The smell in short
It smells mostly warm spicy and oud. Saffron and cardamom at the top, rose and patchouli in the middle and agarwood (oud) and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Arabian Passion 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
About Thomas Kosmala Arabian Passion EDP
Thomas Kosmala is the house behind Arabian Passion EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €151, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad but less than Amouage Outlands.
Other Thomas Kosmala perfumes
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are No.4 Apres L'Amour, No.4 Neon and No.10 Desir Du Coeur.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by oud and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and oud smells and notes like rose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include frankincense and sandalwood.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Best season for Arabian Passion
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Will people notice Arabian Passion?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Perfumes that smell like Arabian Passion
These perfumes have a close smell: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8 shared notes), Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi unisex (9 shared notes), Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex (6 shared notes) and Amouage Outlands (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex starts from €63.
Quick answers
How long does Arabian Passion last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Arabian Passion?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.