Swiss Arabian Walaa Eau de Parfum

Swiss Arabian Walaa Eau de Parfum, whose name means fondness, is a 2020 citrus-aromatic fragrance built to feel uplifting and fresh rather than heavy or oriental, using a fairly classic fougere-style structure.

What does Walaa smell like?

Bergamot and mandarin orange open the fragrance with a bright citrus burst, while lavender and geranium bring in a herbal, aromatic edge that keeps the citrus from feeling too simple or one-dimensional. The heart adds real complexity: jasmine and hedione bring a soft, radiant floral quality, while coriander and violet add spice and powderiness, and a touch of cinnamon warms the whole thing slightly. By the base, amberwood, ambroxan and cedar create a modern, clean-woody foundation, with balsam fir adding a faint green resinous note and musk tying everything together on the skin. It's a versatile, well-balanced fragrance that moves cleanly from citrus to floral to woody without any one stage overwhelming the others.

• Top notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Geranium
• Heart notes: Jasmine, Coriander, Hedione, Violet, Cinnamon
• Base notes: Amberwood, Ambroxan, Cedar, Balsam Fir, Musk

Performance and when to wear it

It's typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the ambroxan and cedar base giving good staying power after the citrus opening fades. It suits both daytime and evening wear across most of the year.

Who is it for?

Walaa is a solid choice for anyone who wants a fresh, citrus-aromatic fragrance with real depth, rather than a simple cologne-style scent that fades within the hour.