Swiss Arabian
Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Shaghaf Oud Ahmar, signed Swiss Arabian, is a deep and refined woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot, iris, freesia and melon, reveals tonka bean, amber, apple and rose at its heart and rests on a base of cedar, sandalwood, amber and vanilla.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Iris · Freesia · Melon · Peach
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Tonka bean · Amber · Apple · Rose
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Base Several hours
Cedar · Sandalwood · Amber · Vanilla · White musk
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 14 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 5 materials on top, 4 in the heart, 5 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- 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.
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
Time of day
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 Shaghaf Oud Ahmar 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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