Between Qatar’s shifting sands and the hush of desert wind lies Zekreet by Oqba. Named after the remote Zekreet peninsula on Qatar’s west coast, this fragrance is a tribute to wild landscapes and timeless resilience. It whispers tales of salt-sprayed seas and sunbaked stone, of silence broken only by wind.
Zekreet leans on a bold influence: Just Cavalli Gold, known for its nutty, floral, leather warmth. But Zekreet is not a copy. Oqba reinterprets that profile through Qatari sensibility- stronger base, drier woods, touches of amber and desert spice. It shares DNA with gourmand-wood blends (similar to Just Cavalli Gold, Versace Dylan Blue gourmand variants, and some niche leather-amber perfumes), but remains distinct in its local character.
Historical & Geographic Inspiration
Zekreet peninsula is known for its rugged karst formations, dramatic surfaces, and silent dunes. It is a place where the wind sculpts stone, and time reveals hidden shapes. Oqba captured that harsh poetry in Zekreet: the bitterness of dry earth, the warmth of sunlit rock, and a soft golden glow like desert dusk.
In Qatar’s perfume culture, Zekreet sits alongside Barzan, Wakra, Dukhan, and Al Khor. It offers a contrast to coastal and oud-heavy scents. For those who seek fragrance rooted in landscape, not just in fantasy, Zekreet delivers.
Notes
- Top: Hazelnut, Mandarin, Orange
- Heart: Marshmallow, Jasmine, Orris Root
- Base: Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
These notes produce a warm, nutty, slightly sweet opening, evolving into leather-woody depth. The orris root gives a powdery whisper.
The Experience & Emotional Arc
You spray Zekreet and first sense hazelnut’s gentle roast and soft orange brightness—a desert dawn thawing cold sand. As it warms, marshmallow and jasmine drift in, balancing sweetness and airiness. The base settles into leather, palisander, and rosewood—a protective cloak, like stone walls at sunset.
The emotional timbre is strength softened by memory. You wear Zekreet when you want presence that tells rather than shouts. In Doha’s cafes, majlis, or desert nights, it draws those who sense depth.
Why Zekreet Belongs in the Qatar Perfume Lexicon
It connects with Qatar perfume heritage by acknowledging place - Zekreet peninsula, desert, wind and offers a contrast to coastal and pure oud perfumes from the region.
