Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Elixir Eau de Parfum is the newest of the Shaghaf oud flankers, released in 2024 to build on the original with a more concentrated, multi-layered oud structure running from top to base.

What does Shaghaf Oud Elixir smell like?

Where the standard Shaghaf Oud saves its agarwood for the base, this version puts oud in the opening too, paired with saffron and a touch of pink pepper for lift and spice. The heart brings that oud back around a second time, now mixed with praline for sweetness, rose for florals, and a herbal note of sage that keeps things from tipping too far into gourmand territory. The base repeats oud once more alongside vanilla, amber and musk, giving the whole composition a sense of depth built from repetition rather than a simple pyramid. The result is warmer and more intense than the original Shaghaf Oud, with the praline-vanilla sweetness balanced by spice and a slightly bitter sage accent.

• Top notes: Oud, Saffron, Pink Pepper
• Heart notes: Oud, Praline, Rose, Sage
• Base notes: Oud, Vanilla, Amber, Musk

Performance and when to wear it

Expect typically long-lasting wear given how much oud and amber it carries through every stage. It's an evening and cold-weather fragrance, with enough intensity that a couple of sprays go a long way.

Who is it for?

This is a good next step for anyone who already enjoys the original Shaghaf Oud and wants a richer, more oud-forward version rather than a completely different scent profile.