A man’s perfume in the Gulf is part of how he is remembered: in the majlis, at work, at a wedding. Choosing one comes down to the moment and to your personality. Here are seven picks from Anfas Al Khaleej and Antonio Dmetri, with their notes taken from the bottle.
1. Dubai Sheikh: the confident signature
Dubai Sheikh opens fresh with grapefruit and a marine accord, moves to jasmine and bay leaves, and settles on guaiac wood, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris. Fresh enough for the day, deep enough for the evening. Wear it: work, meetings, everyday.
2. Sheikh Zayed: rich and regal
Sheikh Zayed blends bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon and saffron with centifolia rose and patchouli, over amber, guaiac wood and oud. One of our best sellers. Wear it: evenings, weddings, the majlis, cooler months.
3. Barari Al Khaleej: fresh and fruity
Barari Al Khaleej combines bergamot, apple, blackcurrant and pineapple with jasmine, rose, birch and patchouli, over oakmoss, ambergris and musk. Wear it: daytime, summer, weekends.
4. Gazab: warm vanilla
Gazab is built around vanilla, with jasmine and rose in the heart and musk and benzoin in the base. Smooth and inviting. Wear it: evenings and dinners.
5. Aqua Fresh by Antonio Dmetri: spicy and fresh
Aqua Fresh opens with cardamom, pink pepper, violet and mint, has sage, melon and pineapple in the heart, and dries down to vanilla, chestnut, cedar and amberwood. Wear it: hot days, the gym bag, travel.
6. Single Shadow: bold and smoky
Single Shadow pairs tart cranberry and juniper with a smoky base of leather and musk. For men who want to stand out. Wear it: nights out, winter.
7. Deep Ocean: clean and modern
Deep Ocean blends Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange with ginger, on a base of Chinese black tea. Wear it: office, daytime, all year.
How to choose
| Your style | Our pick |
|---|---|
| Classic oud and amber | Sheikh Zayed |
| Fresh but serious | Dubai Sheikh, Deep Ocean |
| Fruity and light | Barari Al Khaleej, Aqua Fresh |
| Sweet and warm | Gazab |
| Bold and different | Single Shadow |
Not sure? Start with a mini perfume and try it for a few days. See all perfumes for men.
Shop online or visit us: browse the full Anfas Al Khaleej collection and Antonio Dmetri perfumes, or try them in person at our boutiques in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Sharjah Airport Duty Free. Delivery is free in the UAE on orders over AED 200 (AED 30 below that), cash on delivery is available inside the UAE, and we ship worldwide; customs fees may apply in some countries.
Frequently asked questions
A fresh-woody scent such as Dubai Sheikh or Deep Ocean works well every day: noticeable but not heavy, and suitable for the office.
Richer oriental scents with amber and oud, such as Sheikh Zayed, are a classic choice for weddings, Eid and evening events.
Two to four sprays on the neck, chest and clothing are usually enough. Strong oriental perfumes need fewer sprays than fresh ones.