DUBAI MAJALIS

Majalis 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 First Generation of the line (Niche Collection). It is a tribute to Arabian hospitality, which the brand evokes through qahwa (Arabic coffee), dates and Taif rose.

The Fragrance

Majalis tells the story of Arab hospitality in its warmest, most ritual form: coffee served to the guest, dates offered as a welcome, the spiced, intimate atmosphere of the Gulf's reception rooms. It is a woody amber fragrance, spiced and resinous, weaving roasted coffee, rose and precious woods into a single enveloping trail, to capture all the generosity and refinement of Arab hospitality. 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

Majalis opens with a spiced, floral accord rich in nuance: bergamot brings a citrusy freshness, while sweet orange and peach add a luminous juiciness, rounded out by the sweetness of apple. Spiced notes weave in from the very start with cardamom, while Damask rose and precious Taif rose deliver a regal floral heart; elemi and incense add a resinous, almost sacred nuance, geranium a green, herbaceous touch, while osmanthus and a green note complete a complex, multi-faceted opening. After about twenty minutes, the heart reveals its warmer, spicier soul: saffron delivers its golden, exotic signature, while dates bring a juicy, almost indulgent sweetness, enriched by a sheer floral note that lightens the whole. Cloves and ginger add a piercing warmth, coriander a citrusy, spiced nuance, while sandalwood brings a creamy softness and vetiver an earthy freshness; benzoin resinoid and powdery notes wrap the heart in a balsamic sweetness, and guaiac wood closes with a smoky touch. The base is the richest, most ritual part: qahwa, Arabic coffee, takes center stage with its intense, roasted note, while patchouli brings an earthy, musky depth; oud enters decisively, woody and precious, alongside leather, which lends a soft, faintly animalic warmth. Sandalwood and woody notes build a solid foundation, benzoin renews the balsamic sweetness of the heart, while vanilla and honey bring an enveloping warmth; myrrh and musk close the trail in a warm, spiced embrace that lingers on the skin for a long time.

Who We Recommend Majalis To

We recommend Majalis to anyone who loves woody amber fragrances, spiced and resinous, with a heart rich in dates and saffron and an enveloping base of roasted coffee, oud and leather. It is a fragrance designed for autumn, spring and winter, perfect for formal occasions and important evenings, capable of conveying all the warmth of the most authentic Arab hospitality. A unisex fragrance suited to anyone looking for an intense, ritual amber fragrance, never ordinary, with the depth of Arabic coffee served in the reception rooms of the Gulf.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Majalis struck us for its ability to translate a concrete ritual — the coffee served to a guest as a sign of welcome — into an equally concrete, almost narrative fragrance: qahwa is not a fleeting idea but a genuine base note, roasted and recognizable, in dialogue with dates, saffron and oud without ever turning cloying. In our view it is the fragrance for anyone looking for a precise sensory story rather than a generic amber scent.

Similar Fragrances

• Metallic Oud by Attar Al Has shares elemi, saffron, Damask rose, oud and patchouli, in a fruitier, peppery version in the opening.
• Woud & Mood Absolute by Unique'e Luxury shares saffron, guaiac wood, leather, oud, patchouli and musk, in an even smokier, leathery version.
• Carved Oud by Thameen London shares cardamom, oud, patchouli, sandalwood and musk, in a drier, woodier version, without the sweetness of dates and honey.

FAQ

What is the qahwa in Majalis?
Qahwa is Arabic coffee, a symbol of welcome: in Majalis it is a roasted base note, alongside patchouli, oud, leather, vanilla, myrrh, honey and musk. In the heart it is accompanied by dates.

Why is Majalis linked to a flying carpet?
It is the brand's own image: rich like Persian rugs and their intricate patterns, Majalis is the flying carpet that takes you on a sensory journey of Arabian hospitality.

What is the difference between Majalis and Fakhama?
They share a similar opening, with bergamot, sweet orange, spicy notes, Damask rose, elemi and cardamom. Majalis continues with dates, saffron and cloves and closes on qahwa, honey and myrrh; Fakhama focuses on Turkish and Bulgarian roses and closes on castoreum, civet, caramelized sugar and oakmoss.

Product Information

Brand

The Spirit of Dubai

Name

Dubai Majalis

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Woody Amber

Launch year

2016

Made in

United Arab Emirates