TryParfums Journal

Fragrance Guide

Dupes, seasonal picks and honest side by sides. Slow down, read up, then shop smarter.

Montale Oud Edition, Initio Oud for Happiness and Ahmed Al Maghribi Laathani with oud wood and smoke

Aug 17, 20263 min read

Best Oud Perfumes: 5 Picks From Smooth to Seriously Smoky

New to oud or looking for your next one? Here are five oud perfumes we love, plus a simple guide to what oud is and how to pick one.

Lattafa Eternal Vanille, Fahad and Angham on a bronze vanity tray

Aug 11, 20263 min read

Is Lattafa a Good Brand? The Honest Answer Before You Buy

Is Lattafa worth it? Here is an honest look at the UAE brand, what it does well, where it falls short, and six Lattafa scents worth trying.

Imaginary Authors Cape Heartache, A Whiff of Waffle Cone and Falling Into the Sea laid on linen

Aug 4, 20264 min read

Imaginary Authors Guide: 11 Scents, 11 Stories. Which One Is You?

A simple guide to every Imaginary Authors perfume we carry, from Cape Heartache to A Whiff of Waffle Cone. See the notes and find the one that fits you.

Lattafa Eternal Vanille, Khadlaj Panache Angel Dust and Rayhaan Tonquin Giza in a pool of honey with honeycomb and vanilla

Jul 29, 20262 min read

Best Arabian Vanilla Perfumes: 6 Gourmands That Smell Expensive

Looking for the best Arabian vanilla perfume? Here are six sweet gourmand scents from Lattafa, Khadlaj, Paris Corner and Rayhaan, and what reviewers compare them to.

Arabiyat Prestige Kohl Opulence, Hamdan and Swar Seduire on a draped pedestal before a burgundy velvet curtain

Jul 22, 20262 min read

Arabiyat Prestige Guide: 7 Scents That Punch Way Above Their Price

Arabiyat Prestige is the premium line from a UAE fragrance group founded in 1993. Here are the seven Arabiyat Prestige scents we carry, from Kohl Opulence to Hamdan The Sheikh.

Reef 33, Reef Obaiah and Reef Blanc Ash on white steps

Jul 15, 20263 min read

Reef Perfumes Guide: Which Reef Scent Is Actually Worth Buying?

Reef Perfumes is one of Saudi Arabia's best known fragrance houses. Here is every Reef scent we carry, with the notes for each and a quick guide to picking one.

Barakkat Rouge 540 eau de parfum and extrait held out through a red velvet curtain

Jul 8, 20263 min read

Barakkat Rouge 540 vs Baccarat Rouge 540: Same Vibe, Fraction of the Price?

Barakkat Rouge 540 is the Arabian alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540. Here is how the two Barakkat versions compare to the MFK original, note by note.

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