Abyat Ighra

Most fruity florals end in vanilla. Ighra ends in hazelnut, and that one detail changes everything.

The name translates as “allure,” and Abyat opens it with pear, black currant and rhubarb, tart and juicy. The heart is generous: tuberose, orange blossom and Turkish rose, the full, rich petals you’d expect from Middle Eastern perfumery. Then comes the twist. Toasted hazelnut sits beside sandalwood, woody notes and musk, giving the base a soft, rounded warmth that the sharp rhubarb opening never hints at.

It’s a dressed-up floral that doesn’t lean on vanilla, oud or smoke. That makes it a good fit for a dinner out or a family celebration. The teardrop bottle, finished with a satin bow, suits its romantic mood.

3.4 oz, Eau de Parfum.

Enjoy nutty florals? Rasasi Hawas For Her Eclat pairs fruit and pistachio in a similar way, and Lattafa Yara is another soft, sweet favorite from the region. See the full Abyat range.