The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
 Spirits of the East - a mixture of precious oils, spices, sandalwood and jasmine. Just a few drops of liquid magic - and you - a mysterious princess of the East, a man can conquer a flick of his eyelashes.

In ancient Egypt, Babylon, India, people have long enjoyed the spices and ointments, and musk, saffron and rose water. But, nevertheless, the Arabs considered the best perfumers in the world. They were brought to Europe a variety of fragrances: cinnamon, sandalwood, camphor, geranium, cistus, zibet, neroli, star anise, and many others.

After the spread of Christianity in Europe, where the subject of perfume was declared contrary to the ascetic faith, in the East the Arabs continued to develop the art of making perfumes. In the East, the smell was a symbol of approach of man to God. It was believed that the fragrant smoke rises and connects the earthly world with the invisible world of the people of God. Smell is also a symbol of overcoming, because of its ability to penetrate even behind closed doors. That is why the flavors always participated in the rituals of birth, death or marriage. In addition, the East has always paid great importance to odors as a means of awakening sensuality. Concubines or odalisques taking baths with myrrh, then to breathe in front of his master.

The Arabs invented the alembic and improved distillation technique. They are in the production of spirits began to use already forgotten the flask and the coil, so that was opened for the second method of obtaining alcohol, without which it is impossible to imagine modern perfumery. However, the "real" Arab oil is considered to be the spirits of aromatic essence without the addition of alcohol and have a warm and rich aroma.

To feel on your skin the fragrance of these Arab spirits, it does not necessarily become a concubine or a wife of Sheikh Sultan. Recipes contemporary Arab spirits have not changed, but only perfected the technique. Modern Arabian perfumes were very sensual, mysterious and alluring.

Asgharali

Asgharali - Perfume company, founded in 1930 in Bahrain. Enticing and bewitching scents Allows playback of the secret recipe, contain a high percentage of precious natural essential oils, for which highly appreciated by lovers of Arab perfumes. But not only the fragrant liquid is a work of art, and a bottle of perfume case - worthy setting precious liquid, made in the best traditions of the East - richly decorated and made of precious materials. They are so beautiful that it seems descended from the pages of a fairy tale of Scheherazade.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1

Durat Al Bahrain -   East fruity aroma. Top notes: fruit, rum, bergamot, rose, light notes of tobacco. At the heart of the perfume of giving sound, patchouli, jasmine, rose, gardenia, tonka bean, lily of the valley. Base notes - traditional oriental - patchouli, tonka bean, sandalwood, vetiver, moss and musk.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1

Nerbas   - East-woody fragrance. Perfume disclosed notes of saffron, jasmine and violet bitter. Heart sounds chords fragrant essences of peach, musk and neroli. Base notes of perfume - cedar, sandalwood, amber and vetiver.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Noor   - A sensual oriental fragrance. Spirits reveal the smell of lemon, bergamot, lavender, rosemary, sage and nutmeg. The secret heart of this perfume lies in the mix of aromas of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and orris. Base notes are traditional Arabic perfume - cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and moss.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Safa   - Floral - oriental fragrance. The singularity of this aroma is already attached to the note head - aromas of flowers, including roses and aldehydes. Scented heart sounds and notes of fruit powder. Finishing notes - dry wood - musk, vanilla.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Shazeb   - Grass-woody fragrance. Spirits reveal fresh notes - lime, bergamot, green mandarin, lavender oil nagarmota. The heart of this oriental fragrance will win you their symphony of Oriental scents - sandalwood, patchouli, amber, light floral and fruity notes. Base notes - classic oriental: amber, musk, vetiver

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Siraj   - East-woody fragrance. Bergamot, valerian, audovoe tree create intoxicating haze as head notes of perfume. Heart fragrant cedar, sandalwood and vetiver. Base notes - classic Eastern perfume fragrances - amber and musk.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Qatar al Nada - Luxurious floral fragrance. Delicate head notes - lychee, plum, peach, cherry, orchid, rose, vanilla - go to the richer notes of the heart: jasmine, lily of the valley, peony. The base notes of flavor you can feel the oriental incense, musk and tonka bean smell.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Al Khullod - Floral oriental fragrance. Top notes are 'yellow-orange "chords - the aromas of exotic flowers, spicy scent of saffron and diluting such a rich blend of flavors, tangerine. Heart charms delicate, but at the same time a strong smell of gardenia, plum and peach. Base notes of perfume - a traditional musk and woody mix.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Fazeelat   - Sweet floral fragrance. Perfume reveals floral notes: white flowers, gardenia, jasmine and lily of the valley. The heart of the perfume - very tasty, fruit and chocolate. Base notes enchant true oriental scents - musk, vanilla, amber and sandalwood.

 The legacy of the great perfumers. Part 1
Hams   - East-woody fragrance. Top notes of perfume - a lemon and light oriental spices. Heart - intoxicating flower. Base notes - cedar, sandalwood, musk and tonka bean.

To feel like a princess from the Eastern fairy tale, does not necessarily go for the three nine lands in search of the sheikh - enough to put just a few drops of the present Arabian perfume on your wrist or neck. Wonderful oriental fragrance will carry you to distant tropical countries sultans and their concubines, rose gardens and the jinn, countless treasures and brave heroes.

To be continued...
Author: Inna Sedykh