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Risala

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Swiss Arabian Risala is an Eau de Parfum. Risala opens with Green Notes, Lemon, Rosemary, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Cedar, Lavender, and Fennel, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Hay. Swiss Arabian's Risala carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a chancer - starts off with a bang then settles into something far more sophisticated than its price tag suggests. Don't let the initial chaos put you off; proper quality beneath the surface.
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Risala Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Green Notes25%
Lemon25%
Thyme22%
Rosemary15%
Mint14%
Heartas listed
Lavender37%
Cedar33%
Fennel31%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood59%
Hay41%

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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on woody, aromatic and green - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

With its fresh and aromatic opening moving to a more subdued, skin-scent dry down, Risala is highly versatile for casual wear and suitable for warmer weather. Its moderate projection makes it agreeable for office environments, though perhaps a bit too relaxed for very formal settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Risala opens with an invigorating blast of fresh mint, lemon, and aromatic herbaceous notes like rosemary and thyme, giving it a green and lively kick. As it settles, a clean lavender emerges, grounded by the smooth, earthy warmth of cedar. The dry down is a surprise - creamy sandalwood mingles with the unusual, slightly sweet scent of hay, adding a comforting, rustic depth that's genuinely captivating. It's an aromatic journey from bright greenery to woody, serene comfort.

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