Swiss Arabian 2023 EDP

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ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA

by Isabel Gil Trujillo

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Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Isabel Gil Trujillo. ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA opens with Wine Grape and Apple, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Iris, and dries down to a base of Balsam, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Swiss Arabian's ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly gorgeous fruity vanilla that has completely blindsided the community, becoming an instant crowd-pleaser for many. It's an airy, elegant take on gourmand that demands to be smelled, but some find the performance lacking for an extrait.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
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ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Wine Grape52%
Apple48%
Heartas listed
Patchouli51%
Iris49%
Baseas listed
Vanilla30%
Musk25%
Amber24%
Balsam21%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant and airy nature makes it surprisingly suitable for the office, not being cloying or overpowering. The sophisticated sweet and warm accords are perfectly suited for dates and formal events, though its versatile nature allows for casual wear as well, providing a comforting presence.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Essence of Casablanca opens with a vibrant burst of ripe apple and sweet wine grape, creating an immediately juicy and uplifting impression. This lively fruitiness soon settles into a powdery heart of orris, providing a sophisticated, almost creamy texture, complemented by earthy patchouli. As it dries, a rich base of warm amber and soft musk emerges, with balsamic notes adding depth and a comforting, almost edible vanilla rounding out this perfectly blended, sweet, and smooth composition.

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