The Perfume Library

9am

7.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes 9am is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer, suited to everyday wear, the office and leisure time. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daytime and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, and votes split between masculine and feminine rather than settling on one. It opens with cardamom, citron, mandarin orange and pink pepper, giving a fresh, spicy citrus start. The heart of orange blossom, green apple, rose and lavender adds floral and green touches with a little sweetness. Patchouli, musk, moss and cedarwood anchor it on a woody base.

Tobacco Rush

8.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Tobacco Rush is a sweet, spicy unisex scent built around tobacco, lavender and oud. Tobacco Rush has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick winter, then fall, and it sits most comfortably on night-out and evening wear. It opens with woody and spicy notes alongside tobacco. Lavender and sweet notes join the spices in the heart, and cedar, amber and oud settle at the base. The overall feel is sweet, oriental and smoky, with animal and leathery touches in the background. Tom Ford Tobacco Oud and Ajmal Bakhoor Khas have a close profile.

Sahara

7.5

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

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

Mirsaal of Trust

7.5

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Mirsaal of Trust is a sweet, spicy fragrance for men that most voters place in fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for business and leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, with a classic streak. It opens with vetiver and ambrofix, and raspberry and saffron form the heart. The base holds carnation, cashmere wood and amber. The floral, fruity and sweet accords are balanced by spicy, woody and smoky tones, with a leathery trace. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Lattafa Pride Al Qiam Gold have a close profile.

Modest Deux

8.3

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Modest Deux is a feminine fragrance that wraps a floral, fruity core in sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth. It opens with raspberry, rose and blackcurrant, the tartness of the fruit softened by the flowers. In the heart, peony, pink pepper and jasmine keep the floral character going, with the pink pepper adding a little lift to the sweetness. The base of Virginia cedar, white musk and patchouli dries down into a powdery, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Most voters find it feminine.

Olmeda

7.4

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Afnan Perfumes Olmeda is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, citrusy, watery character, leaning towards daytime wear and warmer seasons. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn not far behind and winter rarely chosen. It is favoured for daily and leisure wear, and it is light enough to work in an office too. It opens with grapefruit, cardamom, juniper and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. The heart of Calabrian bergamot, nutmeg, jasmine and cedar adds a green, woody balance. In the base, ambergris, patchouli, apple and musk sweeten and soften it. The overall impression is clean, fruity and slightly synthetic. Afnan Perfumes 9am Dive and Lacoste Essential Sport have a close profile.

Turathi (Purple)

7.7

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Purple) is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance built around red fruits, jasmine and vanilla. It opens with red fruits meeting cardamom and black pepper, a fruity sweetness with a spicy edge. Jasmine and pineapple lead the heart, softening the scent. In the base, patchouli, vanilla and moss dry down to a woody, earthy and creamy warmth. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. The oriental side suits cooler days too. It is a women's fragrance. Its profile is close to Novellista Violet Charade and Al Haramain Détour Noir.

Kiaana Angel

7.7

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Kiaana Angel is a feminine perfume that pairs a floral, fruity sweetness with a creamy, gourmand texture, and it suits spring and autumn days. Italian bergamot and pistachio ice cream open both fresh and milky-sweet. In the heart, jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach turn into a floral fruit blend. The base of cedarwood, tonka bean and sandalwood softens the sweetness and settles it on a woody footing. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and lean towards daily, leisure and business wear. Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 and Cacharel Yes I Am share a close profile.

Turathi (Red)

7.7

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Red) is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, creamy softness. Floral notes, musk and rose lead the top, while rose and jasmine meet woody notes in the heart. Apricot, peony and musk settle at the base. The fresh, floral feel is softened by sweet and creamy tones, with spicy and woody accords staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Fragonard Capucine and Guerlain Idylle Love Blossom have a close profile.

Delicious Bouquet

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Delicious Bouquet is a gourmand floral for women that opens with citrus and settles into honey, sugar and caramel. Bergamot and lemon give the opening its freshness, while white blossoms and vanilla soften it. In the heart, honey, panna cotta, rum and sugar come forward, with orange blossom adding a floral note to the sweetness. The base holds vanilla, musk, tonka bean and caramel, leaving a creamy, sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Season votes spread almost evenly across the year, with fall slightly ahead. Daily wear and leisure lead, though evening, night out and business also get votes. Zimaya Nojoum and Monkoku Honeymoon have a close profile.

Desert Rose

7.9

Afnan Perfumes · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

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

Highness VI

8.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Highness VI is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, aquatic character with spice, woody warmth and a faint animal depth. It opens with ambergris, nutmeg, spicy and fresh notes. In the heart come lavender, patchouli and blackcurrant, where the fruity side is balanced by the earthy air of lavender and patchouli. The base of musk, amber and oakmoss settles the scent on a powdery, resinous, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong by those who voted. Autumn leads, though votes for the four seasons sit close together. Evenings, leisure and business are the occasions most often chosen. Miller Harris Vétiver Bourbon and Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense have a close profile.

Violet Bouquet

7.5

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Afnan Perfumes Violet Bouquet is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a spicy, woody warmth running through it. Longevity and projection are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. It opens with bergamot, saffron and woody notes. Caramel, amber, orange and citrus zest then sweeten the heart, giving it a creamy, powdery softness. Oakmoss, woods and ambergris form the base. Lattafa Opulent Musk and LPDO Délire Rouge have a close profile.

