48 community ratings

Sahara

2025UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
48 ratings

Afnan Perfumes Sahara is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in autumn and winter, especially for evenings.

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Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Sahara smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it also suits nights out. Voters lean masculine on character, with modern in second place, though it works as a unisex scent.

It opens with bergamot, cardamom and cinnamon, giving a spicy freshness. In the heart, vanilla and sugar sweeten it while elemi resin stays in the background. The base of tonka bean, praliné, almond and musk leaves a creamy, powdery warmth, with woods and ambroxan adding a woody frame. Armaf Monarque and French Avenue Liquid Brun have a close profile.