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Areej Al Sheila by Swiss Arabian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Areej Al Sheila

8.2few votesTypically ~$30

Opens on black pepper, settles into an amber-floral base. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralSpicyOrientalWoodyEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Madagascan clove leaf Saffron

Heart notes

Geranium Oud Turkish rose absolute

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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34%