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An Olfactory Mountain Hike: The New Peak Extrait de Parfum by Czar + Giveaway
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An Olfactory Mountain Hike: The New "Peak" Extrait de Parfum by Czar + Giveaway

Czar, a luxury niche label from Kuwait, presents "Peak" - a sensual unisex composition that translates the soul of a mountain hike into a scent. Win the new fragrance in our giveaway!

A fragrance that captures the spirit of ascent a journey through nature, depth, and quiet intensity. PEAK evokes the feeling of standing at the summit, where clarity meets serenity and ambition finds its reward. Created in close collaboration with master perfumer Cécile Zarokian, this scent is both refined and bold, balancing freshness with depth. 

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Peak - Czar
Peak - Czar

The Scentstory – From Nature to the Summit

The creation of "Peak" began with a simple idea: to design a fragrance that echoes the experience of ascending a majestic mountain – from verdant valleys to the serene stillness of a snow-covered summit. The scent is crafted to capture the different stages of this journey, both physical and emotional: a composition of freshness, depth and intensity that culminates in the fulfilling moment of arrival.

The composition opens with a fresh, cool impression: aldehydes introduce a metallic clarity wrapped in green and citrus notes. Mineral undertones and a hint of frankincense add a dry, subtly smoky facet that adds depth and evokes the energy of a new beginning. 

In the heart, aniseed spice blends with creamy lactonic nuances, adding a soft, milky texture. Floral tones and an aquatic, fruity note of watermelon bring lightness to the aromatic core, while smoky elements provide structure – a balance of strength and softness. 

The base settles close to the skin, radiating warmth, stillness, and quiet triumph. Ambergris, vanilla, and cashmere wood create a sweet, balsamic foundation. Resinous myrrh adds depth, while white musk lends a gentle, clean finish.

The Signature of Cécile Zarokian

Behind the creation is Cécile Zarokian, one of the most renowned perfumers in modern niche perfumery. After training at the ISIPCA and several years at Robertet, she founded her own perfume house in Paris in 2011. Since then, she has been involved in the development of more than 70 fragrances, in which she combines her technical expertise with her artistic, narrative signature.

Cécile Zarokian, the nose behind 'Peak'
Cécile Zarokian, the nose behind "Peak"

About Czar - From Kuwait to the World 

Czar was founded in Kuwait in 2018 by Abdulwahab Nabil Al-Senan and Ahmed Salah AlHeid, with the vision of creating niche fragrances that offer more than just luxury. Each scent is part of a carefully curated collection where artisanal craftsmanship meets contemporary elegance.

Collaborating with internationally renowned perfumers, the brand focuses on compositions that are both refined and complex. With a distinctive blend of innovation and tradition, Czar has established itself as a respected presence in the international niche fragrance scene – inviting fragrance lovers to explore stories that unfold on the skin. 

You can follow their journey on Instagram via @czar.kw and discover more about the perfumer behind “Peak” at @cecilezarokianparfumeur.

Ahmed Salah AlHeid, co-founder and Vice CEO of the brand
Ahmed Salah AlHeid, co-founder and Vice CEO of the brand

The new fragrance is available in a 110 ml bottle.

Giveaway: Win a bottle of the new Extrait de Parfum "Peak" by Czar!

Curious to experience "Peak"? To celebrate the launch of Czar’s latest fragrance, we're giving away three full-size bottles in collaboration with the brand.

How to enter:
Simply leave a comment below this post and ensure your address is saved in your profile settings.

