Anfar London 2021 Extrait

M ££ Acquired

Royal Imperial

by Mushtaque Anfar

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Anfar London Royal Imperial is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Mushtaque Anfar. Royal Imperial opens with Suede and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Anfar London's Royal Imperial carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive blend; a heavy hitter that some will adore for its powerful, old-school confidence, while others will find it just a bit much. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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Royal Imperial Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Patchouli63%
Suede37%
Heartas listed
Musk100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on musky, woody and earthy - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and potent musky-woody character, Royal Imperial is too intense for a typical office environment. It shines best at formal events or on a sophisticated night out, where its powerful sillage can make a statement without dominating a smaller space.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Royal Imperial opens with a commanding earthy patchouli paired with the smooth, tactile richness of suede, setting a deep, intense tone from the get-go. As it settles, a dominant wave of musk weaves through the composition, adding an animalic and somewhat powdery depth that's impossible to ignore. The dry-down introduces a dry, woody vetiver, reinforcing the masculine, grounding feel and keeping the musk from becoming too overwhelming. It's a bold, musky-woody fragrance with an almost vintage edge.

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