Last update:
9 May 2026
di Elisa Branda
There is something immediately recognizable in the line Freeze by Camara PerfumesI popsicle-shaped bottlesIt's not a random graphic choice. It's a declaration of intent about what these perfumes are: fresh, sweet, playful, designed to give immediate pleasure without pretensions of intellectual depth. olfactory ice cream, precisely. And as with ice cream, the difficulty is not in knowing if you'll like it, but in choosing the flavor.
Camara is a Dubai-based brand, founded in 2016 and produced by Beauty & Perfume International, one of the most active creative perfumeries in the United Arab Emirates. The Freeze collection is their most fun and visually recognizable line: five 90 ml Eau de Parfum in brightly colored bottles, each dedicated to a different fruit or indulgent flavor. All unisex, all designed for summer, all with generous projection and a lasting power described by those who have tried them as surprising.

Who are these perfumes and who are they made for?
Before going into the individual descriptions, it is useful to understand the olfactory territory of this collection of scentsFreeze is a fruity-gourmand line, with fragrances that focus on the immediate pleasure of juicy fruit, sweet cream, and dessert. They are not sophisticated perfumes in the classic sense of the word. They have no ambitions of olfactory nobility, they don't try to be mysterious or complex. They are fragrances that make you smile from the first spray, that work well on warm summer skin, and that receive compliments because people perceive them as something good and pleasant, not as something intimidating.
Who loves them: Those who want a fragrance that's above all pleasant, that won't scare anyone, and that leaves a mouth-watering trail. Those looking for something for the warmer months without spending a fortune. Those who love fruity gourmands and want to experiment with different olfactory personalities.
Who might not love them: Those seeking austere, dry, woody, or very complex scents. Those who can't stand sweet fragrances. Those who want something that "matures" them in any formal context.

Mandarin Dream: the sunniest
The orange bottle perfectly previews what lies within. Mandarin Dream is the brightest and sunniest of the line, built around fresh mandarin that opens the fragrance along with pear and lavender, with an unexpected floral twist in the heart (ylang ylang, jasmine, tangerine blossom) and a warm finish of vanilla, musk, and green moss. It's the classic "good mood" scent: fresh but not cold, sweet but not cloying, floral but not overpowering. It works very well on summer mornings or as a daytime office scent in warm weather.
| Top notes | Pear, Mandarin, Rose, Lavender |
| Heart notes | Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Tangerine Flowers |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Musk, Green Moss |
Sensations: floral scent with fresh citrus hints
You choose it if: You want something fresh and bright that everyone will like, suitable from morning to night.



Pear Me Up: the freshest and lightest
The light green of the bottle is perfect. Pear Me Up is the most delicate and fresh of the collection, almost a hybrid between a fruity perfume and a creamy dessert. The crisp and watery opening of pear, bergamot, and melon softens into a surprising heart of waffle and vanilla, and closes with milk, sugar, and musk. It's that combination of fresh fruit and milky creaminess that recalls a pear sorbet, not a heavy dessert. Of all five, it's the most suitable for those who don't like overly sweet scents but still want something playful.
| Top notes | Pear, Bergamot, Melon |
| Heart notes | Waffle, Vanilla |
| Base notes | Milk, Sugar, Musk |
Sensations: sweet scent with hints of freshness
You choose it if: You love fresh fruity flavors and don't want an overpowering sweetness. It's the most versatile and best suited to formal settings of the five.



Peach Me, Cherry You: the most exuberant
The bright red bottle doesn't lie. This is the most generous, boldest, and most joyful fragrance in the collection: an opening of cherry, peach, strawberry, apple, and jasmine sambac greets you with all the fruit you can imagine, then settles into a heart of almond, mimosa, heliotrope, iris, and rose, and closes on a rich and enveloping base of musk, tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood, amber, vetiver, and patchouli. It's the fragrance with the most personality in the line, the most structured, and also the longest-lasting thanks to a particularly solid base. Those who have tried it describe a trail that lasts all day and still lingers on clothing the next morning. It's a favorite of those who love unforgettable fruity-floral-gourmand scents.
| Top notes | Cherry, Peach, Strawberry, Apple, Sambac Jasmine |
| Heart notes | Almond, Mimosa, Heliotrope, Iris, Rose |
| Base notes | Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Patchouli |
Sensations: sweet fruity aroma with floral hints
You choose it if: You want the most complete and long-lasting fragrance in the line, with a noticeable and memorable trail. It's the perfect choice for evening wear.



Caramel Me Crazy: the most delicious
Beige, almost creamy: even the bottle has something warm and comforting about it. Caramel Me Crazy is the dessert scent of the collection, the most gourmand in the purest sense. The opening is a straightforward, unassuming caramel, followed by honey and coumarin in the heart, deepening the sweetness without weighing it down. The base of vanilla, white musk, and amber closes warmly and envelopingly. Testers have noted an almost woody, slightly alcoholic component, making it more interesting than its simplicity might suggest. It's not a fragrance for those who want to go unnoticed, but those who love warm gourmands know that this type of trail always generates positive reactions.
| Top notes | Caramel |
| Heart notes | Honey, Coumarin |
| Base notes | Vanilla, White Musk, Amber |
Sensations: sweet caramel and vanilla scent with warm amber notes
You choose it if: You're a confirmed gourmand, and caramel-vanilla-amber is your favorite olfactory family. Perfect for fall and cool evenings, even if it's part of a summer collection.