🗓️ Entry deadline: 7th May 2025 at 23:59

We wish you good luck! 🍀
Last updated 04/30/2025 - 09:27 AM
117 Comments
ParfumoParfumo 2 months ago
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The dice are rolled and the results are in. The winners are: JenBee, krdent and giolito420. Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉
TschlrTschlr 2 months ago
I'd love to try it out – thanks for the opportunity, and good luck to everyone!
TheRavenTheRaven 2 months ago
Sounds very interesting to me. A brand I didn't know until now with Cécile Zarokian as perfumer . . . I would like very much to try this fragrance. Must be great for summer!
MscGrmtMscGrmt 2 months ago
Good luck everybody 🍀
ITXITX 2 months ago
Wow, this one sounds interesting! Fresh, aquatic opening, fruity mid but also a warm, balsamic drydown. Would love to check this one out! 🍀🤞
LeneMarie99LeneMarie99 2 months ago
Sounds amazing! 🤩 Good luck everyone 🍀
Mario92Mario92 2 months ago
Good luck everyone :)
SescuseSescuse 2 months ago
Sounds very interesting! Would love to try it.
CatlessCatless 2 months ago
Oh, I love hiking! Would really love to try this one! :)
MusclehoffMusclehoff 2 months ago
Would love to smell this! Good luck everyone!
PeterSun98PeterSun98 2 months ago
Sounds great! Good Luck 🍀
Epiphone666Epiphone666 2 months ago
Nice 🤩 Good luck everyone! 🍀
cloudAXcloudAX 2 months ago
Good luck to everyone :)
TheBladi11TheBladi11 2 months ago
Damn this one sounds very interesting, right up my alley & the nose behind it is also one of my favourites!
Wishing myself some luck! 🍀
GPLellisGPLellis 2 months ago
Peak seems to have a little bit of everything--green notes, florals, spices, watermelon, synthetics, smoke. I am curious to smell how all of these are blended together, but with Zakorian's name behind it, I am sure it will be interesting,
TommyjayTommyjay 2 months ago
I've not tried anything from this house before. Sounds very interesting 👍🏻
spynachspynach 2 months ago
I love fresh fragrances with aldehydes and an aquatic touch!
BlueSapphireBlueSapphire 2 months ago
Nice! Sounds interesting 😊
DizzyDDizzyD 2 months ago
Cécile Zarokian is my favorite perfumer. I’m intrigued. I can’t wait to smell it!
AbbathdoomAbbathdoom 2 months ago
Sounds really nice! I would love to try this one.
KatbritoKatbrito 2 months ago
Sounds like something I'd love to add to my collection 😍 I love aldehyde opening and super curious to smell how the watermelon fits in this creation...
TeighntedTeighnted 2 months ago
Sounds great. Hope I get the opportunity to sample this scent.
Jan21Jan21 2 months ago
Fingers crossed! Seems like a perfume I would love.
TelekinecTelekinec 2 months ago
It does sound quite lovely!
JaglinusJaglinus 2 months ago
I would love to try this one. I love Zarokian, a true artist!
MxMasterMxMaster 2 months ago
Sounds incredible. Love almost all Zarokian creations. Looking fwd to this one as well.
BelgiumscentBelgiumscent 2 months ago
Wow! That looks amazing, would love to add that to my beginner collection.
ZoridenZoriden 2 months ago
Very Generous to share Peak with your community.I would graciously accept and i appreciate the opportunity.
HZoltnHZoltn 2 months ago
Nagyon kíváncsi lennék az illatára!
GrumpyGenXerGrumpyGenXer 2 months ago
Would absolutely love to try this
MslMsl 2 months ago
A niche brand that’s unavailable anywhere near to where I live? Sign me up!
YarnbombYarnbomb 2 months ago
I love hiking and the description of this sounds wonderful!
NikanderNikander 2 months ago
I just returned from a hiking trip and would love to have an olfactory souvenir! Great initiative!
Alan1979Alan1979 2 months ago
This sounds interesting. I would love to try this
MrNorthNicMrNorthNic 2 months ago
Greetings. Good luck to everyone
MyFragsMyFrags 2 months ago
I love everything Cécile Zarokian creates and I’m very interested in trying Peak😍
KvikKvik 2 months ago
Would love to win this!
Blue84HBBlue84HB 2 months ago
