Where to buy genuine perfume/aromatic oils in Hurghada (avoiding scams)?
From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 69 days ago
From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 69 days ago
TL;DR
In August 2026 tourists advised buying perfume oils in Hurghada on your own rather than during a group sightseeing tour — for example at Perfum and Oils (Maa Althahab) in the Sheraton area, next to Karkusha restaurant. Oil shops and stalls can also be found in Senzo Mall, Hurghada City Centre mall, the Sheraton and Sherry areas and on the Mamsha tourist promenade, so pick whichever is closest to your hotel.
In August 2026, asked where to buy perfume oils, tourists named a specific shop — Perfum and Oils (Maa Althahab) in the Sheraton area, next to Karkusha restaurant. This is one participant's recommendation, so check the range and prices in person.
In August 2026 tourists advised against buying oils on a standard group sightseeing tour: in one participant's words, you get scammed at every step there. It is calmer to choose a shop yourself and compare prices in a few places.
If you are staying near Senzo Mall, an August 2026 tip suggests looking for oils and perfume in its shops.
Another option from the same August 2026 tip is Hurghada City Centre mall — handy if your hotel is close to it.
According to tourists in August 2026, the Sheraton and Sherry areas have individual stalls and shops selling oils; another option is the Mamsha tourist promenade if it is closer to your hotel.