My Perfumes: history, bestsellers and everything about the company behind Arabiyat
My Perfumes is a perfume company from the United Arab Emirates that has been making fragrances for around thirty years. The company is behind well-known brands such as Arabiyat and Otoori, and also sells perfume oils, eau de parfums, bakhour and room sprays under its own name, My Perfumes. In this article you will learn where My Perfumes comes from, which brands belong to it, who the fragrances are made for and which My Perfumes products are the most popular at Arabmusk.
My Perfumes at a glance
| Origin | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Founded | 1993, according to the company |
| Founder | Firoz Baugwala (founder and chairman) |
| Group brands | Arabiyat, Arabiyat Prestige, Otoori, MPF and My Perfumes Select |
| Known for | Affordable oriental perfumes, perfume oils, bakhour and room sprays |
| Style | From classic oud and musk to sweet, modern fragrances |
| Price range | Budget to mid-range |
| Popular in | The Gulf region, India, Europe and Asia; according to the company in more than 90 countries |
| At Arabmusk | All My Perfumes brands |
The history of My Perfumes
According to its own website, My Perfumes was founded in 1993 by Firoz Baugwala, who is still chairman. The family business has Mustafa Firoz as managing director. In interviews with Gulf News and Khaleej Times, the company speaks of ‘three decades’ of experience.
My Perfumes started as a perfume maker for the Emirates and grew into a group with its own production, wholesale, shops and licensed products. For example, the company makes fragrances under licence from football clubs, among others. According to Khaleej Times, My Perfumes is significantly expanding its factory to double production in the coming years.
Where does My Perfumes come from?
My Perfumes is an Emirati company. Its official entity, My Perfumes Factory LLC, is based in Dubai. The brand has its own shops in the Emirates, including in shopping malls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You can see that Gulf background in the range: oud, amber, musk and bakhour play a major role, alongside sweeter and fresher fragrances for a younger audience.
Parent company and sister brands
My Perfumes is itself the parent company of a whole family of brands:
- Arabiyat: the group’s best-known brand, with affordable oriental perfumes such as Musk Tahara and Khashab & Oud. Read more in our article about Arabiyat or browse the Arabiyat collection.
- Arabiyat Prestige: the more luxurious line of Arabiyat.
- Otoori: started as a concept where you compose your own fragrance in store. At Arabmusk you will mainly find Otoori bakhour, such as Aslubi Gold.
- MPF and My Perfumes Select: an in-house line and a niche concept for the company’s shops.
In our shop, all these brands are grouped together in the My Perfumes collection.
Where is My Perfumes popular?
According to the company, its products are sold in more than 90 countries, including the Gulf states, India, Europe, Russia, North and South America and Southeast Asia. In Europe, Arabiyat is the best-known brand. Products under the My Perfumes name itself are less known here, but you will find them in oriental shops and web shops.
Who is My Perfumes for?
- Anyone looking for an affordable perfume oil. Pink Musk, Sugar Musk and Jade are alcohol-free oils in a handy roll-on bottle.
- Lovers of oud and leather. The eau de parfums Oud, Leather and Oud & Roses are warm and full.
- Anyone who wants a fragrant home. My Perfumes and Otoori make a lot of bakhour and room sprays.
- Gift buyers looking for several fragrances or a set.
Most My Perfumes fragrances are unisex. Mon is made especially for women.
The most popular My Perfumes perfumes
These are the products of the My Perfumes brand that are bought most often at Arabmusk. The best-selling product from the entire group is Arabiyat Musk Tahara.
1. My Perfumes Pink Musk
My Perfumes Pink Musk perfume oil
Raspberry and citrus, with jasmine, rose, violet and caramel in the heart and a soft base of musk, amber and sandalwood. Sweet and powdery.
2. My Perfumes Sugar Musk
My Perfumes Sugar Musk perfume oil
Lemon, jasmine and freesia, followed by amber and patchouli on a woody base of vetiver and cedarwood.
3. My Perfumes Jade
My Perfumes Jade perfume oil
A fruity-floral oil that stays light and balanced. Nice for daytime.
4. My Perfumes Great Girl
My Perfumes Great Girl perfume oil
A floral chypre: fresh flowers on a warm, earthy base.
5. My Perfumes Leather
My Perfumes Leather eau de parfum
Spicy in the opening, with leather and wood in the heart and a warm, earthy base. Dark and full of character.
6. My Perfumes Oud
My Perfumes Oud eau de parfum
Warm oud with soft musk and a touch of chocolate. Woody and rounded.
Other My Perfumes fragrances include Black Excess (perfume oil), Oud & Roses and the women’s fragrance Mon.
Overview: which My Perfumes suits you?
| Fragrance | Character | Notable notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Musk | Sweet, powdery | Raspberry, caramel, musk |
| Sugar Musk | Floral, woody | Jasmine, amber, cedarwood |
| Jade | Fruity, floral | Fruity and floral notes |
| Great Girl | Floral, chypre | Flowers, warm base |
| Leather | Dark, spicy | Leather, wood |
| Oud | Woody, warm | Oud, musk, chocolate |
My Perfumes at Arabmusk
- All My Perfumes brands: Arabiyat, Otoori and My Perfumes.
- Arabiyat, with separate collections for perfume sprays and perfume oils.
- Bakhour, such as Oud al Fakhama and Waseemah.
- Room sprays, such as Fleur and Zahoor.
- The gift set Arabiyat Awwal Oud.
Tips for wearing My Perfumes
- Oil on the pulse points. Roll the oil onto your wrists and neck and let it absorb.
- Combine with bakhour. If you love oud, you can first scent your clothes or home with bakhour and then wear an oil or spray.
- Start small. Oud and leather fragrances are powerful. One or two sprays are often enough.
How a fragrance smells and how long it lasts differs from skin to skin.
Frequently asked questions about My Perfumes
Is Arabiyat owned by My Perfumes?
Yes. Arabiyat and Arabiyat Prestige are brands of the My Perfumes group from the Emirates.
Where does My Perfumes come from?
My Perfumes is a company from the United Arab Emirates with its main base in Dubai. According to the company, it was founded in 1993.
What is Otoori?
Otoori is a brand of My Perfumes. It started as a concept where customers mix their own fragrance in store. At Arabmusk you will mainly find Otoori bakhour.
Are My Perfumes perfume oils alcohol-free?
Yes, the perfume oils contain no alcohol. The eau de parfums do.