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

Shaghaf Oud
شغف عود
2016 Eau de Parfum

SillageLover
08/18/2021 - 04:26 PM
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Very helpful Review
8.5Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage 10Bottle 10Pricing

The Price-Performance Monster

Hello everyone,
There are few fragrances that I consider to be in the "ultimate spectrum" of the perfume world, but this is a perfume that definitely belongs there.
Don't be fooled by the 7.9 rating, even though it's not really bad. However, an Oriental lover will most likely rate this scent no lower than 8.5.
An absolutely elegant praline with prominent oud and a fine vanilla note. Really great! What sets this fragrance apart even more is its monstrous longevity and sillage. Folks, I am someone who enjoys scents that have a longevity/sillage comparable to the vintage versions of Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette and "Kouros (Eau de Toilette) | Yves Saint Laurent." I know what scent bombs those used to be and still are for many, and right here I can tell you: YES! Finally, a fragrance that can compete in this league. At least 16 hours of longevity with continuous sillage... fantastic. If you want to stand out, you can't go wrong with this scent. In my opinion, however, this fragrance can also be worn by more reserved individuals due to its gentle scent profile. A unisex masterpiece with a longevity/sillage that is unmatched. A must-have for this price!
Best regards
Updated on 08/18/2021
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6 Comments
SillageLoverSillageLover 4 years ago
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@Przeginia Even with most Montale perfumes. Thank you :)
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PrzeginiaPrzeginia 4 years ago
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In my opinion, Shaghaf Oud can even compete with some Montale perfumes! Great description...
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SillageLoverSillageLover 4 years ago
@Balticsea Totally agree.
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ExUserExUser 4 years ago
@Boriasch - I also think there's hardly a better introduction to the world of oud. At this price, it's highly unlikely there's any real oud in it. But Shaghaf smells incredibly authentic and not at all barn-like!! This fragrance blows everything away, but without the "dirty" oud - and at this price, you can't go wrong.
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SillageLoverSillageLover 4 years ago
@Boriasch Great question. This is truly one of the safest introductions to the world of oud. It's a very gentle and soft oud, with the praline sweetness taking center stage. I definitely recommend it to you as an "oud beginner." Just know that it’s a scent explosion. Everyone will smell you!
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BoriaschBoriasch 4 years ago
From an Oud newbie: how "beginner-friendly" is this Shangaf? Specifically: does it have "dirty," "gross," "barn" notes, etc. (even if just minimal)?
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