Thank you for the opportunity!
adonisinannaadonisinanna 2 months ago
Wishing everyone good luck!
BaobabaBaobaba 2 months ago
Sounds like an interesting scent. Good luck!
PariripaPariripa 2 months ago
Looks exciting and different, modern perfumery needs more risk takers like this
AcrisNoirAcrisNoir 2 months ago
Very interested in this fragrance.
WZ05WZ05 2 months ago
Would love to try this one out.
TpapaTpapa 2 months ago
Looks interesting as every Cecil's composition!
Shiron212Shiron212 2 months ago
I've just seen this brand for the first time, but this fragrance sounds quite good! 😁
PFTXPFTX 2 months ago
sounds intriguing. hope i can find a sample if i don't win!
Voice121Voice121 2 months ago
Perfume is very intriguing, lots of good notes. Would be interesting to try this out
mmiller33458mmiller33458 2 months ago
This sounds amazingly complex and an adventure that can be both grounding and liberating. Would love to try this. Many thanks for the giveaway!
PersimmonZPersimmonZ 2 months ago
This sounds intriguing and lovely. Also very much appreciate the gesture of the giveaway - thank you for thinking of us!
LvivLviv 2 months ago
Never heard of this brand. Interesting
Fortune1Fortune1 2 months ago
It has 2 of my top 5 favourite notes; Myrrh and vanilla. I'm intrigued.
hsnzynchsnzync 2 months ago
Excited about this one!
giolito420giolito420 2 months ago
Ooh this sounds gorgeous!
IrisfauveIrisfauve 2 months ago
I can't wait to get my nose on this, thanks for the giveaway !
MbrnvMbrnv 2 months ago
Exactly what I’ve been looking for, can’t wait to get my nose on it.
JuniperGreenJuniperGreen 2 months ago
Yummy. I love the notes, should be an interesting scent!
EstherHebeEstherHebe 2 months ago
I have a few perfumes in my collection created by Cécile Zarokian so I'm very curious to experience "Peak" 🏔️🤞🏻
Good luck, everyone!
LkslikerheynLkslikerheyn 2 months ago
Mountain and forest fragrances are some of my favorites for spring and summer.
JuzzeJuzze 2 months ago
I love scents that remind me nature 🏔️
Freyacat47Freyacat47 2 months ago
Fingers crossed. This sounds like a wonderful experience. Will definitely add to my test list.
MTLMTL 2 months ago
Sounds really interesting! So curious to try it🍀
Elixir99Elixir99 2 months ago
Sounds interesting! Would love to try
RoelWRoelW 2 months ago
That sounds absolutely delicious, I'm in!
ElAttarineElAttarine 2 months ago
This sounds extremely interesting, and I love Cecile's work - great parfumeur! 🥰 Will definitely test the fragrance, and perhaps there will be luck...
rianmacrianmac 2 months ago
Fingers crossed folks, this looks like a beautiful composition!
ShamusShamus 2 months ago
I'm in. Good luck. :)
DufttypDufttyp 2 months ago
Good luck everybody :)
FreakoFreako 2 months ago
Sounds like a great scent 👍
Good luck to everyone
RussenbrezelRussenbrezel 2 months ago
good luck to everyone 🫶
Luggi086Luggi086 2 months ago
Good luck everyone :)
LovelybrutalLovelybrutal 2 months ago
Sounds great to me ⛰️
CorGCorG 3 months ago
I am following your fragrance journey on instagram and I love your creations.
Hope to try them soon.
GregStachGregStach 3 months ago
I can't wait to try these scents!
HjGHjG 3 months ago
I’ve heard amazing things about Peak and I cannot wait to get my nose on it!
NyciscoNycisco 3 months ago
It sounds intriguing, I would love to get my nose on this one.
JenBeeJenBee 3 months ago
Sounds like a wonderful unique scent. I’d love to try it.
ConpettywapConpettywap 3 months ago
This sounds really wonderful and I’d love the opportunity to try it. Thanks again for the giveaway and best of luck to everyone!
SarahNSarahN 3 months ago
This sounds lovely. Ms Zarokian also created Masque Petra, one of my favorites. Good luck all!
stephencwstephencw 3 months ago
The picture this fragrance depicts sounds like something I would deeply enjoy. Add to the fact an incredible perfumer is involved, builds on the intrigue.
NeoxxNeoxx 3 months ago
