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Kawthar

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Swiss Arabian Kawthar is an Eau de Parfum. Kawthar opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Oud, and dries down to a base of Ambergris. Swiss Arabian's Kawthar carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Kawthar is a divisive one. Some find it a powerful, smoky oud bomb - deeply mysterious and masculine. Others detect a gentle, fleeting rose, a soft ambergris skin scent. Ultimately, it’s a gamble, but potentially a cheap thrill for the oud-curious.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Edgy
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Kawthar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Oud50%
Sandalwood50%
Baseas listed
Ambergris100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given the strong, smoky oud and animalic accords, this scent leans away from office wear. It’s perfect for intimate dates or intriguing formal events where its unique character can shine, and some find it suitable for casual wear given its oil format and often moderate projection.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a fleeting, delicate rose that quickly gives way to the star of the show: a multifaceted oud. This isn't your cheesy, barnyard oud; it's smoky, resinous, and deeply woody, reminiscent of smouldering embers and ancient campfires. Beneath the smoke, a salty whiff of ambergris adds an animalic, almost primal edge, rounding out into a balsamic warmth. Expect a rich tapestry where rose peeks through the dark mystique.

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