The Perfumed Garden Of the Cheik Nefzaoui: A Manual of Arabian Erotology

First compiled in the 15th century and later translated into English in the 19th century, The Perfumed Garden of the Cheik Nefzaoui stands as one of the most celebrated and candid works of Arabic erotic literature. Written as a manual of love, pleasure, and refinement, it blends poetic sensuality with moral philosophy, offering a detailed guide to the art of intimacy, courtship, and desire within the cultural context of the Islamic world.

Far more than an erotic text, Nafzawi’s work reflects a sophisticated understanding of human psychology and harmony between body and spirit. It speaks of passion not as indulgence but as a divine gift—one to be cultivated with respect, balance, and knowledge. With its blend of frank instruction, allegory, and humor, it reveals a society where sexual wisdom was considered both art and science.

A masterpiece of Arabian literature and medieval erotology, The Perfumed Garden continues to enchant scholars, collectors, and readers interested in the intersection of culture, sensuality, and sacred love.

Complete edition of Umar Ibn Muhammad Nafzawi’s classic of Arabian erotology

Explores the art of love, pleasure, and emotional refinement

A cornerstone of Arabic literature and erotic philosophy

Essential for readers of cultural history, sexuality, and classical literature