Al Jazeera Perfumes Guide: 12 Best Scents and What They Smell Like
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Al Jazeera Perfumes sells its own Eau de Parfums online in the UK, including the Al Jazeera Collection and the Oryx line. Unlike most Arabian brands on our site, many of its perfumes credit well-known perfumers, such as Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbe and Fanny Bal.
This guide covers 12 Al Jazeera perfumes worth knowing, what each one smells like and who it suits.
The short answer
- Most searched: Magic, a sea salt, rose and praline scent.
- Best for winter evenings: Oryx Oud or Istanbul.
- Best everyday scent: Oryx Musk.
- Best for floral lovers: Damascus or Moscow.
Al Jazeera perfumes at a glance
| Perfume | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Magic | The most searched one | Something different, all year |
| Moscow | Soft floral vanilla with oud | Day to evening |
| Oryx Oud | Spiced plum and oud | Evening, winter |
| Smoky Oud | Woody, ambery and dry | Evening, autumn |
| Istanbul | Cardamom, coffee and oud | Winter |
| Palace | Classic floral chypre style | Office, special days |
| Grand Palais | Fruity floral with sandalwood | Dates, spring |
| Damascus | Rose and white florals | Rose lovers |
| Asia | Fruity floral praline | Casual, sweet |
| Japanese | Clean amber woods | Everyday, office |
| Oryx Musk | Clean woody musk | Everyday |
| Jade | Fresh green floral | Spring, daytime |
12 Al Jazeera perfumes worth knowing
1. Magic: the most searched one
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Luc Dong
Top: Sea Salt, Ozonic Notes · Heart: Turkish Rose, Praline · Base: Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli
Sea salt and ozonic notes open fresh and salty, then Turkish rose and praline make it sweeter, over amber, vanilla and patchouli. A marine-meets-gourmand scent that stands out from typical Arabian perfumes.
2. Moscow: soft floral vanilla with oud
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Bruno Jovanovic
Top: Bergamot, Pear · Heart: Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Rose · Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Oud, Musk
Bergamot and pear open bright, orange blossom, tuberose and rose fill the heart, and the base settles on vanilla, oud, patchouli and musk. A good pick if you want florals with a warm, slightly oriental finish.
3. Oryx Oud: spiced plum and oud
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Top: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cinnamon · Heart: Plum, Jasmine, Rose, Fir Balsam · Base: Vanilla, Atlas Cedar, Oud
Black pepper and cinnamon give a spicy start, plum, jasmine and rose add a fruity floral heart, and vanilla, Atlas cedar and oud close it. The richest evening option in this list.
4. Smoky Oud: woody, ambery and dry
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Jean-Christophe Herault
Top: Orris, Saffron · Heart: Cypriol, Sandalwood, Patchouli · Base: Vanilla, Amber, Moss
Orris and saffron open powdery and spicy, cypriol and sandalwood bring a dry woody heart, and vanilla, amber and moss round it off. Pick this one for a darker, woody oud style.
5. Istanbul: cardamom, coffee and oud
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Sophie Labbe
Top: Cardamom · Heart: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Coffee · Base: Cypriol, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oud
Cardamom leads into benzoin, cedarwood and coffee, then cypriol, sandalwood, vanilla and oud. A warm gourmand-woody scent for colder months.
6. Palace: classic floral chypre style
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Jean-Louis Sieuzac
Top: Bergamot, Mandarin Blossom, Pink Pepper · Heart: Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus · Base: Patchouli, Amber, Moss
Bergamot, mandarin blossom and pink pepper over rose, jasmine and osmanthus, with patchouli, amber and moss in the base. Elegant and a little old-school in a good way.
7. Grand Palais: fruity floral with sandalwood
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Top: Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Red Currant · Heart: Gardenia, Jasmine, Osmanthus · Base: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla
Mandarin, pink pepper and red currant open juicy, gardenia, jasmine and osmanthus form the heart, and sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla make it creamy.
8. Damascus: rose and white florals
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Top: Tuberose, Jasmine, Bergamot · Heart: Orange Blossom, Damask Rose, Peach · Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk
Tuberose, jasmine and bergamot, then orange blossom, Damask rose and peach, on vanilla, sandalwood and musk. A rich floral for rose lovers.
9. Asia: fruity floral praline
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
Top: Pear, Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper · Heart: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Rose · Base: Praline, Sandalwood, Amber
Pear, blackcurrant and pink pepper, a tuberose, orange blossom and rose heart, and praline, sandalwood and amber. Sweet and easy to like.
10. Japanese: clean amber woods
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Sophie Labbe
Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot · Heart: Jasmine, Benzoin · Base: Ambroxan, Ambergris, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Pink pepper and bergamot, jasmine and benzoin, then ambroxan, ambergris, patchouli and sandalwood. A smooth, modern skin-scent style.
11. Oryx Musk: clean woody musk
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Fanny Bal
Top: Bergamot, Freesia · Heart: Rose, Sandalwood, Cedarwood · Base: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Musk
Bergamot and freesia, rose, sandalwood and cedarwood, and a base of ambroxan, cashmeran and musk. The safest everyday choice.
12. Jade: fresh green floral
Unisex | Eau de Parfum | Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
Top: Pear, Green Mandarin · Heart: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Rose · Base: Amberwood, Musk
Pear and green mandarin open crisp, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose stay light, and amberwood and musk keep it soft. Best for spring and daytime.
How to choose
Start with the notes you already enjoy. If you like fresh scents, try Jade, Oryx Musk or Magic. For warm, cosy perfumes go for Oryx Oud, Istanbul or Smoky Oud. Floral lovers should look at Damascus, Moscow, Palace and Grand Palais. These are mostly premium-priced, so ordering samples first is a sensible idea when the shop offers them.
Want something similar for less? Browse our perfume guides and Arabian picks from Lattafa, Armaf and Sapil.
Al Jazeera Perfumes FAQ
Are Al Jazeera perfumes good?
Many of their perfumes are composed by well-known perfumers such as Dominique Ropion, Sophie Labbe and Fanny Bal, and the note lists are rich and clearly laid out. Whether one is good for you depends on the style you like, so pick by the notes.
Which Al Jazeera perfume is the most popular?
Magic is the one people search for most in the UK. Moscow, Oryx Oud and Damascus are also strong picks.
Are Al Jazeera perfumes for men or women?
The brand does not split them into men and women. Fresher and woody ones like Oryx Musk, Japanese and Smoky Oud are easy for anyone, while Damascus, Asia and Palace lean floral.
Which Al Jazeera perfume is best for winter?
Oryx Oud, Istanbul and Smoky Oud. They are warm, spicy and woody with vanilla or oud in the base.
What is Oryx by Al Jazeera?
Oryx is a line within Al Jazeera Perfumes. In this guide Oryx Oud and Oryx Musk come from that line.
