Hibaaya 100ml EDP by Al Absar

Fève Délicieuse, the fragrance that inspired this one, comes from Dior's exclusive La Collection Privée — a line that typically runs around $470 AUD for a 125ml bottle when you can find it through an authorised retailer, and Fève Délicieuse itself has been discontinued for some time, making original bottles increasingly hard to source at any price. Hibaaya by Al Absar brings that same cherry-tonka-vanilla gourmand character back within easy reach, in a full 100ml bottle, without the hunt.

The Story

Fève Délicieuse was released in 2015 as part of Christian Dior's La Collection Privée, an exclusive line of niche compositions created by in-house perfumer François Demachy and centred on rare or unusual raw materials — in this case, Venezuelan tonka bean. The name translates to "delicious bean," a nod to the warm, almost edible sweetness at the heart of the fragrance. It became a cult favourite among gourmand lovers before eventually being discontinued, and original bottles now command a premium among collectors. Al Absar's Hibaaya was built to bring that same tonka-driven, cherry-laced gourmand warmth to a wider audience, and reviewers have specifically noted how closely it captures the original's character.

The Scent

Hibaaya opens with bergamot, cherry and cardamom — a fresh citrus lift with a tart, almost boozy cherry note and a warm spiced edge from the cardamom that keeps the opening from tipping too sweet too early.

The heart moves into lavender, jasmine, rose and fig, a soft floral-fruity blend where the lavender lends a calm, slightly herbal balance and the fig adds a quiet, velvety depth beneath the jasmine and rose. It's this stage where the composition feels most distinctive — florals that support the gourmand base rather than compete with it.

The base is where Hibaaya earns its comparison to the original: sandalwood, vanilla, amber, orris, tonka and cocoa build a warm, creamy, faintly powdery dry-down. The tonka and vanilla give it that signature "delicious bean" sweetness, the sandalwood and amber add structure and warmth, and the orris brings a soft, powdery elegance that keeps the whole base from feeling too heavy.

An Honest Note on Performance and Opening

Community reviewers on Fragrantica specifically call out how close this composition sits to Fève Délicieuse, with several praising how well the cherry note is handled in particular. That said, this is a genuinely complex, multi-note fragrance, and a few reviewers mention the lavender reads as the most prominent note for the first stretch of wear before the floral-gourmand base fully emerges — so give it time on skin rather than judging from the first few minutes. Reported longevity is strong, with reviewers describing it lasting comfortably through a full day.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

• Bergamot
• Cardamom
• Cherry

Heart Notes

• Lavender
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Fig

Base Notes

• Sandalwood
• Vanilla
• Amber
• Orris
• Tonka
• Cocoa

Scent Family: Floral Gourmand Oriental
Gender: Unisex
Best For: Autumn and winter, evenings, and anywhere you want a warm, comforting scent with real depth

Product Details

• 100ml Eau de Parfum
• Unisex fragrance
• Sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors
• Sealed and boxed for freshness

Performance

• Longevity: Strong; multiple reviewers report it lasting comfortably through a full day
• Projection: Moderate to strong in the opening hour, softening into a warm skin scent as the base settles
• Sillage: Noticeable indoors; more intimate once fully dried down
• Best Season: Autumn and winter, though the citrus-cherry opening keeps it wearable year-round for evenings
• Caveat: The lavender can read as the most prominent note early on for some wearers — the floral-gourmand balance fully emerges after the first 20 to 30 minutes

Comparison to the Inspiration Fragrance

• Shares the same tonka-vanilla-cherry gourmand foundation that made Fève Délicieuse a cult favourite
• Community reviewers specifically note the cherry note and overall closeness to the original composition
• Comes in a full 100ml bottle, at a fraction of the cost of an increasingly hard-to-find, discontinued original
• Brings back a warm, powdery gourmand profile that's genuinely difficult to source in its original form

About the Brand

Al Absar is a UAE-based fragrance house producing carefully composed interpretations of celebrated international perfumes, with an emphasis on capturing the original's actual character rather than a loose approximation. Their fragrances are formulated and bottled in the UAE, drawing on the region's long-standing perfumery tradition. At Dubai Blends, we work directly with authorised Middle Eastern distributors to bring fragrances like this one to Australian customers without the usual import markups.

Community Quotes

"Very close to what it's inspired by. The cherry in this fragrance is done to perfection."

"The tonka, amber, cocoa and fig make the dry down absolutely delicious — dynamic without being heavy."

"It's a unique take on the ambery gourmand genre. Nothing sharp here, some powdery goodness, and it lasted the whole day."

"Definitely lavender prominent early on, but there's a lot going on underneath once it settles."

Why Buy From Dubai Blends

• 100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia
• Fast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse
• Securely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed
• Loved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans

FAQ

What does Hibaaya by Al Absar smell like?
It opens with bergamot, cherry and cardamom, moves into a lavender, jasmine, rose and fig heart, and settles into a warm, powdery base of sandalwood, vanilla, amber, orris, tonka and cocoa. Overall it's a warm, sweet, gourmand-floral fragrance with real depth.

How does it compare to the fragrance it's inspired by?
It shares the same tonka-vanilla-cherry gourmand foundation, and community reviewers have specifically praised how closely the cherry note and overall character match the original — which is now discontinued and increasingly hard to find.

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
It's unisex. The spiced cherry opening and floral heart balance nicely against the warm, woody-gourmand base, wearing equally well on men and women.

How long does it last?
Longevity is strong, with reviewers reporting it lasting comfortably through a full day. Give it 20 to 30 minutes on skin for the full floral-gourmand balance to emerge.

What's the best season or occasion to wear it?
Autumn and winter suit it best thanks to the warm, powdery gourmand base, though the citrus-cherry opening makes it wearable for evenings year-round.

Does Dubai Blends ship this Australia-wide?
Yes — fast and tracked to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and everywhere in between. If you like this one, check out our Khamrah by Lattafa and Royal Blend by French Avenue for more warm, gourmand-leaning options.

Pro Tip

Let Hibaaya settle for a good 20 to 30 minutes before forming an opinion — the lavender can dominate early on, but it's the tonka-vanilla-cocoa base that this fragrance is really built around, and that only fully arrives once the top notes fade.