inspired by” perfume, and I highly recommend it.

This is one of Assaf's freshies, however, it is a weak fragrance. The citruses and florals in the opening are prominent, but the bases are weak, with the sandalwood and vetiver barely detectable. The price at which Assaf sells this online, along with the 200ml bottle makes it a great choice for a cheap freshie.

Asad Zanzibar is a unique scent that still has a lot of hype on social media. It’s not an intimidating perfume, and I like it. However, it’s not for everyone and certainly not a safe blind buy. The longevity and projection are average, but given its price, it’s good value for money, especially once the hype settles. Try before you buy.

Precieux I by Armaf is more of a collector’s perfume than an everyday driver. The scent is beautiful, offering a richer take on the Creed Aventus DNA, with some online comparisons to Aventus Absolu. It projects well, but I don’t get the same longevity as with earlier Armaf clones. Given its price, I would prefer the newer takes on the Aventus DNA, like Ibraheem Qurashi’s Cullinan Diamond (which comes in a 200 ml bottle) or Assaf’s Frankel Silver. If you are a collector, this is a must-have. Otherwise, you might want to skip this one.

Khamrah Qahwah by Lattafa is flanker to the extremely popular Khamrah original, and it doesn’t disappoint at all. It has a richer scent profile, with the Arabic coffee and spices projecting stronger than the original. This one easily lasts 10 hours and can fill a closed space if over-sprayed. Both Khamrah perfumes smell way more expensive than what you pay for. I bought this from the Lattafa online store for about AED 120, though you can find it cheaper elsewhere. This is a beautiful perfume, and I highly recommend it.

Tragedy by Oudera is a classic and very popular perfume in the UAE. It has a beautiful scent, but the scent profile is on the stronger side, making it less suitable for warmer weather. The listed accords of bergamot, tobacco, and leather blend together perfectly, and I can also pick up notes of pink pepper. Tragedy performs very well and projects heavily. I got this from one of the Oudera kiosks, which you can find scattered across malls in the UAE. I highly recommend this one.

This is one of the most beautiful soapy, floral and powdery musks out there. Highly recommend this one.

Sultan the Conqueror is a beautiful Arabic perfume from Fragrance World. This is one of the most subtle Arabic perfumes in my collection, making it perfect for the office or closed spaces. I really love the cardamom and incense accords in this scent. Due to its subtle nature, the longevity and projection are average. I bought this from the Fragrance World store in Deira for about AED 120. If you’re looking for an Arabic perfume that’s subtle and non-intimidating, I highly recommend this one.