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dimey69 – :
I am Indian but I grew up across the Middle East (lived in Dubai, Oman, Qatar, Algeria and Morocco) and Europe (lived in France, Portugal, Greece and Denmark) I have always loved perfume but I am especially fond of oudh and roses.
This perfume is generally not received well in America. My husband dislikes this perfume as it reminds him of his Khalti Frida’s house. My American co-workers think I smell like an old lady but my Egyptian, Armenian and Turkish friends think I smell divine.
I love it and I am going to wear it regardless!
kpl-108 – :
31 oct 2015
Agree that it’s in the same vein as Jo Malone’s velvet rose and oud but the rose is sharper and spicier. Dry down is different as JM is cleaner with muskier taste. This has great logetivity and lasts for 8 hours.
serjio24 – :
September 8, 2015 First Thoughts on EdP:
Finally I have you in my clutches!
First spray, it’s oud, but not aggravating me, nice :-).
And now for the major part: this is really really reminding me of Jo Malone’s Velvet Rose and Oud maybe not as sweet but the resemblance is most definitely there and considering the price point of Velvet Rose and Oud that is a big deal. Must do more wearings :-).
mziber – :
Marwah comes in an opulent (if a little tacky) bottle with fake gems that fall off easily. But behind the facade dwells the real beauty.
The four notes make for a simple scent combo that works together effortlessly, but leaves you wanting something more thrilling and impressive. It’s a simple, non-offensive beauty that is easily liked by everyone. Soft with no harsh edges, calming, reassuring. It doesn’t project well but does stay close to the skin for 24 hours. It holds its staying power even better on clothing than it does on skin and I like to gently run it through my hair.
Pleasant. But is ‘pleasant’ enough? It’s a ‘like’ not ‘love’ as I now want my mind blown.
A great starter for those new to the Arabian fragrance oil scene.
dendis666 – :
starts off quite rose/sandal sweet. a very nice mix of the both here…i would tip it more towards the feminine side of the divide, but also quite masculine. nice.
oleg_bor11 – :
The EDP version of Marwa is a beautiful, prominent, spicy/sweet rose, somehow reminding me of Rose Absolue YR…
sermur – :
Marwah starts off wonderfully with the rose but sadly the oud dominates and the rose is in the background.
On my friend the roses stay with the oud and smells amazing on her.
Later I discovered Haneen perfume oil which initially I dismissed. But when gave it a chance it was what I wanted Marwah to be.
Zoormigma – :
Oh my…. I’m surprised that my nose detects a noticable resemblance to Saat Safa!
Both are oud and rose based. Where Saat Safa has a touch of cumin, Marwa adds more rose and omits the cumin altogether. As such, it comes across as considerably more feminine than Saat Safa. I would pair them as his and hers respectively, if not for my unshakable belief that perfume has no sex. Besides which, this could easily be layered with a deep oud oil to become very masculine indeed. 🙂
Quite enjoyable, though Marwa strikes me as considerably less sweet than one might imagine. The amber gives a richness to the rose, without adding syrup. This is what I call a Lovely Arabian Rose!
Five Stars
scorp89 – :
@marwa.qoura You have a beautiful name!
I wouldn’t describe Marwah as a light floral. It’s quite an intense rose scent. Sharp and haunting at first, it softens on wearing, but it’s never light.
dimon15 – :
My name is “Marwah” after the name of this sacred hill :)..and I wish to try this perfume though I am not into Orientals much ..I love Roses anyway & this seems nice for my taste …Is it light enough to satisfy my love for light florals ??
hyq653JeomiWogkig – :
This is indeed balmy woody & floral potion to love.. The kind of scent that I love to wear when the weather is really cold because it immediately projects, uniqueness, comfort &’romance. its sweetness (could be amber) is awesome & the rose was done right. The oud is there, strong yet dominated by sweetness. The medicinal scent is minimal & to my nose, I can smell hints of mint. I don’t know if this is sandalwood but if it is, then it blends perfect to make this fragrance very well refined.
Unlike Attar Al Kaaba which is also a potion of class, power and sensuality, Marwah does not have any animalic aroma on its composition. Yet this is classy, an outstanding formal wear on a cold afternoon & evening occasion. It may not be a sensual scent but it is very pleasing, very wearable, very complimenting that envy from others that can smell you, may be its only flaw.
Marwah and Al Kaaba ignites amazingly on a windy outdoor wearing. I may choose Attar Al Kaaba over Marwah but for only one reason, Marwah is more bent on female. I’m a man but wearing Marwah once in a while would be a pleasure as rose nowadays are being introduced as a unisex scent plus there’s the star recently: the oud, always the perfect duo with rose, when combined delicately, less of the complex but more enticing, as this irresistible Marwah…
Scent – 9/10
Projection – 8/10
Longevity – 9/10
Try, Buy or Pass – A must Buy for perfume wearers with an open mind…
kuz357Diobtetty – :
IT
Dopo tanti mesi di ricerca finalmente ho ricevuto dei migliori profumi arabi alla base di olio dalla collezione Al Haramain Perfumes (Emirati Arabi Uniti) tra quali anche Marwah. È un vero profumo, basato sui migliori tradizioni della profumeria araba antica. È un profumo forte, ma nello stesso tempo anche molto riservato. La sua anima seducente si riconosce solo dalla distanza di un bacio.
