Aqaba Classic by Aqaba is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Aqaba Classic was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. Top notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon and Bulgarian Rose; middle notes are Taif Rose, Clove and Jasmine; base notes are Olibanum, Peach, Incense, Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss and Tea. The Queen of Sheba Heard the Fame of Solomon, and Did Admire His Wisdom Great: For When She Arrived, He Told Her All Her Heart’s Desire. Chronicles II Chapter IX.Verse 1 A Romantic Tribute to the Legendary Love of King Solomon for the Queen of Sheba. Background: Launched in 1998, AQABA Classic is the product of years of research by Miriam Mirani and her collaboration with Firmenich’s legendary perfumer, Thierry Wasser. An oriental floral spice, AQABA notes comprise ancient ingredients used by the Queen of Sheba during her reign of Southern Arabia thousands of years ago. Notes: Top notes of exotic Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Cardamom and an array of Red Sea flowers, long treasured for their powers to evoke romantic passions, carry mid-notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose and Clove. Frankincense, combined with Peach, Tea Leaves, White Cedarwood and Fragrant Oak Moss, capture Sheba’s lust for adventure, courage and curiosity. Packaging: The ancient love story of AQABA inspires a design and package created to evoke vibrant, long-lasting impressions of the romance, culture and tapestry of an ancient world. AQABA’s bamboo/cane packaging celebrates fleets of ships built by King Solomon, in the Port of Aqaba, to sail Sheba’s treasures of precious perfume oils and spices to Far East kingdoms in India and China. Using imagery of authentic papyrus, AQABA’s outer package is a derivative of Nile reed, used for ship building thousands of years ago. With AQABA’s perfume bottle securely wrapped in a luxurious red velour designer pouch, linking passions of past and present, a singular ruby celebrates Sheba’s triumphant throne inlaid with rubies and pearls.