Fragrance Guides

Gift box with three Note by Note travel sprays and festive lights
Perfume Gift Guide: Eid, National Day and Festive Gifts
Perfume is personal, so a discovery set often makes a better gift than a full bottle. Our guide to Note by Note sets for Eid, National Day, birthdays and everyday... Read more...
Note by Note travel sprays on a wooden table in the desert at dusk with a lantern and vanilla pods
Warm Winter Perfumes for Cool UAE Evenings
Cool UAE evenings call for warmer scents. Our pick of cosy vanilla, rich tobacco, smooth woods and smoky leather fragrances to sample this winter. Read more...
Five Note by Note travel sprays with pineapple, lime, coconut and green tea on travertine
Creed Aventus and Beyond: A Guide to Sampling Creed
From Aventus to Virgin Island Water, here is how five Creed fragrances compare, and how to sample Creed in the UAE before committing to a full bottle. Read more...
Three Note by Note travel sprays with lavender, grapefruit and mint on slate
Sauvage vs Sauvage Elixir vs Bleu de Chanel: Which Suits You?
Sauvage, Sauvage Elixir or Bleu de Chanel? Compare their notes, concentration and feel, plus a fourth option, then sample your shortlist before buying a full bottle. Read more...
Two Note by Note travel sprays with saffron and jasmine on amber glass
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Extrait: Which One Should You Try?
Baccarat Rouge 540 and the Extrait share saffron, jasmine and ambergris, but the Extrait adds almond and musk. Here is how they differ and the easiest way to test both... Read more...
Hands holding a Note by Note travel spray decant at a bathroom vanity
What Is a Perfume Decant? A Simple Guide for UAE Shoppers
A perfume decant is the real fragrance in a small spray, hand-decanted from the original bottle. Here is how decants work, which size to choose, and how to test a... Read more...