Al Haramain Perfumes EDP

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Affection

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Al Haramain Perfumes Affection is an Eau de Parfum. Affection opens with Fruity Notes and Mango, and settles into a heart of Jasmine and Plum. Al Haramain Perfumes's Affection carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive and totally mis-marketed, Affection is a beast of a fragrance. If you're after a sweet, fruity floral, jog on now. If you're after a powerhouse chypre with a syrupy, spicy kick, this might just be your jam.
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Affection Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes50%
Mango50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Plum50%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Built on fruity, sweet and tropical - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its intense sillage and longevity, this fragrance isn't suitable for office environments or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's better reserved for evenings out, formal events, or a date night where its powerful projection can be appreciated rather than overwhelm.

About

Don't be fooled by the listed notes; this is no delicate floral-fruity. Prepare for a full-on, intense opening of plum, sweetened by a tropical mango accord, but quickly overshadowed by an almost incense-like depth. The jasmine is present, but it's a shadowy, heady white floral, blending into a strong, oriental dry down. This scent is a trip to a spice bazaar, thick with sweet resins and an undeniable chypre backbone.

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