You cannot smell a perfume through a screen, but you can understand it. With a little knowledge of fragrance families and notes, you can buy online with confidence.
Step 1: Know your fragrance family
| Family | Smells like | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh / citrus | Lemon, bergamot, sea | Deep Ocean, Anfas Marine |
| Floral | Jasmine, rose, gardenia | Lehen, Petra |
| Oriental / amber | Amber, spice, vanilla | Gemini, Gazab |
| Woody / oud | Oud, cedar, sandalwood | Sheikh Zayed, Blue Diamond |
| Leather / smoky | Leather, musk, smoke | Single Shadow |
Step 2: Read the base notes
Top notes fade in minutes; the base is what you live with. Look at the base notes on each product page. Learn more in fragrance notes explained.
Step 3: Compare with what you love
Think of a perfume you already enjoy and note its family. Choose a fragrance in the same family.
Step 4: Start small
Order a mini first, or visit our boutiques in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates or Sharjah Duty Free.
Shop online or visit us: discover 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. Free delivery in the UAE on orders over AED 200 (AED 30 below that), cash on delivery inside the UAE, and worldwide shipping (customs fees may apply in some countries).
Frequently asked questions
Identify the fragrance family you already enjoy, read the base notes, and start with a mini perfume if available.
Base notes are the heaviest ingredients in a perfume. They appear last and last longest, so they define how the perfume smells on you for most of the day.