Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian

Brand: Swiss Arabian

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum

Scent overview

Smoky and gourmand: frankincense, juniper and rum over fig, roasted almond and hazelnut, on sandalwood, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Is Incense 01 worth it?

How it smells: Opens with frankincense, juniper and rum, fig and lily of the valley at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cedarwood.

Scent Score: 89/100 (Great). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 100, versatility 67, layerability 87 and value 100, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

Extrait de Parfum · Introduced 2025 · Unisex

Key accords: Frankincense, Juniper, Rum, Bergamot, Fig, Lily of the Valley

Top Notes

Heart Notes

  • Fig
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Roasted Almond
  • Hazelnut

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date Night

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Smoky and gourmand: frankincense, juniper and rum over fig, roasted almond and hazelnut, on sandalwood, vanilla and dark chocolate. Incense 01 opens with Frankincense, Juniper, Rum, and Bergamot. The heart brings Fig, Lily of the Valley, Roasted Almond, and Hazelnut. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Moss, and Cashmere Wood.

How to wear Incense 01

On skin, Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian has very Long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Miss Dior by Dior. Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays Miss Dior and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Incense 01 opens with Frankincense, Juniper, Rum, and Bergamot.

The heart brings Fig, Lily of the Valley, Roasted Almond, and Hazelnut.

It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Moss, and Cashmere Wood.

What to layer with Incense 01

  • Dior Miss Dior bottle

    Miss Dior by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays Miss Dior

  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl bottle

    Good Girl by Carolina Herrera

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays Good Girl

  • Paco Rabanne Olympéa bottle

    Olympéa by Paco Rabanne

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, vanilla, and cashmere wood.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Olympéa on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Incense 01 : 2 sprays Olympéa

  • Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street bottle

    Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, lily of the valley, and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays Lafayette Street

  • Bond No. 9 TriBeCa bottle

    TriBeCa by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and moss.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer TriBeCa on top for gourmand lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays TriBeCa

Pairings to approach with care

  • The Harmonist Guiding Water bottle

    Guiding Water by The Harmonist

    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Incense 01 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guiding Water brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guiding Water on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Incense 01 : 2 sprays Guiding Water

  • Armani Privé Thé Yulong bottle

    Privé Thé Yulong by Armani

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    Not Recommended · 32/99

    Incense 01 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Privé Thé Yulong brings an aromatic contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Privé Thé Yulong on top for aromatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Incense 01 : 2 sprays Privé Thé Yulong

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Incense 01?

Incense 01 opens with Frankincense, Juniper, Rum, and Bergamot. The heart brings Fig, Lily of the Valley, Roasted Almond, and Hazelnut. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Moss, and Cashmere Wood.

How long does Incense 01 last, and how strong is it?

Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian has very Long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, Extrait de Parfum concentration.

When should you wear Incense 01?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.

What layers well with Incense 01?

Miss Dior by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lily of the valley, sandalwood, and vanilla. Apply Incense 01 first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Miss Dior on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Incense 01 : 2 sprays Miss Dior.

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