The Story
From the Borjuwan Quarter
In the heart of old Cairo, where the scents of the spice merchants mingle with the sweetness of qamar al-din, a quarter was born that carried the name Borjuwan — a witness to an undying Fatimid glory. From its alleys, perfumed with spice, this fragrance was born.
Amber Borjuwan opens its gate with dates, cinnamon and coriander, then blossoms at its heart with rose and ylang, before settling into amber, olibanum and a deep patchouli laced with dried fruit. It is not merely a perfume — it is the scent of a civilization that never fades.
The Perfumer — Paul Guerlain