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Swiss Arabian

Swiss Arabian is an Arabic fragrance house founded in Dubai in 1974 by Yemeni perfumer Hussein Adam Ali, rooted in the tradition of oriental perfumery. It is renowned for its famous Shaghaf Oud. Learn more ↓

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Swiss Arabian, the Orient shaped in Dubai

Founded
1974
Origin
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Category
Arabic Fragrances
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1 fragrance 0 available · 1 sold out

Founded in Dubai in 1974 by Hussein Adam Ali, a Yemeni perfumer, Swiss Arabian became the first fragrance house in the United Arab Emirates. Born from a collaboration with Givaudan, it began with attars and distribution, then developed its own perfumes, fragrance oils and incense before expanding internationally.

Swiss Arabian brings together Oriental heritage and Swiss precision. Its expertise is built around oud, fragrance oils, attars and incense, with compositions combining spices, flowers, resins and gourmand accords. The creations seek a rich and long-lasting presence.

Swiss Arabian fragrances are all sold out at Fragsplit right now.

Key dates

  1. 1974Hussein Adam Ali founded Swiss Arabian in Dubai
  2. 1975The first facility became operational in the United Arab Emirates
  3. 2010The first Moroccan store opened in Casablanca
  4. 2016Shaghaf Oud, an iconic fragrance, was launched

Sources : us.swissarabian.com · pkfuae.com · swissarabian.ma · fr.swissarabian.com · parfumo.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Arabian an Arabic / Oriental fragrance brand?
Yes. Swiss Arabian is an Emirati Arabic and Oriental fragrance house founded in Dubai. It combines traditional ingredients such as oud, attars and incense with a more modern approach.
Which Swiss Arabian fragrance should you try first?
Shaghaf Oud is a great starting point: its oud, rose, saffron, praline and vanilla accord perfectly represents the house’s intense, sweet and Oriental style.
Why is Swiss Arabian called that?
The name evokes the meeting of Arabic olfactory creativity and Swiss precision. It also refers to the founding collaboration with Givaudan, a Swiss fragrance company.
Where to buy a Swiss Arabian decant in Switzerland?
At Fragsplit: 1 to 10 ml decants hand-filled from the original bottles, shipped to Switzerland and France.

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