Afnan 2020 EDP

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Highness III

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Afnan Highness III is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Highness III opens with Bergamot, Cypress, and Lavender, and settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Cedar, Pepper, and Galbanum. Afnan's Highness III carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast of a fragrance. If you're after a loud, old-school green woody scent, and you don't mind a bit of a rough edge, this could be your jam. But don't go in expecting Royal Oud, or even a soft ride; it’s a punchy, unapologetic scent that many find too much.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Sophisticated
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Highness III Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Royal Oud by Creed
37%
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Royal Oud the original Highness III inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly performance and strong projection mean you need a light hand for the office, otherwise it will be overwhelming. The mature, sophisticated nature of the woody, oud, and leather accords makes it well-suited for formal occasions and dates. It's too heavy and assertive for most casual or sport activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Highness III throws you headfirst into a dense, peppery forest with an undeniable vintage swagger. Lavender and cypress open the show with a fresh, aromatic slap before quickly descending into a deep, dark woody heart of cedar and galbanum. The dry down is all robust oud, oakmoss, and rugged leather, creating a powerful, earthy, and distinctly masculine aroma that hangs heavy in the air. This isn't shy; it's a bold, green, and woody experience.

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