{"product_id":"rawaha-edp-100ml-al-absar","title":"Rawaha 100ml EDP by Al Absar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSymphony, the fragrance that inspired this one, sits in Louis Vuitton's exclusive Les Extraits Collection and retails for \u003cstrong\u003eAUD $970\u003c\/strong\u003e for a 100ml bottle, sold only through LV boutiques and louisvuitton.com. Rawaha by Al Absar brings that same bright grapefruit-ginger-amber signature into a full 100ml 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\"\u003eSymphony was created by Louis Vuitton's master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud as part of the 2021 Les Extraits Collection, a line of five highly concentrated extraits housed in sculptural bottles designed by architect Frank Gehry. Symphony was built around a citrus-ginger accord evoking sea air and light, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about releases in the collection for its clean, radiant freshness — as well as one of the most divisive, with reviewers split between calling it a masterclass in citrus perfumery and comparing it to household cleaner. Al Absar's Rawaha takes that same grapefruit-bergamot-ginger backbone and builds it into a more approachable, everyday composition, and fragrance reviewers have directly pointed fans of Symphony toward it as an alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRawaha opens with grapefruit and bergamot, a crisp, slightly bitter citrus burst that feels bright and clean rather than sweet — very much in the spirit of a Mediterranean morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings in neroli and ginger, where the neroli softens the citrus opening with a delicate, honeyed floral note, while the ginger adds a warm, faintly spicy zing that keeps the composition from reading as one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into amber and musk, a warm, softly sensual dry-down that grounds the bright citrus opening without overpowering it. It's a simple but well-balanced structure — fresh up top, warm underneath — that gives Rawaha its easy, everyday wearability.\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\"\u003eCommunity reviewers of Symphony are genuinely divided on the original's citrus-forward opening, with some finding it exhilarating and others finding it sharp. Rawaha's grapefruit-bergamot opening carries a similar bright, slightly bitter citrus character, so if you know you prefer softer, sweeter citrus notes, expect a punchy first impression here too — it settles into the warmer neroli-amber stages within the first 15 to 20 minutes. As a newer release, dedicated long-term wear reports specific to Rawaha are still limited, so we'd rather be upfront about that than overclaim.\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\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeroli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eScent Family: Citrus Aromatic\u003cbr\u003eGender: Unisex\u003cbr\u003eBest For: Daytime wear, warmer weather, and anyone who wants a clean, fresh 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\u003e100ml 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\u003eLongevity: Moderate; strongest through the citrus-ginger opening and early heart stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection: Bright and noticeable on application, settling to a closer skin scent as the amber-musk base takes over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSillage: Good for the first couple of hours; more intimate once fully dried down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Season: Spring and summer, and any daytime setting where a clean citrus scent suits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaveat: The citrus opening is punchy rather than soft — give it 15 to 20 minutes to reach its warmer, more balanced stage\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\u003eBuilt around the same grapefruit, bergamot, neroli and ginger backbone that defines Symphony's citrus-aromatic signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectly cited by fragrance reviewers as an alternative for fans of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in a full 100ml bottle, at a fraction of the $970 AUD LV boutique price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers the same bright, clean freshness in a far more accessible everyday bottle\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\"\u003eAl Absar is a UAE-based fragrance house producing carefully composed interpretations of celebrated international perfumes, with a focus on capturing the original's real character. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"If you like Symphony by LV, then Rawaha by Al Absar is the perfect option for you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A carefree summer vibe from the very first spray — grapefruit really does take centre stage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Clean and softly sensual once it settles. Exactly the kind of everyday fresh scent I was after.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Good for a sexy date or a cozy night out — nothing overpowering, just well balanced.\"\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 Rawaha by Al Absar smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt opens with grapefruit and bergamot, moves into a neroli-ginger heart, and settles into a warm amber and musk base. Overall it's a clean, bright citrus-aromatic fragrance with a soft, sensual finish.\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 shares the same grapefruit-bergamot-neroli-ginger backbone as Symphony, and reviewers have directly recommended it to fans of the original — which retails for $970 AUD at LV boutiques for a 100ml bottle.\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 citrus opening and amber-musk base sit comfortably outside traditional gendered fragrance lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLongevity is moderate, with the citrus-ginger character strongest in the opening hours before settling into a closer amber-musk skin scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best season or occasion to wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and summer are its strongest seasons thanks to the bright citrus profile, though it works well for daytime wear year-round.\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 Khamrah by Lattafa and Exotic by Ahmed Al Maghribi for more warm, oriental options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRawaha's citrus opening is punchy by design — apply it and give it 15 to 20 minutes before deciding how you feel, as the neroli and amber take a little time to soften that first grapefruit-bergamot burst into the fragrance's true, more balanced character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49037867548855,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/3CBF72E6-955A-4B82-9465-863D7BBE712E.jpg?v=1787299901","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/rawaha-edp-100ml-al-absar","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}