Arabian perfumes have earned a loyal following among Irish women for a simple reason: they last. Richer oils, bolder accords and generous concentration mean one or two sprays in the morning can still be noticed at dinner.

But with hundreds of bottles to choose from, where do you start? These are the 10 women's fragrances our customers come back for most, grouped by the kind of scent you love.

If you love sweet and fruity

1. Lattafa Yara: the cult favourite

Yara opens with tangerine, heliotrope and orchid, then softens into a creamy, sweet base. It is soft, pretty and easy to wear, and it's often the first Arabic perfume people fall for.
€30 for 100ml | €10 for 10ml

2. Yara Tous: Yara's tropical sister

Yara Tous adds bright, juicy fruit to the Yara DNA. It is cheerful and summery, perfect for daytime.
€37.99 for 100ml | €10 for 10ml

3. Asmira: cherry and tuberose

Asmira starts with cherry and bergamot, blooms into tuberose, and dries down to musk and vanilla. Sweet but grown-up.
€47 for 100ml | €15 for 10ml

4. The Kingdom Women

The Kingdom Women opens with blackcurrant, peony and pear, with jasmine and praline in the heart. A great night-out scent.
€55 for 100ml | €15 for 10ml

If you love soft florals and musk

5. Yara Moii

Yara Moii is the quieter Yara: delicate florals over warm musk. Office-friendly and very wearable.
€37.99 for 100ml | €10 for 10ml

6. Qimmah for Women

Qimmah balances fresh citrus with a heart of jasmine and rose and a warm amber and musk base. Classic, elegant and versatile.
€35 for 100ml | €10 for 10ml

7. Habik for Women

Habik for Women balances rich and delicate notes in a polished, confident scent that works from desk to dinner. One of our best-selling women's fragrances this year.
€45 for 100ml | €15 for 10ml

If you love warm, gourmand and oriental

8. Dalal

Lattafa Dalal is a gourmand-floral: soft sweetness with a floral glow. Comforting and long-lasting, ideal for autumn and winter.
€50 for 100ml | €15 for 10ml

9. Angham

Angham blends oriental and floral notes into something luxurious and memorable. A step up in richness for evenings.
€45 for 100ml | €15 for 10ml

10. Al Haramain L'Aventure Femme

L'Aventure Femme opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, pink berries and pineapple, moves to rose and freesia, and finishes on sandalwood, patchouli, amber and musk. Fresh-fruity on top, warm underneath.
€65 for 100ml | €20 for 10ml

Can't decide? Try the Yara set

The Lattafa My Yara Collection Gift Set gives you four 25ml bottles for €47. It's the easiest way to find your favourite Yara, and it makes a lovely gift.

How to choose your signature scent

• Test on skin, not paper. Arabic perfumes change a lot over the first hour.
• Wait for the dry-down. Judge it after three or four hours, not three minutes.
• Buy a 10ml first. Almost every perfume above is available in 10ml from €10.
• Match the season. Fruity and musky for spring and summer; gourmand and oriental for autumn and winter.

New to Arabian perfumery? Our guide to fragrance notes like saffron, rose and oud is a great place to start.

Frequently asked questions

Do Arabic perfumes for women last longer than designer perfumes?
Many do, because they are often blended with richer bases like amber, musk and vanilla. Longevity always depends on skin type, though, so testing is key.

Which is the best Arabic perfume for everyday wear?
Yara Moii or Qimmah. Both are soft enough for the office but still noticeable.

Which Arabic perfume makes the best gift?
The My Yara gift set, or a 100ml of Yara, Habik or Asmira.

Find your favourite: browse all women's Lattafa fragrances or Al Haramain women's fragrances, with fast delivery across Ireland.