Swiss Arabian Zahra
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pineapple and pineapple leaf. The heart brings mimosa and peony. On the skin it settles into amber and musk. Overall it smells fruity and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Zahra notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Swiss Arabian Zahra in detail
Zahra comes from Swiss Arabian.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Jil Sander Sun has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like Zahra
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and gourmand smells and notes like mimosa and amber. Less obvious notes include quince, rose and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Zahra longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Swiss Arabian
The house has 50 perfumes here, led by Shaghaf Oud, Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Rose 01.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €26. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Jil Sander Sun and Lancôme Variety.
Zahra dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Zahra?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Zahra project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.