Zahras.com - Gets my approval as a source for fine Arabian fragrance!

[PorkFat]

I just got my package from Zahras.com - a 3ml bottle of Amouage Homage for only $90. They also threw in some samples of oudhs and attars from a few different houses.

They ship directly from Bahrain and they packaged the attar very carefully with layers of tape and plastic to prevent the stopper from coming loose. It took two weeks to get here with the cheapest shipping rate.

The link is here: http://perfume.zahras.com/ They have an option to download a catalog for each house or you can view it online. Both are pretty hefty bandwidth hogs so it might take a minute.

12ml of Tribute is only $237. That's well over $100 off from what you'll find in the states. Almost all of their prices are very low compared to the domestic niche dealers.

Happy shopping!

 

[b3t0_1972]

Wow! Thanks for the info, now I have to go and check the catalogue.

 

[jrd4t]

That's awesome. I ordered around the same time you did, so hopefully mine will come soon. I had some bakhoor, a burner, and some oud wood as well (and oddly didn't get the "shipped" notification for a week after I ordered), so mine may take a bit longer. I'm really looking forward to it though - did they send it registered? More importantly, did you have to sign for it/go get it at the post office? I'm hoping not - it really sucks to come home to a slip on the door saying you have to go get it another day at the post office.

I'll post photos and such when my package arrives!


... btw, have to move this thread to the Shopping Guide forum.

 

[mtgprox05]

Unfortunately, while the regular Amouage bottles are slightly cheaper than buying elsewhere, you have to make sure you pay attention to the shipping rates.

 

[PorkFat]

That's awesome. I ordered around the same time you did, so hopefully mine will come soon. I had some bakhoor, a burner, and some oud wood as well (and oddly didn't get the "shipped" notification for a week after I ordered), so mine may take a bit longer. I'm really looking forward to it though - did they send it registered? More importantly, did you have to sign for it/go get it at the post office? I'm hoping not - it really sucks to come home to a slip on the door saying you have to go get it another day at the post office.

I'll post photos and such when my package arrives!


... btw, have to move this thread to the Shopping Guide forum.

Yes, it requires signature. It has a tracking number and UPC code on the package so I think it is registered even though it didn't specifically say that word on it. I was thankfully off today to sign for it, otherwise it would have taken me a few days to get to the post office and pick it up.

mtgproc05: Yes, the attars are where the real savings are. Shipping isn't that unreasonable at all though.

 

[jrd4t]

My package arrived yesterday and I picked it up from the post office today. Great packaging (believe me, nothing was going to be harmed. It could have been kicked and would have been fine), good samples, etc. I'll take photos this evening and post soon. I'll definitely be a repeat customer!

 

[SculptureOfSoul]

Please let us know what you think of the Al Mas when you get a chance to sniff it properly jrd4t.

As far as I can see Zahras is the only place that offers it.

 

[jrd4t]

Al Mas (and Zahras) are both fantastic. I put some photos and some initial thoughts on it here.

 

[loveisintheair]

Just dissapointed at the service not the product as I have not received it as yet. I paid on the 5th March, received a confirmation on the shipping 9 days later and still have not received the product in New York. I have ordered before from the Middle East and not experienced this delay. Sorry, maybe when this stuff is available Stateside I will order again. Sorry .


Seller's Name: Zahra's Exquisite Boutique
Seller's Email: [email protected]
Transaction ID: 4LL87308GR855430N
Transaction Date: Mar 5, 2010 11:48:09 PST
Transaction Amount: $105.00 USD



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Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:46PM
Subject: Shipment Tracking and Order Status provided for Transaction ID: 4LL87308GR855430N(Routing Code: C840-L001-Q-T)

 

[PorkFat]

your post is a little confusing as you repeated yourself a few times. Just because they notified you on the 14th doesn't mean it was shipped then. If it was I would expect it in by the 29th. Use the tracking # they provided in the usps,com site and you will know when it clears customs.

