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Opulence of Dubai Swiss Arabian 2023

8.8 / 10 48 Ratings

A popular perfume by Swiss Arabian for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is oriental-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by SAPG (Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group).
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Main accords

Oriental

Spicy

Sweet

Resinous

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Nigerian ginger

Elemi resin

Italian bergamot

Heart Notes

Chocolate

Damask rose

Cardamom

Pink pepper

Base Notes

Bourbon vanilla Amber

Amber

Atlas cedar Coffee

Coffee

Vetyvalone Cypriol

Cypriol

Frankincense

Perfumer

Ilias Ermenidis

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Ratings

Scent

8.848 Ratings

Longevity

9.044 Ratings

Sillage

8.444 Ratings

Bottle

8.744 Ratings

Value for money

9.040 Ratings

Submitted by MiniGBIC, last update on 10/31/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Cities collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/23/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

FlorianBE
2 Reviews

FlorianBE

1

Ein Statement in Flakonform!

Opulence of Dubai ist kein Parfum, dass ist ein Goldbarren in Sprühform. Ein Spritzer, und du riechst, als hättest du gerade einen Scheich überboten.
Oud, Amber, Rose? JA. Und eine Ausstrahlung, die sagt: Ich bin nicht hier, um zu diskutieren.

Nichts für schüchterne Nasen aber perfekt, wenn du willst, dass man dich riecht, bevor man dich sieht. Und noch lange nachdem du gegangen bist.

Wer Dior, Roja, Xerjoff oder Initio liebt, wird hier bei begeistert sein!

07/13/2025

9.5Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Woodworker
9 Reviews

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Woodworker

5

Give it some time

There is really very little to find online about Opulence of Dubai, and although I really like oriental fragrances, it took me a while to finally buy it.

At the first sniff, I was disappointed all around. I felt overwhelmed only by the ginger, that was it.

But it needs time! Then I tested it again and again at different temperatures, and currently, the bottle is emptying faster than I would like.

The initial opening is heavenly sparkling fresh citrusy, but within a few minutes, it transitions into a slightly warmer fresh spice.

This scent DNA is found nowhere else. To me, after 20 minutes, it feels a bit like Azzaro Most Wanted Parfum combined with the scent impression of Coca Cola spices, especially Red Bull Cola. There’s also an underlying freshness from bergamot.

Opulence of Dubai feels similar to me. Swiss Arabian is typically quite "airy" with OoD. This means the scent impression is not very dense, and you are not overwhelmed by heavy clouds.

I find it super pleasant by now, as even two or three more sprays are not an "overkill." However, the fragrance does leave stains on white clothing. And despite the airiness, the sillage is quite decent.

In summary, a fresh spicy oriental with a pleasant sweetness. The bottles from the Cities Collection are a real feast for the eyes anyway. Simple, elegant, and very stylish!

From my side, definitely test it multiple times! It really has something.

05/25/2025

9.5Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

VKING
76 Reviews

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VKING

3

A unique scent from the house

I have sniffed and tested the entire Cities collection on my skin, and the O.o.D is by far the best of the series, closely followed by Casablanca.

About the scent itself (9.25 out of 10):
A diverse fragrance with sweet-spicy notes, transitioning to powdery, slightly woody, and resinous notes. And above all, with oriental aspects. There is hardly any synthetic feel, only noticeable in the first 30 seconds, but that might be due to the fragrance concentration.

Top notes:
Elemi resin, ginger, and the popular bergamot. The elemi resin harmonizes prominently with the ginger. The bergamot adds a slightly sharp and light touch in the top.

In the heart, notes like: pink pepper, cardamom, rose, and chocolate emerge. Very present to my nose is the mixture of cardamom, pepper, and chocolate (though I must say it smells more like cocoa powder to me, reminiscent of LIDGE by Guerlain). The three fragrances, along with the elemi resin and ginger, give the scent its signature. It thus becomes spicy-powdery and naturally sweeter. The sweetness is perfect for my taste! The rose only subtly comes through, adding a velvety touch.

In the base, we find: vanilla, amber, cedarwood, and cypriol. It becomes rounder and more compact in the drydown. I personally hardly perceive the other notes like coffee and incense!

Longevity: 9.4 out of 10
On my skin, it lasts about 9 - 10 hours. On clothes, 12+ hours.
[PS: My spray routine varies by fragrance, but here I would use 4 - 5 sprays].

Sillage: 9 out of 10
The sillage is strong in the first 2 hours, but becomes closer to the skin after about 7 hours. Personally, I can still perceive it after over 8 hours!

Final Rating: 9.35 out of 10
This perfume has immediately become my favorite from Swiss Arabian. Honestly! Such a luxurious and unique perfume, especially from the brand, simply TOP! I am a big fan of Shaghaf Oud, especially if you still have the old version with the poor sprayer like I do. But okay, I think it has hardly been reformulated. However, it is sweeter and sharper/synthetic than O.o.D! Therefore, it is a mature scent and poses very strong competition to Shaghaf Oud!! Very underrated, as I mentioned at the beginning!

P.S.: *This is a repost of an old entry of mine about this perfume and not a KI-generated text, dear Parfumo community. I write everything myself!*

Otherwise, best regards dear Parfumo community and have a nice day!

11/09/2024

8Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Sherrily
10 Reviews

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Sherrily

7

What? Tea...?

So far, I haven't heard any perfume influencer say anything specific about Opulence Of Dubai... "completely different and special" or "indescribable" doesn't really help much. And so, like many others, I was very curious about this fragrance. A hundred percent blind buy, as you couldn't really imagine anything at all.
Today received from a very dear perfumer, the bottle just as beautiful as with Essence of Casablanca; first spray and a "hmmmm"... first thought: somehow... green! Sprayed the scent again on my sleeve and the sofa cushion. You should smell the fragrance all day and form an opinion, of course.
Just before midnight, I must share my humble opinion with you all:

Opulence Of Dubai is the sister of Lattafas Antique (even more than Liam Grey)! I can smell the tea... and I hope you can finally make something of the fragrance, just like I have since today.

Unisex, with a slightly masculine tendency (but I will definitely rock it anyway).
H/S very present, but pleasant. Suitable for all seasons.

Have fun spraying!