Al Ghaliyah Parfum

He stood at the door of the Emir’s court, waiting for the prominent court officials to enter. Every interval felt like an eternity. When the huge wooden doors finally opened, he inhaled deeply, flooding his lungs and olfactory senses with delight. The beguiling scent flooded his very core before the doors closed again, and he eagerly anticipated the next moment.

Al-Zamakhsharī, the great polymath, narrates in his Rabīʿ al-Abrār wa Nususal-Akhbār that ʿAbdullāh bin Jaʿfar gifted Muʿāwiyah (RA) a glass bottle (qārūrah) of perfume. When Muʿāwiyah asked how much he had spent on it, Jaʿfar replied, “A hefty sum (māl).” Muʿāwiyah responded, “This is valuable (Ghaliyah).” And so, the name Al Ghaliyah was born—the precious, the dear, the grand.

What filled that bottle? Not many know, but many claim to possess the secret formula. The blending of Al Ghaliyah became a revered art. The ʿAbbāsid caliphs excelled in crafting this legendary fragrance. Perfumers who mastered the art of blending the Emir’s favorite scents earned rich rewards. The ones who mastered Al Ghaliyah gained the highest esteem—an unofficial royal proclamation of their skill and talent.

For generations, a single family passed down the ingredients of this masterpiece. We now have the privilege of accessing it. Today, you can experience the recreation of this gem, made using the exact formula crafted by the great perfumers of the past.

For the first time ever in parfum form, this is your chance to own one of only 101 numbered bottles of the original Al Ghaliyah formula—pure, classic, and natural. Creating this masterpiece took months of careful preparation. Perfumers crafted each ingredient meticulously to achieve perfect balance before they infused them together.

When you wear Al Ghaliyah Parfum, you will understand why people declared it “the most valuable of all valuables.” This fragrance captures the exquisite scents that once filled the courts of the Caliphs. Al Ghaliyah opens with animalic musk wrapped in sweet floral spices, then transitions into wild oceanic waves crashing against fine musky beaches. As it dries down, imagine lying by the sea in a bed of rose-soaked musk. Not animalic, but sweet musk, with a gentle breeze infused with smooth, silky oudh woods.

Al Ghaliyah Parfum will boost your confidence, straighten your posture, and make you feel powerful. Heads will turn as this fragrance turns a bad day into a good evening.

Caliphs, Emirs, and Sultans wore Al Ghaliyah Parfum, and now it’s available to you. This limited release offers you the chance to own a piece of olfactory art. Live the narrative and experience the legacy of Al Ghaliyah.

Also, check out our Attar product: Al Ghaliyah II