About Ajmal Perfumes
Ajmal Perfumes is one of the region's oldest perfume houses. Founded in 1951 by Haji Ajmal Ali, the business began in India and later established itself in Dubai, which became the base for its growth across the Middle East and beyond.
The company is known for Arabian and oriental perfumery, including oud, attars and concentrated perfume oils, alongside French-style fragrances. Attars are traditional perfume oils, often alcohol-free, that are applied directly to the skin and have a long history in the region and South Asia.
Oud, a resin formed in agarwood trees, is one of the most prized and expensive fragrance materials in the world. Ajmal has long been associated with oud-based fragrances, which remain central to perfume culture in the Gulf.
Over time, the brand has developed a wide range of products, from traditional oils and bakhoor, the incense used to scent homes and clothing, to modern spray perfumes designed for international tastes. This combination allows it to serve both traditional customers and younger shoppers.
Ajmal operates many retail stores across the Gulf and sells through its online store, allowing customers to order perfumes for home delivery. Its products are also available through other retailers and in international markets.
The company manufactures its own fragrances, giving it control over quality and product development. Family ownership across several generations has shaped its long-term approach.
The Gulf is one of the world's largest fragrance markets, with perfume playing an important role in daily life, hospitality and gift-giving. Dubai is a major centre for the regional fragrance trade, with many perfume houses headquartered in the emirate.
Online sales have become increasingly important for perfume brands, as customers become more comfortable buying familiar fragrances digitally.
Ajmal's long history and focus on Arabian perfumery make it one of the heritage fragrance brands of the UAE, and Startups UAE lists it among the country's established retail brands.
The company is known for Arabian and oriental perfumery, including oud, attars and concentrated perfume oils, alongside French-style fragrances. Attars are traditional perfume oils, often alcohol-free, that are applied directly to the skin and have a long history in the region and South Asia.
Oud, a resin formed in agarwood trees, is one of the most prized and expensive fragrance materials in the world. Ajmal has long been associated with oud-based fragrances, which remain central to perfume culture in the Gulf.
Over time, the brand has developed a wide range of products, from traditional oils and bakhoor, the incense used to scent homes and clothing, to modern spray perfumes designed for international tastes. This combination allows it to serve both traditional customers and younger shoppers.
Ajmal operates many retail stores across the Gulf and sells through its online store, allowing customers to order perfumes for home delivery. Its products are also available through other retailers and in international markets.
The company manufactures its own fragrances, giving it control over quality and product development. Family ownership across several generations has shaped its long-term approach.
The Gulf is one of the world's largest fragrance markets, with perfume playing an important role in daily life, hospitality and gift-giving. Dubai is a major centre for the regional fragrance trade, with many perfume houses headquartered in the emirate.
Online sales have become increasingly important for perfume brands, as customers become more comfortable buying familiar fragrances digitally.
Ajmal's long history and focus on Arabian perfumery make it one of the heritage fragrance brands of the UAE, and Startups UAE lists it among the country's established retail brands.