Swiss Arabian Bergamot & Cedarwood
Masculine · EDP · £31.6
Inspired by Original Creation.
Description
A citrus woody fougere built for Swiss Arabian's paired note men's line, Bergamot & Cedarwood opens on bergamot, lavender and lemon before a spiced cinnamon, carnation and jasmine heart settles into cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood and amber. Product Overview Bergamot & Cedarwood is a 2024 release, an Eau de Parfum sold in a 100ml bottle, marketed for men. It belongs to Swiss Arabian's paired note naming series, a distinct line from the brand's separate single note 01 collection already represented on the site by entries like Rose 01, Vanilla 01 and Musk 01. The paired note series instead names each fragrance after two dominant notes joined by an ampersand, with confirmed siblings including Bergamot and Patchouli and Vetiver and Orange, all sold as 100ml Eau de Parfum. UK pricing is confirmed at 31.60 pounds through Notino UK, the only UK GBP price located for this exact SKU. Scent Profile The opening pairs bergamot with lavender and lemon, a bright, classic fougere citrus start. The heart brings in cinnamon, carnation and jasmine with coriander, a spiced floral core that adds real character against the fresh top. The base closes on cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood and amber, giving a warm, woody finish that justifies the fragrance's name. This note structure is corroborated across four independent sources, Swiss Arabian's own US and UAE regional sites, Notino UK and two independent review sites, Fragranova and ScentSummary, an unusually clean four source agreement. A separate fetch of Parfumo's page returned content describing a completely different aquatic marine fragrance by a different perfumer, almost certainly a data error, and is disregarded here. Technical Structure and Development Bergamot & Cedarwood follows a classic citrus aromatic fougere structure, with the cinnamon and carnation heart giving it a slightly spicier, warmer character than a purely fresh citrus woody composition. The cedarwood and sandalwood combination in the base gives real depth without tipping into an overly heavy or oud driven direction, keeping the fragrance in more conventional, wearable fougere territory. Performance An independent review specifically reports 6 to 8 hours of performance and praises the cunning sharpness of the cedarwood in the drydown, framing the fragrance as punching above its price point and rivalling costlier designer fougeres. A second independent review notes the base does the heavy lifting in the overall balance between the citrus and woody accords. Wear Scenarios - Daytime and office wear, given the classic citrus woody fougere structure - Value conscious buyers seeking a designer adjacent fougere at a fraction of the price - Transitional weather, where the citrus opening and woody base both read as appropriate - Everyday wear for buyers new to the genre, given its accessible, well balanced structure Scent Family Positioning Bergamot & Cedarwood sits within the citrus woody fougere style lane, positioned by Swiss Arabian within its paired note men's series as an accessible, well balanced everyday fragrance rather than a niche or oud forward release. Inspired By and Style Comparisons No inspired by or dupe of claim was found for Bergamot & Cedarwood anywhere in research. Both independent reviews accessed explicitly note the absence of any stated inspiration or dupe framing, and no retailer prints a comparison tagline on the product listing. Given the fragrance's genre positions it within a well worn citrus woody fougere archetype without a specific named reference point in either marketing or community discussion, the field is set to Original Creation. Flankers and Variations Bergamot & Cedarwood sits within Swiss Arabian's paired note EDP series alongside Bergamot and Patchouli and Vetiver and Orange, a distinct line from the brand's single note 01 collection already represented on the site. Market and Community Reception Reception is modest but consistently positive, centred on value for money framing rather than passionate enthusiast fandom. A YouTube review titled Best For Under 20 Bucks signals this positioning directly, and an Instagram post specifically describes genuinely enjoying the fragrance. No Reddit discussion was found, consistent with this being a budget, mass market SKU rather than an enthusiast community fragrance, and this should be read plainly as a well liked, unpretentious release rather than a cult favourite.
Notes
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Lemon
Heart Notes
- Cinnamon
- Carnation
- Jasmine
- Coriander
Base Notes
- Cedarwood
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
- Amber
Main Accords
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Atlas Match
Best Notes Match
Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender
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From This Brand
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Women
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Same DNA Style
Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq
Inspired by Original Creation
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Community Reviews
1 reviews with an average rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Atlas Insight
Why It Stands Out
This fragrance shines as a versatile daily driver, masterfully balancing a bright, crisp citrus opening with a sophisticated spiced floral heart. It offers a refined, clean masculine profile that is effortless to wear.
Who Should Buy It
Those seeking an affordable, office-appropriate staple that avoids cloying sweetness. It is intended for men who appreciate classic, aromatic fougere structures that provide a polished and professional clean scent identity.
Who Should Skip It
Men who prefer bold, statement-making fragrances will likely find this blend too safe and understated. If you seek high-impact projection or a complex, dark evolution, this light composition will feel underwhelming.
Compared With the Original
While marketed as an original creation, it occupies the familiar space of traditional citrus-woody fougeres. It lacks the intense synthetic punch or modern sweet-gourmand trends found in contemporary designer releases.
Best Alternative If This Isn't for You
If you want clean, woody sophistication without generic composition, Lattafa Lail Maleki Maroccan Blue is the natural next step. It moves into oriental territory, emphasising amber and spark rather than simple citrus.