2018
Imperial Arabia

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Swiss Arabian  ·  Sold as unisex

Imperial Arabia

The quiet intimacy of an ancient library where the rich scent of aged leather and smoldering incense blend with the warmth of balsamic woods.

3.95108 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
amberpowderysmokyanimalicleatherwarm spicy
Imperial ArabiaBudget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate54% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak9%
Moderate34%
Long lasting32%
Eternal22%
SillageEnormous64% say strong or enormous
Intimate5%
Moderate31%
Strong31%
Enormous32%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine31%
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Unisex49%
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Feminine20%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Imperial Arabia by Swiss Arabian, launched in 2018, is a fragrance that weaves together the opulent charm of incense and oud with the warmth of leather and spices. The composition opens with a bright yet complex interplay of grapefruit and artemisia before giving way to a heart of lavender and orris root. This sets the stage for the rich base notes of agarwood (oud), leather, musk, ambergris, and cedar. Imperial Arabia is neither traditionally masculine nor feminine, making it a unisex scent that evokes a sense of lasting elegance.

How to wear it

For best effect, apply Imperial Arabia in light layers. The top notes are bright but fleeting, while the base notes slowly unfold over time, creating a warm and enveloping presence that stays close to the skin.

Fig. 01 — Imperial Arabia, Swiss Arabian

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The Imperial line

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Designer Swiss Arabian

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Imperial ArabiaDehn el Ood Shurouq
Try it layered

With Swiss Arabian Dehn el Ood Shurouq

Adds musky and fresh spicy; shares musk and agarwood (oud).

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.95/ 5 · 108 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love33%
Like44%
OK10%
Dislike11%
Hate2%
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