The Many Scents of Zohoor Alreef

We all know that a woman is never fully dressed without a perfume. And at this age and time, there are so many perfumes and scents out there enough to drive us nuts in just the selection process. But we still go on the search for the best fragrance because 'it's always wonderful to be elegant, it's always fashionable to have grace, it's always glamorous to be brave, and it's always important to own a delectable perfume!' 

So let Zohoor Alreef, Saudi Arabia's very own fragrance company, show you how beautiful fragrance is always in style, at any age, at any form! Zohoor Alreef is the brainchild of brothers Faisal and Waleed AlKhaldi. They started making perfumes from natural ingredients in AlKhobar in 1991. From catering to their families and neighbors' requests, they opened stores in Hofuf, Jeddah, and Riyadh in 1993. Today, they have over 200 stores worldwide. This proves how far Zohoor Alreef has gone in terms of providing high quality products to their customers whom they consider as family. 

What started as a family business widens into an even larger family, extending to the company's growing employee numbers and loyal patrons over the years. Customers are given a special participation in the creation of Zohoor Alreef's products. And with the introduction of social media platforms, more voices are heard and more feedback are gathered. Zohoor Alreef listens to their family members thus creating a range of products that are perfect for each and every one. Welcome to Zohoor Alreef! 

Welcome to Zohoor Alreef!

Walking into a Zohoor Alreef store provides relief from the busyness of life. Its subtle yet chic interiors matched with the pastels and muted colors of the products’ packaging make shopping a breeze. The ranges are lined up on wide shelves not overcrowded with products. Every shelf and rack are well-curated with items that go well together and are suited with every personality. 

Your choice begins here...

In 2001, the AlKhaldis acquired a production facility in France that produces similar products using natural ingredients giving birth to Zohoor Alreef's bestselling line, La Verger Shop. La Verger, which means "the orchard" truly encapsulates the meaning of its name by taking different fresh fruits and flowers and whipping them up with extraordinary perfume creation skills into an unparalleled body care range. From the orchard into the bottle... the French orchard comes to each and every one's homes through Zohoor Alreef. 

One of the bestselling lines... lily of the valley.

From body creams and lotions to shower gels and creams... they have it for you!

Selecting the right scent is mind-boggling because they're all fragrant! Popular scents are lily of the valley, pomegranate, sweet camellia, papaya and sweet rose. They also have unique blends like neptune (a fresh, vibrant scent with hints of the surf), raisin rouge (a full fruity fragrance) and green tea (a refreshing scent of Japan's most popular drink). It's not only the scent that will make your decision difficult, it's also the colors. From light to deep, passionate hues, La Verger products look good in the bottles, jars, and tubes they come in. 

I'm in love with the raspberry scent...

But I like the color of Lily of the Valley.

Massage oil candles... how cool are these?

Apart from La Verger Shop, Zohoor Alreef has other exclusive ranges from houses like Le Maison de la Vanille and Collines de Provence. 

Gorgeous packaging, luxurious scents

Everything vanilla added to other fragrances

Le Maison de la Vanille combines the classic vanilla scent with other popular notes: powdery, oriental, druity, floral, and woody. These products come in gorgeous packs that are great for gift-giving. 

Popular products from La Maison de la Vanille

Moai is a popular Le Maison de la Vanille product for men. It has an energetic and fiery scent but has notes that make it tender and soft. If you describe your man as authentic and emotional, then you have to get him this! Meanwhile, Vanahe is magical and sensual. It brings the exotic flowers, fruits, and the ocean together to create a harmonious and mysterious fragrance. 

The Collines de Provence, on the other hand, is a company inspired by nature. Since 1995, it has been churning out aromatic home fragrances and linen fragrance as well as organic cosmetics and soaps. 

Minimalist packaging, big on fragrance

While the brands above are great, we could not disregard the fact that Zohoor Alreef's heart is its perfumes and fragrances. After all, it's what made Zohoor Alreef really famous. 

The exclusive perfumes

Sniff the Orient and the Parisian aromas

We've written about one of their newest releases, the Signature D'Orient collection. They also offer the Four Winds collection, inspired by the winds that travel throughout France. It features Mistral, Greco, Garbino, and Calima. With just these names, I'm already enthralled to try them all. 

