Black PepperOpens with
CarnationHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Swiss Arabian · Sold as unisex
Ishq
A leather-bound book in a dimly lit study, where the scent of spices and flowers intertwine with the musky richness of aged pages.
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IshqBudget · under $40How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020, Ishq by Swiss Arabian is a aromatic spicy fragrance created by perfumer Miroslav Petkov. The composition opens with the sharp contrast of black pepper and saffron, leading to a heart dominated by carnation and Turkish rose, before settling into an earthy base of leather, sage, and cypriol oil or nagarmotha. This juxtaposition creates a scent that is both warm and edgy, offering layers of complexity that evolve throughout the day.
Apply Ishq to pulse points for maximum impact; it takes about an hour for the full depth of the composition to develop. The spicy notes are most prominent initially but give way to a richer, more complex aroma over time.
Fig. 01 — Ishq, Swiss Arabian
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Miroslav Petkov
Bulgaria's man in the Bond No. 9 circleMiroslav Petkov began his perfumery journey in his hometown of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, before relocating first to Argentina and then to Spain, where his career took off. He gained recognition creating formulas for Bond No.
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