Ghalia Ward

Ghalia Ward is a classical Ghalia composed around nine different oud oils, multiple varieties of rose, real deer musk and ambergris. Rich, velvety and deeply floral, each oud and rose contributes its own character, while the musk brings everything into harmony and the ambergris gives the composition remarkable presence and projection.

Top Notes

Rich Rose, Fresh Floral Warmth, Classical Oud

Heart Note

Velvety Dark Rose, Rich Oud, Powdery Deer Musk

Base Note

Aged Oud, Deep Deer Musk, Ambergris

$130.00

In stock

The Story

There is something about a classical Ghalia that I have always found beautiful.

The combination of oud, rose, musk and ambergris has existed in traditional perfumery for generations, and for me, very few compositions can match the richness and elegance of these materials when they are brought together properly.

Ghalia Ward is my expression of that tradition.

I wanted to create a proper classical Ghalia, one that celebrates the beauty of rose while allowing the oud, musk and ambergris to play their equally important roles.

At the heart of this composition are nine different oud oils and multiple varieties of rose.

I have always believed that different oud oils bring different qualities to a composition. Some contribute depth, others richness, warmth or a particular woody character.

The same is true for rose.

Each variety has its own beauty, its own aromatic character and its own way of developing alongside the other materials.

And that is what I wanted with Ghalia Ward.

I did not want one oud to overpower everything else, or one particular rose to dominate the entire composition.

I wanted every oud and every rose to have its moment.

The opening is beautifully floral, with the richness of rose immediately revealing itself. It is deep, elegant and unmistakably classical.

As the composition develops, the roses become more velvety, while the different oud oils begin to reveal their individual characters beneath the floral richness.

And then comes the musk.

For me, the musk has one of the most important roles in Ghalia Ward.

It brings everything together.

The roses, the ouds and their individual characters begin to feel less like separate ingredients and more like one complete composition.

It adds a beautiful powderiness and softness, allowing the richness of the oud and rose to develop together naturally.

The ambergris plays a different but equally beautiful role.

I often think of good ambergris as something that can give an extraordinary lift to a composition. In Ghalia Ward, it enhances the presence and projection, helping the beautiful character of the rose, oud and musk extend beyond the skin.

What I particularly enjoy is how all four materials complement one another.

The rose brings elegance and floral richness. The oud gives depth and character. The musk brings harmony and powdery softness. And the ambergris gives everything a beautiful sense of presence.

Nothing needs to compete.

That, for me, is what makes a proper Ghalia.

Ghalia Ward is especially close to what I would recommend to someone who genuinely loves rose.

Not because it is simply a rose fragrance, but because the rose is surrounded by some of the most beautiful natural materials I enjoy working with.

It has the richness of a traditional Ghalia, the depth of real oud and the unmistakable beauty of natural musk and ambergris.

For me, Ghalia Ward is not about reinventing Ghalia. It is about respecting the tradition and allowing these extraordinary materials to express their beauty together.

A classical composition of oud, rose, musk and ambergris, made to be experienced and appreciated over time.