Gift List: Thameen London’s Centre Stage Brings the Glamour of Cabaret to the Festive Season
British niche brand Thameen crafts a festive showstopper with Centre Stage.
Looking for a standout gift this Christmas? Thameen London’s latest unisex fragrance, Centre Stage, is a perfect choice for anyone who appreciates niche luxury scents. Launched as part of the Britologne Collection, Centre Stage is a masterful blend of floral, woody, and leather notes, created by Thameen’s creative director Christopher Chong and DMS-Firmenich perfumer Bruno Jovanovic. Inspired by the opulence of 1920s cabaret clubs, this fragrance captures the allure of decadent glamour with unapologetic sensuality.
Centre Stage scent profile
Centre Stage evokes the intoxicating atmosphere of vintage cabaret—smoky air, luxurious textures, and the elegant chaos of an evening drenched in music and allure. The scent unfolds with vibrant top notes of petitgrain, cardamom, and lavender, leading to a floral heart of orange blossom, orris root, and jasmine. Its base of styrax, Amberwood, and animalic notes lends depth, creating a rich and evocative profile.
Picture the smoky allure of a 1920s cabaret. The velvety touch of fur, the faint waxy scent of lipstick, and the polished leather of a well-worn seat. Centre Stage captures these moments in a single bottle. Priced at £250 for 100ml.
For those who love variety, Thameen’s Discovery Set makes a wonderful gift. This trio of scents from the Britologne Collection—Fanfare, Bohemian Infusion, and Bravi—pays homage to the iconic sights of Covent Garden. Perfectly packaged in 10ml bottles, the set offers a journey through vibrant, creative compositions for £75.
Thameen also extends its refined craftsmanship to home and body collections, adding a touch of luxury to everyday rituals. Their Home Collection includes beautifully scented candles, while the Body Collection features rich lotions infused with signature scents. For little ones, the Baby Collection offers hypoallergenic, alcohol-free fragrances designed specifically for children, ensuring a gentle introduction to the world of fine perfume.
The Story of Thameen London
Thameen London, established in 2013 by Basel Binjabr, is a British niche luxury fragrance house that combines Eastern opulence with Western refinement. Binjabr’s passion for perfume was sparked during his childhood, accompanying his father to select exotic rose oils, which his father referred to as “precious jewels.” This deeply personal connection inspired the name “Thameen,” which translates to “precious” in Arabic.
The brand’s fragrances are renowned for their boldness, exceptional longevity, and unforgettable sillage, achieved through high concentrations of fragrance oils. Each scent draws on rare and sustainable ingredients, such as Taif rose, Haitian vetiver, ambergris, saffron, and oud wood. Thameen’s collections reflect the founder’s love for storytelling, with each fragrance inspired by the world’s most captivating jewels, such as the Hope Diamond and the Royal Sapphire.
Where to Find Thameen
Thameen fragrances, including Centre Stage, are available online and at prestigious retailers such as Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, and Fenwick. Centre Stage is priced at £250 and the brand offers two free samples with your purchase.
https://www.thameenfragrance.com/
https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/thameen/beauty/fragrance/
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
