Best Beirut Baklava by Kheir Fragrance House Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Beirut Baklava is an oriental vanilla fragrance that balances sweet gourmand notes with warm spices and rich woods. It features an opening of bright citrus and floral orange blossom alongside cardamom, leading to a heart of honey, caramel, and baklava accord. The base is a complex blend of tonka beans, heliotrope, leather, cedarwood, guaiac wood, amber, and white musk, creating a multi-faceted scent that is both creamy and subtly animalic. Those drawn to warm, honeyed sweetness with a spicy, woody depth will find its composition distinctive.
Bee by Zoologist £240.00
- Key notes:
- candied orange
- heliotrope
- honey
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Perfumer: Cristiano Canali
A towering, skyscraper-sized beehive, dripping with honey. See the bee, be the bee. That’s you, waggling your cute black’n’yellow striped booty in a dance through a golden flow of labdanum and leathery orange blossom with powdery mini-explosions of mimosa, tonka and heliotrope. Buzz!
L'OR DE LOUIS by Arquiste £235.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- chypre
- honey
- jasmine
- orange blossom
- orris (iris root)
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Olfactory opulance conjures the Palace of Versailles in its heyday when Louis XIV and his Court would amble the Grand Orangery to delight in the flowering orange trees warmed by bonfires. This is a bright orange blossom with a warm, woody background, with notes of orange blossom absolute, pomegranate, honey and firewood smoke.
Like a Virgin Unplugged by Art Meets Art £135.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- orange blossom
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- floral
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin approached the song through the angle of a soft transition into a new era.
Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
NUTS (formerly known as HAPPY NUTS) by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- Key notes:
- caramel
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- pistachio
- sesame
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Perfumer: Margaux le Paih-Guérin
Technically tonka are nuts as they come from a tree (whereas a bean is a seed of a legume). ‘Tonka beans’ is a misnomer but also phrase used to refer to them in perfumery, cooking, etc. In Happy Nuts tonka is key note contributing to the delicious nuts roasted in caramel fragrant idea. The name could be a suggestive euphemism or just a reference to tonka being promoted to their accurate botanical rank – nuts.
Helix by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- cedarwood
- clary sage
- lactonic nuance
- orange blossom
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- marine
- woody
A harmonious blend of lily-of-the-valley and orange blossom meets a refreshing hint of sea salt and bright bergamot. Creamy lactonic nuances unfold, enhanced by a soft musk and earthy vetiver base for an exquisite diffusion.
The Empress Kiss by Mystikum £190.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- cardamom
- chypre
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
This fragrance summons the strength and elegance of a modern ruler.
Spicy saffron, cardamom and clove boldly herald the main event: an oud rose sexed up with musk. A hint of raspberry and caramel makes you lick your lips. Power meets seduction.
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
Story Of Your Life by Etat Libre d'Orange £155.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- benzoin
- caramel
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- rum
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Some of us have known it, others have yet to experience it, but we are all waiting or looking for it. It will come. True love is an eternal beginning again
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
Alyazia by Maysson £180.00
- Key notes:
- orange blossom
- orris (iris root)
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- violet
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
The name Alyazia is associated with a rare and delicate gazelle, symbolising grace, elegance and natural beauty. With its traditional Bedouin roots, the name has a strong connection to the heritage of the Arabian Gulf. The fragrance opens with plush, tender violet, illuminated by a solar heart of wild strawberry and orange blossom. The cushioned base of iris, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood extends the “ahhhhhhh” of this comforting scent.
About Beirut Baklava by Kheir Fragrance House
- How does Beirut Baklava differ from the perfumes listed here?
- Beirut Baklava is characterised by its complex blend of gourmand notes like baklava accord, honey, caramel, and spices combined with rich woods and leather. The fragrances here share some of these notes but vary in emphasis, with some leaning fresher, more floral, powdery, smoky, or animalic rather than replicating the full gourmand oriental vanilla profile.
- Which fragrance here has the strongest gourmand character similar to Beirut Baklava?
- NUTS by BORNTOSTANDOUT and Bee by Zoologist exhibit strong gourmand qualities with caramel, tonka beans, honey, and animalic nuances. Sweet Lure also offers a powdery sweet gourmand vibe but is less complex in its woody and spicy elements.
- Are any of these fragrances suitable for someone who prefers a fresher scent than Beirut Baklava?
- Yes, L'OR DE LOUIS by Arquiste and Helix by CARNER provide fresher interpretations with notes like bergamot, orange blossom, and clean woody or marine facets, offering brightness and clarity rather than the deep sweetness of Beirut Baklava.









