Shaghaf Oud

Shaghaf Oud, launched by Swiss Arabian in 2016, has become one of the house’s most emblematic fragrances. “Shaghaf” means “passion” in Arabic, and this fragrance is a love letter to oud, the queen of materials in Gulf perfumery.

It opens on saffron, warm and luminous. The heart pairs rose and praline, which soften the wood and give it a gourmand side. The rich, deep base showcases oud, wrapped in vanilla.

The result is an accessible, warm oud, far from the rawest versions, which appeals as much to lovers of oriental fragrances as to the curious discovering this material. Its success has given rise to a whole family of flankers, such as Shaghaf Oud Ahmar, Azraq, Aswad and Tonka, each exploring another facet of the same passion.