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Boadicea the Victorious Ardent vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad
Ardent for the community favourite, Shaghaf Oud Aswad for the value.
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Notes
Top
Turkish RoseSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RoseBeeswaxJasmineHedione
Base
VanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk
Accords
Amber
100%
Rose
96%
Warm spicy
86%
Vanilla
77%
Beeswax
69%
Patchouli
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Ardent by Boadicea the Victorious is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Ardent was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Turkish Rose, Saffron, Coriander and Carrot Seeds; middle notes are Rose, Beeswax, Jasmine and Hedione; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Amber, Labdanum and Musk.
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Notes
Top
RoseSaffronWoody NotesThyme
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCuminCorianderJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Rose
86%
Oud
85%
Warm spicy
82%
Leather
72%
Fresh spicy
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Shaghaf Oud Aswad by Swiss Arabian is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Shaghaf Oud Aswad was launched in 2018. Top notes are Rose, Saffron, Woody Notes and Thyme; middle notes are Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cumin, Coriander and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. "A captivating dance of Oriental opulence with French elegance, Shaghaf Oud Aswad is an ardent, fiery mix that holds nothing back with its Arabian infusion of Arabian Incense Oud. If you are a fan of Arabian Bakhoor (incense) notes, you will undoubtedly fall inlove with this noir experience oud fragrance and its sultry Musk, Sandalwood, Leather, Agarwood, Oriental and Vanilla base notes. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad Eau de Parfum is a very sensual and addictive scent which both you and those around you will fall in love with!" - a note from the brand.
Notes in Common
45% sharedShared (9)
SaffronCorianderRoseJasmineVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberMusk
Only in Ardent
Turkish RoseCarrot SeedsBeeswaxHedioneBenzoinLabdanum
Only in Shaghaf Oud Aswad
Woody NotesThymeCuminLeatherSandalwood
Rating
4.33vs4.00
Ratings
1,218vs864
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2018
Which should I buy?
Ardent for the community favourite, Shaghaf Oud Aswad for the value.
- Ardent is rated higher by the community: 4.33 from 1,218 ratings, against 4.00 from 864.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Ardent versus "strong" for Shaghaf Oud Aswad.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Boadicea the Victorious is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Swiss Arabian is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Ardent if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Shaghaf Oud Aswad if value for money matters most.