Zohoor Alreef also has perfumes on-the-go suitable for the younger ones, or just those like us who don't leave the house without a small bottle of our favorite scent. Reserve Naturelle's 'flavors' are young, hip, and fun. I'm intrigued with the marshmallow and chocolate varieties. 

Travel size

Lots of 'flavors' to choose from

Apart from these eau de parfum and eau de toilette, Zohoor Alreef is also best known for their signature oil perfumes. So many scents to choose from! I personally thought these oils were expensive but they're really affordable. This potent fragrant liquid makes for a distinctive smell. Choosing your very own fragrance will prove to be difficult for the indecisive but once found, you'll get your home's own principle of scent. When enveloped with it, your home can welcome anyone from your friends to your VIP guests! 

The classic signature line

What do you want to smell like today?

The luxury oils come in beautiful, elegant bottles

I had fun reading the names of the oils. Wonder what Broken Heart, Be Happy, Good Mood, Perfect Love, and Sunny Smile smell like? You should try them all in Zohoor Alreef! And you should try them using these cute burners... 

Say, if you're not into perfume oils... what is a good alternative? Why scented candles and wax melts, of course! I got to know Zohoor Alreef on my first year in the Kingdom because I was looking for Tarts wax melts and voila! They're carrying the Yankee Candle brand. I love the clean scent of Clean Cotton and Soft Blanket. 

Your room, instantly refreshed

See? There are so many great brands that Zohoor Alreef carries and if I were you, try their high quality products. Whether for yourself or for your home, you'll find something fragrant in their store. 

Mix and match!

Oh wait, you don't even have to go to their store to get their products! You can purchase them online and they get delivered to your doorstep! Visit www.zohooralreef.com now! Don't miss their special deals and promos too. 

When they say that a perfume is the most intense form of memory, Zohoor Alreef must be one of the greatest memory keepers then. The good thing is, they share their wonderful gifts of fragrances to everyone so that we can all have our own delectable perfume. They even went as far as providing us with the best body care products and home fragrances lines. Now, that's Zohoor Alreef for you. ~ Sundrenched

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Zohoor Alreef's Signature D'Orient Collection

I was with Shoegarfreeruby last Tuesday night in Granada Mall and she said she'll be getting another bottle of perfume. That sent us into a discussion of perfumes, the kinds we have in the market, and how we choose them for ourselves. I have a three bottles in my dresser. One is my signature scent, the one that I've been using ever since because it matches me perfectly. One is the special occasion scent, the one that is used on rare, special moments that the bottle is hardly ever empty. And there's the last one, the wild card. It's that random find. You liked the scent and you use it when you just don't want the usual. 

Now I'm still on the verge of guessing on what category the new rich, woody perfumes of Zohoor Alreef will go to. Their newest collection of six, exotic perfumes are inspired by Oriental countries from the Far East to the Middle East. And mind you, these countries are special in their own ways. 

The Masoumeh is inspired by the East Asian country of Burma. Its attractive and feminine pink color shows how delightful this sweet-smelling perfume is. A blend of honey makes it sweet but its woody base makes its undertone richer. If you're a woman looking for a touch of luxury and sophistication, this is for you. I think this perfume fits me. 

India is the inspiration of Azin, the deep blue perfume that is rich in Indian spices saffron and cumin blended with patchouli and citrus. A hint of sweetness is revealed through its cedar wood base. This is for the confident woman! Eyecandy fits the bill and I think she will like this. 

Houri, a warm, fruity eau de parfum, emanates the sweet scents of Pakistan. Made from a blend of red fruits and green leaves, this perfume smells natural and mellow perfect for the desert's warm, summer night. Shoegarfreeruby is The Pink Tarha's natural and mellow, I'm sure she'll like this. 

The light, summer scent of Jannat is inspired by the country of Kazakhstan. I love the color of this perfume. Its bluish tint is simple but refreshing to the eyes. Its heady combination of summer roses and spices is reminiscent of a sexy but subtle elegance our own Sampaguita Pride has. 

