On the southern edge of Doha lies Al Wakra, a city whose roots run deep in Qatar’s history. Once a modest fishing and pearl-diving village, Wakra’s wooden dhows once sailed the turquoise waters of the Gulf, carrying divers who risked the sea in search of pearls that fueled the nation’s early trade. Its coastline, alive with sea breeze and salt, shaped not only livelihoods but also a culture of resilience and pride.
Today, Al Wakra has transformed into a modern city with its own souq, corniche, and heritage sites, but it has never abandoned the spirit of the sea.
Wakra by Oqba Perfumes distills this story into scent, a tribute to the Gulf’s maritime past and Qatar’s bold present.
The Inspiration
Wakra draws influence from Dior Sauvage, the world’s best-known “blue” fragrance, but it delivers stronger projection and richer depth, ideal for Qatar’s climate. It belongs to the same olfactory family as Versace Dylan Blue, Prada Luna Rossa Carbon, and Armaf Ventana, fragrances built on citrus, spice, and ambroxan. What makes Wakra different is its grounding in Qatari heritage, giving global freshness an unmistakably local character.
The Notes
- Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin
- Heart: Lavender, Pepper, Anise, Nutmeg
- Base: Ambroxan, Vanilla, Labdanum
The Experience
The opening burst of citrus mirrors the sharp Gulf sunrise as it breaks over Wakra’s coast. The spicy heart recalls the warmth of its historic souqs, where traders once exchanged goods under the desert sun. The base settles into amber and vanilla, as lasting and enduring as the coastline itself. Each layer is a passage through history; from the sea breeze of pearl divers to the modern elegance of today’s Al Wakra.
Why Wakra Belongs in Your Collection
Wakra is more than a fragrance. It is Al Wakra’s story retold - heritage and modernity carried in a single bottle. Wear it to the office, the majlis, or on an evening walk along the corniche, and let it project confidence and cultural pride.
Wakra — the coast, the history, the strength of Qatar in scent.
