Attar al Ghutra Swiss Arabian 2014
Very helpful Review
Arabian Volkswagen
Yes, the good old Volkswagen. A car for everyone with a very good lifespan, versatility in features but never quite at home in the premium segment ... (I don't mean to sell anyone a car here ;) that's not my intention at all but ...)
Yes, the house Swiss Arabian reminds me a bit of this comparison, and if the Audis, BMWs, and Benzes of the Arab fragrance industry might be Amouage, Tom Ford, etc., then the house Swiss Arabian is definitely worth a look. Just like my first car at 18 when I went to the army, Swiss Arabian is one of my first brands that doesn't follow the mainstream fragrance trends, and I can say 3 purchases. 3 times very positively impressed.
About the Appearance
Attar al Ghutra comes in a very high-quality packaging to my office. The elegant packaging, which could have come from the pen of any Apple packaging designer, makes me curious.
Unboxing ... a colleague walks in WOW what is that, it must have cost 300€ right? I smile because I paid exactly 55€ for it, and many expensive niche fragrances that I now own, which cost multiples, do not come across as lovingly and well presented.
The bottle is well-crafted and visually appealing (well, the rhinestones on the cap do sparkle quite bling-bling like, which slightly diminishes a good rating), and now it is finally getting shorter around the cap.
About the Scent
First thought very Arabic, masculine, and has a lot.
In the top notes, I am greeted by raspberries and saffron and oud.
The incense and rose come beautifully to the forefront after 20-30 minutes, and the scent develops. I discover smells from the kitchen.
Thyme is very present, but also the sweetness of the rose or raspberry and the powerful oud are accompanied by opulent incense. Unfortunately, the fruit I perceive at the beginning quickly fades behind leather, oud, and incense, which prevents a truly TOP rating. Still, I sigh here at a high level.
After 3-4 hours, my friend then says to me I also have animalistic leather.
I really enjoy exploring the fragrance pyramid on my skin or even on the polo shirt I am wearing.
When I come home in the evening, having sprayed around 10 o'clock, my daughter and my wife comment on the scent, both find it intense but beautifully masculine, and I am glad I only sprayed 2 puffs because Attar al Ghutra has power and with more than 2 puffs, as I tested in a self-experiment, it becomes biting and penetrating.
I really like this scent and although it is probably a typical winter fragrance, I can't resist wearing it in summer as well.
I can smell this fragrance well on myself all the time, even now as I enjoy my vacation on this mild summer night and write here for you again.
Overall, the fragrance is recommended for people who love Arabic scents or want to start buying them and do not want to immediately lay down 200-300€ on the counter. I, for one, think I will acquire the fragrance again and wear it here and there with pleasure.
Yes, the house Swiss Arabian reminds me a bit of this comparison, and if the Audis, BMWs, and Benzes of the Arab fragrance industry might be Amouage, Tom Ford, etc., then the house Swiss Arabian is definitely worth a look. Just like my first car at 18 when I went to the army, Swiss Arabian is one of my first brands that doesn't follow the mainstream fragrance trends, and I can say 3 purchases. 3 times very positively impressed.
About the Appearance
Attar al Ghutra comes in a very high-quality packaging to my office. The elegant packaging, which could have come from the pen of any Apple packaging designer, makes me curious.
Unboxing ... a colleague walks in WOW what is that, it must have cost 300€ right? I smile because I paid exactly 55€ for it, and many expensive niche fragrances that I now own, which cost multiples, do not come across as lovingly and well presented.
The bottle is well-crafted and visually appealing (well, the rhinestones on the cap do sparkle quite bling-bling like, which slightly diminishes a good rating), and now it is finally getting shorter around the cap.
About the Scent
First thought very Arabic, masculine, and has a lot.
In the top notes, I am greeted by raspberries and saffron and oud.
The incense and rose come beautifully to the forefront after 20-30 minutes, and the scent develops. I discover smells from the kitchen.
Thyme is very present, but also the sweetness of the rose or raspberry and the powerful oud are accompanied by opulent incense. Unfortunately, the fruit I perceive at the beginning quickly fades behind leather, oud, and incense, which prevents a truly TOP rating. Still, I sigh here at a high level.
After 3-4 hours, my friend then says to me I also have animalistic leather.
I really enjoy exploring the fragrance pyramid on my skin or even on the polo shirt I am wearing.
When I come home in the evening, having sprayed around 10 o'clock, my daughter and my wife comment on the scent, both find it intense but beautifully masculine, and I am glad I only sprayed 2 puffs because Attar al Ghutra has power and with more than 2 puffs, as I tested in a self-experiment, it becomes biting and penetrating.
I really like this scent and although it is probably a typical winter fragrance, I can't resist wearing it in summer as well.
I can smell this fragrance well on myself all the time, even now as I enjoy my vacation on this mild summer night and write here for you again.
Overall, the fragrance is recommended for people who love Arabic scents or want to start buying them and do not want to immediately lay down 200-300€ on the counter. I, for one, think I will acquire the fragrance again and wear it here and there with pleasure.
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Salva 5 years ago
Great informative comment! I own Gucci Intense Oud, which also includes raspberry and saffron. So this one might appeal to me as well...
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