Side-by-side comparison of Shaghaf Oud by Swiss Arabian and Intense Cafe by Montale
Swiss Arabian
Montale
| Attribute | Shaghaf Oud | Intense Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Swiss Arabian | Montale |
| Year | — | 2013 |
| Rating | 4.07 | 3.95 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Total Notes | 6 | 6 |
44 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Shaghaf Oud is a divisive fragrance praised for its powerful performance and excellent price-to-quality ratio, with most appreciating its sweet, smoky oud character. However, its extreme projection and polarizing scent profile make it challenging for conservative wearers, and batch quality appears inconsistent, requiring careful sampling before purchase.
75 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Intense Cafe is a divisive fragrance with exceptional performance that leans heavily toward sweet rose rather than coffee despite its name. While many appreciate its compliment-generating power and longevity, others find the synthetic rose note overwhelming and nauseating, particularly on first application. It performs best with minimal application and benefits from being worn a few hours before social situations.