EN
After months of web research finally I’ve got the best oil-based Arab scents from the Al Haramain Perfumes Collection (United Arab Emirates) One of them is Marwah. It’s a true perfume, based on the best ancient traditions of Arabic perfumes creation. It is a strong one, but at the same time it’s also very reserved. Its seductive soul is recognized only by the distance of a kiss.
rza2000 – :
My long awaited bottle of Marwah finally arrived today after a mixup at customs. 9 weeks has been an agonising wait, but BOY OH BOY!!! … so worth it. Marwah is a touch heavy on the Oud at first but the rose quickly blooms and asserts itself, making this one of those unmistakeable middle eastern scents … you know … the one you are always catching in the air but can never quite find. I’m delighted with it 🙂 … I applied it 8 hours ago and it’s still going strong! An Arab friend taught me some time ago that the best way to apply perfume oil is rubbed straight into the skin while still damp from a hot shower. This is the method I use and my oils literally last 16 hours and more. Marwah is a fantastic starting point into the world of Arabian Perfumery … highly recommended!
44374437 – :
The only other aoud blend that I know and like is Al Haramain Attar Al Kaaba, and now I also like Marwah. Marwah is fresher than Attar Al Kaaba.
These oud blends don’t behave like a 3-level pyramid of top notes, heart and base. I smell oud from the very beginning and all the way through.
While the same oily thickness is present in both Attar Al Kaaba and Marwah, Marwah is brighter. Spicy and crisp, in a way. Like a tea rose will smell thinner and brighter than a dark rose. A nice little waft of sweetness is wrapping me.
Clurryrooli – :
As I become further acquainted with Middle eastern juices there’s pretty much not a distinction between Marwah or Esraa. They both are strong with oud and have bold similarities. I thought it would be a sweet type fragrance and its not sweet at all. I will continue to search what Middle Eastern Juices is a hit! So far I’m content with Tribute Amouage, somewhat Zahra by Swiss Arabian and Dia Amouage. Those are the 3 I’m content with. I have been awaiting the arrival of Asrar Amouage and hope it was well worth the wait. Now approaching 1 month. So we will see.
kupidon20101 – :
If you want a seductive lush Arabian rose, Marwah will make you very very happy. The Aoud is a bit strong only for the 1st 30 min. This is better than any of the Montale aoud/rose offerings in my opinion. White Aoud is quite beautiful as well for someone preferring something a bit more on the gourmand side. I applied a few drops and I am now graced with the perfect amount of silage. Wrist sniffing is unnecessary here. If you like roses and aoud, you will be in heaven once you apply Marwah on your skin. This is simple, pure beauty.
invelinix – :
I bought a decant of this and today was the first time I’ve worn it since it’s been so cold. But, today was 60 degrees and I couldn’t wait! I’m in love with myself, I smell so good! The scent is so beautiful. I’m getting to know real oud scents and have really enjoyed the bite that as it wears, compliments the skin. This oud is mild with the slightest bite and sweet from the beginning and wears very well. It’s very feminine on my skin and the rose is constantly present and so beautiful. The amber, sandalwood, and oud blend into a warm sweetness. It’s very balanced for a western nose. I have a new addiction.
hov_am – :
Live Amber, Sandal, Dehnal Oudh and Istanbul Rose.
Marketed for both genders, but better left to women; too sweet for men.
I stumbled on to Marwah back in December of 2008. I was on a business trip in the Middle East, which took me to Dubai, Riyadh and culminating in Cairo. I must confess that I smelt the same fragrance almost on 50% of all the local associates with whom I had business contact.
The strength of the fragrance was not what had grabbed my attention, although it made me wonder! It was rather its vivid, almost live scent permeating the surrounding where ever there were men or women wearing it, and many of both genders wore it!
It was kind of embarrassing to even think of asking other men what fragrance they were wearing, so I didn’t.
When I landed in Cairo, however, the ambiance, the shopping milieu, and the abundance of essential oils everywhere foreigners are found made it easy to learn a great deal about Mrwah and other fragrances by Haramain.
The proper name in the local language is AlHaramain, and the translation is: The Two Sacred Mosques.
The name Marwah stems, as the legend goes, from an ancient Arabic folklore, where, father Abraham had abandoned his wife Hager and son Ismail, at the command of the Lord, in that arid, desolate and lifeless desert.
And Hager, in her frantic search for water for her infant, pacing back and fro between two hills seeing mirage, finally found water flowing under her infant’s feet. Marwah was the name of one of those two hills.
The symbol or significance behind giving the fragrance this name is purity and solace.
Marwah is a typical oriental fragrance; spicy and full of Dehnal, Oudh (Agarwood) and Sandalwood, and a very bright, sweetish Istanbul Rose.
It is the type of fragrance that compels you to inhale it again and again, and never get enough of it.
Not surprisingly, it is sweet, but balanced by the sandalwood. It is also stable from beginning to end, and does not change much if at all.
Longevity is, get this, be prepared to have residual aroma lingering in your shirt, undershirt as well as suit jacket, pants and tie, may be even your socks, for a few days after application.
Sillage is commensurate with its longevity, very discernable from many, many feet away, yet it never has that ghastly effect on people, other heavy perfumes have; this is surprisingly a very gentle fragrance, and no wonder, there is not a drop of any of its ingredients that is synthetic or even resembling synthetic, every bit of it is as natural as nature itself.
It is marketed, as almost all the Mid.East fragrances, for both genders, I believe it is best left for women.
Not only have I bought copious amount of it for my wife and daughters, but I also, actually, bought the very essential oils from which it is made.