Best Al Wataniah Oriental Perfumes for Women in KL

Date night in Kuala Lumpur and no perfume sorted yet? Don't worry — Al Wataniah has two 100ml EDPs that both work for an evening out, and they're quite different from each other. Sabah Al Ward is a soft floral-oriental made for women, while Special Oud is a deep, unisex woody amber. In this post we'll go through the notes, the character and the occasions of each one, so you can pick the right fit for your night.

Sabah Al Ward (100ml EDP)

Sabah Al Ward is Al Wataniah's floral-oriental fragrance for women. The store describes it as a soft and captivating scent that celebrates the beauty of morning blooms. It opens with rose and jasmine, moves into a heart of white flowers, lily and amber, and settles on a warm base of musk and vanilla. The overall feel is described as elegant and radiant.

Who it suits

It's listed for two situations: everyday wear and special occasions. So you can wear it to the office or a weekend outing, and it still works for a dinner date, since a date night is a special occasion. If your evening leans soft, pretty and feminine rather than heavy and intense, this is the one to look at first.

Gender: for women
Concentration: Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Top notes: rose, jasmine
Heart notes: white flowers, lily, amber
Base notes: musk, vanilla
Best for: everyday wear and special occasions

Special Oud (100ml EDP)

Special Oud goes in a completely different direction. It's a unisex perfume from the Oriental, Woody and Amber families, and the store describes it as a rich Arabic scent for both men and women who appreciate deep Middle Eastern styles. It opens with saffron, cardamom and rose, builds into a heart of oud, amber and patchouli, and finishes with musk, sandalwood and vanilla for a warm, elegant trail.

Who it suits

If Sabah Al Ward is the soft option, Special Oud is the statement one. Saffron, oud and patchouli give it a darker, spicier character, and it's listed for special occasions and formal events — which covers a nice dinner or an evening function in KL. Because it's unisex, it also works if you and your partner want to share one bottle.

Gender: unisex
Concentration: Eau de Parfum, 100ml
Top notes: saffron, cardamom, rose
Heart notes: oud, amber, patchouli
Base notes: musk, sandalwood, vanilla
Best for: special occasions and formal events

Sabah Al Ward or Special Oud for date night?

Both are 100ml EDPs from Al Wataniah and both are listed for special occasions, so it really comes down to the mood you want:

Pick Sabah Al Ward if you want something soft, floral and feminine, with rose and jasmine up top and a warm musk and vanilla base.
Pick Special Oud if you want something deeper and woodier, with saffron, oud, amber and sandalwood in the mix.
Sabah Al Ward doubles as an everyday scent; Special Oud leans more towards occasions and formal settings.
Special Oud is unisex, so it suits men and women; Sabah Al Ward is made for women.

One last tip for KL: with the heat and humidity here, and the jump from warm streets into air-conditioned restaurants and malls, go easy on the sprays with either bottle. A couple on skin and clothes is plenty for an evening.