Swiss Arabian
Swiss Arabian Oud 01 Eau de Parfum
A fruity-spiced oud from the numbered Oud collection, pairing raspberry and Turkish rose with leather, agarwood and amber.
Swiss Arabian Oud 01 Eau de Parfum is part of the brand's numbered Oud series, composed by perfumer Miroslav Petkov and launched in 2021. It takes a fruity, spiced route into oud rather than a purely woody or smoky one, which makes it a good entry point for anyone new to the genre.
What does Oud 01 smell like?
The opening combines raspberry, violet leaf and cumin, a fruity-spiced blend that is unusual and immediately distinctive. Turkish rose, cardamom and lily-of-the-valley form a floral, slightly powdery heart, before the fragrance settles into agarwood, leather and amber. The oud here is smooth rather than sharp, and the leather adds a dry, slightly animalic edge that keeps the sweetness in check.
- Top notes: Raspberry, Violet Leaf, Cumin
- Heart notes: Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base notes: Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Amber
Performance and when to wear it
Oud 01 is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the leather and amber base giving it good staying power once the fruity top notes have faded. It suits cooler weather and evening wear, where its depth has room to show, though the rose and cardamom keep it from feeling too heavy for daytime use in winter.
Who is it for?
Oud 01 is marketed as unisex and suits anyone drawn to modern, rose-oud fragrances rather than traditional, resinous oud. Its fruity opening softens the transition into oud territory, making it approachable for those still finding their feet with the note.
At a glance
Oud 01 by Swiss Arabian — Woody – Woody. Launched 2021. Created by Miroslav Petkov. Price in South Africa: R1290. Best for: date night, black tie evening, power meeting, garden party.
- Scent profile
- Woody – Woody
- Launched
- 2021
- Perfumer
- Miroslav Petkov
- Price in South Africa
- R1290
- Gender
- Unisex
- Best for
- Date Night, Black Tie Evening, Power Meeting, Garden Party
Main Accords
Fragrance Pyramid
How this scent unfolds on your skin
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Strengths & Trade-offs
Wear It When
Date Night
“Candlelight, slow conversation, and a scent trail that draws them closer.”
Black Tie Evening
“When the invitation says formal — this is what you reach for.”
Power Meeting
“Quiet confidence in a bottle. Let the work speak — the fragrance just underlines it.”
Garden Party
“Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.”
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This Scent Is For
Grounded & sophisticated — commands quiet respect.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🍂 Autumn (100%)
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Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
How to Layer Oud 01
Combine Oud 01 with these partners to create something new. Spray the heavier scent first, let it settle, then add the accent on top. These are note-based suggestions — a great starting point to experiment with.
Layer Oud 01 with
Swiss Arabian Al WaseemHow: 3-4 sprays of Swiss Arabian Oud 01 on chest and clothing as the base, then 1-2 sprays of Swiss Arabian Al Waseem on the neck and wrists to lift the top.
Result: Al Waseem shares agarwood, amber, cumin with Oud 01, so the pairing deepens the dry-down without fighting for attention.
Layer Oud 01 with
Lattafa Badee Al Oud Honor & Glory
How: 3-4 sprays of Swiss Arabian Oud 01 on chest and clothing as the base, then 1-2 sprays of Lattafa Badee Al Oud Honor & Glory on the neck and wrists to lift the top.
Result: Deep ambery oud builds on Oud 01's base, giving it more sweetness and projection for evening wear.
AI Review Summary
Synthesised from fragrance data
Oud 01 takes an approachable, modern angle on a classically bold note — raspberry and cumin open things up with a fruity-spiced twist that feels genuinely distinctive rather than gimmicky, before Turkish rose and cardamom ease you into the smooth, leather-edged oud base. Composed by Miroslav Petkov, it sits comfortably in the rose-oud family without leaning too heavy or too sweet, with the leather and amber keeping the fruitiness honest as the fragrance dries down. It's a solid entry point for anyone who's been curious about oud but intimidated by the rawer, smokier interpretations. Reach for it on a cool Joburg evening or a Cape Town winter night out, where the depth of the base really gets a chance to breathe without overwhelming.
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