163 community ratings

Rare Carbon

Name: Rare Carbon
Brand: Afnan Perfumes

MenModern

7.5/ 10

Community score
163 ratings

See your match

Afnan Perfumes Rare Carbon is a men's fragrance that pairs a floral, spicy body with leather, oud and woody notes, with a sweet side showing through; it has been discontinued.

Compare

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

How does it perform?

From 155 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.6 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% 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.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal

What does Rare Carbon smell like?

It opens with violet leaf, cinnamon, leather and nutmeg, so spice and leather lead a firm start. In the heart, rose, violet, cedarwood and oud join the floral side to the wood. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber sweetens and softens the scent, while oriental and animal tones linger underneath.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is mostly chosen for evenings and nights out. Most see a masculine character. Nishane Nefs and Lattafa Rouat Al Oud (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.