Shaghaf Oud / شغف عود (Eau de Parfum) by Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud
شغف عود
2016 Eau de Parfum

BuenoProfumo
04/22/2020 - 05:56 AM
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Niche fragrance at a bargain price

Honestly, I don't remember how Shaghaf Oud ended up on my wishlist.
Maybe it was another evening when I sat in front of the computer until 2 a.m. watching videos about various fragrances. Or perhaps I read a blog post and added it to my wishlist that way. I really can't recall.

In any case, it was now on my wishlist, and I ordered a few samples, including Shaghaf Oud.
What I do know is that this fragrance completely surprised me. Positively, for sure. I just love this vanilla-oud combination, what can I say?
It was sprayed on my left arm and Oud for Greatness on the right. So, they were in direct comparison. I asked 5 different people throughout the day which one they preferred. Clear result: 5 to 0 for my left arm, for Shaghaf Oud. Did I expect that? Not at all. I am still surprised at how good this fragrance is.
The longevity is also quite amusing. A rating of 9.2 sounds impressive. But it is rightly so. Sprayed at 11 a.m., still smelled after showering at 10 p.m. Just insane!
Yesterday, I wore it again, and it was the first thing I smelled this morning.

I also applied both fragrances (Oud for Greatness/Shaghaf Oud) on a friend of mine. He was blown away and ordered a bottle that very evening. Naturally, I did the same. The next morning, he even followed up, saying the perfume was still noticeable!

Anyone who might like this fragrance should definitely give it a try. I can only highly recommend it. Now I just need to find out who introduced me to this masterpiece (for a modest price).
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9 Comments
SalvaSalva 5 years ago
I had added this one to my wishlist too, and now, because of your comment, I really want to try it! Curiosity trophy :)
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BuenoProfumoBuenoProfumo 5 years ago
I only tested it once on my arm and once when I spent the whole day at home alone. With the current temperatures, I definitely wouldn't wear it!
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ScylloScyllo 5 years ago
Please don't take this as criticism, but how can anyone willingly spray on this "bomb" in the current weather? I could barely stand it around Christmas time (when it was much colder) - in the "summer" (which feels like it starts in April now) it's unthinkable for me.
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16paws16paws 5 years ago
Great comment on a truly exceptional fragrance. I ordered it blind and was absolutely blown away. This is not one of those typical rose/oud combinations that you feel like you've smelled at least a thousand times. The praline note adds a kick that makes the scent so special, in my opinion. Plus, Shaghaf Oud is completely unisex and wonderfully lasts for many, many hours on both women and men.
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SirSolanoSirSolano 5 years ago
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At peak times, you can even buy this for just 22 CHF! A steal at that price. I'm all for it. Initio stays on my watchlist, but at that price, it definitely won't make it to my wishlist!
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CarpinteroCarpintero 5 years ago
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Brilliant comment! But please stop making me so incredibly curious about this fragrance - I ordered it on Sunday for just 26 CHF (24 Euros) and can hardly wait to receive the package now... I also believe that good fragrances don’t have to be expensive! ;) I’ll share my thoughts and a review as soon as I’ve unpacked and tested it. In the meantime, here’s a well-deserved trophy for you =)
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SchnüFFleRRSchnüFFleRR 5 years ago
1
A trophy for you! A "cheap scent" with niche ambitions. If it were labeled by Initio, Tom Ford, or Parfum de Marly, no one would be surprised or complain.
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Condorpilot1Condorpilot1 5 years ago
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For me, it was probably the praline and the affordable price that made me buy Shaghaf Oud (blind) :D I can also confirm that it lasts a long time. Sprayed it on my arm for fun last night, and I could still smell it this morning. Trophy!
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AlexanderBeAlexanderBe 5 years ago
So many people have recommended and mentioned this scent that I couldn't even name it while watching my nightly YouTube perfume videos :D
I don't think Oud for Greatness is anywhere near as good as Shaghaf Oud. And with the price difference, you really get a golden treasure!
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