A tribute to the perfumer’s roots, Oued 48 is an ode to the city of perfumer’s ancestors — Oued Rhiou in Algeria’s territory 48 — and to the soul of the Algerian people. Almond, sweetly nutty, recalls the kalb el louz pastries of his aunts. Neroli and orange blossom conjures the orange trees of his father’s garden, while the vanilla base, warm and comforting, embodies the generosity of Algeria. Musk al ghazal, a musk grain infusion in sandalwood oil that recreates the scent of deer musk, evokes the village elders, their clothing permeated with the rich aroma. Oued 48 is a personal fragrance, carrying memory, tradition and light.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and unhurried conversation, where its powdery almond warmth can settle into fabric and skin without needing distance. It suits a wearer who likes a scent to feel lived-in and personal, with a quiet, ancestral richness rather than a polished public sheen.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its almond, vanilla and musky woods can bloom without turning heavy. Apply lightly at first: the composition has a strong, lingering presence and will read more softly and elegantly with one or two sprays, especially on clothing or the pulse points.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vintage-leaning, powdery woody scents with a musky, ambered warmth. It will appeal to those who enjoy almond, orange blossom and vanilla in a more textured, old-school register, and to anyone drawn to fragrances with a personal, memory-driven character.
Release year
2025
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is the self-taught founder and sole perfumer behind Mabra Parfums, working in small artisanal batches in France with a strong emphasis on natural materials and hand-finished composition. His approach is rooted in independence and tactile craft rather than industrial polish, which gives Mabra’s fragrances a personal, closely observed character. With Oued 48, Mohamed leans into autobiographical perfumery: the structure is simple, but the emotional register is precise. Almond, orange blossom, vanilla and musk are arranged less as a conventional pyramid than as a set of remembered impressions, a style that suits a perfumer interested in intimacy, heritage and material authenticity.
Mabra’s story
Mabra Parfums is an independent French house built around artisanal production, natural ingredients and careful traceability. Its identity is grounded in handcraft, small-batch making and a direct, personal relationship between creator and formula, with an emphasis on quality materials and a warm, characterful style rather than mass-market smoothness.
Oued 48’s concept
Oued 48 is a deeply personal tribute to Brahim Mohamed’s Algerian roots and to Oued Rhiou, the ancestral city referenced in the name. The fragrance is shaped by remembered details: almond pastries from his aunts, orange trees from his father’s garden, and the comforting generosity of Algeria expressed through vanilla and musk. It belongs to the Essentielle Collection and is presented as a fragrance of memory, tradition and light.
Extra info
Oued 48 is named for Oued Rhiou, the Algerian city tied to the perfumer’s family history and ancestral roots. The fragrance is part of Mabra’s Essentielle Collection and is offered in a small 30ml format, reinforcing its artisanal, personal character.
A tribute to the perfumer’s roots, Oued 48 is an ode to the city of perfumer’s ancestors — Oued Rhiou in Algeria’s territory 48 — and to the soul of the Algerian people. Almond, sweetly nutty, recalls the kalb el louz pastries of his aunts. Neroli and orange blossom conjures the orange trees of his father’s garden, while the vanilla base, warm and comforting, embodies the generosity of Algeria. Musk al ghazal, a musk grain infusion in sandalwood oil that recreates the scent of deer musk, evokes the village elders, their clothing permeated with the rich aroma. Oued 48 is a personal fragrance, carrying memory, tradition and light.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and unhurried conversation, where its powdery almond warmth can settle into fabric and skin without needing distance. It suits a wearer who likes a scent to feel lived-in and personal, with a quiet, ancestral richness rather than a polished public sheen.
How to wear
Best worn in cool to mild weather, where its almond, vanilla and musky woods can bloom without turning heavy. Apply lightly at first: the composition has a strong, lingering presence and will read more softly and elegantly with one or two sprays, especially on clothing or the pulse points.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vintage-leaning, powdery woody scents with a musky, ambered warmth. It will appeal to those who enjoy almond, orange blossom and vanilla in a more textured, old-school register, and to anyone drawn to fragrances with a personal, memory-driven character.
Release year
2025
The nose
Brahim Mohamed is the self-taught founder and sole perfumer behind Mabra Parfums, working in small artisanal batches in France with a strong emphasis on natural materials and hand-finished composition. His approach is rooted in independence and tactile craft rather than industrial polish, which gives Mabra’s fragrances a personal, closely observed character. With Oued 48, Mohamed leans into autobiographical perfumery: the structure is simple, but the emotional register is precise. Almond, orange blossom, vanilla and musk are arranged less as a conventional pyramid than as a set of remembered impressions, a style that suits a perfumer interested in intimacy, heritage and material authenticity.
Mabra’s story
Mabra Parfums is an independent French house built around artisanal production, natural ingredients and careful traceability. Its identity is grounded in handcraft, small-batch making and a direct, personal relationship between creator and formula, with an emphasis on quality materials and a warm, characterful style rather than mass-market smoothness.
Oued 48’s concept
Oued 48 is a deeply personal tribute to Brahim Mohamed’s Algerian roots and to Oued Rhiou, the ancestral city referenced in the name. The fragrance is shaped by remembered details: almond pastries from his aunts, orange trees from his father’s garden, and the comforting generosity of Algeria expressed through vanilla and musk. It belongs to the Essentielle Collection and is presented as a fragrance of memory, tradition and light.
Extra info
Oued 48 is named for Oued Rhiou, the Algerian city tied to the perfumer’s family history and ancestral roots. The fragrance is part of Mabra’s Essentielle Collection and is offered in a small 30ml format, reinforcing its artisanal, personal character.