20 Middle Eastern Perfumes That Were Made for Winter
Warm, Spicy, and Seriously Addictive Scents to Try This Winter
There’s something magical about Middle Eastern perfumes in winter. Rich ouds, sweet spices, smoky resins, and warm ambers truly come to life in the cold, wrapping you in layers of opulence and intrigue.
Whether you’re curled up under a blanket or getting ready for a glam night out, these Middle Eastern and Arabian-inspired fragrances are perfect winter companions. Even better? Many are inspired by cult designer and niche favourites - at a fraction of the price.
Ready to turn heads and warm hearts? Let’s explore 20 scents that bring the heat when the temperatures drop.
1. Lattafa – Khamrah
Inspired by: Kilian Angels' Share
A boozy, cinnamon-drenched dessert in a bottle. With notes of dates, praline, vanilla, and myrrh, this is pure cozy luxury for cold days.
👉 Shop Khamrah
2. Ard Al Zaafaran – Oud 24 Hours
Inspired by: Tom Ford Black Orchid
Dark chocolate, oud, incense, and amber create a mysterious, slightly gothic winter scent that lingers beautifully.
👉 Shop Oud 24 Hours
3. Lattafa – Asad
Inspired by: Dior Sauvage Elixir
Spicy black pepper meets smoky vanilla and tobacco. A confident, masculine pick for cold nights.
👉 Shop Asad
4. Al Haramain – Amber Oud Rouge
Inspired by: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Sweet saffron, ambergris, and cedarwood give this one a crystal-clear shimmer with serious projection—perfect for sweater weather.
👉 Shop Amber Oud Rouge
5. Maison Alhambra – Tobacco Touch
Inspired by: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Warm tobacco leaves meet honey, spice, and vanilla. Think fireside chats and cashmere scarves.
👉 Shop Tobacco Touch
6. Lattafa – Nebras
Inspired by: Billie Eilish – Eilish
A comforting swirl of cacao, red berries, and vanilla. Delicious, cozy, and addictively wearable.
👉 Shop Nebras
7. Maison Alhambra – Toscano Leather
Inspired by: Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Raspberry, suede, and leather make this a bold, smoky scent for crisp winter days (and nights).
👉 Shop Toscano Leather
8. Rifaaqat – Adorn
Inspired by: YSL Tuxedo
A luxurious blend of black pepper, rose, patchouli, and ambergris. Chic and unisex, this is smoky, spicy, and dressed to impress.
👉 Shop Adorn
9. Lattafa – Bade’e Al Oud (Oud for Glory)
Inspired by: Initio Oud for Greatness
Deep oud, saffron, nutmeg, and patchouli. Regal, commanding, and perfect for layering.
👉 Shop Oud for Glory
10. Swiss Arabian – Shaghaf Oud Aswad
Original Middle Eastern creation
Saffron, rose, oud, and leather make this one of the most luxurious oud-based scents you can wear. A winter standout.
👉 Shop Shaghaf Oud Aswad
11. Lattafa – Bade’e Al Oud Amethyst
Inspired by: Initio Atomic Rose
Spicy pink pepper and rose layered over creamy vanilla and smoky oud. Romantic and bold.
👉 Shop Amethyst
12. French Avenue – Royal Blend Vintage
Inspired by: By Kilian Old Fashioned
A smooth blend of plum, davana, immortelle, and a base of tolu balsam, vanilla, and tobacco. Boozy and elegant.
👉 Shop Royal Blend Vintage
13. Lattafa – Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition
Inspired by: Lancôme Oud Bouquet
Saffron, rose, caramel, vanilla, and woods come together in a luxurious syrupy oud scent that clings to your winter layers.
👉 Shop Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe
14. Paris Corner – Charuto Mysterious Tobacco
Inspired by: Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco
Tobacco, osmanthus, ginger, and tonka bean give this scent a warm, smoky richness with an aromatic twist.
👉 Shop Charuto Mysterious Tobacco
15. Paris Corner – Emir You're Drugged
Inspired by: By Kilian Intoxicated
A swirl of whiskey, coffee, and cinnamon laced with cardamom and nutmeg. Cozy, spicy, and a little intoxicating.
👉 Shop You're Drugged
16. Fragrance World – Ace
Inspired by: Maison Margiela By the Fireplace
Chestnut, guaiac wood, clove, and vanilla evoke the feeling of marshmallows roasting over an open fire.
👉 Shop Ace
17. Rifaaqat – Rifaaqat
Inspired by: YSL Babycat
A spicy, resinous vanilla scent with pink pepper, incense, and woods. Sophisticated, warm, and purring with elegance.
👉 Shop Rifaaqat
18. Maison Alhambra – Kismet Angel
Inspired by: Kilian Angels' Share (richer version)
Cognac, caramel, praline, and tonka. Think warm dessert cocktails—deep, sweet, and divine.
👉 Shop Kismet Angel
19. Lattafa – Qaed Al Fursan
Inspired by: Creed Aventus with an oud twist
Pineapple, vanilla, and oud make this fresh yet smoky and perfect for cold days.
👉 Shop Qaed Al Fursan
20. Milestone – Mouj Intimate
Inspired by: Amouage Interlude Man
Rose, incense, oud, and patchouli blend into a deep, dramatic scent with serious winter presence.
👉 Shop Mouj Intimate
🛍️ Try Before You Commit
The best part? You don’t have to blind-buy to enjoy these luxurious scents. Many of these fragrances are available in sample sizes on That Something - making it easier (and way more fun) to find your perfect winter signature.
Explore, compare, and layer to your heart’s content. Stay cozy. Smell incredible. And let your scent tell your winter story.
