The heavenly canopy lights up the path to Wadi Shab, a lush paradise, bursting forth like patchouli. A majestic Orient meets the eyes. Oriental Leather bears its secrets and whispers them to Orion, whose constellation hangs in the night like a charm on a belt. Amber and leather notes reveal themselves in full daylight.

Why we’re addicted: When the world stirs back into motion in the Mutrah souq, amidst wafting scents of lavender, cinnamon and benzoin.