What is Arabic Perfume?

Most commonly, Arabic perfumes are composed of pure essential oils that are known as ittars or attars. Arabian perfumes are free from alcohol. In Arabic perfumery, precious ingredients such as oud, jasmine, musk, and amber have been used to blend strong and unique oil fragrances. Arabian rose and frankincense also have equal roles in the process of making Arabic perfumes.

Apart from Attar or ittar oils, incense tablets (known as dukhun or bakhoor), oud scented wood chips (known as oud muattar), and pure oud wood chips are highly sought after in the Arabian people.

What is Oud?

The most surprising fact is oud is itself not a tree. When an Aquilaria trees has been infected with a type of Phialophora mold, P. parasitica, the tree defensively secretes a resin to combat the fungal infestation. Prior to becoming infected, the heartwood is mostly lacking in scent, and is relatively light and pale in coloration. As the infection advances, and the tree produces its fragrant resin as a final option of defence, the heartwood becomes very dense, dark, and saturated with resin. This product is harvested, and most famously referred to in cosmetics under the scent names of oud, oodh. This prized oud is used in Arabian Perfumes which makes Arabian Perfumes more exotic and appealing from other synthetic perfumes.

Arabian perfumes have topped up the list with bold, heavy and long lasting fragrances with Oud, Musk and Amber as its main ingredients.

Tips for wearing Arabian Perfumes

If you are passionate about wearing Arabian Perfumes keep some matter in mind every time when you are applying the perfume:

• Start with clean skin:
  Apply the perfumes to clean, moisturized skin in order to get the longevity of the scent. Arabian perfumes tend to last longer on moist skin.
• Layering Technique:
  Adopting a layering technique will enhance the fragrance. Moisturize your skin with unscented lotions or creams, especially if they have complementary base notes like musk, before applying the Arabian perfume.
• Pulse Points:
  Apply the perfume to your pulse points, such as the wrists, neck, and behind the ears. These areas emit heat, which can intensify and project the fragrance.
• Use less get more:
  Apply with a small amount and gradually increase if needed. Over-application can be overwhelming, especially with potent scents like oud.
• Avoid rubbing:
  Avoid rubbing your wrists together after applying the perfume or it may break down the fragrance molecules.
• Unisex Appeal:
  Many Arabian perfumes are designed to be unisex, so feel free to explore scents that resonate with your personal preferences rather than adhering to traditional gender norms.

Tips for wearing Arabian Perfumes

• Climate consideration:
  Consider the season and climate when choosing an Arabian perfume. Choose heavier, spicier scents in cooler weather, while lighter, floral notes can be refreshing in warmer temperatures.
• Storage:
  Store your Arabian perfumes in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. This helps preserve the integrity of the fragrance and prevents it from deteriorating.
• Consider the Occasion:
  Alter your perfumes in between daytime and evening. Use woody fragrance for evening or special occasions due to their intense and opulent nature. Reserve lighter scents for daytime wear.
• Test Before Purchase:
  

  Skin chemistry can vary, and it's essential to ensure the fragrance aligns with your preferences.