DUBAI SAMA

Sama is the fragrance signed by The Spirit of Dubai, the niche collection by Nabeel Perfumes created to tell the many facets of Dubai. A unisex Eau de Parfum in 50 ml, it belongs to the line's First Generation (Niche Collection), a series of fragrances conceived as chapters of a single story about the city. Inspired by the eternal skies, Sama is the chapter dedicated to reaching upward and imagining new horizons.

The Fragrance

Inspired by Dubai's boundless sky, Sama tells of an ambition that always looks higher: an invitation to imagine new horizons, where the sky meets the sea. It is a fragrance that combines the light and energy of an ever-changing city with a warmer, more enveloping heart, designed for those who love complex woody-floral perfumes without giving up a bright, vibrant opening. It belongs to the line created by master perfumer Asghar Adam Ali, who signs every fragrance in The Spirit of Dubai.

How It Evolves on Skin

Sama opens with a fruity, luminous burst: apricot and passion fruit intertwine with lemon, mandarin and bergamot, while cardamom, Indian black pepper and ginger bring a spicy, lively trail, accompanied by the green freshness of geranium, a touch of Turkish rose and an ozonic accord that gives the impression of open air. As the minutes pass, the fragrance warms up: osmanthus, iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang emerge, sweetened by cinnamon and caramel, with an almost salty touch reminiscent of sea breeze and the resins of fir balsam, frankincense and cypriol. The base is the deepest, most enveloping part: oud, Indian sandalwood and patchouli intertwine with leather, vanilla and labdanum, while ambergris and amber warm musk, tonka bean and incense in a dense, lingering trail that closes Sama's story.

Who We Recommend Sama For

Sama is the choice for those who love warm, layered perfumes without giving up a sunny, fruity opening. It's perfect for anyone already passionate about oud, amber and leather, looking for a fragrance capable of surprising over time, moving from a bright first impression to a dense, sensual base. A unisex fragrance suited to those who love to stand out, whether for a special evening or to carry, every day, a piece of Dubai's energy.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Sama struck us for the contrast between its opening, bright and almost playful, and its base, far denser and more enveloping than the bottle might suggest. This isn't a fragrance content to stay on a single register: it changes character as it evolves on the skin, and it's precisely this transformation that makes it, in our view, one of the most interesting proposals in the line.

Similar Fragrances

• Ambre Safrano by BDK Parfums shares Turkish rose, incense, leather and the sandalwood-vanilla base, in a version more focused on saffron.
• Decisamente Rosa by Bois 1920 shares ginger, iris and the vanilla-sandalwood base, but in a more fruity, floral guise, less woody.
• Turath by The Spirit of Dubai shares rose, iris, jasmine, cardamom and oud, over a base of leather, incense and labdanum, with a more gourmand opening of candied fruit and coffee and a smokier base.

FAQ

What is the osmanthus you can smell in Sama?
Osmanthus is an Asian flower with a fruity scent reminiscent of apricot. In Sama it sits in the heart, together with iris, ylang-ylang and jasmine, and echoes the apricot of the opening.

What is the Sama bottle like?
The bottle is wrapped in a blue band carrying the Dubai pattern, inspired by the traditional Sadu print, and rests in a sky-blue case with metallic framing.

Does Sama contain oud?
Yes, oud is in the base together with Indian sandalwood, patchouli, leather, labdanum and ambergris, and arrives after a fruity opening of apricot, passion fruit and citrus.

Product Information

Brand

The Spirit of Dubai

Name

Dubai Sama

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Woody Floral

Launch year

2025

Made in

United Arab Emirates