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Inara Oud

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Swiss Arabian Inara Oud is an Eau de Parfum. Inara Oud opens with Saffron, Litchi, and Valerian, and settles into a heart of Rose, Peach, and Raspberry. Swiss Arabian's Inara Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising budget beast. Some absolutely adore its sweet, jammy fruit and oud blend, hailing it as a compliment magnet with beastly performance. Others find it an antiseptic, plasticky, 'grandma' smell that leads to instant headaches. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite the low price point.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Inara Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its intense longevity and powerful sillage, Inara Oud is a bit much for the office. It shines brightest on dates or formal events where its bold character can make a statement, and can be worn casually if applied lightly. It's far too heavy and sweet for any sort of athletic activity.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Inara Oud opens with a sweet, almost tart burst of litchi and a whisper of saffron, quickly melding into a heart of rich, jammy rose and succulent peach and raspberry. The dry down is dominated by a woody, smoky oud, softened by creamy vanilla. Expect a strong, sweet, and fruity fragrance that borders on gourmand territory, with a distinctive Middle Eastern twist.

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Complement

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Where to buy

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