Maliha has its roots in the mountains of Afghanistan (a country I would like to visit someday, seriously!). Maliha gives a sensation of fresh mountain air. With its delicate combination of floral woody notes on a dry powdery base, a youthful, charming woman will enjoy this. I'm quite sure Maryhadalittlehump likes this type of fragrance. 

Lastly, the summer of Indonesia is the inspiration for Asal, the fruity scent that will whisk you away to a far-off exotic beach. Its peach and orange blossom scent is warm, carefree, and enchanting. All The Pink Tarha ladies will love this! 

So there you go, six new fragrances from Zoohoor Alreef that will be great addition to your dressing tables! Choose the ones that not only catches your sense of smell, but the one that encapsulates your personality! Oh, and if you're partial to any of the countries they were derived from, go for it! I'm torn between Masoumeh and Asal. They'll be on the third category… that wild card perfume that is different from the usual. 

By the way, did you know that you can shop the products of Zohoor Alreef online and they deliver on your doorstep? Oh yes! Visit their website now! ~ Sundrenched

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The BBW Wonderland

And so the wait is over... the Bath and Body Works Store in Riyadh is open! 

My friends and I saw it this weekend. We giddily entered to see if our favorite scents are available and what other treats await us. (I was like this girl lost in a candy store.) We went from one shelf to another like giddy school girls spotting a crush. Lol. This time though, it's a different "candy" we're ogling at. Smelling too, instead of tasting. 

A wonder land!

We asked a salesman politely if we can take photos in the store. He said yes with much enthusiasm. We took photos as close to the products and shelves as possible to remain discreet and avoid taking photos of people inside the store. There were a lot of people that night but not enough to restrict movement. 

SWEET PEA!!!

Of course, I looked for my fave fragrance first. I didn't have to look hard because this is at the front. Sweet Pea has always been my favorite BBW scent. It's a soft, delicate fragrance of sweet pea petals and watery pear with freesia, raspberry, and musk. I can't get enough of this! I still have the body spray and lotion now so I didn't buy any thing from the line. Well, nothing yet! Humanda ka kapag ubos na. Hehe. Shoegarfreeruby likes the Warm Vanilla Sugar scent, which is currently on a Buy 1 Get 1 promo. This combination of vanilla, basmati ice water, and sandalwood is so sweet and comforting. 

Carried Away

A few of their newer scents are also available. Among them, I like Carried Away, a blend of jasmine, raspberries, and vanilla. And isn't the packaging adorable? Might get this next time so love might sweep me off my feet. ;) Other scents we saw are Country Chic, Island Colada, Japanese Cherry Blossom, and Midnight Pomegranate, which they seem to be highlighting to cater to the Arab market because of its dark, sensual scent (like oud maybe).

Gift sets

Your gift list solved.

You won't get stumped on what to give your family and friends now!

There are gift sets available for SR225 each, or maybe lower depends on what you want to include.

Water cans!

We were smitten with these water cans. Surely we don't have any need for it but it's just too cute and refreshing to see them here. And in green too!

Here's the price list for the fragrances. Some scent lines are more expensive than others so check the tags first. The salesmen are really helpful too so inquire! Hindi bawal magtanong, sabi nga ng friend ko when I became too shy to ask, lol. We'll put in the prices in USD from the BBW website so you can compare if they're worth buying here or you'll just have to order from online sites.

Body Lotion (237 ml) - 45 SAR | $10.50

Fragrance Mist (8 oz) - 25 SAR (small) | 55 SAR (large) | $12.00

Eau de Toilette (2.5 oz) - 100-120 SAR | $29.50

Shower Gel (8 oz) - 45 SAR | $10.50

Body Cream (8 oz) - 50 SAR | $12.00

Hand Cream (2.5 oz) - 40 SAR | $10.00

Bubble Bath (8 oz) - 50 SAR | $12.00

Smaller versions are 10-20SAR less than their big counterpart.

A combination of small bottles of lotion and shower gel are perfect for gifts.
30 SAR each set.

