Arabic Perfumes

Buy Arabic perfume online in the UAE

Arabic perfume is more than a fragrance in the Emirates; it is part of hospitality, faith and family life. It is the scent that greets guests in the majlis, the scent worn to Friday prayers and the scent that fills the house on Eid morning. For generations, families in the Gulf have layered oils, bakhoor smoke and sprays to create a personal signature that follows them through the day. At 11:11, a UAE perfume brand that sells only online, this collection brings together every perfume in our range rooted in that tradition – oud, saffron, incense, frankincense, amber, rose and warm oriental spices – together with bakhoor for the home.

Every Arabic perfume here is a 50ml eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting. Each 50ml perfume is AED 75 (was AED 99), delivery is free across the UAE within 2 business days, and you can pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara. Our Golden Guarantee means that if you don't love it, you can return it. If you would like to see everything we make before deciding, browse our full perfume online UAE range.

Shopping online also makes it easier to compare. Instead of testing a dozen strong scents on paper strips in a busy souk until your nose gives up, you can read the notes of each perfume calmly, choose the style that suits you and have it delivered to your door.

Arabic perfume for men, women and unisex

In Arabic perfumery the line between men's and women's scents has always been softer than in Western fragrance, and most of this collection is unisex. Still, some styles are especially popular. Shoppers looking for Arabic perfume for men usually love oud, leather, incense and tobacco – deep, smoky signatures that suit a kandura and a confident presence. You will find many more of these in our men's perfumes.

Arabic perfume for women often blends oud with rose, saffron, vanilla and soft musk for a rich yet feminine trail that clings beautifully to an abaya or shayla. Explore our women's perfumes for more of that style.

If you like to share fragrance with your partner or family – a very Emirati habit – our unisex perfumes are the easiest place to start. The best rule is simple: choose by the notes you love, not by the label on the box.

What Arabic perfume smells like and the notes behind it

Arabic perfume is built on a short list of precious ingredients, each with its own role. Oud gives a dark, woody, smoky base and is the soul of the style. Saffron adds a warm, honeyed, slightly leathery spice that feels instantly luxurious. Rose brings a velvety, romantic heart – Taif rose has been prized in the region for centuries. Amber and resins add golden warmth, musk adds softness, and incense and frankincense add a calm, spiritual smoke that recalls the mosque and the majlis.

These notes are layered in rich combinations: rose with oud, saffron with amber, incense with leather, cardamom with sandalwood. The result is dense, warm and long-lasting – made to leave a trail across a room rather than sit quietly on the skin. Warm spices such as cardamom and cinnamon appear often too, which is why many Arabic perfumes also sit in our spicy and oriental perfumes.

Arabic vs Western perfume. Western fragrances often open with bright citrus and fade to a soft base, while Arabic perfumes put the base first: oud, amber and resin are present from the first spray and stay to the end. Many modern Arabic perfumes now blend both worlds, adding fresh citrus or fruit on top of a traditional oud or saffron base.

Arabic perfume for everyday and special occasions

Arabic perfume is closely tied to occasions. During Ramadan and Eid it is worn to iftars, family visits and prayers – our Ramadan perfumes are chosen for exactly those moments. For weddings and formal events, a saffron rose or rose oud is a confident statement; see wedding and bridal perfumes.

Evenings, dinners and gatherings call for deeper blends, and the cooler months from November to March are the perfect time to wear the richest Arabic scents – browse our winter perfumes. For daily wear and the office, choose softer oriental blends with musk or sandalwood and apply lightly; one spray is often enough in an air-conditioned space. In the peak of summer many people keep heavy Arabic scents for the evening and switch to lighter, fresher fragrances during the day.

Best-selling Arabic perfumes and top picks

Two great places to begin are our signature 11:11 Oud, a classic oriental oud with saffron and musk, and 11:11 46, which blends frankincense, incense, leather and sandalwood into a majlis-style signature. From there, explore saffron ambers for luxury, cardamom ouds for smooth daily wear, rose ouds for weddings and tobacco orientals for winter nights – all in this collection.

To see the scents customers across the Emirates choose most often, visit our best perfumes in the UAE, which is updated from real best-selling data.

Arabic perfume gift sets and bundles

A bottle of Arabic perfume, especially when paired with bakhoor, is one of the most traditional and appreciated gifts in the Gulf – for a host, a parent, a newlywed couple or a colleague. Browse our perfume gift sets for ready-to-give bundles, including perfume-and-bakhoor sets designed for the majlis.

Arabic perfume gifts are especially popular during the holy month and Eid; see our Ramadan gifts and Eid gifts. They also make thoughtful corporate gifts for clients and teams. To complete the experience, add a box of bakhoor so they can scent clothes and rooms the traditional way.

Arabic perfume delivery across the UAE

We deliver Arabic perfume free to every emirate within 2 business days. Order Arabic perfume in Dubai, or have it delivered to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah, as well as Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.

If you usually shop the perfume souk in Deira or a counter in a mall, ordering online saves the drive, the parking and the bargaining. 11:11 has no physical store – we deliver straight to your home or office, and you can pay on delivery if you prefer.

Why choose 11:11 for Arabic perfume

• A UAE brand creating scents for life in the Emirates
• Eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting
• AED 75 per 50ml perfume (was AED 99)
• Free delivery across the UAE within 2 business days
• Cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara
• Golden Guarantee – don't love it? Return it

Because they are built on heavy base notes, our Arabic perfumes also feature in long lasting perfumes.

How to choose and wear Arabic perfume

Start with your favourite note. If you love smoke and wood, choose oud or incense. If you like warmth and sweetness, choose amber, saffron or vanilla. If you prefer something softer, choose rose, musk or sandalwood. Read the perfume notes on each product: top notes are what you smell first, heart notes appear after a few minutes, and base notes – where oud, amber and musk usually sit – stay the longest.

EDP vs EDT. Eau de parfum has a higher concentration of perfume oil than eau de toilette, giving a richer scent and a longer presence – ideal for Arabic notes. All 11:11 perfumes are EDP.

Layer the traditional way. Burn bakhoor to scent your clothes and hair, then spray your perfume on top. Apply to moisturised skin on pulse points and spray lightly on fabric, which holds Arabic notes well. Our guide on how to make perfume last longer has more tips.

Respect the room. Arabic perfumes project strongly. In offices, cars and small spaces, one or two sprays is plenty.

FAQs

What makes a perfume Arabic?

Arabic perfumes are built on oud, saffron, rose, amber, musk and incense, layered into rich, warm and long-lasting blends where the base notes lead.

Is Arabic perfume long-lasting?

Arabic scents rely on heavy base notes that cling to skin and fabric, and our eau de parfum strength is designed to be long-lasting.

Are Arabic perfumes unisex?

Most are. Men often choose oud, leather and incense; women often choose rose, saffron and vanilla blends.

How do I use bakhoor with Arabic perfume?

Burn bakhoor on charcoal or an electric burner, let the smoke scent your clothes, then spray your perfume on top.

Are Arabic perfumes good for summer?

Yes, in small amounts and mainly in the evening or in air-conditioned spaces. Lighter oriental blends work best by day.

What is the best Arabic perfume for a gift?

A versatile oud or saffron perfume paired with bakhoor is a safe and much-appreciated choice for almost anyone.

Do you have a shop in the Deira perfume souk?

No – 11:11 sells online only and delivers free across the UAE within 2 business days.