Bareq

Sparkling grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin and lemon over a softly sweet sage-tea-praline heart, finishing on oakmoss and salty ambergris.

First thing you notice is grapefruit, sharp and cold, backed by bergamot, mandarin and lemon. It softens into a heart that's sage and black tea with a hint of praline sweetness, then settles on oakmoss and ambergris for a slightly salty, earthy finish. It's a 2025 release, so we don't have much long-term feedback yet, but early impressions call it a clean, luminous unisex scent built for warm-weather daily wear. Six to eight hours on skin with moderate projection.

Scent notes

Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon
Heart: Sage, Tea, Praline
Base: Oakmoss, Ambergris

How it wears

Longevity: 6-8 hours on skin, longer on clothing
Projection: Moderate
Best in: spring, summer
Wear it for: everyday wear, casual days
Scent family: fresh, gourmand, woody

Details

Eau de Parfum · 100 ml · Ard Al Zaafaran · launched 2025 · 100% authentic, factory-sealed retail box · ships from Baltimore, MD

Questions people ask

Is Bareq authentic?
Yes. It comes from licensed U.S. fragrance distributors and ships factory-sealed in its retail box. Stop by our stall at the Patapsco Flea Market in Baltimore to smell it first.

How long does Bareq last?
Plan on six to eight hours on skin, longer on clothing. Projection is moderate, so two to three sprays is enough.

What does Bareq smell similar to?
It doesn't chase one specific designer bottle. If fresh, gourmand, woody scents appeal to you, it's worth trying, and we can suggest neighbors if you ask at the stall.