Middle Eastern perfume has absolutely exploded over the last few years, and I totally get why people start blind buying—because the prices feel “safe.” But I also get the comments that say, “I bought a bunch and none of them were for me,” and then people give up. In this video, I’m sharing the 10 Middle Eastern fragrances I would personally buy first if I were starting from scratch, with versatility in mind—sweet to smoky, fresh to opulent, and everything in between. I start with my “workhorse” pick (Celeste Joice) because I wanted something unoffensive, compliment-getting, and easy to layer. Then I build out the capsule with a warmer fruity-floral-woody vanilla (AZM), an instantly intoxicating plum liquor moment (Plum Liquor), a boss-lady/evening woody vanilla-amber (Nafais Sharq), and two unisex staples: my effortlessly elegant tea/fig vibe (Liam) and my uber-opulent rose-oud (Baroque/Barakkat Satin Oud). I also add a cozy vanilla gourmand category (Eclaire and my richer favorite, Noor), a refreshing tropical summer option (Coconut Lagoon + Ana Abiyedh), and one of my most versatile clean citrus-musks (Khayal). The goal is a well-rounded, affordable lineup you’ll actually wear.