Ziryab by Majda Bekkali is a dark floral built with discipline. Named after the Andalusian poet, musician, and cultural architect, the fragrance reflects his legacy through restraint rather than ornament. This is not a romantic oud nor a sweet floral. It is a measured composition where bitterness, smoke, and floral depth are held in deliberate balance.
The opening carries a quiet austerity. Subtle spice and mineral facets appear first, cool and dry, setting a serious tone. At the center, black tulip takes form. Dense, slightly bitter, and shadowed rather than lush, it reads more like ink stained velvet than petals. There is no sweetness here, only a dark floral presence that feels deliberate and composed.
Oud forms the backbone of the fragrance, but it is treated with precision. Dry woods, soft resins, and a faint smokiness lend weight and continuity without overt animalics. The oud does not dominate. It steadies the composition, allowing the tulip to remain legible while extending the scent’s depth and longevity.
Ziryab unfolds slowly and stays close to the skin. It resists easy categorization and offers no immediate comfort. Instead, it rewards attention. This is a fragrance for those who enjoy intellectual perfumery, where tension and clarity matter more than seduction.
You will receive a 6 ml glass spray decant, hand poured from an authenticated original bottle, securely packaged for gifting or travel.
Why sample this?
Ziryab is ideal for anyone drawn to dark florals and restrained oud compositions. It presents tulip in its most uncommon form, unsweetened, serious, and grounded by woods that add depth without excess. A thoughtful scent for evening wear, introspection, and collectors who value concept as much as beauty.
Ziryab by Majda Bekkali is a dark floral built with discipline. Named after the Andalusian poet, musician, and cultural architect, the fragrance reflects his legacy through restraint rather than ornament. This is not a romantic oud nor a sweet floral. It is a measured composition where bitterness, smoke, and floral depth are held in deliberate balance.
The opening carries a quiet austerity. Subtle spice and mineral facets appear first, cool and dry, setting a serious tone. At the center, black tulip takes form. Dense, slightly bitter, and shadowed rather than lush, it reads more like ink stained velvet than petals. There is no sweetness here, only a dark floral presence that feels deliberate and composed.
Oud forms the backbone of the fragrance, but it is treated with precision. Dry woods, soft resins, and a faint smokiness lend weight and continuity without overt animalics. The oud does not dominate. It steadies the composition, allowing the tulip to remain legible while extending the scent’s depth and longevity.
Ziryab unfolds slowly and stays close to the skin. It resists easy categorization and offers no immediate comfort. Instead, it rewards attention. This is a fragrance for those who enjoy intellectual perfumery, where tension and clarity matter more than seduction.
You will receive a 6 ml glass spray decant, hand poured from an authenticated original bottle, securely packaged for gifting or travel.
Why sample this?
Ziryab is ideal for anyone drawn to dark florals and restrained oud compositions. It presents tulip in its most uncommon form, unsweetened, serious, and grounded by woods that add depth without excess. A thoughtful scent for evening wear, introspection, and collectors who value concept as much as beauty.
