Woody/Spicy

This is the family that tells the story of Arabic perfumery better than any other: oud, sandalwood, cedar and cypress held together by saffron, pepper, cinnamon and cardamom. Dense, evening fragrances that stay on the skin for hours.

The section holds 45 perfumes from 15 brands, among them Lattafa Perfumes, Le Chameau, Armaf and French Avenue, priced from €35 to €90.

For something fresher for daytime see the citrus family; to go further, leather and amber are the closest neighbours.