Afnan 2020 EDP

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Violet Bouquet

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Afnan Violet Bouquet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Violet Bouquet opens with Citrus, Woody Notes, Saffron, and Cotton Candy, settles into a heart of Lemon Zest, Green Notes, Amber, and Orange, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Afnan's Violet Bouquet carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent. For some, it's a stellar BR540 clone, delivering that airy sweetness with beast mode performance. For others, it's a headache in a bottle, smelling like rubber, cheap synthetics, and a 'weird chemical nothingness'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
  • Modern
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Violet Bouquet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cotton Candy32%
Saffron28%
Woody Notes22%
Citrus18%
Heartas listed
Amber34%
Orange23%
Lemon Zest23%
Green Notes20%
Baseas listed
Ambergris41%
Spicy Notes33%
Oakmoss26%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense projection and divisive nature make it a poor choice for the office. However, its strong presence and sophisticated amber profile make it suitable for formal events and a confident choice for dates, especially in cooler weather.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Violet Bouquet kicks off with a sharp burst of bright citrus, quickly joined by the distinctive, slightly medicinal sweetness of saffron and a hint of cotton candy. As it settles, a prominent amber warmth emerges, deepened by woody notes and a curious metallic edge. The dry-down becomes more complex, with an animalic ambergris and earthy oakmoss providing a rich, spicy, and somewhat challenging base.

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