Oh My Guava: The most tropical
The pink of the bottle, the lightest in the collection, conveys a sunny, Mediterranean feel. Oh My Guava is the fragrance that leans more toward tropical freshness than the others: guava and mandarin open the fragrance directly and juicyly, without mediation, then a heart of peony, rose, geranium, and coconut water lightens and adds a floral dimension, and the base of cotton candy, vanilla, amber, and patchouli closes sweetly but not heavily. It's fresh, light, and immediate, and has that guava quality that very few perfumes truly offer: not artificial, not pharmaceutical, but genuinely fruity and pleasant. Perfect for summer at the beach or as a daytime scent during the warmer months.
| Top notes | Guava, Mandarin |
| Heart notes | Peony, Rose, Geranium, Coconut Water |
| Base notes | Cotton Candy, Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli |
Sensations: fresh floral scent with sweet fruity hints
You choose it if: You want something fresh, tropical, and unusual. This is the most original fragrance in the line, for those who don't want classic red fruits or citrus.



The packaging looks like it came from an ice cream shop.
Looking at Freeze is an experience in itself. The popsicle-shaped bottle is the most eye-catching feature, but it's the complete packaging that truly conveys the idea behind this line. Each fragrance is presented in three coordinated elements: the white box with the color spot reminiscent of a splash of fresh fruit, the bottle shaped like an ice lolly in its own color, and a soft plastic bag decorated which is literally the reproduction of the bag in which a packaged ice lolly arrives.
The detail that struck me the most is the sachetIt's an object you almost never see in perfumery, yet here it becomes an integral part of the unboxing experience. Opening it is genuinely fun, like peeling off the wrapper from a summer ice cream cone. It's more than just decorative packaging: it immediately communicates the tone of the entire collection—light, ironic, without taking itself too seriously—and it does so with a visual coherence that ties all five fragrances together in a way that's recognizable even from afar.

Can they be combined? Some layering ideas.
One of the beautiful things about a collection built around a single olfactory family is that the scents communicate with each other without clashing. Freezes share a common base of vanilla, musk and amber which makes them compatible for the layering perfumes, and playing with combinations is a way to create a personalized trail that you can't find on the market.
Some combinations that make sense and are worth trying.
Mandarin Dream + Oh My Guava It's the quintessential summer combo. Mandarin and guava intertwine in a very sunny tropical fruity accord, with the lavender of Mandarin Dream adding an unexpected and pleasant aromatic note. Apply Oh My Guava first to hot spots, then Mandarin Dream as a top note.
Pear Me Up + Caramel Me Crazy It's the most delicious and surprising combination. The fresh pear and melon of Pear Me Up lighten the thick caramel of Caramel Me Crazy, and the result is something reminiscent of a tarte tatin with a crumbly crust, warm but with a fruity note that breaks the sweetness. It works especially well on autumn evenings.
Peach Me Cherry You + Oh My Guava For those who want the ultimate fruit experience. The peach and cherry of the former combine with the tropical guava of the latter in an exuberant and generous trail, with the rich base of Peach Me Cherry You giving depth and longevity to the whole. It's the most summery and vacation-like of the three.
A practical tip: when layering, apply the richest and heaviest base perfume first, followed by the lightest and freshest. So, always use Caramel Me Crazy and Peach Me Cherry You as the first layer, and Pear Me Up and Oh My Guava as the second.
How to Choose Your Freeze: A Quick Guide
Not sure where to start? Start here.
Do you want something fresh, sunny, for every day without obligation? Mandarin Dream It's the safest and most versatile choice. Almost everyone likes it and it scares no one.
You want the lightest, least sweet fruitiness: Pear Me Up It's yours. It has the creaminess of milk and the freshness of melon, without ever being heavy.
You want a longer, more structured, more evening-like trail: Peach Me, Cherry You It has a rich base that lasts for hours and a complexity that sets it apart from the other four.
You love warm gourmands, caramel, vanilla: Caramel Me Crazy It's made for you. Wear it on cooler evenings or in autumn for total olfactory comfort.
You want something unusual, tropical, summery at its best: Oh My Guava It will give you a fruity note that you won't find elsewhere, light and sunny.

Freeze Perfumes at a Glance: Which One Is Right for You?
| Mandarin Dream | Pear Me Up | Peach Me, Cherry You | Caramel Me Crazy | Oh My Guava | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle color | Orange | Green | Red | Beige/Cream | Pink |
| Olfactory family | Citrus floral | Creamy fruity | Fruity floral gourmand | Hot Gourmand | Tropical fruity |
| Sweetness | light | Media | Media | Intense | light |
| Ideal season | Spring Summer | All the year | Summer/Evening | Autumn winter | Summer |
| Time of use | Living Area | Living Area | Sera | Sera | Living Area |
| Estimated Duration | Media | Media | Long | Medium-long | Media |
| For who is it | For those who want versatility and freshness | Those who love fruity flavours without being too sweet | Who wants the most complex and long-lasting trail | Lovers of warm and enveloping gourmands | Those looking for something tropical and original |
| It's not for who | Look for something intense and persistent | She prefers bold and decisive fragrances | He doesn't like exuberant fruity flavours | Does not tolerate very sweet scents | Prefers classic red fruits or citrus fruits |
| Seasonal Matching | Morning at the office, brunch, weekend | Daily, work, travel | Aperitif, evening out, beach party | Autumn evening, cozy day | Beach, vacation, full summer |
Where to buy, price and format
Camara Perfumes' Freeze Collection is available primarily through online retailers specializing in Middle Eastern perfumes and international marketplaces. The brand's original price is 200 Emirati dirhams per bottle. 90 ml, equivalent to around 50 euros at the current exchange rate, but generally you can find them for less, around €30.
In Italy, for example, these perfumes have arrived in physical stores Water and soap at the price of €29,90.
- Format 90 ml
- Price 29,90 €
- Prices may vary at some international retailers.
- They are unisex perfumes, produced in Dubai, with an EDP concentration.
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