70 community ratings

Wafa

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
70 ratings

Ard Al Zaafaran Wafa is a unisex perfume where frankincense, rose and vanilla meet in a resinous, sweet and woody body; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A happy scent with fruity accords in front.

How does it perform?

From 66 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

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

9.2 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% 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.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Resinous

What does Wafa smell like?

It opens with frankincense and plum, the resinous edge softened by fruity sweetness. The heart brings rose, vanilla and orris root, turning the scent creamy and gourmand. The base of vetiver, Peru balsam and patchouli sets an earthy, slightly smoky ground, with the spicy, oriental feel lasting to the end.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. Parfums de Marly Carlisle and Penhaligon's AlUla have a close profile.