Perfume for Lebanon's summer and winter: what to wear when
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For a Lebanese summer, pick fresh, citrus, fruity or aquatic perfumes, such as Rasasi Royale Blue pour Femme, Lattafa Tamima or Rasasi Hawas for Him. For winter, pick warm ones with vanilla, amber, oud or spice, such as Lattafa Khamrah, Oud Mood or Qaa'Ed. If you want one bottle for the whole year, two perfumes in this guide are listed for all four seasons. Every pick below has its season in our product data, and all can be ordered in Lebanon with cash on delivery.
Why does the season matter?
Heat makes perfume rise off your skin faster and stronger. A heavy vanilla or oud scent that feels cosy in January can feel too much on a humid August day on the coast. Cold air does the opposite and keeps a scent close, so light citrus perfumes can feel thin in winter. Choosing by season keeps your perfume pleasant for you and the people around you.
Where does our season data come from?
Seasons come from our product pages. Where a page lists none, we do not state one. A season is a guide, not a rule. Wear what you enjoy.
Which perfumes are best for summer in Lebanon?
These six are listed for summer. Most also list spring.
| Perfume | Main accords | Top / heart / base notes | Listed for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasasi Royale Blue pour Femme | Aromatic, woody, green, marine | Marine notes, galbanum, bergamot, melon, apple, orange, peach / lavender, jasmine, peony, rose / patchouli, cedar, vetiver, musk, amber | Women; spring, summer | $22 |
| Lattafa Tamima | Fruity, ozonic, aquatic, woody | Red currant, kiwi, rhubarb, pink pepper / watermelon, jasmine, cyclamen / cedar, musk, sandalwood, woody notes | Unisex; summer | $24 |
| Rasasi Blue for Men | Fresh spicy, aromatic, green, rose | Mint, mandarin / pepper, jasmine, rose, coriander, geranium / woody notes, amber | Men; summer | $27 |
| Lattafa Mayar | Fruity, rose, fresh, sweet | Litchi, raspberry, violet leaf / white rose, peony, jasmine / musk, vanilla | Women; spring, summer | $27 |
| Art of Universe by Lattafa Pride | Fresh, citrus, fruity, floral | Mandarin, bergamot, ginger, mint / pear, orange blossom / musk, amber, cedar | Unisex; spring, summer | $52 |
| Rasasi Hawas for Him | Fruity, citrus, aquatic, fresh | Apple, bergamot, lemon, cinnamon / watery notes, plum, cardamom, orange blossom / ambergris, musk, patchouli | Men; spring, summer | $57 |
Tamima has watermelon and kiwi, and it is the only unisex pick listed for summer alone. Blue for Men opens with mint and mandarin. Royale Blue pour Femme is marine and green, and at $22 it ties with Ameer Al Oudh for the lowest price in this guide.
Which perfumes are best for winter?
These six are listed for fall and winter. They lean on vanilla, amber, oud, spice or caramel.
| Perfume | Main accords | Top / heart / base notes | Listed for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lattafa Ameer Al Oudh | Woody, oud, vanilla, sweet | Oud, woody notes / labdanum / sugar, vanilla | Men; fall, winter | $22 |
| Lattafa Qaa'Ed | Warm spicy, leather, cinnamon, oud | Cinnamon, cardamom, bergamot / saffron, sandalwood, cedar, carnation / agarwood (oud), vanilla, leather, amber | Men; fall, winter | $24 |
| Lattafa Oud Mood | Amber, oud, woody, warm spicy | Rose, saffron, pimento / agarwood (oud), caramel, floral notes, patchouli / woody notes, resins, amber, incense, musk | Unisex; fall, winter | $27 |
| Lattafa Ajwad | Fruity, rose, vanilla, sweet | Fruity notes / rose, jasmine / vanilla, musk, amber, cedar | Women; fall, winter | $27 |
| Lattafa Maahir | Powdery, woody, vanilla, musky | Red berries, peach, bergamot / jasmine, peony, red lily / sandalwood, vanilla flower, musk | Unisex; fall, winter | $32 |
| Lattafa Khamrah | Sweet, warm spicy, amber, vanilla | Cinnamon, nutmeg, bergamot / dates, praline, tuberose, mahonial / vanilla, tonka bean, amberwood, myrrh, benzoin, akigalawood | Unisex; fall, winter | $35 |
For oud, look at Ameer Al Oudh, Oud Mood or Qaa'Ed. Ajwad is a rose and vanilla scent for women. Maahir is softer, with powdery and musky accords. Khamrah is the sweet, spiced one, and we compare it with its siblings in our Khamrah guide.
Is there a perfume for all year?
Two perfumes here are listed for all four seasons, both for men. Armaf Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition ($37) opens with pepper, bergamot, lemon and mint, and settles on vetiver, sandalwood and cedar. Armaf Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir ($45) has bergamot, pink pepper and orange blossom on top, lavender and saffron in the heart, and ambroxan and amber in the base.
How should I wear perfume in hot weather?
- Use fewer sprays than in winter. Heat carries the scent further.
- Spray on clean skin after a shower, not over sweat.
- Keep the bottle out of a hot car.
For more tips, read our guide on how to make perfume last longer.
How do I order in Lebanon?
Order through the normal checkout on our website and pay cash on delivery, in USD. Delivery is $4, free on orders over $75, and takes up to 48 hours. Once a bottle has been opened, we cannot take it back or exchange it. If you prefer to pay with Whish Money, write to us through our contact page before you order. Browse the men's and women's collections.
Quick answers
What is the best perfume for summer in Lebanon?
Pick a fresh, citrus or aquatic scent. In this guide, Royale Blue pour Femme, Tamima, Blue for Men, Mayar, Art of Universe and Hawas for Him are listed for summer.
What perfume is good for winter?
Warm scents with vanilla, amber, oud or spice. Khamrah, Oud Mood, Qaa'Ed, Ameer Al Oudh, Ajwad and Maahir are listed for fall and winter.
Can I wear a winter perfume in summer?
Yes, if you like it. Use fewer sprays, because heat makes a scent stronger.
Which perfume works all year?
Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition and Club de Nuit Urban Man Elixir are listed for all four seasons.