Afnan 2019 EDP

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Modest Une

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Afnan Modest Une is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Modest Une opens with Lavender, Pepper, Nutmeg, and Mint, settles into a heart of Citrus, Amber, and Eucalyptus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Afnan's Modest Une carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper troublemaker. Afnan's Modest Une is either a beast-mode, spot-on Sauvage dupe that lasts forever, or a barely-there skin scent that smells of dodgy cardboard. You'll either love it or furiously return it.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Modest Une Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Sauvage Elixir by Dior
51%
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Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it

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Sauvage Elixir the original Modest Une 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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, spicy accords and common association with a popular 'blue' fragrance make it perfect for casual wear and dates. While many report strong performance, some find it too potent for the office or formal events, causing headaches or being 'choking' if oversprayed.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, AQUA (DM WATER), PARFUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, D-LIMONENE, GERANIOL, LINALOOL.

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

Modest Une kicks off with a sharp, peppery lavender blast, brightened by mint and nutmeg for an invigorating, spicy introduction. As it settles, a fresh rush of eucalyptus and citrus emerges, softened by a touch of amber. The dry down mellows into a woody, musky base with vetiver and cedar, giving it a clean, masculine finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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