GHAFF has launched six Emirati eau de parfums at the same price, but they are not variations on one idea. The collection moves from marine and citrus profiles to rum, caramel, oud and smoked woods. That range makes the official product pages useful but also leaves a practical question: which GHAFF fragrance should you try first?
This guide compares every fragrance by perfumer, scent family, prominent notes, suggested occasion and current UAE price. The details were checked against GHAFF’s official shop on 29 July 2026. Prices and availability can change.
GHAFF perfume: the quick answer
GHAFF is a Dubai-based Emirati luxury fragrance house founded by Dr Bader Nasser Marzooq and Dr Sultan Al Kokhardi. Its debut line comprises six 75ml eau de parfums: Murban, Délice, Jaywan, Rabdan, L’Encre and Giardino. At the time of checking, every full bottle was listed at AED 990, while the six-fragrance discovery set was listed in the official shop at AED 250.
| Fragrance | Official scent family | Perfumer | Best starting point if you want… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murban | Woody, oriental, balsamic, fruity | Céline Ripert | A rich, sweet evening profile |
| Délice | Gourmand, amber, fruity | Quentin Roussel | Caramel, spice and dessert-like warmth |
| Jaywan | Woody, amber, marine | Quentin Roussel | A fresher marine opening with a warm base |
| Rabdan | Fougère, amber, woody | Quentin Roussel | Aromatic woods and understated spice |
| L’Encre | Citrus, woody, musk | Élodie Bernard | A cleaner, quieter everyday direction |
| Giardino | Woody, aromatic, amber, herbal | Rosa Vaia | Citrus, florals and aromatic contrast |
Important: the “best starting point” column interprets GHAFF’s published note lists and occasion guidance; it is not a claim based on an independent wear test.
All six GHAFF fragrances compared
Murban: the darkest gourmand-leaning option
Murban opens with a liqueur accord, dark rum, Morello cherry and bitter orange. Crème brûlée, a milky accord, cashmere wood and cocoa beans form the heart; vanilla, guaiac wood, musk, oud and amber anchor the base. GHAFF positions it for evening wear, signature-scent use and standout occasions. On the published structure alone, this is the collection’s clearest choice for someone drawn to boozy fruit, creamy sweetness and a substantial woody base.
Délice: caramel, spice and Emirati hospitality
Délice is built around GHAFF’s interpretation of Emirati hospitality. Caramel, cinnamon bark, cognac and coconut lead into honey, macadamia, myrrh and Siam benzoin. Tonka bean absolute, Indian sandalwood, vanilla and oud complete the composition. The brand recommends it for evenings, celebrations and intimate gatherings. Compared with Murban, Délice reads as the more overtly caramel-and-spice-driven gourmand on paper.
Jaywan: marine freshness without a purely aquatic base
Jaywan starts with sea salt, white pepper, Italian bergamot and coconut water. Its heart combines cashmere wood, tuberose, jasmine blossom and a leathery accord, before tonka bean absolute, vanilla milk, oud and an ambergris accord emerge in the base. That progression matters: this is not presented as a simple fresh aquatic. It begins brightly, then moves towards floral, woody and softly sweet territory. GHAFF suggests it for both daytime and evening use.
Rabdan: aromatic, spicy and woody
Rabdan pairs bergamot and mandarin with cardamom and pink pepper at the top. Geranium, fig, lily of the valley and sage sit in the heart, while an ambergris accord, Indian sandalwood, oud and white musk form the base. Its fougère, amber and woody classification makes it the most obviously aromatic option in the line. GHAFF describes the intended effect as commanding but understated rather than tied to one specific time of day.
L’Encre: the collection’s cleanest published profile
L’Encre opens with bergamot zest, coconut blossom, cardamom and mandarin. Magnolia, white sandalwood, cashmere wood and smoked wood add texture in the middle; musk, patchouli, mineral amber and oud sit underneath. GHAFF recommends it for daily wear and refined environments. If you are comparing the range online and want to avoid beginning with the most dessert-like compositions, L’Encre’s citrus, woods and musk make it a logical first sample.
Giardino: citrus, florals and aromatic contrast
Giardino combines bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper with a heart of tuberose, jasmine, orris and sandalwood. Tonka bean, patchouli, musk and vanilla form the base. Its official classification—woody, aromatic, amber and herbal—does not tell the whole story, because the floral heart is one of the most prominent-looking differences in the collection’s published note pyramids. GHAFF positions it as a distinctive signature scent.
Which GHAFF perfume should you sample first?
- Start with Murban if dark rum, cherry, crème brûlée and cocoa sound more appealing than a fresh opening.
- Start with Délice if you prefer caramel, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and oud.
- Start with Jaywan if you want sea salt and bergamot first, but still want woods, florals and warmth later.
- Start with Rabdan if aromatic herbs, cardamom, fig, sandalwood and musk are your usual territory.
- Start with L’Encre if you are looking for the line’s most restrained citrus-wood-musk profile on paper.
- Start with Giardino if you enjoy citrus and pink pepper moving into white florals and a warm base.
These are selection shortcuts, not verdicts. Fragrance develops differently on skin, and a note list cannot reliably tell you projection, longevity or whether a composition will suit you. None of those performance claims should be treated as independently verified here.
Price, bottle size and the discovery set
| Option | Size | Official UAE listing checked 29 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Any full-size fragrance | 75ml | AED 990 |
| Discovery set | Six × 5ml (30ml total) | AED 250 on the main shop listing |
The discovery set is the lower-risk route if you do not already know the range. It includes all six fragrances, so you can compare them on skin before choosing a 75ml bottle. The official discovery-set product page and shop listing did not display the same price when checked, so confirm the final amount in the basket before paying.
Who created the collection?
GHAFF says the collection took three years to develop and involved French fragrance company Expressions Parfumées alongside perfumers Céline Ripert, Quentin Roussel, Élodie Bernard and Rosa Vaia. The assignments are not evenly split: Roussel is credited on Délice, Jaywan and Rabdan; Ripert created Murban; Bernard created L’Encre; and Vaia created Giardino. The house links that international technical work to a deliberately Emirati identity inspired by the Ghaf, the UAE’s national tree.
That origin is more meaningful than a generic “East meets West” description. GHAFF’s published house story frames the Ghaf around resilience, identity and national ambition, while individual fragrances translate hospitality, landscape and modern luxury through different structures rather than relying on oud alone.
Where to buy GHAFF in the UAE
The most direct verified route is the official GHAFF online shop. The brand’s website also maintains a stores page, but stock and opening information can change; check the brand directly before making a special journey. For more UAE scent coverage, see our guide to the hottest fragrances in the UAE.
Our verdict
GHAFF’s strongest debut decision is variety. The six scents share a luxury price and Emirati positioning, yet the published profiles give shoppers genuinely different entry points: bright marine notes in Jaywan, aromatic woods in Rabdan, restrained citrus and musk in L’Encre, floral contrast in Giardino, and two distinct gourmand directions in Murban and Délice.
The sensible buying move is equally clear: sample first. At AED 990 per full bottle, the discovery set is the useful starting point—especially because perfume performance and preference cannot be settled by marketing copy or a note pyramid.
