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Swiss Arabian

The UAE's first perfume manufacturer — since 1974

Founded in 1974, Swiss Arabian is the first perfume manufacturer established in the UAE — predating even the country's modern economic development phase. The house bridges Swiss precision quality standards with Arabian oud and musk traditions. Shaghaf Oud is a pillar bestseller, and the brand occupies the premium tier of Middle Eastern heritage brands.

Est. 1974
UAE (Dubai)
Mid
78 fragrances
0/5 avg
4 families

The Founder's Story

Hussein Adam Ali founded Swiss Arabian in 1974, during the same decade as Dubai's initial modernisation drive. As the first perfume manufacturer in the UAE, the brand literally predates the modern fragrance industry in the country. The name reflects the founding philosophy: combining Swiss precision and quality standards with the rich oud, musk, and amber traditions of Arabian perfumery.

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Hussein Adam Ali · Dubai, UAE

Heritage & Timeline

1974: Swiss Arabian founded by Hussein Adam Ali — the first perfume manufacturer in the UAE. Brand establishes itself during the same decade as Dubai's initial modernisation drive. Shaghaf Oud and Shaghaf Oud Abyad (White Oud) become signature bestsellers. 2025/26: Present across GCC and growing internationally. Occupies the premium tier of Middle Eastern heritage brands. Also offers Western-inspired clones alongside authentic oud compositions.

Signature Style

Swiss Arabian bridges two traditions: Swiss precision quality and Arabian oud-musk richness. The brand occupies the premium tier of Middle Eastern fragrance, positioned above mass-market clone houses but below ultra-luxury niche brands.

Iconic Fragrances

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Shaghaf Oud — a rich, authentic oud pillar bestseller. Shaghaf Oud Abyad — White Oud — a lighter, creamier oud variation. Casablanca — a fresh, modern composition.

Did You Know?

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Swiss Arabian predates the UAE's emergence as a global commercial hub — founded in the same decade as Dubai's initial modernisation drive.

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It is the first perfume manufacturer established in the UAE.

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The name "Swiss Arabian" reflects the unique East-meets-West founding philosophy: Swiss quality standards applied to Arabian fragrance traditions.

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The brand offers both authentic oud compositions and Western-inspired clones.

All Swiss Arabian Fragrances(78)

Al Waseem by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Al Waseem

Masculine
Oriental
R550
Amaani by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Amaani

Unisex
Oriental
R675
Amber 01 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Amber 01

Unisex
Oriental
R1290
Amber 07 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Amber 07

Unisex
Oriental
R1399
Amber and Apricot by Swiss Arabian
2024

Swiss Arabian

Amber and Apricot

Feminine
Oriental
R1300
Areej Al Sheila by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Areej Al Sheila

Feminine
Floral
R1800
Attar Al Ghutra by Swiss Arabian
2013

Swiss Arabian

Attar Al Ghutra

Masculine
Oriental
R1700
Attar Mubakhar by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Attar Mubakhar

Unisex
Oriental
R300
Bakhoor Bait Al Arab by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Bakhoor Bait Al Arab

Unisex
Woody
R790
Cardamom and Apple by Swiss Arabian
2024

Swiss Arabian

Cardamom and Apple

Masculine
Oriental
R1300
Casablanca by Swiss Arabian
2016

Swiss Arabian

Casablanca

Unisex
Oriental
R790
Dehn El Oud Cambodi by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Dehn El Oud Cambodi

Unisex
Oriental
R1300
Dehn El Oud Malaki by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Dehn El Oud Malaki

Unisex
Woody
R790
Dehn El Oud Mubarak by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Dehn El Oud Mubarak

Unisex
Oriental
R699
Edge by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Edge

Feminine
Floral
R700
Edge Intense by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Edge Intense

Masculine
Oriental
R700
Edge Intense by Swiss Arabian
2018

Swiss Arabian

Edge Intense

Feminine
Floral
R599
Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian
2025

Swiss Arabian

Enigma of Taif

Unisex
Floral
R1480
Faith by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Faith

Feminine
Floral
R900
Gharaam by Swiss Arabian
2019

Swiss Arabian

Gharaam

Unisex
Woody
R660
Hamsah by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Hamsah

Feminine
Floral
R599
Hawa by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Hawa

Feminine
Oriental
R899
Hayaam by Swiss Arabian
2020

Swiss Arabian

Hayaam

Unisex
Oriental
R899
Imperial Arabia by Swiss Arabian
2018

Swiss Arabian

Imperial Arabia

Unisex
Oriental
R595
Inara by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Inara

