91%
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Ajwa Eau de Parfum bottle Ajwa
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Afshan Eau de Parfum bottle Afshan

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ajwa
A divisive scent, Al Haramain Ajwa is a unique beast. You'll either love its intensely clean, soapy, and powdery character, or you'll be left scratching your head. It's an acquired taste that definitely doesn't play it safe.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Afshan
This is a polarising beast of a soap bomb, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'clean' but perhaps not 'subtle'. If you adore loud, retro floral aldehydes and want to smell like an expensive bar of soap, Afshan is your champion.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 1%
Floral 31% 36%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 12% 9%
Sweet 20% 19%
Warm 17% 17%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 6% 9%
Animalic 12% 16%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ajwa EdP
Afshan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 18% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 45%
Rose 22% vs 32%
Only in Afshan
Spicy 23%

Accords

Ajwa Afshan
100%
Powdery
63%
76%
Floral
100%
99%
Woody
99%
98%
Warm Spicy
72%
93%
Yellow Floral
89%
81%
Citrus
58%
Musky
79%
Rose
66%
65%
Green
54%
Sweet
64%
Amber
57%
Powdery shared
100%
63%
Floral shared
76%
100%
Woody shared
99%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
98%
72%
Yellow Floral shared
93%
89%
81%
Musky shared
58%
79%
66%
Green shared
65%
54%
64%
57%

Performance

Ajwa Afshan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ajwa

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and unique profile might be too striking for professional settings, making it better suited for casual wear where its distinct character can shine. While some find it masculine, its clean feel makes it versatile for a relaxed date night. The strong soapy nature and excellent longevity suggest it's not ideal for active sport.

Afshan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its monstrous projection and longevity, Afshan is best reserved for casual wear where its intensity won't overwhelm. It's generally too strong for an office setting and won't contribute much to a romantic date, but it could surprisingly fit a formal occasion if sprayed lightly, as it evokes a classic, put-together vibe for those who appreciate it.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ajwa
Afshan
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