The perfumes of Arabia are a reminder of a glorious past. During the great empire of the Caliphs of Baghdad, when science and scholarship flourished, the control of the perfume trade was one of many mathematical and technical breakthroughs. The Caliphs enjoyed perfume and encouraged its manufacture, creating ‘sweet smells' for mosques and buildings with their esteemed fragrances.
Books on perfumery and distillation by the great Arab and Persian philosophers and scientists - al Kindi, around 800 AD; Rhazes, around 865 AD and Avicenna around 980 AD, show that for the first time in history Arabs made the mass production of perfume possible.
These perfumes and secret techniques became great treasures of the world with Arabian perfumers considered the best - unmatched for centuries, even by the French.
| In 1983, His Highness Sayyid Hamad bin Hamoud al bu Said, had a dream to restore the great Arabian art of perfumery to the region. This resulted in Amouage- the most valuable perfume in the world. The Perfumery was then built in Muscat, Oman, and still provides the individual hand finish to every bottle of Amouage perfume today. A unique feature of this traditionally operated headquarters, with a worldwide distribution network, is a tourist showroom, which welcomes every visitor with traditional Arabian hospitality. |
| The first Amouage fragrance, created by the legendary French parfumier, Guy Robert, is now sold in over 24 countries worldwide. It can also be purchased on many major airlines and at duty free stores. The fragrance range extends from the exclusive Gold Flasks to the Gold, Dia, Ciel, Eau d' Amouage, Esprit d' Amouage and Silver Cologne. |
