Influencer’s Notes: The UAE’s Most Refined Luxury Scents

A personal fragrance review by Juhie Jahan featuring standout luxury scents from the UAE

Juhie Jahan is a luxury lifestyle influencer, fashion personality and Digital Influencer of ParfumPlus Magazine based in Dubai. Crowned Mrs Universe — Dubai & UAE 2023, she is known for her passion for luxury, fashion and fine fragrances, bringing an insider’s perspective to the world of perfumery.

Luxury fragrance today feels quieter in its confidence. It is less about excess and more about presence… scents that feel personal, expressive and effortless to wear.

In this special fragrance review by Juhie Jahan, ParfumPlus brings to you the Top Luxury Scents in the UAE. 

From luminous woods and mineral freshness to textured oud and soft musks, these fragrances move seamlessly between everyday moments and special occasions.

Top UAE Luxury Scents

Amouage — Decision
The Quiet Confidence of Clarity

Decision feels modern, composed and quietly powerful. A fragrance that feels intentional while still embracing possibility.

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

Top Notes: Cardamom, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Middle Notes: Frankincense, Juniper Berries, Myrrh
Base Notes: Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli

Montblanc — Explorer Extreme
Adventure, Refined

Boldness does not always mean intensity. Explorer Extreme finds confidence through balance; it carries adventure with sophistication while still embracing possibility.

Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu, Jordi Fernández

Top Note: Bergamot
Middle Notes: Patchouli, Vetiver
Base Notes: Leather, Amber

Christian Provenzano — Guanabana
A Tropical Story with Depth

Playful yet polished, Guanabana balances brightness with richness beautifully. A boldness without becoming overwhelming.

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano 

Top Notes: Soursop, Pineapple, Peach, Grapefruit, Raspberry, Cardamom, Saffron, Ginger
Middle Notes: Taif Rose, Geranium, Pepper, Mate
Base Notes: Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum, Vanilla, Incense, Amber, Suede, Sandalwood

Elie Saab — L’Homme
Modern Freshness with Depth

Fresh fragrances can often feel familiar, but L’Homme brings subtle sophistication. Refined, modern and effortlessly composed.

Perfumer: Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Top Note: Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Middle Note: Vetiver, Cedarwood
Base Notes: Myrrh, Patchouli

Ajmal — Strings Of Oud
The Softer Side of Oud

Rather than intensity, Strings of Oud explores balance; it feels quietly expressive.

Perfumer: Philippine Courtière

Top Notes: Black Pepper Fresh Madagascar Oil, Cardamom Oil, Wormwood Oil
Middle Notes: Incense Oil, Geranium Madagascar Oil, Cypress Oil
Base Notes: Tobacco Accord, Cedarwood Oil, Vanilla Bourbon Madagascar Abs

Anomalia Paris — Umbra Oud
Light and Shadow

Atmospheric and contrasting, Umbra Oud feels cinematic in mood. Modern and fluid, it offers a contemporary perspective on oud.

Top Notes: Rose, Elemi, Cardamom
Middle Notes: Laotian Oud, White Leather, Ambergris
Base Notes: Frankincense, Vetiver, Cedarwood

Sospiro Perfumes — Vibranna
Freshness Reimagined

Freshness feels elevated in Vibranna. A crisp, versatile and quietly luxurious.

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano and Salah Al Zarooni 

Top Notes: Orris, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Moss, Lily of the Valley, Nutmeg
Base Notes: Musk, Patchouli, Amber

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