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  • Sahara Rose Absolute
  • Sahara Rose Absolute Perfume by Habibi New York.
  • Sahara Rose Absolute
  • Sahara Rose Absolute
  • Sahara Rose Absolute
  • Sahara Rose Absolute Perfume by Habibi New York.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
244 Reviews

Sahara Rose Absolute

A rose that has never seen a garden: saffron, plum and leather instead of dew.

Sahara Rose Absolute

Cool herbs and golden sugar, then a dark rose with saffron, plum and leather, drying down to smoky amber. The rose for people who never wear rose.

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About the Scent

It opens cool: armoise and lavender with a pinch of golden sugar, like herbs crushed at dawn. Then the rose arrives with saffron, plum and soft leather, darker and warmer than any rose you remember. By evening it is patchouli, vanilla and amber woods, a smoky warmth that stays close to the skin. Twenty-five percent extrait, so two sprays last the day.

  • Top: Armoise, lavender and cardamom with cinnamon leaf and a pinch of golden sugar: cool, herbal, bright.
  • Heart: Taif rose smoulders with saffron, plum and soft leather, steadied by cypress.
  • Base: Patchouli, vanilla and tonka over amber, sandalwood and cedar: smoky, warm, close to the skin.

Who It’s For

For men who never thought they would wear rose, and women who want one with a backbone. For anyone who chooses a scent to say who they are, not who they follow.

When to Wear

Evenings first, then everything else: wearers take it to work and through slow weekends. At its warmest when the air turns cool.

how to Wear

Two sprays, wrist and collar. The herbs lead for a few minutes; the rose and leather come through as it warms. On a scarf, it keeps until the next morning.

Layer with

Pair with Magnificent Rose to intensify the floral core and add a velvety dimension. Or layer with Royal Saffron Oud for an amber-spiced finish that adds depth and lasting power.

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TOP NOTES

Armoise

Cinnamon Leaf

Cardamom

Lavender

HEART NOTES

Taif Rose

Saffron

Plum

Leather

Cypress

BASE NOTES

Patchouli

Vanilla

Amber

Sandalwood

ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE

A rose pressed inside a leather-bound book, opened at dusk.

DEEPER INTO THE FRAGRANCE

perfumer’s pick: Turkish Rose

Hüseyin Erdoğmuş was inspired by the timeless elegance of Turkish Rose, prized for its rich, velvety aroma and harvested at dawn to preserve its full olfactive beauty.

This iconic floral note carries a soft citrus brightness at the top, blooming into deep, petal-like richness with subtle hints of spice.

Used in Sahara Rose Absolute, it anchors the fragrance with classic romance and warmth—evoking both strength and tenderness in equal measure.

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All Habibi fragrances are handcrafted in New York, in small batches, by master perfumers whose careers span Paris, London, Dubai, and New York.

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4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 244 reviews
244 reviews
  • O
    Omar
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    It’s a bit strong, but still a great smell

  • RC
    Robert C.
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delish

    I really love this fragrance. It wears well, good projection and it lasts. Get lots of compliments when I wear it.

  • RE
    Rukshan E.
    Verified Buyer
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sahara Rose

    I really enjoy how long this cologne stays on my skin.

  • R
    Robert
    1 month ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Its a great fragrance, not your run of the mill. Ordeing and the handling of shipping was astounding, so would definitely purchase again. Also, their Honeyed tobacco oud is a great scent too.

  • JB
    Jesse B.
    Verified Buyer
    3 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    SAHARA ROSE for the WIN

    My wife purchased me the Oud/Reserve sample sets for Father's Day, and I finally settled on Sahara Rose. It smells amazing at the initial spray on, and has great longevity. This was my first purchase from HABIBI, but i plan on getting the entire collection over time. Sahara Rose has the best combination of scents without being overpowering, They all smell amazing though.