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.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Confident
  • Energetic
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Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Perfume Oil bottle
Inspired by
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
29%
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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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (DM WATER), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, DIMETHYL PHENETHYL ACETATE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, TERPINEOL, PINENE, VANILLIN, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, GERANYL ACETATE, HEXADECANOLACTONE, ROSE KETONES, ISOEUGENYL ACETATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, CITRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TERPINOLENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, BENZYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

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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 States · · checked 8 October

0.8 fl oz (25 ml) 1 offer
eCosmetics $35.49/fl oz +$6.95 delivery $30.00 Buy →
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) 1 offer
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