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Sara Sakina JournalSafi
Citrus, Ginger and Tea Perfumes in Canada
- Citrus · Fruity · Musky
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
$73.00 USDRegular price$102.00
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Bright citrus perfumes with ginger, cinnamon and tea pair a bergamot or orange opening with warm spice and a dry tea, amber or wood base. On our shelves, Rasasi Hawas Kobra combines bergamot, neroli, ginger, cinnamon and green tea. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I adds black tea, ambroxan and frankincense. Safi by Sara Sakina keeps the bergamot and orange, without the tea, spice or incense.
Key takeaways
- Citrus, spice and green tea: Rasasi Hawas Kobra, with bergamot, neroli, ginger, cinnamon and green tea.
- Black tea and incense: Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I, with bergamot, black tea, ginger, cinnamon, ambroxan and frankincense.
- Greener and lighter on spice: Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky, with bergamot, neroli and ambroxan.
- Brighter: Khadlaj Island Dreams, with bergamot, ginger, grapefruit and ambroxan.
- Softer and sweeter: Safi by Sara Sakina, with Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange, amber and vanilla, and no tea, ginger or incense.
What is a citrus, ginger and tea profile?
This is a citrus aromatic profile: bergamot, orange or neroli on top, ginger and cinnamon in the heart, and a dry base of tea, ambroxan, woods or frankincense. Read together, those notes describe a bright citrus opening, warm spice and a dry tea and wood finish. The perfumes below each carry part of that profile.
Which Arabian perfumes have this profile?
Here are four perfumes on our shelves with citrus, spice or tea notes, plus our own, with what each one includes. Notes follow each house's published lists.
| Perfume | Citrus, spice and tea notes | Other notes | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawas Kobra by Rasasi | Bergamot, neroli, ginger, cinnamon, green tea | Tangerine, amber and musk | Eau de parfum |
| Art of Arabia I by Lattafa Pride | Bergamot, black tea, ginger, cinnamon, ambroxan, frankincense | Mint and lavender | Eau de parfum |
| Shiyaaka Sky by Khadlaj | Bergamot, neroli, ambroxan | Mandarin, verbena, geranium, orange blossom, vetiver and sandalwood; no tea or spice | Eau de parfum |
| Island Dreams by Khadlaj | Bergamot, ginger, ambroxan | Grapefruit and musk; no tea, cinnamon or woods | Extrait de parfum |
| Safi by Sara Sakina | Lemon, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian orange | Mediterranean fruit, amber, vanilla and white musk; no tea, ginger or incense | Extrait de parfum |
Rasasi Hawas Kobra: citrus, spice and green tea
Hawas Kobra lists bergamot, neroli, ginger and cinnamon, with a green tea note. Tangerine adds a sweeter citrus edge, and amber and musk sit underneath. Choose it if you want citrus, spice and tea with a soft, musky base. It is an eau de parfum.
Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I: black tea and frankincense
Art of Arabia I lists bergamot, black tea, ginger, cinnamon, ambroxan and frankincense, the fullest version of this profile among the bottles we carry. Mint on top and lavender in the heart make it more aromatic. There is no orange or neroli, so the citrus is lighter. Choose it if tea, ginger and incense are what you love most. It is an eau de parfum.
Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky: greener, with neroli
Shiyaaka Sky is built on bergamot, neroli and ambroxan. Around them it adds mandarin and verbena on top, geranium, orange blossom and green notes in the heart, and vetiver, musk and sandalwood in the base. There is no tea, ginger or cinnamon, so it reads cleaner and greener, with more of the floral neroli side. Choose it if you like fresh citrus and want something lighter on spice. It is an eau de parfum.
Khadlaj Island Dreams: brighter, with grapefruit
Island Dreams keeps a short note list: bergamot and ginger on top, grapefruit in the heart, and ambroxan and musk in the base. Grapefruit makes the citrus sharper, and there is no tea, cinnamon or wood. Choose it if you want zesty citrus and ginger in a simpler, brighter form. It is an extrait de parfum.
Safi by Sara Sakina: our own perfume, softer and sweeter
Safi is our own perfume, so here is exactly where it fits this profile and where it does not. It opens on lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange. After that it moves away from spice and tea: Safi has no tea, ginger or incense, and no cinnamon or neroli. Instead it adds Mediterranean fruit, then amber, Madagascar vanilla and white musk, so it is softer and sweeter. Choose it if you love a bright citrus opening but want a warm, musky finish. It is an extrait de parfum with our 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee, and there is a 5 ml tester.
01Top notes
The opening
The first impression, in the opening minutes.
- LemonZesty and sparkling.
- Calabrian bergamotBright citrus with a floral edge.
- Sicilian orangeSweet, sunny peel.
02Heart notes
The heart
It settles on your skin and shows its character.
- Mediterranean fruitA luscious, juicy fruit accord.
03Base notes
The drydown
What lingers on skin and clothes for hours.
- AmberWarm, golden and resinous.
- Madagascar vanilla beansRich, dark and creamy vanilla.
- White muskClean, airy and soft.
Which citrus, ginger and tea perfume should you choose?
- You want citrus, spice and green tea: Rasasi Hawas Kobra.
- You want black tea and frankincense: Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I.
- You want it greener and lighter on spice: Khadlaj Shiyaaka Sky.
- You want sharper citrus and ginger: Khadlaj Island Dreams.
- You want the citrus with a soft vanilla finish: Safi by Sara Sakina.
Questions about citrus, ginger and tea perfumes
Which perfume here has the most citrus, spice and tea notes?
By published notes, Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I, with bergamot, black tea, ginger, cinnamon, ambroxan and frankincense. Rasasi Hawas Kobra lists bergamot, neroli, ginger and cinnamon and has a green tea note.
Does Safi have tea or spice notes?
No. Safi is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It opens on lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian orange, has no tea, ginger or incense, and adds Mediterranean fruit, amber, vanilla and white musk.
How is Hawas Kobra different from Art of Arabia I?
Hawas Kobra has bergamot, neroli, ginger and cinnamon with a green tea note, plus tangerine, amber and musk. Art of Arabia I uses black tea and adds frankincense, mint and lavender.
Can I smell these before buying?
Yes. Visit Sara Sakina at Oakville Place in Oakville, on the upper level across from Sephora, to try testers. A second boutique opens at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton in late October 2026. For Safi you can also order the 5 ml tester online.
Should I choose Hawas Kobra or Art of Arabia I?
Choose Hawas Kobra for more of the citrus and neroli side, with a softer amber and musk base. Choose Art of Arabia I if black tea, ginger and frankincense matter most to you. It also adds mint and lavender.
Try the citrus one side by side. Shop Safi Extrait de Parfum 100 ml, or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. Buy any qualifying perfume over CA$40 with Safi and get 20% off Safi, or a free Safi 5 ml tester instead.
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