The Journal
Perfume, the Gulf way
Short, practical guides on wearing, choosing and gifting fragrance in the Emirates and across the GCC — written by the people who blend it.
Buying guide
Inspired perfumes: what they are, how they compare and what to expect
An honest explainer on designer-inspired perfumes in Dubai — what “inspired by” means, how concentration and ingredients compare, and why the price is a fraction of the original.
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Gift guide
Eid perfume gift guide for the UAE: what to give, and to whom
A Gulf gifting guide for Eid, Ramadan iftars and National Day — which perfume families suit parents, friends, colleagues and hosts, with prices from AED 49 and delivery across the Emirates.
6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Ingredient guide
Oud perfume explained: mukhallat, saffron oud and rose oud
What oud actually is, why Cambodian and Assamese agarwood smell different, and how to choose between mukhallat, saffron oud and rose oud for daily wear in the Gulf.
6 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Wearing guide
The best long-lasting perfumes for a Dubai summer
Which perfumes survive 45 °C and humidity? A practical guide to fresh, musk and oud blends that last through a Gulf summer day, plus how to apply them.
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read