Arabic perfume samples with vetiver

47 of the Arabic perfume samples name vetiver among their recorded notes. We picked 8 to show here and describe them strictly by their recorded data. Read it as a map, not as a top list.

The selection

Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab

From Alezz Oud comes Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Basil, Black Pepper, Vetiver, Timur Pepper, Grapefruit and Patchouli. The scent families on record: citrus, fresh and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Khadlaj Karus Gold Absolu

From Khadlaj comes Khadlaj Karus Gold Absolu, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Candied Lemon, Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Praline, Magnolia, Violet and others. By family it is filed as citrus, floral and gourmand. Season on record: autumn, spring and summer. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Amaran Kafu

Amaran Kafu, an Eau de Parfum from Amaran, has Sicilian Lemon, Vanilla, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Musk and others on record. It is tagged citrus, oriental and woody. It is listed for summer and winter. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

Bujairami Lucid Dream

Bujairami Lucid Dream by Bujairami is an Extrait de Parfum with these recorded notes: Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cedarwood, Orange Blossom, Iris and others. It is tagged floral, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Rayhaan Adonis Icarus

With Rayhaan Adonis Icarus, Rayhaan has an Eau de Parfum for which Orange, Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli, Ginger, Pink Pepper and others are on record. The scent families on record: citrus, fresh and woody. Season on record: spring and summer. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Volare Sensorio Velluto

Volare Sensorio Velluto is filed as an Eau de Parfum from Volare; the note list on record reads Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin, Ginger, Rosemary, Magnolia and others. By family it is filed as citrus, floral and woody. The listing names spring and summer as its season. Warm skin and cool skin can bring out different sides, so try both if you can.

Rasasi Hawas Highness

Rasasi Hawas Highness is an Eau de Parfum by Rasasi. The notes on record are Citrus, Spicy Notes, Amber, Jasmine, Rose, Violet and others. Its family tags read floral, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. What reads as sweet on one person can read as dry on another.

Bujairami Too Damn Good

Bujairami Too Damn Good, an Eau de Parfum from Bujairami, has Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon, Praline, Musk, Violet and others on record. By family it is filed as citrus, gourmand and woody. It is listed for spring and summer. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Also in this selection: Ibraheem Al Qurashi White Regent Diamond, Pendora Scents Fig Fete, Ibraheem Al Qurashi Brazilian Tobacco, Rayhaan Tropical Vibe, Assaf Glitch, French Avenue Safari Breeze, Bujairami Candy Crush, Atralia Absolute Noir, Afnan Lynked Freedom, Aroma Concepts Echelon Soleil.

How to test them

Apply one or two sprays to clean skin, without other scented products nearby. Try it once at home and once outdoors, since air and temperature change the impression. Check it after a few minutes, around midday and in the evening. Ask someone you trust what they notice, because your own nose adapts quickly.

Skin, weather and habit change how any perfume comes across, and a sample shows you your version of it. Two or three samples at a time is plenty; more than that and the impressions blur. Trying it as a sample first means your decision rests on wearing it, not on a description.

Where to go next

• Vetiver samples
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• find your scent
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• frequently asked questions
• how to build a sample set
• how to test perfume on skin
• Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Extrait

Questions

How were these samples chosen?

By the tags and note lists on record for each perfume. Nothing was added from memory, the order is not a ranking, and perfumes without recorded notes are described without notes.

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.