Sheikh Zayed, Dubai Sheikh and Shomokh Al Khaleej are among Anfas Al Khaleej’s best-selling men’s perfumes, each with its own notes and moment. Sheikh Zayed brings saffron, rose and oud for evenings and occasions; Dubai Sheikh brings grapefruit and a marine accord for daytime and summer; Shomokh Al Khaleej brings cardamom, sandalwood and leather for winter evenings.
This guide sets out each perfume’s notes exactly as they are, when it suits you to choose it, and how to wear it at its best.
Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed opens with bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon and saffron, has centifolia rose, patchouli and geranium at its heart, and settles on amber, guaiac wood and oud. Warm and rich: spice and saffron first, then rose, then oud and amber.
Family: oriental floral. Price: AED 415; mini AED 175.
When to choose it
- Evenings, occasions and weddings.
- Winter and majlis gatherings.
- Eid, Friday prayers and family visits.
- If you love traditional Arabian scents with saffron and oud.
How to wear it
Three sprays on the neck and wrists are enough, as it is rich. For occasions, wear Sheikh Zayed Oud Oil underneath and scent your kandura with Sheikh Zayed Dukhoon. See our perfume layering guide.
Dubai Sheikh
Dubai Sheikh opens with grapefruit and a marine accord, has jasmine and bay leaves at its heart, and settles on guaiac wood, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris. Fresh and clean at first, then calm and woody.
Family: oriental woody. Price: AED 415; mini AED 175.
When to choose it
- Daytime and the office.
- Summer, hot and humid days.
- Travel, holidays and the beach.
- If you love fresh, modern scents.
How to wear it
It starts lighter, so an extra spray is fine, and refresh it midday in summer. Keep a Dubai Sheikh Mini in the car or bag for that.
Shomokh Al Khaleej
Shomokh Al Khaleej opens with cypriol, labdanum and cardamom, has woody notes, amber and sandalwood at its heart, and settles on leather, musk and tonka bean. Warm and comforting; the cardamom recalls Arabic coffee.
Family: oriental woody. Price: AED 415; mini AED 175.
When to choose it
- Winter evenings and family visits.
- The office in cooler months.
- Trips to cold destinations.
- If you love warm woods and leather without an obvious oud.
How to wear it
Neck and wrists, with a light bakhoor on the kandura to complete its warmth. Try it first as Shomokh Al Khaleej Mini.
Understanding the notes
- Saffron: one of the most prized materials in Arabian perfumery, giving a soft, warm, slightly metallic richness.
- Oud: deep, resinous wood that gives depth and longevity, usually in the base.
- Centifolia rose: a rich rose that softens spice and wood.
- Grapefruit: fresh citrus with a slight bitterness, clean and energising.
- Marine accord: evokes a sea breeze and keeps a scent light in heat and humidity.
- Bay leaves: aromatic and green, adding elegance.
- Cardamom: a warm spice familiar from Arabic coffee.
- Sandalwood: soft, creamy wood with quiet warmth.
- Leather: warm and present, adding depth and confidence.
- Amber: warm and slightly sweet, binding the notes and extending wear.
More in fragrance notes explained.
Your scent by season
UAE weather swings between long summers and short, pleasant winters, so many men keep more than one perfume. Fresh citrus and marine openings suit the hot months; from November to March, warm scents with saffron, oud, cardamom and leather show their best, especially in the evenings and at outdoor majlis gatherings.
Tips for lasting wear in the UAE heat
- Apply after a shower on moisturised skin.
- Focus on pulse points and don’t rub your wrists.
- A drop of oud oil underneath extends wear.
- Keep bottles away from heat and sunlight, and never in the car.
See also long-lasting perfumes for men.
Try them as minis
All three are available as minis at AED 175, ideal for travel and the car and a good way to try before buying a full bottle. Browse mini perfumes.
Delivery and boutiques
Delivery is free within the UAE on orders over AED 200, and we ship worldwide (customs fees may apply in some countries). Our boutiques are in The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates (Ground Floor) and Sharjah Airport Duty Free 1. Exchanges are for damaged or incorrect items only within 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, cinnamon and saffron, has centifolia rose, patchouli and geranium at its heart, and settles on amber, guaiac wood and oud.
It opens with grapefruit and a marine accord, has jasmine and bay leaves at its heart, and settles on guaiac wood, patchouli, oakmoss and ambergris.
It opens with cypriol, labdanum and cardamom, has woody notes, amber and sandalwood at its heart, and settles on leather, musk and tonka bean.
Each is AED 415 in full size and AED 175 as a mini.
Yes, at our boutiques in The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Sharjah Airport Duty Free 1.