Dubai’s Flame Tree Season typically runs from late April through the end of July, with the most vibrant, fiery red-and-orange blooms peaking during May and June. The tree thrives in extreme heat and is celebrated across the city for its sweeping 15-meter canopies that provide much-needed summer shade.
To celebrate this grand annual display, V Perfumes has created a fragrance collection dedicated to the Flame Tree Season. Here are some of our favourites:
1. Versace Red Jeans EDT
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Versace |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Floral Fruity |
| Notes | Top: Peach, Apricot, Freesia, and Black Currant Middle: Rose, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Water Lily, and Ylang-Ylang Base: Musk, Vanilla, and Sandalwood |
| Release year | 1994 |
| Perfumer | Jean-Pierre Bethouart |
Red Jeans by Versace is a floral, fruity fragrance with a very powdery aroma, especially as it starts to dry down. My favourite part of it, though, isn’t the scent, but the bottle. The fragrance blends lovely peachy apricot notes with tons of florals. Wearing it feels like a stroll in a summer garden, or a spring one, if you live in Dubai.
2. Armani Si Passione EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Armani |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Floral Fruity |
| Notes | Top: Pear, Black Currant, Pink Pepper, and Grapefruit Middle: Pineapple, Rose, Jasmine, and Heliotrope Base: Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli, and Amberwood |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel and Julie Massé |
Armani Sì Passione is one of my favourite Si flankers. It is a beautiful balance of blackcurrant and pear, which quickly softens into a lovely blend of rose and sweet vanilla. It feels empowering and bold, yet remains beautifully fresh, making it the perfect signature scent for a night out or a day in the city.
3. Armand Basi In Red EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Armand Basi |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Floral Fruity |
| Notes | Top: Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, and Cardamom Middle: Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, and Rose Base: Woody Notes and White Musk |
| Release year | 2003 |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas |
Armand Basi In Red is a bright choice from the collection that makes a wonderful daytime perfume to match Dubai’s warmth. It opens with a burst of mandarin and ginger that feels incredibly refreshing. The heart blends jasmine, violet leaves, lily-of-the-valley, and rose, while the base is composed of white musk and earthier woody notes.
4. CH HC Sport EDT For Men
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Carolina Herrera |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Aromatic Spicy |
| Notes | Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Sage Middle: Juniper, Sea Notes, and Sichuan Pepper Base: Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss |
| Release year | 2012 |
| Perfumer | In-house Perfumer |
CH Carolina Herrera Sport brings an airy energy that fits the curation beautifully. The blend of refreshing sea notes and juniper berries at its heart really stands out, giving this scent a lovely breath of fresh air. This clean, aquatic profile makes it an absolute must-have for the summer.
5. Armani Stronger With You Intensely EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Armani |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Fougere |
| Notes | Top: Pink Pepper, Juniper, and Violet Middle: Toffee, Cinnamon, Lavender, and Sage Base: Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean, and Suede |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Perfumer | In-house Perfumer |
Armani Stronger With You Intensely is a perfect companion for date nights. This fragrance is rich and sweet with amber accords that add to the longevity and projection of the scent. There is something incredibly addictive about this fragrance that you won’t be able to resist, offering a sensual warmth that feels familiar yet exciting.
6. Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lattafa |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Amber |
| Notes | Top: Spices, Pimento, and Mandarin Middle: Incense, Labdanum, Orange Blossom, and Patchouli Base: Praline, Tobacco, Amber, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Perfumer | In-house Perfumer |
Lastly, we have a fragrance made in the UAE. Lattafa Khamrah Dukhan is the only men’s fragrance in the Khamrah unisex collection. This fragrance balances a sweet praline note with the smokiness of tobacco and incense. It feels hypnotic on the skin. This amber fragrance is a standout choice for cooler winter nights or special occasions.
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