They don't only have the fragrances. They also have lip glosses and lip balms. They have the color lip gloss, sheer lip gloss, and mentha lip gloss. They also carry C.O. Bigelow's popular all-around rose salve used to soften the lips, face, cuticles, elbows, knees, etc.

Lip treats galore!

Lottsa choices and flavors! 

We didn't get any thing from their lip line though 'coz we found the 35 SAR (each) too expensive. These lip treats are only $7-8 a piece in the US. Hmn, maybe we'll get one or two if our curiosity gets the better of us tomorrow. :P

Cute hand sanitizers

The pocket-sized hand sanitizers are so tiny and cute! They go for 15 SAR each and comes in your favorite fragrance. They also have a line that signifies your horoscope sign and the traits that come with it. For example, I'm a Virgo and it says in the bottle that I'm witty, perfectionist, reliable, and helpful... oi, so me! LOL. They have the holder which you attach to your bag so it's easy to pump a little into your hands any time any where but they're pretty expensive at 20 SAR.

They also have a range of face care and aromatherapy products which I didn't get to know further because I became attached to their home fragrance line. I looove scented candles, tarts, and linen sprays... basically anything that gives my room the smell that coincides with my emotions (emotera kasi! haha!). 

Yummy scents!

Their Slatkin&Co. candles look so sleek in their glass holders and they also have very lively colors. I like the Sweet Pea variant of course... and the Frosted Cupcake (so sweet and ahhhhh nakakagutom!) I like their Strawberry Patch, Island Margarita, and Warm Vanilla Sugar. I hope they bring Salty Caramel, Homemade Cookies, and Mint Chocolate too (puro pagkain talaga?!).

Lovely candle holders!

Candles (4 oz) - 45 SAR | $9.50

Candles (14.5 oz) - 95 SAR | $19.50

Candle holders/sleeves - 65 SAR up

Their Wallflowers also piqued my curiosity. For those who don't want lighting candles in their houses , especially those with children who are malilikot (aren't all children?!)... then these are for you. They're pluggable home fragrance devices. Just put your favorite single bulb refills and plug! The salesman said a bulb can last up to 3 days. 

Can serve as decors too!

Look at that egg container for four bulbs! So kyot.

Wallflowers Starters - 35 SAR | $6.50

Wallflowers Single Bulb Refills - 25 SAR | $6.50

For those who are avoiding anything with flame, plugs, and batteries, then they also have these egg-shaped home fragrances but I wasn't able to check them out further. Oooh, also the nifty Scentportables.

Eggscents! Cool!

So there you are... I'm sure I haven't featured every thing but that's about most of the items you can expect to see in the newly-opened Bath and Body Works in Sahara Mall and Kingdom Center. For years, I've been buying Victoria's Secret body sprays as pasalubong for my sisters and friends. I think it's time for a change. ;)

§undrenched

Scent-ses

For the Pink Tarha ladies, the Eid vacation starts on Tuesday. So expect us to whine about the time crawling ever so slowly tomorrow. We cannot wait to have a short break from work. We're still thinking of what to do, or we'll just do nothing at all. :P

Since we're avoiding food posts for Ramadan, we're bringing in entries of our favorite stuff (ergo, not food) for now. Enter the perfumes and scents we love.

Shoegarfreeruby's favorite perfumes are femininely floral and fruity:

RALPH by Ralph Lauren for Women
DIAMONDS by Giorgio Armani

Eyecandy goes for sweet and sexy:

LIVE LUXE by Jennifer Lopez

HEIRESS by Paris Hilton

Sundrenched loves crisp and clean easy-to-wear scents:

GREEN TEA by Elizabeth Arden

LIGHT BLUE by Dolce & Gabbana

Maryhadalittlehump is into something light, fresh, and sparkling:

BRIGHT CRYSTAL by Gianni Versace

What's your favorite scent? And where do you buy them? Parisian Gallery and Debenhams are good and convenient stores to buy guaranteed authentic perfumes. You'll also find perfumes in Batha and Manfouha for relatively cheaper prices. You can even buy testers. Just be cautious of fakes and imitations though.

Tell us about your favorite perfumes! We'd like to try other fragrances once we emptied our bottles. :)

*Photos of perfumes were found via Google search.