 

[jrd4t]

Just dissapointed at the service not the product as I have not received it as yet. I paid on the 5th March, received a confirmation on the shipping 9 days later and still have not received the product in New York. I have ordered before from the Middle East and not experienced this delay. Sorry, maybe when this stuff is available Stateside I will order again. Sorry .


Seller's Name: Zahra's Exquisite Boutique
Seller's Email: [email protected]
Transaction ID: 4LL87308GR855430N
Transaction Date: Mar 5, 2010 11:48:09 PST
Transaction Amount: $105.00 USD



"[email protected]" <[email protected]>
cc:
bcc:

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Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 12:46PM
Subject: Shipment Tracking and Order Status provided for Transaction ID: 4LL87308GR855430N(Routing Code: C840-L001-Q-T)

Be patient. It's shipping from Bahrain. You're disappointed with their service because the postal service takes a long time to arrive from the opposite side of the earth? I would bet it'll arrive within the next few days.

 

[SculptureOfSoul]

That Al Mas attar is absolutely beautiful. I want to own it for the packaging if nothing else!

 

[loveisintheair]

Porkfat/jrd4t. I specifically did not reply before because I thought it would serve no purpose at that time. I received my package today and am well pleased with the contents. The following facts however must be known. The shipping date is 15 March as notified by Paypal confirmed by shipping tag on package. Arrived JFK 03/18/10 at 0745 pm confirmed by USPS tag on package. There is a serious disconnect in time paid and shipped.

 

[jrd4t]

Ordered a bottle of Surrati Tom Oud from zahras.com this morning. It totally a mom/pop kind of place, but I haven't been disappointed yet and am looking forward to this gorgeous oud oil coming my way

It seems they take a little while to ship, then customs holds the package for a few days, judging from my past order and others' experiences, so I'll post my dates for this set!

 

[ohhmygod]

Did they just increase the prices for Tribute and Homage ???

TRIBUTE
Concentrated Perfume Oil
12ml - $500 //$350 at luckyscent
30ml - $907 //$650 at luckyscent

HOMAGE
Concentrated Perfume Oil
3ml - $219
6ml - $375
12ml - $625 // $355 at luckyscent
30ml - $1157

As of 10/6/2010...

 

[najma]

Anyone bought perfume from Zahra's?

Hey guys. I've been doing some online shopping and I noticed that Zahra's seems to have a pretty decent collection of Arabian perfumes. Has anyone ever shopped from there or heard anything about them?

 

[cacio]

The posts above describe their experiences, so I'll just add mine. As a novice, I first ordered a sample set, which came at $50 (shipping to US included). It didn't contain anything of big value (except for a smidgen of excellent aged oudh), but it was a very well thought out set for a beginner, with different substances and perfume houses. After that, I placed another order to use the big discounts during ramadan (a few things were half price, others were buy 1 tola get 1/2 tola free of something of equal or lesser value). Unfortunately, there was a mix up of one item (I had ordered an oud based oil, blindly, but I received a spray, which was horrid), but they refunded everything without any problems. I'm planning to buy again, perhaps some of the more expensive oils.

cacio

 

[puppynose]

I'm hoping someone here can give me a heads up about placing an order with Zahras these days. I sent an email indicating the items I want to buy and did not receive any reply. I sent a second email with an added request the a day later. It's been two days and no reply. I sent my request to [email protected] Am I doing something wrong? Are they still up and running? I understand delays in processing and especially in shipping times, but not even an initial reply to an email is frustrating. Do I have cause for concern or is this par for the course?

 

[cacio]

Sounds strange, I always had a reply within two days. Unless it's some holiday down there...

cacio

 

[puppynose]

Hmmm, I was wondering too if a holiday may be the reason, although I saw no mention on the website. I'll wait another day before sending more emails because I feel I'd appear as a pest if I keep sending them every other day.