World’s Most Expensive Perfume: Shumukh
Experience Dubai’s Luxury in a Bottle
Meet Shumukh, the world’s most expensive perfume. It costs a stunning $1.3 million. Asghar Adam Ali created this masterpiece. It took him three years and 494 tries to get it right. The perfume captures the magic of Dubai. It comes in a Murano glass bottle. This bottle is covered with thousands of diamonds, gold, silver, pearls, and topaz.
Made with Love and Care
Asghar Adam Ali is the founder of Nabeel Perfumes. He made Shumukh. His goal was to bottle the essence of Dubai. He worked hard for three years. He tried 494 times to perfect the scent.
Luxury Like No Other
Shumukh is not just any perfume. It comes in a huge 3-liter Murano glass bottle. This bottle sits in a tall display case. The case is 1.97 meters tall. It is decorated with:
- 3,571 diamonds
- 2.5 kilograms of 18-karat gold
- 5.9 kilograms of pure silver
- Pearls and Swiss topaz
The Name and Design
The name ‘Shumukh’ means “deserving the highest.” The bottle has beautiful designs. These designs show Dubai’s culture. You can see falcons, Arabian horses, roses, and pearl diving. There are also hints of Dubai’s modern cityscape.
A Scent Like No Other
The perfume has a rich, gender-neutral smell. It mixes traditional Middle Eastern scents. These include sandalwood, musk, frankincense, agarwood, and amber. There are also floral notes like Turkish rose and ylang-ylang.
Breaking World Records
Shumukh has set two Guinness World Records. These are for:
- Most diamonds on a perfume bottle
- Tallest remote-controlled perfume spray system
Why Perfume Matters in the Middle East
Perfume is very important in the Middle East. It is part of ancient traditions and Islamic teachings. Scent is a big part of everyday life. In 2017, the Middle East and Africa’s fragrance market was worth $6.1 billion. It keeps growing.
Leading the Luxury Market
The UAE is at the top of the ultra-luxury fragrance market. Shumukh has beaten past record-holders. These include Clive Christian’s No.1 Imperial Majesty and DKNY’s Million Dollar Bottle.
See It for Yourself
Shumukh is on display at Dubai Mall. Many people have shown interest in buying it. One thing is clear: Dubai knows how to make a statement.
