32 community ratings

Desert Rose

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
32 ratings

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Afnan Perfumes Desert Rose is a fresh, fruity-floral unisex scent that suits spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.6 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Powdery

What does Desert Rose smell like?

It opens with raspberry, blackcurrant and peach, giving a sweet fruit character. In the heart, white musk, heliotrope and lily of the valley add a powdery, creamy softness. In the base, sandalwood and amber join citrus notes and carry the scent toward a gourmand sweetness.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, business and evening wear close behind. It reads feminine and modern to most, though a fair number find it masculine. Lattafa Confidential Private Gold and Montale The New Rose have a close profile.