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Maison Asrar Perfumes UK: The Complete Guide
Maison Asrar is a UAE fragrance house known for polished Eau de Parfum releases, several inspired by the character of well-known designer and niche perfumes. In the UK, you can buy 10 Maison Asrar fragrances from Scent of the Dunes (SOTD). Every bottle is genuine, new and unopened, sourced through a UK trade supplier, with free UK delivery on every order.
This guide is SOTD's hub for the whole Maison Asrar range. It covers what the brand is, a one-table overview of all 10 fragrances, a short profile of each, help choosing the right one, an honest explanation of how "inspired by" works, and answers to the questions we're asked most. Where we've written a full review, you'll find it linked from the profile.
Key Takeaways
- Maison Asrar is a fragrance house from the United Arab Emirates; "asrar" means "secrets" in Arabic.
- Scent of the Dunes carries 10 Maison Asrar fragrances, all 100ml Eau de Parfum with free UK delivery.
- Vanguard, Majesty, Regent, Legacy and Belgravia belong to Maison Asrar's Royal Collection; Faris Al Arab belongs to the Muharib Collection.
- Several Maison Asrar fragrances are inspired by the character of designer and niche perfumes, but they are the brand's own compositions and are not affiliated with those houses.
- Every Maison Asrar bottle sold by Scent of the Dunes is genuine, new and unopened, sourced through a UK trade supplier.
- Scent of the Dunes ships to the EU at a flat rate.
What Is Maison Asrar?
Maison Asrar is a fragrance house from the United Arab Emirates; "asrar" means "secrets" in Arabic. Its portfolio is broad, spanning Arabian ambers and ouds, gourmands and fresh citrus scents, and it is organised into collections. The best known in the UK is the Royal Collection, which includes Vanguard, Majesty, Regent, Legacy and Belgravia. Faris Al Arab belongs to the Muharib Collection. Parfumo lists Gulf Orchid Fragrances as the company marketing the brand.
Every Maison Asrar fragrance we stock is an Eau de Parfum in a 100ml bottle, and the house puts real effort into presentation, from Belgravia's understated glass to Faris Al Arab's sculpted desert-knight bottle. Community reviewers regularly single out the quality for the price, and one Parfumo reviewer noted that the packaging lists allergens associated with natural oils.
Many of the range's most popular releases are inspired by the character of famous designer and niche fragrances. They are Maison Asrar's own compositions, not copies, and we explain the difference in more detail below.
Maison Asrar at a Glance
All 10 Maison Asrar fragrances stocked at Scent of the Dunes, with the scent family and the reference fragrance each one is inspired by.
| Fragrance | Scent Family | Inspired By | Worn By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Asrar Vanguard | Fruity chypre leather | Absolu Aventus (2023) by Creed | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Majesty | Citrus aromatic | Tygar by Bvlgari | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Regent | Citrus amber | Vibrato by Sospiro | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Legacy | Amber floral | Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Belgravia | Woody musk | Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Faris Al Arab | Oriental woody | Blonde Amber by Clive Christian | Men |
| Maison Asrar DXB | Fresh citrus green | Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Vision | Fresh citrus | Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Rey | Fresh ambery fougère | MYSLF by Yves Saint Laurent | Unisex |
| Maison Asrar Last Swim | Aromatic aquatic | Pacific Rock Moss by Goldfield & Banks | Unisex |
Still comparing? Our Scent Finder filters the whole range by notes, mood and occasion, narrowing it down to the two or three that suit you.
The Full Maison Asrar Range
A short profile of each fragrance, from the boldest to the freshest. Each links to its product page and, where we've published one, a full review.
Maison Asrar · Royal Collection
Vanguard
Fruity Chypre LeatherFruity chypre leather, inspired by Absolu Aventus (2023) by Creed. Vanguard is the boldest fragrance in the range. Ripe pineapple, blackcurrant and grapefruit, sharpened by pink pepper, open onto a heart of cardamom, ginger, carnation and lily of the valley, before a smooth base of leather, ambergris, cedar and moss. It shares the pineapple-blackcurrant opening and spiced heart associated with Absolu Aventus, but draws its depth from leather rather than smoky vetiver. Best for evenings, formal occasions and cooler months.
