Afnan 2023 EDP

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Oud Rising

by Imran Fazlani

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Afnan Oud Rising is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Imran Fazlani. Oud Rising opens with Orange Blossom, Oud, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Amber, Rosewood, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Tonka Bean. Afnan's Oud Rising carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This oud is a well-kept secret, offering fantastic value and a modern take on masculine elegance. It's clean, versatile, and surprisingly fresh for an oud, earning high praise for its wearability and crowd-pleasing aroma.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Warm
$33.95 at Amazon US 2.7 fl oz (80 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Oud Rising Eau de Parfum bottle

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While projecting well, this clean oud is deemed 'work safe' by reviewers, making it suitable for the office. Its sophisticated woody profile and mass appeal elevate its suitability for dates and casual wear, though its depth makes it less ideal for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT (SD ALCOHOL 39-C), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), (+/- MAY CONTAIN) ALPHA - ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, 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

Oud Rising opens with a bright, clean burst of orange blossom and cypress, before settling into a heart of smooth rosewood, warm amber, and a spicy kick of cardamom. The star, oud, is a refined, airy presence, far from medicinal or animalic. As it dries down, a comforting blend of earthy vetiver, soft musk, and sweet tonka bean emerges, creating a sophisticated and enduring aroma that manages to be both deep and fresh.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 26 October

2.7 fl oz (80 ml) 1 offer
Amazon US Prime $12.55/fl oz - $33.95 Buy →
2.8 fl oz (83 ml) 1 offer
Fragrance365 $31.36/fl oz - $88.00 Buy →

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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