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Saaqi (Eau de Parfum) — Christian Carbonnel
A journey between earthly desire and mystical intoxication
Saaqi is not just a perfume, but a sensorial journey that transports us to the ancient bazaars of the East, where the aromas of spices, woods, and sweets intertwine with the murmur of Sufi verses. Signature of the celebrated Christian Carbonnel, this Eau de Parfum is an ode to refined hedonism, ecstatic love, and the spirituality that ignites amidst smoke, wine, and desire. A hypnotic and profound fragrance, available exclusively at Perfumería Laura, a leading niche perfumery brand in Alicante since 1975.

Olfactory family: Oriental Woody Gourmand

Top notes: Red wine, almond, black pepper
Middle notes: Tobacco, smoky notes, cedarwood
Base notes: Oud, vanilla, caramel, benzoin, musk

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel
Launch year: 2025

A liqueur-introduction to desire
From the first moment, Saaqi awakens the senses with an opulent and intoxicating opening. The red wine takes center stage, enveloping like a stolen kiss, dense and crimson like passion on a winter night. The almond brings a caressing, milky softness, while the black pepper adds a vibrant, spicy touch. It is a warm, provocative, and decidedly sensual opening, placing us in an oriental salon of low lighting and shared secrets.

A poetic heart of smoke and wood.
At the heart of Saaqi beats the true soul of this fragrance: profound, masculine, with echoes of mystical poetry. The dense, slightly bitter tobacco blends with smoky notes evoking incense and burning embers. Cedar provides a majestic, almost ritualistic structure, supporting this olfactory landscape like an invisible architecture. This is the most introspective moment of the perfume, where pleasure and reflection silently embrace.

A gourmand base of oriental voluptuousness
The base of Saaqi unfolds with a soft, addictive balsamic note. The tamed, velvety oud is embraced by the warm sweetness of vanilla and caramel. Benzoin adds a resinous note reminiscent of Eastern temples, while musk envelops the whole in a silky, persistent veil. The trail is elegant, enveloping, long-lasting, and magnetic, like an echo that remains in the memory.

The Mystical Soul of Saaqi: Between Wine and the Divine
Inspired by the Sufi figure of the "saaqi"—the wine bearer who offers the nectar of divine love—this perfume explores intoxication as a path to enlightenment. Each note represents a step in that ritual: the wine that seduces, the smoke that purifies, the sweetness that consoles. Saaqi is, in essence, an olfactory metaphor for the soul in search of ecstasy, both carnal and spiritual.

The Unmistakable Signature of Christian Carbonnel
Renowned for his mastery of contemporary oriental perfumery, Christian Carbonnel once again displays his artistry with Saaqi. His approach combines traditional techniques with a modern sensibility, creating perfumes with soul, history, and impeccable structure. Here, he balances gourmand sweetness with the sequence of wood, smoke with creaminess, in a symphony that vibrates like a whirling dervish dance.

For those who don't want to go unnoticed
Saaqi is ideal for intimate moments, special evenings, cold nights, and warm souls. Although its intensity makes it perfect for fall and winter, it can also be the perfect companion for evening events in any season. It has a trail that embraces without suffocating, projects without imposing, and adheres to the skin like an unforgettable caress. Perfect for those seeking a perfume with character, depth, and narrative.

A bottle that encapsulates a ritual.
Presented in an elegant 100 ml bottle, Saaqi maintains a refined and mysterious aesthetic, in keeping with its sensorial character. Every detail of the packaging is designed to evoke the visual richness of the East, without being ostentatious. It is a jewel for collectors and a treasure for those who understand perfumery as an art.

And as always, you can find it at Perfumería Laura, where the world's most select fragrances have come together for more than four decades.

Let yourself be intoxicated by Saaqi

More than a perfume, Saaqi is an invitation to lose yourself: in memory, in the senses, in the forbidden, and in the sacred. Available exclusively at Perfumería Laura, where perfume is an art form, an experience, and a story to be told.