Gulf Fragrance Guide
fragrance note
47 perfumes
Derived from the steam-distilled leaves of Ocimum basilicum, basil offers a vibrant, herbaceous profile with crisp, peppery, and anise-like facets. Primarily a top note, it provides an immediate, invigorating green lift to compositions. In the Gulf, basil—known as 'Rayhan'—is deeply cherished for its refreshing, cooling presence in traditional gardens. It is often paired with Taif rose or warm spices, adding a sophisticated, aromatic brightness that cuts through the richness of heavy oud and amber bases with elegance.

Armaf

Kenzo

Amouage

Amouage

Guerlain

Dolce & Gabbana

Arabian Oud

Rochas

Amouage

Tom Ford

Lolita Lempicka

Boucheron

John Varvatos

Ted Lapidus

Acqua di Parma

Louis Vuitton

Jacques Bogart

Xerjoff

Tom Ford

Hugo Boss

Versace

Oscar de la Renta

Givenchy

Caron

Khadlaj

Khadlaj

Gucci
Lattafa

The Body Shop

Yves Saint Laurent

Givenchy

Dolce & Gabbana

Tom Ford

Armaf

Hermès

Lancôme

Guerlain

Dior

Rasasi

Atelier Cologne

Giorgio Armani

Chanel

Jo Malone London

Afnan

Hugo Boss

Armaf

Jean Paul Gaultier