Swiss Arabian
Royal Mystery
With Royal Mystery, Swiss Arabian composes a noble and enveloping woody fragrance. It opens on pear and melon, reveals freesia and rose at its heart and rests on a base of white musk, patchouli, amber and rhubarb.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Pear · Melon
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Freesia · Rose
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Base Several hours
White musk · Patchouli · Amber · Rhubarb
What its composition says
- 4 materials in the base for 2 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
- Melon: a niche material, declared by only 11 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.
- Fruity, floral, musky, woody and amber: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with fruity supplying 2 of 8.
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
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °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 Royal Mystery 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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