Afnan 2025 EDP

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Lynked Freedom

by Imran Fazlani

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Afnan Lynked Freedom is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Imran Fazlani. Lynked Freedom opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Sage, settles into a heart of Lavender, Cardamom, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Caramel. Afnan's Lynked Freedom carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a straight-up crowd-pleaser, a proper hybrid that takes the best bits of bigger names and blends them into something that projects like a beast. Just mind the cap, apparently it's a bit flimsy, but the juice? Spot on.
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$55.49 at Amazon US 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Lynked Freedom Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
65%
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Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme the original Lynked Freedom 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its impressive projection and longevity make it a solid choice for dates and casual wear, where you want to be noticed. While it's versatile, the strong sweetness and projection might be a bit much for a formal setting or the gym, and a touch too bold for a discreet office environment; though some found it to be a daily driver.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER) (+/- MAY CONTAIN) ALPHA-ISOMETHYL LONONE, ALPHA-TERPINENE, BENZALDEHYDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, PINENE 80% VOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

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

Opens with a lively burst of bergamot and grapefruit, brightened by earthy sage. The heart introduces a cool, aromatic blend of lavender and juniper, spiced with cardamom. A delicious caramel sweetness then comes through, grounded by vetiver and a warm amber, creating a fresh-meets-sweet balance that clings to the skin.

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Where to buy

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