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Swiss Arabian · Sold as masculine
Al Basel
The intimate warmth of a cozy study filled with the scent of freshly ground spices and aged books, where every note is carefully chosen for its character.
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Al BaselBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Al Basel by Swiss Arabian is a warm spicy oriental fragrance launched in 2014. This composition opens with the bright zest of lemon and sage, creating an aromatic contrast that gives way to praline's sweet warmth and black cardamom’s pungent spice. The heart notes of cinnamon and tolu balsam add depth and complexity, leading into a rich base of patchouli, leather, Brazilian rosewood, and black amber. This blend is neither overly heavy nor too light, striking a perfect balance between modernity and tradition.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — it’s the perfect amount to let the spicy top notes introduce themselves before the sweet and woody base takes center stage. This fragrance builds slowly, so it's best not to layer heavily; give it time to unfold on skin.
Fig. 01 — Al Basel, Swiss Arabian
Where to buy.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 13%.