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Collection Royale · Extrait de Parfum

Zahara

The desert at golden hour — cinnamon, dates and vanilla, sealed in crystal.

Zahara captures the hour when the sun sinks into the dunes — incense drifting through the souk, caramel sweetness on the warm air, blooms unfurling under the first stars. We bottled that golden hour.

OrientalSpicyGourmand
£20050ml · 1.7 fl. oz.
★★★★★ Verified reviews

Complimentary deliveryNext-day UK delivery

Made to live onReturn and refill

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The Crystal Vial Chronicles Chapter IX is still being written.

01A fragrance to wearBold presence. Warm trail.

02An object to keepFaceted crystal. Refillable.

03A world to enterFilm. Story. Original song.

THE GATHERERS OF ZAHARA

The desert is worked for its warmth.

The Millipede works the cinnamon bark segment by segment, one drop to each. The Rain Frog waits for the rain and takes the nutmeg while the ground is still wet. The Owlfly works the tuberose at dusk, when the desert opens.

The Crystal Vial Chronicles

The fragrance, performed

One night.Three acts.

Zahara does not reveal itself all at once. It moves from bright spice at dusk to the warm trace left at morning.

DuskMidnightMorning
Zahara crystal vial and jewelled rain frog among dates, praline and tuberose on the illustrated novel
I

The spark

Cinnamon · Nutmeg · Bergamot

A flash of bright spice: alive, arresting, gone just slowly enough to be remembered.

III

The trail

Vanilla · Tonka · Amberwood · Myrrh

The room empties. Warm amber and suede remain close to the skin, still present on the collar by morning.

WhenAfter dark

SeasonAutumn · Winter

EnduranceEvening to morning

ForThe enigmatic

The Crystal Vial Chronicles

Chapter IX is still being written.

Its story is not yet bound. Two already are.

Read Noir de MarrakeshRead Royal Amber

Open Chapter VIIRead Noir de Marrakesh

The art of
unveiling.

A book to open. Crystal to hold.
A ritual to make your own.

A hand reaches towards the closed Zahara presentation book by lantern light.
Seven moments. One object to keep.01 / 07

Moment 0107

The first touch.

An illustrated cover. The promise of something held within. Your ritual begins here.

50mlFaceted crystalGold stand

Take your time.

The Potion community

Worn.
Loved.
Remembered.

The fragrance is personal.
The feeling is shared.

Charlotte H. with Zahara

Charlotte H.

★★★★★

Verified Buyer · Compliment magnet

“It smells like holiday evenings — warm, sweet but never sickly, and it lasts on my scarf for days. I've never had so many compliments on a perfume.”
Tom R. with Zahara

Tom R.

★★★★★

Verified Buyer · Shared bottle

“Bought it for my partner and ended up wearing it myself half the week. The cinnamon-date opening is unreal and the dry-down is pure velvet.”
Layla M. with Zahara

Layla M.

★★★★★

Verified Buyer · Evening signature

“This is the scent of home for me — dates, spice and incense done with real elegance. My evening signature all winter.”

0103 Meet the community

Before it becomes yours

A little closer.

What arrives. How it wears. Where to begin.
The details that make choosing feel effortless.

Zahara 5ml sample in a black atomiser beside its illustrated sample carton

The individual 5ml sample

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£20 creditToward the 50ml

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Your questions, answered

Zahara

Trying & ordering

01Can I try it before committing?

Every sample carries a £20 credit toward the 50ml Crystal Vial. Should this chapter prove yours, the introduction costs you nothing.

Your single-use credit is issued when your sample order is fulfilled, is valid for 90 days and can be used by the purchaser toward one of the nine 50ml Crystal Vials.

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02When will my fragrance arrive?

UK delivery is free site-wide, with no minimum spend. International delivery rates vary by destination.

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03What if I need to return it?

Request a return within 14 days of delivery. Fragrances must be unopened, unused and sealed in their original packaging. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact the Maison for help.

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The fragrance

01How does it actually smell?

Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Bergamot give the opening its character. Dates, Praline and Tuberose unfold at the heart, before Vanilla, Tonka, Amberwood and Myrrh leave the trail.

Explore the three acts
02How long does it last on skin?

Zahara is an Extrait de Parfum that develops over hours, from bright spice to a softer amber and suede finish. Wear time varies with your skin, the amount applied and the conditions. The 5ml sample lets you experience its full progression for yourself.

03Who is it for, and when would I wear it?

It is a unisex fragrance for anyone drawn to spice, leather and warm amber. Its depth makes it especially evocative after dark and in cooler weather. Let your taste and how it feels on your skin guide you.

The keepsake

01What’s included?

Your 50ml Zahara fragrance arrives in our patented Crystal Vial, together with its display stand and beautiful illustrated book packaging. All three are included in the 50ml presentation.

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02Can the Crystal Vial be refilled?

Yes. The Crystal Vial is designed to be kept and refilled. Contact the Maison for the current Zahara refill options and the correct process for your vial.

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03How should I care for my fragrance?

Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Replace the cap after use and choose a stable place for the stand. The illustrated packaging gives your fragrance a beautiful home between wears.

The Crystal Vial Chronicles on a candlelit bookshelf, with a millipede resting on Zahara

The Crystal Vial Chronicles

Every fragrance here
has a night behind it.

Zahara is one of them. Start wherever the scent takes you. Nobody means to stop at one.

Meet the others
Zahara crystal vial beside cinnamon, nutmeg and bergamot

Zahara

It blooms where you have been.

50ml Extrait de Parfum, presented in the patented Crystal Vial with its stand and illustrated book packaging.

£20050ml Extrait de Parfum
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