Safari Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Afshan
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an affordable oud powerhouse, while others just get cheap synthetic wood. Definitely sample first, as it's not a blind buy for the faint of heart.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 36% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 8% | 9% |
| Sweet | 20% | 19% |
| Warm | 22% | 17% |
| Woody | 20% | 14% |
| Earthy | 8% | 9% |
| Animalic | 18% | 16% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong woody-musky character and potent projection, Safari Oud is best suited for evening wear or cooler climates where it won't overwhelm. It's too assertive for an office and too heavy for casual daytime, but makes a statement on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Musky accords and Woody, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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