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Ghawali Closer Apart
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Ghawali Closer Apart is a new unisex fragrance launched in 2025 by Ghawali, a young perfume house from the United Arab Emirates.
Founded in 2016, the brand combines Eastern richness with the modern aesthetics of niche perfumery, and Closer Apart continues this direction with particular expressiveness.
The composition was created for those who enjoy noticeable, seductive and layered fragrances with a strong character.
In terms of mood, it is an amber-woody fragrance with fougère and gourmand nuances. It combines juicy fruity freshness, a spicy spark, gentle sweetness and a powerful warm base.
Thanks to this construction, Ghawali Closer Apart smells both modern and sensual: it does not seek to go unnoticed, but creates a distinctive aromatic presence around its wearer.
The Perfumer and the Style of the Composition
The fragrance was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Philippine Courtière.
Their creative collaboration gave the composition a balance between striking Eastern density and the more familiar transparency of individual accords in modern perfumery.
It is especially interesting how the sweet and woody-musky nuances gradually intensify one another, creating an expressive, almost tactile image.
The extrait concentration makes the fragrance rich and long-lasting, while its sillage is described as very strong.
For this reason, Closer Apart performs best where it has room to unfold: at evening events, meetings, celebrations and in cool weather.
In a hot climate, it should be applied sparingly, as its dense base and high projection can quickly become dominant.
How It Develops on the Skin
The opening feels bright and energetic: fruity juiciness meets citrus freshness and a spicy accent.
Then the composition becomes softer and sweeter, bringing a caramel nuance, aromatic lavender and floral rose to the forefront.
In the drydown, a warm woody-musky trail remains, with amber depth and the noticeable modern minerality of Ambrocenide.
Ghawali Closer Apart will appeal to women and men who enjoy rich gourmand and amber fragrances but want to avoid the feeling of simple sweetness.
It can smell seductive on the skin, unfold impressively on fabric and change particularly beautifully throughout the day.
No recommended number of sprays for the skin or clothing has been specified, so it is best to find the optimal dosage individually, starting with a small amount.
Similar Fragrances
For a similar mood, consider Chanel Allure Homme, Edgardio Chilini Silver Olibanum and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
These fragrances share an interest in a distinctive sillage and woody and amber nuances, yet Ghawali Closer Apart stands out with its more pronounced combination of caramel sweetness, fruity freshness and a powerful base.
This is a release for those who choose a fragrance not only by its notes, but also by the impression it leaves behind.
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