{"product_id":"pharaoh-cleopatra-vii-edp-80ml-maison-des-parfums","title":"Pharaoh Cleopatra VII Eau de Parfum 80ml — Maison Des Parfums","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTabac Rose, the fragrance that inspired this one, retails for around \u003cstrong\u003e$370 AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 100ml bottle through Australian stockists. Pharaoh Cleopatra VII by Maison Des Parfums brings that same rose-tobacco-chocolate signature into an 80ml bottle, at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTabac Rose was created by perfumer Julien Rasquinet for the Paris-based niche house BDK Parfums, reworking rose into something darker and more textured by pairing it with tobacco, plum and chocolate rather than the usual soft florals. It became known for its rich, oriental sensuality, unlike a typical rose fragrance. Pharaoh Cleopatra VII by Maison Des Parfums takes that same rose-tobacco foundation and reframes it around the legendary Egyptian queen, evoking regal seduction and timeless power while keeping the original's signature contrast between sweetness and smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePharaoh Cleopatra VII opens with lemon, plum and pepper, a bright, juicy introduction with just enough spice to keep the sweetness from feeling one-note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings in cinnamon, chocolate and rose, where the composition finds its real character — warm cinnamon and decadent chocolate wrap around the rose, turning it into something gourmand and sensual rather than delicate or classically floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into cistus, tobacco and patchouli, a resinous, smoky, earthy dry-down that gives the fragrance its lasting depth and regal, confident trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Note on Performance and Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis composition leans gourmand-oriental rather than floral, so if you're expecting a soft, classic rose scent, know upfront that the chocolate and tobacco push this into much richer, smokier territory. The bright citrus-plum opening fades within the first 15 to 20 minutes as the cinnamon and rose take over, and it's the tobacco-patchouli base that carries the fragrance through its longest stretch of wear — this style of composition is generally known for strong, long-lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCistus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eScent Family: Gourmand Spicy Oriental\u003cbr\u003eGender: Unisex\u003cbr\u003eBest For: Evenings, cooler weather, and special occasions calling for a bold, sensual signature scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80ml Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed and boxed for freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong; this style of tobacco-rose composition is known for hours of staying power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and juicy on application, warming into a rich, smoky sillage as the base settles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable indoors; confident and lingering once fully dried down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter, and evenings year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaveat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a gourmand-oriental rose, not a classic floral — expect chocolate and tobacco to dominate the character rather than delicate petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparison to the Inspiration Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShares the lemon, plum, pepper, cinnamon, chocolate, rose, tobacco and patchouli structure that defines Tabac Rose's signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly marketed and recognised as inspired by BDK Parfums' Tabac Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in an 80ml bottle, at a fraction of the roughly $370 AUD price for the 100ml original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers the same rich, smoky-sweet rose character that made the original stand out from typical rose fragrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaison Des Parfums is an accessible-luxury line from the house behind Fragrance World, producing well-crafted interpretations of celebrated niche and designer perfumes. Pharaoh Cleopatra VII is one of their signature releases, built around the legendary Egyptian queen to bring a prestige-level rose-tobacco composition to a wider audience. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"My wife is in amazement of the strength and longevity of this fragrance — simply one of a kind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Bold, sweet and smoky all at once. The chocolate and rose combination is genuinely addictive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A regal, confident scent that really does feel like it belongs to royalty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Pharaoh Cleopatra VII by Maison Des Parfums smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt opens with lemon, plum and pepper, moves into a cinnamon, chocolate and rose heart, and settles into a cistus, tobacco and patchouli base. Overall it's a rich, smoky, gourmand rose fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the fragrance it's inspired by?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's built around the same rose-tobacco-chocolate structure as BDK Parfums' Tabac Rose, which retails for around $370 AUD for a 100ml bottle through Australian stockists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a men's or women's fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's unisex. The bold, spicy-gourmand rose profile suits anyone drawn to rich, statement fragrances regardless of gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongevity is strong, with the tobacco-patchouli base carrying the fragrance through hours of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best season or occasion to wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn and winter suit it best, along with evenings and special occasions where a bold, sensual signature scent fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship this Australia-wide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — fast and tracked to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and everywhere in between. If you like this one, check out our Pharaoh Ramses II by Maison Des Parfums for another regal, richly composed option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you love classic rose fragrances but find them too soft, this is worth trying specifically because it isn't delicate — give the citrus-plum opening 15 to 20 minutes to fade before judging, since the real character of this fragrance lives in that rich cinnamon-chocolate-tobacco combination underneath.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054993350839,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/700C309F-27A7-4F1C-9DA3-430150B1BCAC.png?v=1787717169","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/pharaoh-cleopatra-vii-edp-80ml-maison-des-parfums","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}