Attar Al Ghutra

9 reseñas

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• Bofifa

  March 23, 2019

  

  Something must be very wrong when we settle for satisfaction if a perfume lasts five hours. For years, our heads have been eaten by the mantra that smelling of perfume is bad taste (‘conscious perfumery’, as that surreal advert said). Previously, smelling little was in fashion, but after those light formulas, there were masterful ideas. Now, neither one nor the other. That’s why, when you come across one like this, your eggs hit the floor. It starts with the box: huge, silky textures, luxury. And we’re talking about a perfume that isn’t worth more than the average designer. That Swiss Arabian is interesting is known, but that their ‘premium’ lines touch on excellence needs to be spread. There’s already too much frustration with Western perfumery for us to keep ignoring this world, of which others like Darkbeat, Jerry Drake, or Josesan have spoken. Attar Al Ghutra is my first blind buy of a modern fragrance in a long time. I researched a lot. I was looking for something similar to Tuscan Leather but at a good price. I’d already seen gems like Nabeel Arab Tradition or Kolmaz Arabicana, without mentioning Rasasi’s La Yuqawam, which is rising in price and not stopping. I wanted that Tuscan Leather vibe, the same sense of quality and performance. Attar Al Ghutra gave me everything. I clarify that it’s not a plain clone. It’s inspired, of course, but it seeks its own path. A comment in English says it mixes Tuscan Leather, Purple Patchouli, and Amber Absolute. The truth is, I don’t know. Here, the leather is drier and more present than in Tuscan Leather, surrounded by fruity notes, without highlighting the raspberry like Tom Ford. Right away, you realise it’s strong; better not to overdo the applications. It also has a smoky note that comes and goes, and at the base, the amber shines, potent and meaty. Although it says it has oud, I don’t perceive it or confuse it with the woody base. In any case, it’s not that faecal or medicinal oud. Highly aromatic, it moves with agility. It’s very rewarding to wear and versatile, though it will look great on special occasions. The ‘Tuscan Leather’ air is there all the time, but here it’s more like an excellent fresh leather and wood perfume. Very striking and light years away from modern Western proposals. Masculine and vigorous, it seems made to crush the others. It doesn’t matter if they wear Invictus or One Million; those are children’s games compared to the heavy artillery of Swiss Arabian. Words to the wise.

• Javirulo

  January 14, 2021

  

  A full-on beast, it has everything: potent, complex, easy to wear, and with a quality that doesn’t match its price (it was sold for 34 euros on that Czech site). I’m sure in a blind test, we’d place it above 100 euros. I don’t find it as similar to La Yuqawam, which is more serious, formal, with plush leather and a linear development. The Swiss Arabian one is more versatile, with a variety of tones that left me breathless. I expected something good based on the reviews, but it exceeded my expectations. The dry down is delightful: slightly fruity, sweet, and with a smoky touch that adds depth and mystery. In short, a subtle, persistent, warm, and colourful composition, with a balanced leather rich in nuances. Very nice scent, yes sir.

• Vivendi

  January 14, 2021

  

  Smells very similar to Arabi Cana. Some people associate it with Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather, but it isn’t. I’m afraid I lack the nose to describe what inspires a Berber beside an oasis surrounded by dates and camels.

• Patrick Suskind

  January 28, 2021

  

  Swiss Arabian Attar Al Ghutra proposes a dreamlike, deep, and long journey. Complex, with a great sillage and longevity. It opens amably yet potently, evolves without shocks, and is non-linear. It’s niche quality. Balanced, with a Western nod but from an Eastern perspective. Spices, wood, a hint of rose, an oud that is neither medicinal nor animalistic, and that amber mixed with smoky incense that adds warmth, getting drunk on a little fruit that reminds me of a Christmas poché. What does it have to do with Tuscan Leather? If you’re looking for a clone, you won’t find it. Tuscan Leather has a rough, wild, biker, and offensive leather. Here, the leather is important but shares the spotlight with the oud, wood, amber, incense, and that sugared fruit with spices. Swiss Arabian is forging its own path. It distils class. It’s not youthful, more masculine than feminine (though a woman with character could wear it), for fresh days and special occasions. My wife loves it, but it won’t be a machine for compliments; for that, there are other things. It’s for those of us who love perfumery, a small group. Mind you, people don’t stay away because they don’t understand it; things happen to everyone. Buy blind; what I love, you might not. It stands above perfumes costing more than 200 euros.

• Patrick Suskind

  January 29, 2021

  

  Swiss Arabian Attar Al Ghutra is a dreamlike, deep, and long journey. Complex, with a great sillage and longevity. It opens amably yet potently, evolves without shocks, and is non-linear. It’s niche quality. Balanced, with a Western nod but from an Eastern perspective. Spices, wood, a hint of rose, an oud that is neither medicinal nor animalistic, and that amber mixed with smoky incense that adds warmth, getting drunk on a little fruit that reminds me of a Christmas poché. What does it have to do with Tuscan Leather? If you’re looking for a clone, you won’t find it. Tuscan Leather has a rough, wild, biker, and offensive leather. Here, the leather is important but shares the spotlight with the oud, wood, amber, incense, and that sugared fruit with spices. Swiss Arabian is forging its own path. It distils class. It’s not youthful, more masculine than feminine (though a woman with character could wear it), for fresh days and special occasions. My wife loves it, but it won’t be a machine for compliments; for that, there are other things. It’s for those of us who love perfumery, a small group. Mind you, people don’t stay away because they don’t understand it; things happen to everyone. Buy blind; what I love, you might not. It stands above perfumes costing more than 200 euros.

• Rsv801

  January 16, 2022

  

  I’ve said it before, but I’ll repeat it: this perfume is for walking into a place and shouting ‘here I am, I’m the rooster’. It’s invasive but keeps people at a distance; it doesn’t envelop like Joop. It’s fully oriental, so don’t expect compliments like with Sauvage because there won’t be any, but for you, it will be the perfect perfume at that moment. It’s not for everyone, but it’s wonderful.

• Landberk70

  May 5, 2022

  

  A perfume of two worlds. Potent, persistent, and merciless. It opens with oud, leather, incense, and an earthy base. By the end, it barely changes, though there’s a noticeable floral, animalic, and sandalwood touch. Everyone says it smells of pee with leather. At first, it blew my mind; now I wear it to the office, it lasts a long time and projects well, though it’s a bit intrusive for the first four hours. The only flaw is the bottle: the contents leak and my room smells of this, even though I love it. It’s oriental, unique, intoxicating, complex, mature, and perfect for fresh days. Rating 9.5/10, trail 9/10, projection 9/10, longevity 9.5/10, packaging 2/10.

• konvulsion

  April 23, 2023

  

  Does it smell like a cathedral like the Rive Gauche Bate or is there incense hiding underneath?

• Soma996

  July 21, 2025

  

  Picture this: you’ve just stumbled out of a wild party where you drank until you lost your memory. This scent is a luxury hangover: it conjures up leather sofas, the smoke of fine cigars, and unfortunately, a dry urine accident. It smells of leather and dry urine with that smoky touch. I tried it because the profile appealed to me: masculine, animalic, leather, and smoke. But my colleagues said the room smelled of pee. The projection is brutal; luckily, no one caught me out. It’s very hard to wear because of that dry urine smell on clothes. Don’t buy it blindly or just because of the first impression. Test it on clothes, on skin, and above all, watch the faces of others.