Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait

The opening is saffron, warm and soft, with bitter almonds adding a creamy, faintly bitter edge. As the scent dries, Egyptian jasmine comes through over cedarwood, floral and dry at once. The final layer is ambergris and musk with a woody line beneath, smooth and close, and it is the part that stays with you.

At 30ml it is a practical size for a handbag, a gym bag or travel, and the extrait strength means a spray or two is enough. Wear it to dinner, a celebration or an evening out, or keep it as a first bottle before choosing a larger one.