TopPineapple, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Apple, Bergamot
HeartCardamom, Lily of the Valley, Ginger, Carnation
BaseMusk, Cashmere Musk, Cedarwood, Ambergris, Leather, Moss
Maison Asrar · Royal Collection
Majesty
Citrus AromaticCitrus aromatic, inspired by Tygar by Bvlgari. Majesty opens on juicy, slightly bitter grapefruit with a spark of ginger and bergamot, softens through jasmine, rose and powdery orris, then dries down to clean musk, sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris. It shares the grapefruit-and-ginger freshness and musky vetiver base of Tygar, with a softer floral heart. Best for spring and summer, office days and weekends.
TopGrapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot
HeartJasmine, Rose, Orris
BaseMusk, Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vetiver, Tonka, Patchouli
Maison Asrar · Royal Collection
Regent
Citrus AmberCitrus amber, inspired by Vibrato by Sospiro. Regent opens zesty and rounded on grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot and ginger, then passes through soft orris, orange blossom and jasmine. It finishes on musk, sandalwood and cedar with a touch of ambergris and tonka, a drydown one reviewer likened to fresh hotel linen. It shares the grapefruit-bergamot sparkle and powdery musk drydown of Vibrato, with its florals tucked into the heart rather than the opening. Best for warm weather and the office.
TopGrapefruit, Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin
HeartOrange Blossom, Orris, Jasmine
BaseMusk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Ambergris, Tonka
Maison Asrar · Royal Collection
Legacy
Amber FloralAmber floral, inspired by Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo. Legacy opens on juicy pear with a cool flicker of ginger and bright bergamot. It drifts into luminous orange blossom and jasmine over soft woods, then settles into clean musk warmed by amber and vanilla. It shares Blue Talisman's pear, bergamot, ginger, orange blossom and musk, with a creamier, slightly sweeter finish. Best for everyday wear from spring to early autumn.
TopPear, Ginger, Bergamot
HeartOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Woody Notes
BaseMusk, Amber, Vanilla
Maison Asrar · Royal Collection
Belgravia
Woody MuskWoody musk, inspired by Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo. Named after the London district, Belgravia opens on bright blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon. It softens into lily of the valley, freesia, sandalwood and a hint of caramel, and settles on musk, vetiver, cedar and moss. It shares the citrus-blackcurrant opening and cedar-vetiver base of Bal d'Afrique Absolu, but uses cleaner florals in place of praline, making it fresher and less sweet. Best as a year-round, desk-to-dinner signature.
TopBlackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon
HeartLily of the Valley, Sandalwood, Freesia, Caramel
BaseMusk, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Moss
Maison Asrar · Muharib Collection
Faris Al Arab
Oriental WoodyOriental woody, inspired by Blonde Amber by Clive Christian. Presented in a sculpted desert-knight bottle, Faris Al Arab opens on cherry liqueur, vanilla and cashmere wood. It deepens into amber, sugar cane and cedar, then dries down to tonka, labdanum, sandalwood and musk. It shares the warm, boozy amber-resin core of Blonde Amber, without its tobacco and tuberose heart. Best for autumn and winter evenings.
TopCherry Liqueur, Oriental Notes, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood
HeartAmber, Sugar Cane, Cedarwood
BaseTonka Bean, Sandalwood, Labdanum, Musk
Maison Asrar
DXB
Fresh Citrus GreenFresh citrus green, inspired by Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton. Launched in 2025 and named after Dubai's airport code, DXB opens on sparkling mandarin, orange and bergamot. It moves into grapefruit and ginger, then settles on clean musk softened by lily of the valley. It shares the juicy orange-and-ginger sparkle of Afternoon Swim, although some reviewers find its opening more lemony than the original's. Best for hot days, holidays and relaxed daytime wear.
TopMandarin, Orange, Bergamot
HeartGrapefruit, Ginger
BaseMusk, Lily of the Valley
Maison Asrar
Vision
Fresh CitrusFresh citrus, inspired by Pacific Chill by Louis Vuitton. Vision opens on zesty lime, orange and lemon with a juicy splash of blackcurrant. It moves into an aromatic heart of basil, white tea and coriander, and finishes on clean musk, ambergris and moss. It shares Pacific Chill's cool citrus, blackcurrant and green-herbal freshness. Bright, crisp and never sweet, it's the most straightforward warm-weather scent in the range. Best for summer, the gym bag and easy office days.
