Swiss Arabian

Bergamot and Cedarwood

  • For men
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Bergamot and Cedarwood is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance signed Swiss Arabian. It opens on lavender, bergamot and lemon, reveals cinnamon, carnation, jasmine and coriander at its heart and rests on a base of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood and amber.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Lavender · Bergamot · Lemon

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Cinnamon · Carnation · Jasmine · Coriander

  3. Base Several hours

    Patchouli · Cedar · Sandalwood · Amber

What its composition says

  • 11 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
  • 3 materials on top, 4 in the heart, 4 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Carnation: its rarest material, which only 23 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 86.
  • Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).

Strengths

  • Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.

The success of Bergamot and Cedarwood by Swiss Arabian comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.

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