Gleam Perfume 2025 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Afa

by Luca Gritti

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Gleam Perfume Afa is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Luca Gritti. Afa opens with Burnt Sugar, settles into a heart of Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Night-Blooming Jasmine and Musk. Gleam Perfume's Afa carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent - people either love its bizarre, synthetic kick or absolutely hate that it smells like "ass." Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample it before you commit to this unique, slightly freaky floral.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Afa Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Burnt Sugar100%
Heartas listed
Honeysuckle46%
Baseas listed
Night-Blooming Jasmine65%
Musk35%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, polarising nature and strong synthetic-floral accords make it unsuitable for professional settings, earning it a low office score. However, its unique and intriguing character makes it a standout choice for dates where you want to leave an impression, and it could work casually for those who embrace its quirky vibe.

Ingredients and allergens

/ INGRÉDIENTS: ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LINALOOL, AMYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CAMPHOR, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, PINENE, ROSE KETONES, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES.

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

Imagine a sweet, almost sickly burnt sugar opening, quickly followed by a disconcerting synthetic accord that mimics plastic or latex, blended with the heady, indolic sweetness of honeysuckle. As it settles, night-blooming jasmine emerges, wrapped in a musky, slightly animalic embrace, creating a peculiar and unforgettable white floral experience.

Similar

More from Gleam Perfume

See all 12 Gleam Perfume perfumes

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.