TopLime, Orange, Lemon, Blackcurrant
HeartBasil, White Tea, Coriander
BaseMusk, Ambergris, Moss
Maison Asrar
Rey
Fresh Ambery FougèreFresh ambery fougère, inspired by MYSLF by Yves Saint Laurent. Rey opens crisp and clean on bergamot, grapefruit and geranium. It warms through aromatic notes, black pepper and tonka, then settles into a soft base of vanilla, musk and ambergris. It shares the fresh-into-warm-skin character of MYSLF, balancing brightness with a gently sweet, ambery finish. Versatile enough for work and evenings, it's one of the easiest all-season options in the range.
TopBergamot, Grapefruit, Geranium
HeartAromatic Notes, Black Pepper, Tonka
BaseVanilla, Musk, Ambergris
Maison Asrar
Last Swim
Aromatic AquaticAromatic aquatic, inspired by Pacific Rock Moss by Goldfield & Banks. A 2026 release built around the last swim of the evening, Last Swim opens sharp and mineral on bergamot and lemon. It moves into sage and a cool ozonic accord, then settles on mineral amber and moss. It shares the salty, sage-and-moss coastal character of Pacific Rock Moss, and it's the most atmospheric fresh scent in the range. Best for summer days, coastal holidays and anyone who loves sea-air fragrances.
TopBergamot, Lemon
HeartSage, Ozonic Accord
BaseMineral Amber, Moss
Which Maison Asrar Should I Choose?
Start with how you want to feel, not with the notes list. Here's where to begin for the most common requests we get.
I want a fresh, clean everyday scent
Choose Majesty or Regent. Both open on grapefruit, ginger and bergamot and dry down to clean musk and sandalwood. Majesty is the firmer, slightly more masculine of the two, with vetiver and orris. Regent is brighter and airier, with mandarin and orange blossom, and a drydown reviewers liken to fresh hotel linen.
I want a juicy fruit with a soft, sweet finish
Choose Legacy. Its juicy pear opening, lifted by ginger and bergamot, softens into orange blossom and jasmine before settling on a creamy musk, amber and vanilla base. It's fresh enough for daytime but finishes soft and lightly sweet, and the pear lingers right through to the drydown.
I want a bold evening signature
Choose Vanguard. Pineapple and blackcurrant open onto a spiced heart of cardamom, ginger and carnation, and a base of leather, ambergris and moss gives it genuine presence.
I want something quiet and musky
Choose Belgravia. After a bright blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon opening, it settles into lily of the valley and freesia over a soft base of musk, vetiver, cedar and moss. It whispers rather than announces, wears comfortably year-round, and suits anyone who prefers clean, understated elegance to sweetness.
I want a warm, sweet amber for men
Choose Faris Al Arab. It opens on cherry liqueur and vanilla, moves through amber and sugar cane, and dries down to tonka, labdanum, sandalwood and musk. The result is boozy, golden and resinous, best worn on autumn and winter evenings. It's the only fragrance in the range positioned specifically for men.
I want summer freshness
Choose DXB, Vision or Last Swim. DXB is sparkling orange, mandarin and ginger over clean musk. Vision pairs lime, lemon and blackcurrant with basil and white tea. Last Swim is the most atmospheric, with bergamot, sage and an ozonic accord over mineral amber and moss. All three suit hot days and holidays.
I want a signature scent for the office
Choose Regent, Belgravia or Rey. Regent is crisp citrus with a clean orris-musk finish, and Belgravia is soft, woody and musky. Rey balances bergamot, grapefruit and geranium with black pepper, tonka and a vanilla-musk base.
I want a gift for someone who loves designer fragrance
Start with the fragrance they already own. Find it in the "Inspired By" column of the at-a-glance table and choose the matching Maison Asrar. A Tygar fan might enjoy Majesty, a Blue Talisman wearer Legacy, and an Absolu Aventus devotee Vanguard. If you're unsure of their taste, a fresh all-rounder like Regent is the safest choice.
Are Maison Asrar Perfumes Copies of Designer Fragrances?
No. Maison Asrar perfumes are the brand's own compositions, made and bottled by Maison Asrar. Some are inspired by the character of well-known designer and niche fragrances and share key notes with them, which is why we list each reference in the table above. It's the quickest way to describe how a scent smells to someone who already knows the original.
But "inspired by" doesn't mean "the same as". Maison Asrar is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any of those houses, and its fragrances differ in composition, materials, concentration. Our individual reviews spell out where the differences lie. Some reviewers find the resemblance close; others find it looser. We'd rather you know both before you buy.
