Swiss Arabian
Shaghaf Oud Aswad
Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance signed Swiss Arabian. It opens on saffron, thyme and rose, reveals coriander, cumin, rose and jasmine at its heart and rests on a base of white musk, sandalwood, leather and oud.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Saffron · Thyme · Rose
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Coriander · Cumin · Rose · Jasmine · Patchouli
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Base Several hours
White musk · Sandalwood · Leather · Oud · Amber
What its composition says
- 13 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 6 materials in the base for 3 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
- Thyme: 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
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 Shaghaf Oud Aswad 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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