Perfume oil Saima by Swiss Arabian - Perfume free from alcohol

Saima perfume oil: jasmine, tropical fruit, oakmoss and vanilla

Top notes: Jasmine, sandalwood, civet

Heart notes: Green aldehydes, tropical fruits, lily of the valley, coriander seeds, orange blossom, bergamot, citrus

Base notes: White musk, amber, vanilla, oakmoss, rose, cedar, tonka bean

Saima: jasmine and sandalwood before green fruit

Saima begins with jasmine, sandalwood and civet. Green aldehydes, tropical fruits, lily, coriander, orange blossom, bergamot and citrus shape the heart. White musk, amber, vanilla, oakmoss, rose, cedar and tonka bean form the base. It joins white flowers, fruit, greenery and warm wood.

The scent starts warmer and denser than its bright heart later suggests. Jasmine gives a full bloom and sandalwood a soft wood side. Civet sets a darker accent behind them. Aldehydes, citrus and green notes then open the fragrance distinctly.

Saima may appeal to you if you enjoy floral scents that do not remain creamy or pretty alone. Tropical fruit and bergamot bring brightness, while coriander and oakmoss introduce drier tension. Vanilla and tonka keep the base warm without taking centre stage alone.

The picture can be jasmine on pale sandalwood, later covered by green leaves, citrus peel and tropical fruit. Rose and cedar stand in the background. Saima moves from warm floral scent to brighter fruit before finding soft, mossy calm.

Aldehydes, citrus and coriander brighten the heart

Jasmine sets the first large flower note. In Saima, it does not feel cool, but warm and rounded. Sandalwood takes some possible sharpness from it and gives the opening gentle ground for later green notes to appear.

Sandalwood brings a smooth wood side early on. It joins jasmine to later vanilla, yet bergamot and citrus keep it from becoming too creamy. Saima feels calmer from the start than a pure fruit-flower blend.

The civet note sits only as a darker edge behind flower and wood. It makes the opening more interesting and less polished without pushing forward. Beside white musk later on, a lovely contrast develops between warmth and clean softness.

Green aldehydes give the heart a bright, almost sparkling pull. They keep tropical fruits and flowers from feeling heavy, opening them upward instead. Saima gains fresh green movement that clearly changes its warm beginning.

Lily of the valley, orange blossom and rose add floral fullness

Tropical fruits bring juiciness and colour. They are not a simple cocktail because coriander seeds and citrus give them a dry aromatic edge. Fruit feels ripe and lively, but never too sweet or sticky.

Bergamot and citrus keep the heart clear. Bergamot's fine bitterness suits green aldehydes, while citrus brightens fruit. Together, they prevent jasmine, vanilla and tonka from making the direction too warm or soft.

Coriander seeds bring a spiced, lightly green tone. They take up citrus peel and create a passage to cedar and oakmoss. Saima gains not only fruit and flower, but an interesting drier heart too.

Lily of the valley, orange blossom and rose make the floral side layered. Lily of the valley keeps it clear, orange blossom brings warmth and rose a deeper colour. These notes accompany jasmine rather than covering it and keep the bouquet lively.

White musk, oakmoss and tonka bean bring warmth and depth

White musk gives the close gentle, clean closeness. Amber and vanilla bring warmth beneath it, though oakmoss provides a dry green counterpoint. The base becomes soft without slipping into heavy sweetness.

Cedar and tonka bean round the base in different ways. Cedar gives a clear woody edge, while tonka offers softer, lightly toasted warmth. Together, they hold vanilla, rose and musk and give the scent a calm, deeper side.

Saima is not ideal if you seek simple citrus freshness or very dark pure oud. Its appeal lies in change: white flowers and sandalwood, green brightness and fruit, then moss, vanilla and tonka.

Saima leaves jasmine, green citrus air and soft musk over cedar and oakmoss. It is for people who enjoy fruity floral fragrance but want sandalwood, coriander and a mossy base to bring more tension.

Scent direction

Main accords: citrusy, fruity, floral and green

	Top notes Jasmine, sandalwood, civet
	Heart notes Green aldehydes, tropical fruits, lily of the valley, coriander seeds, orange blossom, bergamot, citrus
	Base notes White musk, amber, vanilla, oakmoss, rose, cedar, tonka bean

• Recommendation: For women
• Product type: concentrated alcohol-free perfume oil
• Glass bottle with roller and label
• Brand: Swiss Arabian
• Alcohol-free perfume oil with no added alcohol – not diluted with alcohol. However, trace amounts of alcohol from the extraction of individual raw materials cannot be completely ruled out.