Soul of Bali by Swiss Arabian

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Soul of Bali is a woody spicy fragrance combining fresh and exotic elements. It opens with sharp rhubarb and citrusy bergamot alongside ginger and pink pepper, enhanced by tropical pineapple and mango. The heart melds saffron and cardamom with creamy sandalwood, while ambergris, frankincense, musk and cypriol add depth and warmth. Those drawn to vibrant, spicy woods with a fruity freshness should note the balance of bright top notes and rich, resinous base in this scent.

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Udbaha

Udbaha by Byermia £105.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • fenugreek
  • marigold
  • oakmoss
  • oud
  • pineapple
  • saffron
  • tuberose
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

“Udbaha” means “marriage” in Bangla, and this extrait references the Bangladeshi Holud Night celebration before the wedding. The festival is decorated with marigolds, roses and tuberoses. The aromas of festival sweets and treats fill the air: sugar, nuts, cardamom and saffron, mingling with oranges, pineapple and ripe mangoes. A spicy/earthy paste of turmeric and fenugreek is applied to the bride and groom’s body, enhanced by warm amber. And summoning the ceremonial application of henna, Bengal oud and oakmoss weaves a funky green trail through the proceedings. A deep and joyful perfume.

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005 Riviera Absolue

005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur £185.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • black tea
  • cardamom
  • ginger
  • neroli
  • tomato leaves
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • marine

The Riviera. The Mediterranean fills the horizon. You’re driving along a coastal road with the roof down, feeling free. In this extrait, lemon caviar, zesty ginger and icy cardamom puts jut in your strut, while tomato leaf, neroli and black tea summons an aromatic dance. Frankincense and cypriol offer shade in the sunshine.

Perfumer: Paul Guerlain

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Fawaki Fawaki

Fawaki Fawaki by Mabra £75.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • coconut
  • mango
  • pineapple
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Fruit punch with emphasis on the PUNCH. Scratchy-sweet pineapple joins forces with crisp green apple and rich mango for a tropical explosion. Before the dust settles, soft almond and coconut infuse the floral and woody haze.

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St. Paul's

St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • orange blossom
  • pink pepper
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • leather
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style. 

The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline. 

The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base. 

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Santal

Santal by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • frankincense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

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Squire Jack

Squire Jack by Plowden & Fallow £88.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • frankincense
  • geranium
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

A celebration of great British eccentricity and all-round mischievous behaviour. This unique fragrance is an ode to the Mad Squire, his legacy of a life lived knowing no bounds and his fiendish love for outlandish stunts. This composition contains broad lashings of velvety woody opulence, finished with the earthy undertones of society’s eventual condemnation.

Squire Jack is an aromatic, oriental and woody perfume created for the rule breaker; this is a scent above all that captivates that free spirit of those that can’t just help but dare.

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Beso Deseo

Beso Deseo by Beso Beach £145.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ginger
  • mango
  • sea salt
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • marine
  • spicy

Beso Deseo es el instante previo. La tensión que se construye en silencio antes de que todo ocurra.

Una fragancia que une la intensidad del oud con la luminosidad de las frutas — sensual, elegante y profundamente adictiva. La chispa invisible entre dos miradas hecha perfume.

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Woodoo

Woodoo by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cypriol
  • frankincense
  • ginger
  • incense
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

In this jungle, nature holds absolute power. Vines coil overhead, hiding the sky. Darkness drapes the woods, and every shadow conceals a predator. The perfume jungle that is Woodoo opens with notes of Nigerian ginger, along with Somalian olibanum, with its facets of vibrant green incense, fresh citrus, peppery spice and balsamic woods. Powdery iris and balsamic cistus lurk in the heart. The complexity deepens with a furry base of musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cypriol. Subtly powerful.


Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand. 

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Beso Pasión

Beso Pasión by Beso Beach £145.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • blood orange
  • cardamom
  • fig
  • ginger
  • musk
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • fruity
  • green
  • woody

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández (the nose behind the white floral wonder of Latin Lover).

Beso Pasion is like a sweet summer breeze caressing a Mediterranean island. A breeze infused with sea salt, the delicious aroma of fig trees, and fragrant grass cured by the hot sun.

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Nawab of Oudh

Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne £295.00

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  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • bergamot
  • cardamom
  • hedione
  • oud
  • pimento pepper
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #sexy
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • leather
  • woody

Nawab of Oudh is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents India, the land that gives us oud, a plethora of spices, and so many beautiful flowers.

The name of the perfume can be interpreted in two ways. It’s a literal reference to the rich history and culture of India: hawab or nabob meaning ‘the ruler’, and Oudh the historical name of the modern day Uttar Pradesh region. However, given the current fashion for oud perfumes, you can interpret the name “the oud to rule them all’.

Nawab of Oudh has the complex architecture of many ingredients, surrounding the oud heart deep within. And on the way there, you will travel through layers of cardamom and other fresh spices, extravagant garlands of exotic flowers, the sea breeze of ambergris, and more.

The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42% - hence the 'intensivo' in the title.

About Soul of Bali by Swiss Arabian

What makes Soul of Bali different from these similar fragrances?
Soul of Bali combines a unique mix of tropical fruits like pineapple and mango with complex spicy and woody notes including saffron, cardamom, sandalwood, and ambergris. Many similar fragrances focus on subsets of these notes but may emphasise smoky, floral, or sweeter accords rather than the full balanced woody spicy profile with fresh and resinous elements.
Can these fragrances be worn year-round like Soul of Bali?
Most of these fragrances share a woody spicy character suitable for cooler weather but several also incorporate fresh or fruity notes that allow for versatile wear in warmer seasons. Individual preferences for intensity and freshness will determine year-round suitability.
Are any of these fragrances suitable for formal occasions?
Yes, fragrances that highlight refined spicy woods and resins such as Santal, Nawab of Oudh, and Udbaha offer sophisticated profiles appropriate for formal settings. Their balanced compositions of spices, woods, and ambergris lend an elegant aura.