Swiss Arabian EDP

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Zahra

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Swiss Arabian Zahra is an Eau de Parfum. Zahra opens with Green Notes and Fruity Notes, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Marigold, Sandalwood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk and Oud. Swiss Arabian's Zahra carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Zahra by Swiss Arabian is a divisive fruity floral. Some find it a sensual, uplifting scent; others are overwhelmed by its intensity or find it rather generic. This one needs a test-drive before a full commitment.
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  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Feminine
  • Playful
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Zahra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes50%
Green Notes50%
Heartas listed
Aldehydes11%
Jasmine11%
Marigold11%
Mimosa11%
Red Fruits11%
Rose11%
Saffron11%
Sandalwood11%
Vanilla11%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Oud50%

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:
Summer Fall
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and potential to be overwhelming, Zahra is best reserved for casual and date wear, where its bold and sensual character can shine without being intrusive. Its fruity and sweet nature makes it less suitable for formal or office settings, though a very light application might work.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

About

Zahra starts with a juicy burst of red berries and other ripe fruits, a mouth-watering opening that quickly softens. Marigold and jasmine emerge, lending a sweet, powdery floral heart, complemented by the green facets. A musky, balsamic warmth of sandalwood lingers in the dry-down, underscored by vanilla and a whisper of saffron, revealing a creamy, delicate finish.

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