Notes on perfume, oud and Morocco
Articles from RÎAD on perfume history, long-lasting fragrance, oud and rose notes, perfume oils and the Moroccan riad culture behind our name.
- Perfume basics
What is perfume? Notes, concentrations and how a scent is built
What perfume actually is: aromatic materials, alcohol or oil, top, heart and base notes, and the difference between eau de toilette, eau de parfum and extrait.
Read - History
A short history of perfume: from incense to the modern bottle
The history of perfume from ancient incense and Arab distillation to Grasse and modern perfumery — and why oud, rose and amber still sit at its heart.
Read - Wearing perfume
How to make perfume last longer: 9 tips that actually work
Why some perfumes fade fast and how to make your scent last all day: moisturised skin, pulse points, layering with perfume oil, base notes and storage.
Read - The name
What does riad mean? The Moroccan courtyard house explained
A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built around an inner courtyard garden. What the word means, how riads are built, and why RÎAD took its name from them.
Read - Moroccan culture
Riads and Moroccan culture: hospitality, privacy and scent
How the riad reflects Moroccan culture: family life, hospitality, Islamic garden design, craftsmanship and the central role of scent in the home and hammam.
Read - Our heritage
How RÎAD is linked to Moroccan culture
The Moroccan roots of RÎAD: perfumes inspired by Tangier's forests, the riad courtyard, oud and rose traditions, hammam rituals and perfume oils worn on the skin.
Read - Ingredients
The notes behind RÎAD: oud, rose, cardamom, leather and more
A guide to the key notes in RÎAD perfumes — oud, white rose, cardamom, sugar, leather, amber, musk and vanilla — what they smell like and where they come from.
Read - Perfume oils
Perfume oil vs perfume spray: which should you choose?
The difference between perfume oil and alcohol-based perfume: longevity, projection, skin feel, how to apply each and why layering both works best.
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