V1, designed by HRH Arfaq, bought for a jaw-dropping $232,450

Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Saud with HRH Arfaq's V1 perfume

His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Saud bought the V1 perfume – designed with the utmost care and flair by HRH Arfaq – for a jaw-dropping $232,450! Crazy money, but worth it if you have it! The Prince and his sizeable entourage were hosted in one of the luxurious private lounges in London’s Harrods. The lounge was decorated in a bespoke royal purple, with the Prince’s silver leaf royal crest adorning the walls. His Highness is pictured above holding Arfaq’s exquisite perfume, which became famous not only for its phenomenal price tag (officially the most expensive perfume ever made) but also its feverish popularity amongst royalty and celebrities. This is the first glimpse I’ve had of the actual perfume bottle and it reminds me of the Genii’s lamp in Aladdin! Quite appropriate really, given that something magic waits within...

V1, the most expensive perfume - the launch!

Chris Tucker, HRH Arfaq and friends

Capris

Chris Eubank

HRH Prince and Princess Seeiso

Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupris

Lady Victoria Harvey and Charlotte Dutton 

It was a night to remember. Taking place in the great Ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel, the evening paid homage to Arfaq's creation of the luxury perfume V1, designed to embody the scent of love.

Handpicked guests enjoyed a champagne reception in the stunning Gold room, international celebrities and royalty mingling alike amidst the heady scent of seven thousand Imperial Roses. The roses were famously flown in especially for the night, in representation of Arfaq's extraordinary taste and sense of precision in creating his ‘Object d’Art’.

A few hours into the evening, V1 (officially the most expensive perfume in the world) was presented to the guests for their perusal. Only 33 bottles remained that night from a total 173 for sale worldwide to buyers, collectors and investors including Donald Trump. One bottle was even signed by Arfaq and auctioned at Christies for the Princes Trust Charity - no doubt it fetched an eye-wateringly worthy amount!

Altogether an awe-inspiring and unforgettable night showcasing true international class.