Swiss Arabian 2012 EDP

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Bakhoor Al Arais

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Swiss Arabian Bakhoor Al Arais is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Bakhoor Al Arais opens with Spicy Notes and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Cedar, and dries down to a base of Amber and Rosewood. Swiss Arabian's Bakhoor Al Arais carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. People are deeply divided on what Bakhoor Al Arais actually smells like, with some finding it a sweet, fruity floral and others a deep woody amber. One thing's for sure: it's not shy, so expect to be noticed.
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Bakhoor Al Arais Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vanilla54%
Spicy Notes46%
Heartas listed
Cedar100%
Baseas listed
Rosewood51%
Amber49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant projection and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. The warm and sensual amber-vanilla profile, along with mentions of it being ideal for 'date evenings', pushes it towards evening and formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Bakhoor Al Arais opens with an intriguing blend of warm, sweet spice and creamy vanilla, immediately setting a rich, inviting tone. As it settles, a prominent cedar note emerges, grounding the sweetness with a refined woody character. The dry down reveals a luxurious base of rosewood and deep amber, adding warmth and sophistication. It's a complex, evolving scent, moving from sweet allure to woody depth with a soft, powdery finish.

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