Designer oud
A new unisex fragrance called Gucci Oud by the Italian label’s creative director, Frida Giannini, is now available in the UAE.
Notes: oud, amber, musk, patchouli, pear, raspberry, saffron, Bulgarian rose and orange flower
Royal rose
Created by the perfumer Amandine Clerc-Marie for Chopard and inspired by the Orient. Part of the Malaki collection, which is the Arabic word for royal.
Notes: Damascus rose, saffron, leather, oud and cedar
Burning bright
Limited-edition hand-painted incense and oud burners at Tangara stores across the Emirates
Crystal clear
Bottles don't get more extravagant than the handcrafted crystal ones at the French perfumer M Micallef's boutique in Dubai's Grosvenor House. Prices range from Dh1,000 to Dh70,000; www.mmicallef.com
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