{"product_id":"shaghaf-oud-azraq-by-swiss-arabian","title":"Shaghaf Oud Azraq by Swiss Arabian","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShaghaf Oud Azraq by Swiss Arabian — What It Actually Smells Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaghaf Oud Azraq is one of the richest, most premium-positioned releases in the Shaghaf line — a honeyed oud opening that develops into a warm cinnamon-vanilla-amber heart, settling into a deep patchouli-leather base. It's built for wearers who want real oud weight with a sweet, resinous edge rather than a sharp or medicinal oud character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgarwood (Oud)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, sticky-sweet honey opening paired directly with oud from the very first spray — immediately signalling this is a serious oud fragrance rather than a light introduction to the note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBourbon Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinnamon adds warmth and spice, Bourbon vanilla brings genuine richness rather than a synthetic sweetness, and amber starts building the resinous depth that carries through to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark, earthy drydown. Patchouli anchors the whole composition with real depth, while leather adds a smoky, masculine edge that keeps the sweetness from the top and heart grounded rather than cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Has The Reputation It Has\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaghaf Oud Azraq sits at the premium end of the Shaghaf range, and the honey-oud opening followed by a genuinely dark patchouli-leather base is what sets it apart from the sweeter, more approachable original Shaghaf Oud. It's positioned as a serious, weighty oud for wearers who already know they want that character, rather than an entry point into the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and Longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long-lasting — the patchouli-leather base is built for real staying power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, particularly through the honey-oud opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable and warm, with real weight behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest seasons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter — the richness suits cold-weather wear best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 sprays given the intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Wear Shaghaf Oud Azraq\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-weather evenings and formal occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want a darker, more resinous oud than the original Shaghaf Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearers who already enjoy honey-oud or patchouli-leather compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a safe blind buy for oud beginners — the honey-oud opening and leather-patchouli base are both intense, distinctive characteristics. If you're new to oud, the original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaghaf-oud-swiss-arabian-75ml-sweet-oud-rose\"\u003eShaghaf Oud\u003c\/a\u003e is the gentler starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShaghaf Oud Azraq vs the Rest of the Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaghaf-oud-swiss-arabian-75ml-sweet-oud-rose\"\u003eShaghaf Oud\u003c\/a\u003e is the original — saffron and rose rather than honey, sweeter and more approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaghaf-oud-elixir-by-swiss-arabian\"\u003eShaghaf Oud Elixir\u003c\/a\u003e is spicier and more saffron-forward throughout, rather than Azraq's honey-patchouli-leather direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaghaf-oud-tonka-by-swiss-arabian\"\u003eShaghaf Oud Tonka\u003c\/a\u003e goes gourmand instead — almond and tonka bean, with barely any oud presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oud-perfume-for-men-women\"\u003eoud collection at Nexara Perfumes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss Arabian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum (EDP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Woody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, Agarwood (Oud)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patchouli, Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK-held, dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24\/48.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Nexara Perfumes, we stock genuine Swiss Arabian product dispatched fast from the UK. Every bottle is 100% authentic and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Shaghaf Oud Azraq smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA honeyed oud opening, a warm cinnamon-vanilla-amber heart, and a deep patchouli-leather base. One of the darkest, most resinous fragrances in the Shaghaf range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a safe blind buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for oud beginners — the honey-oud opening and leather-patchouli base are both distinctive and intense. Start with the original Shaghaf Oud if you're new to the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery long — the patchouli-leather base holds well through a full evening. 1–2 sprays is enough given the intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to the original Shaghaf Oud?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzraq is darker and more resinous — honey and oud rather than saffron and rose, patchouli-leather rather than praline-vanilla. A more serious, weightier oud overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it unisex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — marketed and worn by both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the best way to wear it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 sprays, saved for cold-weather evenings and formal occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swiss Arabian","offers":[{"title":"75ml EDP","offer_id":54497312407889,"sku":"NXP-SAAZRAQ-EDP-75ML","price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/6673\/6209\/files\/119fecf7-c467-4e9c-9e00-fc4a0b7e68ae.jpg?v=1785870533","url":"https:\/\/nexaraperfumes.com\/products\/shaghaf-oud-azraq-by-swiss-arabian","provider":"Nexara Perfumes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}