Swiss ArabianShaghaf Oud Elixir Oud, Gourmand, Amber Fragrance - Notes of Saffron - Perfume for Women and Men - 2.5 oz EDP Spray

So this perfume is listed as Unisex, but to me is leaning femenine . I am a perfume collector and I had smelled hundreds of perfumes throughout the years and out of more than 300 bottles of perfumes I own , this is a good synthetic beast compared to others. And we all know the scent profile of this without smelling it because of the notes and because people claim it is similar to Lancôme Oud Bouquet. I bought it as a blind buy to compare and it is a beast. I think that the saffron note in this one is the most overpowering and the strong vanilla at the dry down. I think that although is not as refined , even more now since it was also reformulated, It is still a good option for the price point. Just wanted to add that I used to have the none reformulated/ discontinued version of Lancôme Oud Bouquet and I can tell you that the best economical and surprisingly best dupe of the original is Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe edition from Lattafa( see picture). That one is impressive in every aspect, price point, the quality and how smooth it is and that one my friends is what its called a beautiful Oud and caramel BEAST on projection, silage and overall performance. So back to this perfume ., It was delivered in a decent amount of time, well packed, no spills etc…I think it is nice and it has great projection, longevity, silage and a great overall performance. If you like this one, try the Lattafa one too. Enjoy!😉

Absolutely obsessed! If you’re looking for an idea what it smells like it almost smells like Juliet got a gun not a perfume. It smells so fresh and clean and it’s very long last day although I’m pretty upset it says limited edition I want to continue to buy more and subscribe, but not sure if I’m able to do that with this fragrance Anyways absolutely love 10 out of 10 recommend

***This is a review for BOTH Shaghaf Oud and Oud Aswad (gold bottle, black bottle)***Shaghaf Oud (gold bottle) is a perfect fragrance for women like myself who aren't into the fruity florals constantly being marketed to us. Smooth, rich, warm, and definitely gourmand, this is a beautiful addition to my accumulation of Arabian oud-based perfumes. I can't stop smelling myself when I wear this. The saffron opening and subtle oud in the background add depth and keep you from smelling completely like a bakery, but you WILL smell edible nonetheless. Apparently the sillage and projection aren't bad either, since strangers have walked up to me in stores and complimented me on it. As to longevity, I can wear this all day, jump in the pool for an hour, and still catch whiffs on my skin afterward.For me, Shaghaf Oud is late afternoon sun and warm summer nights. Seductive is its middle name. Fans of amber, tonka bean, and of course oud will enjoy this.Another, similar fragrance is Lattafa's Oud Mood, but I have both because the latter has a delightfully subtle floral opening and the woodiness is more present all the way through the drydown. Also, Oud Mood doesn't last as long and wears a bit more lightly if you're afraid of overwhelming people with the Shaghaf.If you're looking for a more pronounced woodiness though, check out Lattafa's Raghba Wood Intense for all of the gourmand but also lots of smoke, spice, and more pronounced oud. I have all three.For a more oriental, slightly (but not cloyingly) berry note, go for the Shaghaf Oud Aswad (black bottle). That's beautiful as well, a bit like Narciso Rodriguez' original black bottle ("Her") and Jesus del Pozo's now-discontinued In Black.The oud sits in the background of this fragrance as well, and Aswad overall has a much different mood to it. Some may find it a bit heavy, for night, or more for colder weather, but I wear fragrance based on what I'm feeling, not time or season. It is definitely not for the 20's set, as it is way too nuanced to appeal to young noses.The opening is floriental with a bit of fruity undertone- my nose isn't sophisticated enough to pick up on what fruit, exactly. It has the characteristic woodiness that should be there in any perfume that has "oud" in the name. It doesn't last as long as the gold bottle, but the projection is every bit as mighty.When you want to smell like a grown woman but aren't going for the edible, gourmand component, wear the Aswad. I wear the gold bottle more frequently, but when I'm feeling the black bottle, I can't stop smelling myself with that one on either. They are different, but equally worthy, additions to any fan of ouds.No idea how either of these wear on men, I can only speak from my own standpoint. A good fragrance is a good fragrance no matter who wears it, in my opinion.

Mix this with Lattafa Eclaire and THANK ME LATER! 💕grown and sophisticated scent that last for a long time. You will get compliments, be ready

Man, this scent was NOT for me. The floral aspect and spicy elements didn't blend for me or agree with my skin chemistry, however, it's very powerful and long lasting, sillage is great. Honestly you may go nose blind but others can smell it. Bc it is unique though, even if you're brave still consider buying it after getting a decant first and then committing so you're not out $20-30.Aside from the actual fragrance points (which is personal preference), the box is beautiful with a gold woodgrain, and the bottle is really nice and weighty. The atomizer gives a really nice wide spray of a fine mist for ideal application. Everything arrived in a timely manner, it wasn't broken or leaking, so you will have a great fragrance experience (if this is the scent for you)!

Loving the scent and longevity of this perfume so far. I wasn't fond of the initial scent straight out of the box, but I cleared the atomizer and let it sit for only one day. So far...so good. I expect the scent will only get better with time.

Maybe it needs time to macerate but has a very, very strong smell of idk what but it’s way too potent. Hopefully the scent relaxes a bit after sitting. I was bummed because I had seen such great reviews. Gave it 3 starts because the packaging was beautiful!

Took me a while to learn to love this. At first I thought I'd never wear it. Now sometimes, on winter evenings, I crave it. It's incredibly strong, dark, rosy, oudy intense. Almost smoky. Not for daytime or casual wear. One spray will stay on clothes for weeks.