Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad Eau de Parfum, sold locally as the White Oud edition, is a spicier and more resinous cousin of the original Shaghaf Oud. It opens on oregano and pimento seed rather than fruit or florals, which gives it an unusually savoury, herbal start for the line.

What does Shaghaf Oud Abyad smell like?

Bergamot lifts the herbal opening just enough to keep it from feeling too green, and once that settles the fragrance moves into a dense, church-incense heart of myrrh, opoponax and frankincense, with a citrus thread running underneath. This is the most obviously resinous stage of the scent, closer to burning bakhoor than to a fruity oud. The base brings agarwood, smoke, leather and patchouli together into a dry, slightly dusty finish, with sandalwood softening the edges. Despite the name, it doesn't read as a pale or light fragrance; the White Oud tag refers to the oud grade rather than the mood, which stays dark and smoky throughout.

• Top notes: Oregano, Pimento Seeds, Bergamot
• Heart notes: Myrrh, Opoponax, Frankincense, Amber, Citruses
• Base notes: Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood, Patchouli

Performance and when to wear it

Expect typically moderate to long-lasting wear, with the resinous base keeping it present for hours after the herbal opening fades. It's built for cold weather and evening occasions, where the incense and leather have room to develop rather than getting lost.

Who is it for?

This suits wearers who already enjoy incense and resin-heavy fragrances and want an oud that skews savoury rather than sweet. It's a confident, projecting scent, so it's better suited to solo wear than to layering under other fragrances.