The Fragrant World of The Perfume Doctor

Discover the Art and Emotion Behind Tailor-Made Perfumes in Deira’s Ancients Market, Where Yusuf Bhai Transforms Aromatic Dreams into Reality.

Yusuf Bhai while testing perfume fragranceDubai Culture & Arts Authority

The Perfume Doctor of Deira

Unlocking scent magic, Perfume Doctor ‘Yusuf Bhai’ crafts tailor-made elixirs in just 15 minutes at a price that dazzles. Amidst Deira’s Ancients market, where global spices, alluring fragrances, and pure gold converge, dreams take shape with every spritz. 

A World of Scents

‘Yusuf Bhai’ enchanting talent and unique shop entice curious souls to explore a universe of diverse scents. His bespoke perfumes, crafted with a masterful blend of aromatic extracts, rival top brands, satisfying customer’s desires with a touch of artistic flair. 

Yusuf Bhai while preparing perfumeDubai Culture & Arts Authority

A Passion for Perfume: From Photography to Fragrance

Embarking on a fragrant journey, he transitioned from a photographer in  Qatar to a perfume artisan.

It all began in his brother's perfume shop, where he discovered his fervor for understanding extracts, blending, and discerning customers' inclinations for oriental, French, and others.

Yusuf Bhai composition of different perfumesDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Bhai's Talent for Scent Analysis

With a remarkable talent for scent analysis, Bhai skillfully decodes the essence of perfumes and their oils. Beyond creating his signature blends, he also fulfills heartfelt requests, recreating cherished scents, like those of departed loved ones or nostalgic fragrant memories.

A World of ScentsDubai Culture & Arts Authority

The Emotional Power of Scent: Reviving Cherished Memories

The art of replicating perfumes holds a profound emotional essence, as scents have the power to resurrect memories in an instant. With a whiff of a familiar fragrance, a cascade of events tied to cherished memories or absent loved ones awakens, rekindling emotions in the soul.

A Perfume Memory Restored

In Bhai's own words, he recounts, "A customer once requested the recreation of her late husband's perfume, a cherished memory from over a decade ago. We dedicated ourselves to the task, and when we succeeded, it became a profoundly meaningful moment for me."

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