Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian
Brand: Swiss Arabian
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Golden and rich: saffron and oud open into rose and praline, then settle into creamy vanilla wrapped in agarwood.
Is Shaghaf Oud worth it?
How it smells: Opens with saffron, rose and praline at the heart, then dries down to agarwood (oud) and vanilla.
Scent Score: 75/100 (Great). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 85, versatility 67, layerability 57 and value 85, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells sweet and gets compliments. A few say it's too light. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 23 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Unisex
Key accords: Saffron, Rose, Praline, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Rose
- Praline
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Golden and rich: saffron and oud open into rose and praline, then settle into creamy vanilla wrapped in agarwood. Shaghaf Oud opens with Saffron. The heart brings Rose and Praline. It dries down to Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.
How to wear Shaghaf Oud
On skin, Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Good Girl by Carolina Herrera. Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Good Girl and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Shaghaf Oud opens with Saffron.
The heart brings Rose and Praline.
It dries down to Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.
What to layer with Shaghaf Oud
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share praline and vanilla.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud 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 Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Good Girl
Iris Malikhân by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and vanilla.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Iris Malikhân on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Iris Malikhân
Carlisle by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron, rose, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carlisle on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Carlisle
Haltane by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron, praline, and agarwood (oud).
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Haltane on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Haltane
Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and vanilla.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum
Pairings to approach with care
Waterlily Tea Dress by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
Shaghaf Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Waterlily Tea Dress brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Waterlily Tea Dress on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Waterlily Tea Dress
Bamboo Harmony by Kilian
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Shaghaf Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bamboo Harmony brings a fresh contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bamboo Harmony on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Bamboo Harmony
Related fragrances and why
- Shaghaf Oud Aswad by Swiss ArabianBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Shaghaf Oud from Swiss Arabian.
- Shaghaf Oud Ahmar by Swiss ArabianBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Shaghaf Oud from Swiss Arabian.
- Shaghaf Oud Azraq by Swiss ArabianBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Shaghaf Oud from Swiss Arabian.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include praline and vanilla.
- Iris Malikhân by Maison Crivelli — Both include saffron and vanilla.
- Carlisle by Parfums de Marly — Both include saffron, rose, and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Shaghaf Oud?
Shaghaf Oud opens with Saffron. The heart brings Rose and Praline. It dries down to Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.
How long does Shaghaf Oud last, and how strong is it?
Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Shaghaf Oud?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Shaghaf Oud?
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share praline and vanilla. Apply Shaghaf Oud first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift. Start with 2 sprays Shaghaf Oud : 2 sprays Good Girl.
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