Looking forward to try more from the Czar brand.
ShryyyShryyy 3 months ago
An interesting and unique take both in terms of the notes of the fragrance and also the idea behind crafting such a perfume.
Hope to get my hands on it soon!
AlexPortAlexPort 3 months ago
Amazing! Thank you )
MiraLeyMiraLey 3 months ago
Thanks for this opportunity!
SdotClark30SdotClark30 3 months ago
Buddy of mine has a bottle of this fragrance, but I haven't been able to smell it yet. Would love a bottle of my own.
RetroTex0808RetroTex0808 3 months ago
Neat. Count me in. :-D
VelvetVelvet 3 months ago
ooh this sounds lovely and the entry deadline is my cake day haha
CadiravethCadiraveth 3 months ago
Sounds pretty good, would be excited to try it.
mkad91mkad91 3 months ago
i loved the idea, i would love to try the perfume soon
FerdinaFerdina 3 months ago
Sounds good. Would love to try it.
CxxxoCxxxo 3 months ago
I’m in love with the mountains, this would be a perfect fit!
andreamarieandreamarie 3 months ago
This sounds right up my alley. Thank you!
KateCollKateColl 3 months ago
Wow I love the idea of a mountainous fragrance. The notes sound so lovely. Can’t wait to smell this one ⛰️
TrytychTrytych 3 months ago
This definitely sounds like an interesting take
JSO60JSO60 3 months ago
This sounds interesting. I've enjoyed a number of Zarokian's fragrances. This could be another great one.
CslewandCslewand 3 months ago
This sounds very exciting and different. Always interested to see how metallic notes play out.
OuttatyOuttaty 3 months ago
This sounds gorgeous!
AlisapopovaAlisapopova 3 months ago
The notes sound amazing. Thank you for formulating this beauty!
InfinitePlusInfinitePlus 3 months ago
Sounds beautiful! I would love to win.
kitteakittea 3 months ago
Looks really interesting! Good luck to everyone!
redgrenadineredgrenadine 3 months ago
This sounds like a beautiful blend of fresh and resinous notes, would love to try it!
Arabian1001Arabian1001 3 months ago
Heard great things about this Kuwaiti brand. All the best and what a wonderful new release!
Docm3903Docm3903 3 months ago
This sounds absolutely mesmerizing, I love when a fragrance tells a story and takes you on a journey, especially one that connects with nature so deeply. The idea of a mountain hike translated into scent with clarity, stillness, and that quiet sense of achievement is just beautiful. I’m especially intrigued by the combination of aldehydes, frankincense, and the soft lactonic heart with a touch of watermelon. It sounds like something meditative yet full of contrast. Cécile Zarokian never misses, can’t wait to experience this one! 🤞
jli42015jli42015 3 months ago
The notes sound AMAZING!! I can't wait to sniff this in the near future!
TheDunkPapaTheDunkPapa 3 months ago
Considering that Cecile is behind the juice, it's bound to be at least good. The notes look AMAZING.
Simona23Simona23 3 months ago
In these days I read about this fragrance over and over!! I want it!!😁
Amazon1975Amazon1975 3 months ago
Notes sound great. I am in.
MrJoffMrJoff 3 months ago
Most curious and never say no to a free bottle
LSW3618LSW3618 3 months ago
sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway~
krdentkrdent 3 months ago
How fun! This sounds great
ThewaterlogThewaterlog 3 months ago
this sounds gorgeous! i'd love to try it out.
EzroniEzroni 3 months ago
You guys are wonderful for giving these opportunities to us. Good luck!! 🍀👑
Sapphire23Sapphire23 3 months ago
How generous! Thanks for this opportunity.
XavicaXavica 3 months ago
Thank you ! Fingers crossed !
GlobalSampleGlobalSample 3 months ago
I am very interested in the brand, thanks for the opportunity
Itasca89Itasca89 3 months ago
Thanks a lot for the chance 🍀
DLyonsDLyons 3 months ago
Would love to try this. Thank you for the opportunity.
LongevityLongevity 3 months ago
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Oooh nice! Thanks for the opportunity!

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