Alghabra Parfums Bosphorus Pearl Extrait
Description
Bosphorus Pearl is a poetic homage to Istanbul's Maiden's Tower, evoking a sunset cruise along the strait. Fresh green muguet and violet open the composition, sparkling against a lush floral heart of ylang-ylang and jasmine tea, before settling into a creamy amber-and-musk base with a dry-wood finish. Reviewers reach for comparisons to soft, romantic ambers like Amouage Jubilation 25 or Guerlain Insolence when describing its powdery-floral warmth.
Scent Character
- Floral: 56%
- Woody: 28%
- Sweet: 17%
Translation: a lush, amber floral, rose and ylang-ylang lead, wrapped in warm amber-wood.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet
Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Tea, Cedar
Base: Amber, White Musk, Dry Wood
Performance
- Longevity: Strong, 10+ hours
- Sillage: Strong, loud projection
- Projection: 3+ ft for the first hour, settling to arm's-length
Best Occasions & Season
- Spring, summer, and fall evenings
- Leisure and night out: a romantic, floral-forward statement scent
- Unisex, floral-leaning: popular with rose and ylang-ylang lovers of any gender
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
House: Alghabra Parfums, Istanbul, "Poetic Scents of Damascus" No.1 collection
Launched: 2019
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FAQ
Is it men's or women's?
Unisex, though the rose-ylang-ylang-violet blend reads floral-forward and will appeal most to floral lovers of any gender.
What's the longevity like?
Strong: 10+ hours is typical for this extrait concentration.
What does it smell like?
A romantic rose-and-violet opening into a creamy ylang-ylang-jasmine heart, finishing on warm amber and soft musk.
Is Bosphorus Pearl part of a series?
Yes. It's part of Alghabra's debut "Poetic Scents of Damascus" collection alongside From The Heart, King of Flowers, and Scent of Paradise.