Feminine
Fresh
R590
Inara Oud by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Inara Oud

Feminine
Fresh
R480
Incense 01 by Swiss Arabian
2025

Swiss Arabian

Incense 01

Unisex
Woody
R1480
Intense Pride by Swiss Arabian
2020

Swiss Arabian

Intense Pride

Masculine
Fresh
R699
Ishq by Swiss Arabian
2020

Swiss Arabian

Ishq

Unisex
Fresh
R700
Jamila by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Jamila

Feminine
Oriental
R300
Kashkha by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Kashkha

Feminine
Oriental
R1200
Kenzy by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Kenzy

Unisex
Fresh
R599
Khateer by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Khateer

Masculine
Oriental
R400
Layali Rouge by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Layali Rouge

Feminine
Floral
R300
Leather and Oud by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Leather and Oud

Unisex
Oriental
R1399
Mukhalat Malaki by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Mukhalat Malaki

Masculine
Oriental
R890
Musk 01 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Musk 01

Unisex
Woody
R1399
Musk 07 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Musk 07

Unisex
Woody
R999
Musk Malaki by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Musk Malaki

Unisex
Fresh
R890
Mutamayez by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Mutamayez

Masculine
Oriental
R599
Noora by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Noora

Unisex
Oriental
R350
Nouf by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Nouf

Feminine
Oriental
R600
Oud 01 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Oud 01

Unisex
Woody
R1290
Oud 07 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Oud 07

Unisex
Woody
R1399
Oud 74 by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Oud 74

Unisex
Woody
R1399
Oud Maknoon by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Oud Maknoon

Unisex
Woody
R1899
Oud Malaki by Swiss Arabian
2022

Swiss Arabian

Oud Malaki

Unisex
Woody
R890
Passion of Venice by Swiss Arabian
2023

Swiss Arabian

Passion of Venice

Unisex
Floral
R1375
Private Oud by Swiss Arabian
2020

Swiss Arabian

Private Oud

Unisex
Woody
R550
Pure Instinct by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Pure Instinct

Masculine
Woody
R699
Raaqi by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Raaqi

Masculine
Fresh
R590
Rakaan by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Rakaan

Masculine
Oriental
R1300
Rasheeqa by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Rasheeqa

Feminine
Floral
R300
Rose 01 by Swiss Arabian
2024

Swiss Arabian

Rose 01

Feminine
Floral
R750
Rose Malaki by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Rose Malaki

Unisex
Fresh
R890
Royal Mystery by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Royal Mystery

Feminine
Fresh
R690
Sehr Al Sheila by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Sehr Al Sheila

Feminine
Oriental
R1800
Shaghaf Amber Infusion by Swiss Arabian
2025

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Amber Infusion

Unisex
Oriental
R1160
Shaghaf Man by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Man

Masculine
Fresh
R350
Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud

Unisex
Woody
R599
Shaghaf Oud Abyad by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Abyad

Unisex
Woody
R600
Shaghaf Oud Aswad by Swiss Arabian
2018

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

Unisex
Oriental
R599
Shaghaf Oud Azraq by Swiss Arabian
2022

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Azraq

Unisex
Oriental
R800 – R1500
Shaghaf Oud Elixir by Swiss Arabian
2024

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Elixir

Unisex
Oriental
R1290
Shaghaf Oud Tonka by Swiss Arabian
2023

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Tonka

Unisex
Oriental
R995
Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee by Swiss Arabian
2024

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Vanilla Toffee

Unisex
Fresh
R950
Shaghaf Women by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Women

Feminine
Fresh
R350
Shawq by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shawq

Unisex
Fresh
R560
Shumoukh Al Ghutra by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Shumoukh Al Ghutra

Masculine
Woody
R1800
Spirit Absolute by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Spirit Absolute

Masculine
Fresh
R690
Valencia by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Valencia

Unisex
Floral
R700
Vanilla 01 by Swiss Arabian
2025

Swiss Arabian

Vanilla 01

Feminine
Floral
R1190
Wafaa by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Wafaa

Unisex
Fresh
R1900
Wajd by Swiss Arabian
2021

Swiss Arabian

Wajd

Unisex
Fresh
R899
Walaa by Swiss Arabian
2020

Swiss Arabian

Walaa

Unisex
Fresh
R899
Wild Spirit by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Wild Spirit

Feminine
Floral
R690
Yulali by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Yulali

Feminine
Floral
R300
Zahra by Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian

Zahra

Feminine
Oriental
R350