Think of the designer name as a map reference, not a promise. If you love the original's mood, there's a good chance you'll enjoy the Maison Asrar equivalent, on its own terms and at its own price.
Where to Buy Maison Asrar in the UK
Scent of the Dunes stocks 10 Maison Asrar fragrances, all 100ml Eau de Parfum. Every bottle we sell is genuine, new and unopened, sourced through a UK trade supplier. UK delivery is free on every order, with no minimum spend.
Availability changes as new batches arrive, so check each product page for current stock and dispatch times. Maison Asrar is also sold by other UK retailers and through the brand's own UK website. Wherever you buy, look for a retailer that is clear about where its stock comes from. To browse beyond this range, see New In or our best sellers.
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Common Questions
Maison Asrar FAQs
Is Maison Asrar a genuine brand?
Yes. Maison Asrar is an established fragrance house from the United Arab Emirates, with a broad portfolio spanning its Royal Collection and other lines. Its fragrances are original compositions sold under its own name. Every Maison Asrar bottle sold by Scent of the Dunes is genuine, new and unopened, sourced through a UK trade supplier.
Are Maison Asrar perfumes copies of designer fragrances?
No. Maison Asrar perfumes are the brand's own compositions. Several are inspired by the character of well-known designer and niche fragrances and share notes with them, but they differ in formula, concentration. Maison Asrar and Scent of the Dunes are not affiliated with or endorsed by the designer houses referenced.
Where can I buy Maison Asrar in the UK?
Scent of the Dunes stocks 10 Maison Asrar fragrances, including Vanguard, Majesty, Regent, Legacy and Belgravia, with free UK delivery on every order. Every bottle is genuine, new and unopened, sourced through a UK trade supplier. Maison Asrar is also available from other UK retailers and the brand's own UK website.
How much do Maison Asrar perfumes cost?
How do I find a Maison Asrar alternative to a designer perfume I love?
Look up the designer fragrance in the "Inspired By" column of our at-a-glance table, then read the matching Maison Asrar profile. For example, fans of Bvlgari Tygar often try Majesty, while fans of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman often try Legacy. If your favourite isn't listed, our Scent Finder can suggest fragrances by notes and mood.
What does Maison Asrar Vanguard smell like?
Vanguard is a fruity chypre leather. It opens with juicy pineapple, blackcurrant and grapefruit, sharpened by pink pepper and bergamot, then moves into a spiced heart of cardamom, ginger and carnation. The drydown is smooth leather, ambergris, cedar and moss. It's often compared to Creed Absolu Aventus (2023) and suits evenings best.
What does Maison Asrar Majesty smell like?
Majesty is a citrus aromatic. Juicy, slightly bitter grapefruit, ginger and bergamot open onto a soft heart of jasmine, rose and powdery orris, before a clean base of musk, sandalwood, vetiver and ambergris.
What does Maison Asrar Regent smell like?
Regent is a citrus amber. Grapefruit, mandarin, bergamot and ginger give it a zesty, gently sweet opening, followed by soft orris, orange blossom and jasmine. The drydown of musk, sandalwood and cedar is often likened to crisp hotel linen. It's often compared to Sospiro Vibrato and works best in spring and summer.
What does Maison Asrar Legacy smell like?
Legacy is an amber floral. It opens with juicy pear, a cool flicker of ginger and bright bergamot, moves into orange blossom and jasmine over soft woods, and settles into clean musk with amber and vanilla. It's often compared to Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman, reading slightly creamier, and suits everyday wear from spring to autumn.
What does Maison Asrar Belgravia smell like?
Belgravia is a woody floral musk. Bright blackcurrant, bergamot and lemon open onto lily of the valley, freesia, sandalwood and a hint of caramel, before a soft base of musk, vetiver, cedar and moss. It's often compared to Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu but is fresher and less sweet, and works year-round.
Do Maison Asrar perfumes ship to the EU?
Yes. EU customers are responsible for any customs charges or import duty due on delivery. UK orders ship free, with no minimum spend.
What is The Dupe Vault?
The Dupe Vault is Scent of the Dunes' searchable guide matching every Bujairami fragrance, more than 140 in total, to the designer perfume that inspired it. It currently covers Bujairami rather than Maison Asrar; for Maison Asrar, the at-a-glance table in this guide maps each fragrance to its reference scent in the same way. Explore The Dupe Vault.
Designer brand and fragrance names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe scent character. Maison Asrar and Scent of the Dunes are not affiliated with or endorsed by these brands.
