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Shumukh by The Spirit of Dubai, the world’s most expensive perfume.

There is something different and unique about a good scent, it just keeps hovering and you can’t possibly get away from it. What else more can make you remind of a particular time, place or person other than a significant aroma?

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The Sheikhs and the grandeur of Dubai never leaves an opportunity to set records. Shumukh, which means “deserving the highest” in Arabic, is the world’s most expensive perfume. Adorned with 39 carats of diamonds and other pieces of pure gold, silver, pearls, and topaz, the specially crystallised bottle sits as a life-sized statue, encrusted in jewels and intricate designs. The unisex perfume is packed with a rich blend of musk, amber, sandalwood, infused with floral notes of Turkish rose. If holding the title for, “most diamonds set on a perfume bottle” is not enough, you can even get your personalised version. When it comes to reaching the pinnacle of luxury, be sure that this perfume can make your way right up to the throne.

What: Shumukh by The Spirit of Dubai, the world’s most expensive perfume Worth: $1.3 million

From the September 2020 issue of L’Officiel India.