Afnan 2022 EDP

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Historic Doria

by Imran Fazlani

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Afnan Historic Doria is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Imran Fazlani. Historic Doria opens with Lemon Zest, Orange Blossom, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Mandarin, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Afnan's Historic Doria carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Historic Doria is a powerful, polarising scent. You'll either love it or hate its nuclear projection of sweet, musky florals and ambroxan. Not for the faint-hearted, this one enters the room long before you do and often stays past its welcome. Blind buying is not advised.
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  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Luxurious
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Historic Doria Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
No 4 by Thomas Kosmala
5%
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No 4 the original Historic Doria inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry41%
Lemon Zest34%
Orange Blossom24%
Heartas listed
Ambroxan29%
Tuberose27%
Mandarin23%
Jasmine22%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes54%
Musk46%

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 Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beastly projection and longevity, Historic Doria is unsuitable for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings out, dates, or formal events where its strong presence can shine without being intrusive, though a light hand is crucial.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine a vibrant burst of syrupy raspberry and sharp lemon zest, quickly joined by an intoxicating bouquet of jasmine and tuberose. As it settles, a sweet, almost burnt sugar-like ambroxan dominates, wrapped in clean, soft musk and subtle woody undertones, creating an airy, yet dense and long-lasting trail.

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