Afnan 2021 EDP

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Highness X

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Afnan Highness X is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Highness X opens with Bergamot, Tonka Bean, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Earthy, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, and Guaiac Wood. Afnan's Highness X carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some swear by its smoky, woody, beast-mode projection, calling it a masterpiece, while others are left with the scent of 'burned garbage'. You'll either love its dark, mystical aura or find it utterly repulsive.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Highness X Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot41%
Blackcurrant32%
Tonka Bean27%
Heartas listed
Earthy38%
Patchouli35%
Vetiver28%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood40%
Spicy Notes33%
Musk27%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and dark, smoky character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for formal events or intimate date nights where its luxurious, layered scent can truly shine. The scent is often described as a 'beast mode' performer, best suited for cooler weather and evening wear.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, CITRAL, D-LIMIONENE, ISO EUGENOL

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Highness X opens with a bright spark of bergamot and the dark sweetness of blackcurrant, rounded by creamy tonka bean. The heart plunges into an earthy, mysterious depth, where vetiver and patchouli intertwine with distinct earthy notes. As it settles, a warm blend of spices and musk emerges, underscored by the smoky, grounding presence of guaiac wood, leaving a long-lasting, resonant trail.

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