Swiss Arabian
Rose and Patchouli
With Rose and Patchouli, Swiss Arabian composes a deep and refined woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot and mandarin, reveals rose, peach, blackcurrant and jasmine at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood, cedar, resin and patchouli.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Mandarin
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Rose · Peach · Blackcurrant · Jasmine
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Base Several hours
Sandalwood · Cedar · Resin · Patchouli · White musk
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 11 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 5 materials in the base for 2 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
- Resin: a niche material, declared by only 13 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% 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
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Rose and Patchouli 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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