Strawbae by Al Absar

Strawbea (Strawbae) by Al Absar is a highly popular Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance launched in 2026. It is widely celebrated for smelling exactly like a creamy, fluffy strawberry milkshake, a tropical smoothie, or strawberry ice cream.

Below is the complete breakdown of its notes, profile, and how to get the most out of it.

Fragrance Notes:

• Top Notes:

Strawberry, Apple, Pineapple.

• Middle Notes:

Creamy Notes, Fruity Notes, Jasmine, White Flowers, Green Notes.

• Base Notes:

Vanilla, Gourmand Accord, Powdery Notes, Musk.

What is it a Dupe of?

While it has been compared in vibe to luxurious, rich sweet scents like Delina Exclusif (due to its creamy, lactonic, and fruity-floral approach), it is more commonly known as an excellent, affordable alternative for fans of hyper-sweet, dessert-like scents. It shares a massive fan overlap with lovers of Bath & Body Works Strawberry Pound Cake, Prada Candy, and Lattafa Yara (Pink) due to its signature fluffy pink cloud aesthetic.

Performance & Target Audience:

• Gender:

Technically marketed as unisex for both men and women, it leans heavily feminine due to its intense strawberry milkshake and soft white floral sweetness.

• Season:

Best suited for spring and summer daytime wear, but the creamy vanilla-gourmand base gives it enough cozy depth to be worn comfortably in cooler autumn weather.

• Occasion:

Ideal for casual day outings, brunch with friends, beach trips, date nights, or whenever you are in a playful, carefree mood.

• Projection & Longevity:

It offers a surprisingly strong projection with a bright, loud strawberry opening that settles into a soft, cozy, and long-lasting dessert-like scent trail.

🍓 Layering Combination Ideas:

Fruity gourmands love to be anchored by rich bases or amplified by matching fruit profiles. Here are a few fantastic layering combinations to try:

• The Ultimate Vanilla Cake Combo:

Layer Strawbea over Al Absar Vanil Luxe. Users rave that mixing the two creates a mouthwatering "strawberry frosting on warm vanilla cake" aroma.

• The Neapolitan Dessert Combo:

Pair it with a deep chocolate fragrance like Al Absar Chocoholic or Eilish No. 1 to create a decadent, chocolate-covered strawberry vibe.

• The Clean & Fluffy Cloud:

Layer it on top of a clean, fluffy musk like Lattafa Yara (Pink) or an Egyptian white musk oil. This tones down the fruitiness and amplifies the creamy, powdery base for a sophisticated "soft girl" aesthetic.

• The Tropical Sorbet:

Layer it with a mango or passionfruit-forward perfume (like Lattafa Yara Tous or Ansaam Gold) to lean heavily into the juicy pineapple and strawberry smoothie vibe.