Swiss Arabian 2023 Oil

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Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

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Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar is a perfume oil launched in 2023. Shaghaf Oud Ahmar opens with Bergamot, Iris, Freesia, and Melon, settles into a heart of Amber, Rose, Tonka Bean, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oud. Swiss Arabian's Shaghaf Oud Ahmar carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

If you enjoy that popular fruity-powdery-amber profile but find some versions a bit much, this is your smoother, more wearable alternative. It's a crowd-pleasing compliment-getter that balances fruitiness with a creamy depth, though some might find it a touch generic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Confident
  • Energetic
Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Perfume Oil bottle
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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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it versatile for most casual and office settings, avoiding any overbearing presence. While quite a few reviews highlight its 'beast mode' longevity, the overall 'shampoo' vibe keeps it from feeling overly formal. Its mass appeal and compliment-getting nature also make it suitable for dates.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Opens with a juicy burst of peach and melon, brightened by bergamot and a hint of powdery iris. As it settles, a sweet, rich amber and vanilla emerge, enveloping a soft rose and apple heart. The base offers a subdued, creamy blend of sandalwood, cedar, and an incredibly well-behaved oud, all smoothed out by musk, leaving a clean, almost 'shampoo-like' finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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