Kemal Tekin: The Perfumer of Earth and Honey, the New Voice of Oriental Perfumery

Kemal Tekin belongs to this new generation of perfumers who are currently writing the most exciting chapter in the history of Oriental perfumery: one in which the major Gulf houses are no longer content to simply reinterpret the successes of others, but instead commission original creations from specific perfumers—creations that are signed and fully owned by them. Listed in specialized databases such as Fragrantica, his name made a name for itself in 2026 with a creation that distributors present as the work of a renowned perfumer : Ramad Earthy, the highlight track from *Arabiyat Prestige*.

His creative home is Arabiyat Prestige, the high-end brand of the My Perfumes group in Dubai, where he creates fragrances alongside a truly international collective of perfumers: French perfumers such as Quentin Roussel, Elodie Bernard, and Lucas Sieuzac work alongside Turkish perfumers like Mahmut Ayata, Veysel Akyol, and Kemal Tekin himself. A studio with touches of Istanbul, Paris, and Dubai—the very “golden triangle” of contemporary Eastern perfumery.

Its signature is evident from the very first spray: Kemal Tekin is a perfumer of contrasts, one who creates a dialogue between the lightness of fruit and honey and the depth of earth, wood, and smoke. The official concept for Ramad Earthy sums it up in a single sentence: the duality of nature—both nurturing and destructive.

A Style of Contrast: The Radiance of Honey, the Depth of Ash

Where many Eastern compositions layer softness upon softness, Kemal Tekin builds structures of tension. His pyramid for Ramad Earthy is a masterful demonstration of this: a sunny, almost edible opening of honey, apricot, mango, pomegranate, mandarin orange, cardamom, and ginger, seven top notes in a festive bouquet, which give way to a heart note of rare boldness: cappuccino, tea, and davana, the creamy bitterness of the coffee contrasting with the sweet, grassy flavor of the Indian flower.

Then comes the element that gives the fragrance its name, “ramad”—which means “ash” in Arabic—an earthy base note of patchouli, labdanum, vetiver, cedar, vanilla, and tonka bean, rich, balsamic, and gently smoky, where indulgence is literally rooted in the soil. Sixteen notes held with a steady hand: this is the work of a composer who knows exactly where he’s going.

This creation places Kemal Tekin within the most intriguing trend in contemporary oriental perfumery: earthy gourmand, where sweetness is never an end in itself but rather a highlight, layered over earthy and smoky notes that lend it depth and a sense of history. It’s a style that appeals equally to fans of rich Gulf fragrances and those curious about European niche perfumes.

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At Parfumerie de Dubai, Kemal Tekin’s iconic creation awaits you: Ramad Earthy by Arabiyat Prestige, the unisex perfume extract 2026 that made his name known among French-speaking fragrance enthusiasts. A basket of honeyed fruits, a heart of cappuccino, tea, and davana, and a base of balsamic ash: the full duality of nature as interpreted by Tekin, in extract concentration—perfect for special occasions.

For customers seeking a signature fragrance, a designer creation, or a premium scent, the name Kemal Tekin serves as a trusted benchmark: the product is no longer merely a commercial item, but a composition driven by a distinct vision—that of a perfumer whom Gulf-based houses now explicitly credit, just as the world of fine perfumery has always done for its great creators.