Collectors in Selangor, this one's for you. If you've been eyeing Al Wataniah and want to add a floral EDP or two to your shelf, the brand has two women's fragrances that fit the bill: Sabah Al Ward and Durrat Al Aroos. Both are EDPs, both lean floral, and both come into their own for special occasions — think dinners, events or an evening out at the mall. Here's what each bottle actually brings, based on the notes, so you can decide which one earns a spot in your collection.
Sabah Al Ward: a soft floral-oriental
Sabah Al Ward is a 100ml EDP for women, described as a soft and captivating floral-oriental fragrance that celebrates the smell of morning blooms. It opens with rose and jasmine petals, moves into a heart of white flowers, lily and amber, and finishes with warm musk and vanilla undertones.
What makes this one interesting for collectors is the flexibility. It's listed for special occasions and everyday wear, so it's not a bottle that sits on the shelf waiting for an invite. You could wear it out for lunch, then reach for it again at a dinner event the same week. And in Malaysia's heat and humidity, a soft floral like this is an easy grab — no heavy thinking needed.
Durrat Al Aroos: floral, amber and sweet
Durrat Al Aroos is an 85ml EDP for women, and its fragrance family is floral, amber and sweet. The top notes are rose, peach and saffron, the heart brings amber, jasmine and vanilla, and the base sits on musk, sandalwood and tonka bean for a soft, warm finish.
Compared to Sabah Al Ward, this one has more going on right at the opening thanks to the peach and saffron, and the sandalwood and tonka bean give the base a warmer, cosier feel. Its listed occasion is special occasions, so treat it as your event bottle — the one you save for the evenings that matter.
So which one should you pick?
Both share a floral core of rose, jasmine, amber, musk and vanilla, so on the scent family front you can't really go wrong. The choice comes down to how you'll actually use the bottle:
- Pick Sabah Al Ward if you want one floral that covers both everyday wear and special occasions. It's the bigger bottle too, at 100ml.
- Pick Durrat Al Aroos if your daily scents are already sorted and you want a dedicated special-occasion perfume. The peach, saffron, sandalwood and tonka bean give it a different personality from Sabah Al Ward.
For collectors, owning both isn't a strange idea — one is your flexible, everyday-friendly floral, the other is your floral-amber for events. And since both are EDPs, you're getting the same concentration level whichever way you go.
Whichever you choose, both are women's EDPs from Al Wataniah with proper Arabian character, and both suit Selangor shoppers after something for special evenings and events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both of these perfumes for women?
Yes — Sabah Al Ward and Durrat Al Aroos are both women's EDPs from Al Wataniah. Sabah Al Ward comes in 100ml, Durrat Al Aroos in 85ml.
Which one works for everyday wear?
Sabah Al Ward, since it's listed for both everyday wear and special occasions. Durrat Al Aroos is listed for special occasions only.
What are the main notes in Durrat Al Aroos?
Rose, peach and saffron on top, then amber, jasmine and vanilla in the heart, and musk, sandalwood and tonka bean in the base.






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