Blooming Bliss

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Blooming Bliss is a sweet, creamy, gourmand fragrance for women, with vanilla and caramel at the front. Vanilla leads at the start, while coconut and caramel in the heart give it a soft, sugary body; palo santo adds a light woody note to that sweetness. In the base, sandalwood and white musk dry it down to a powdery, warm finish. Floral and fruity accents stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick it for leisure and daily wear, with evenings out and the office also suggested. These ratings come from a small sample, but they point to an easy, wearable scent through the day.

Tribute (blue)

7.7

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Afnan Perfumes Tribute (blue) opens with nutmeg, pimento and bergamot and settles into frankincense and vetiver, a fresh, spicy men's fragrance. In the top, nutmeg and pimento add a warm bite to the brightness of bergamot. Amber and cashmere wood soften the heart, and in the base musk, frankincense and vetiver set it on a resinous, woody, earthy ground. Aquatic and green touches keep the fresh side of the scent in view. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer a little behind. It is chosen most for leisure and business wear, and it works for daily use too.

9am pour Femme

7.3

Afnan Perfumes · 2022

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes 9am pour Femme is a feminine scent for leisure and daily wear, led by bright citrus and fruit. Most voters pick it for relaxed time off, daytime and the office; it is chosen less often for evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. It opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and grapefruit, a sparkling, fresh citrus. In the heart, blackcurrant and raspberry add a fruity sweetness. Orange, musk and amber soften that sweetness at the base, and the scent settles into a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth. Maison Alhambra Reyna and Fragrance World Sweet Berries have a close profile.

Highness III / His Highness (green)

7.8

Afnan Perfumes · 2014

Green · Spicy · Woody

Afnan Perfumes Highness III / His Highness is a green, spicy masculine scent that leans towards spring and autumn, with leisure, daily wear and the office as its main settings. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the low number of ratings means these scores are tentative. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. It has been discontinued. It opens with lavender, cypress and bergamot for a fresh, green start. In the heart, galbanum, black pepper, cedarwood and petitgrain carry that greenness into spice and wood. The base of oud, oakmoss and leather settles into an earthy, smoky finish.

Supremacy (Gold)

7.0

Afnan Perfumes · 2013

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy is a sweet, floral scent with a citrus lift and a warm, powdery, woody depth, made for women and leaning towards autumn and winter evenings. Neroli and ylang-ylang open it, bringing a bright citrus and fruity feel. In the heart, vetiver, vanilla and white musk soften the sweetness, and jasmine, sandalwood and musk settle underneath. Spicy, resinous and slightly smoky touches deepen the warm oriental character. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is worn mostly in the evening and for nights out, with some daily use too. Guerlain Mayotte and Laura Mercier Neroli share a close profile.

Silver Musk

8.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Silver Musk is a unisex scent built on musk from start to finish, powdery and creamy, with a fresh, citrusy lift. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work come up most often. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it leans neither way. Musk runs from the opening through the heart, and in the base it meets powdery notes. The fresh, citrus air is softened by floral and spicy touches, with woody and oriental accords staying in the background and a creamy powder settling at the end.

Musk Abiyad (Perfume Oil)

7.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Afnan Perfumes Musk Abiyad is a perfume oil with a powdery, creamy musk character, unisex and easy to wear both day to day and at work. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it leaves a soft trail around the wearer. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and it is used mainly for leisure and daily wear, with a place in the office too. It opens with rose and musky notes. Powder, balsamic notes and musk shape the heart, and sandalwood and musk settle at the base. A fresh, floral start softens into a sweet, powdery, creamy finish, with woody and spicy touches kept in the background.

Freedom

8.1

Afnan Perfumes · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Afnan Perfumes Freedom is a men's fragrance that opens with fresh bergamot, grapefruit and sage and builds on lavender and juniper berry. Voters find its longevity and sillage good, and it sits comfortably in daily wear, business settings and evenings out alike. It reads masculine. It opens with a citrusy freshness from bergamot, sage and grapefruit. In the heart, lavender, juniper berry and cardamom add a floral, spicy turn. In the base, vetiver, caramel and oriental notes sweeten it and settle it into a creamy softness.

Supremacy Tapis Rouge

7.6

Afnan Perfumes · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Afnan Perfumes Supremacy Tapis Rouge is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that opens on black cherry, lychee and white peach; it has been discontinued. The opening is all fruit: black cherry and lychee softened by white peach. The heart brings plum, mahonia, jasmine and rose for a floral weight. In the base, peony, clove and vetiver settle in, with clove adding spice and vetiver a light earthy touch. The accords balance fresh and sweet, finished with a powdery, creamy, gourmand tone. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It reads feminine, and its value for money is rated well. La Rive Sweet Hope and Yves Saint Laurent Elle (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Inara (Black)

7.2

Afnan Perfumes

Fresh · Synthetic · Spicy

Afnan Perfumes Inara (Black) is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, spicy character with a leathery, oriental base. It opens with aromatic, fresh and woody notes. Amber and spicy notes warm the heart, and leathery and musky notes settle underneath. The overall impression is clean and spicy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick fall, followed by spring, and it is chosen more often for leisure, nights out and evenings. Ajmal Watani Akhdar and Al Halal Rahma have a close profile.

Adwaa Al Sharq

7.9

Afnan Perfumes

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Afnan Perfumes Adwaa Al Sharq is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around caramel, saffron and jasmine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. As a unisex scent it suits men and women alike, and voters rate its value for money highly. The top notes pair caramel's sweetness with saffron and jasmine. In the heart, ambergris, musk and amberwood set the scent on a creamy, powdery base, with the floral and fruity sides kept light. The base of cedar, fir resin and musk leaves a woody, slightly smoky and animalic trail. Zimaya Al Fouz and Revolution Creative have a close profile.