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Afshan

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Rasasi Afshan is an Eau de Parfum. Afshan opens with Floral Notes, Green Notes, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Rasasi's Afshan carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a polarising beast of a soap bomb, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'clean' but perhaps not 'subtle'. If you adore loud, retro floral aldehydes and want to smell like an expensive bar of soap, Afshan is your champion.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
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Afshan Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Floral Notes43%
Saffron31%
Green Notes26%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang45%
Rose32%
Spicy Notes23%
Baseas listed
Musk34%
Amber23%
Woody Notes23%
Cedar20%

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 Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its monstrous projection and longevity, Afshan is best reserved for casual wear where its intensity won't overwhelm. It's generally too strong for an office setting and won't contribute much to a romantic date, but it could surprisingly fit a formal occasion if sprayed lightly, as it evokes a classic, put-together vibe for those who appreciate it.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, ISOEUGENOL, CINNAMAL, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAKMOSS) EXTRACT, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BHT

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

Afshan opens with a powerful aldehydic blast, marrying lush floral and verdant green notes with a hint of spicy saffron, reminiscent of a vintage luxury bar soap. The heart then blooms into a rich bouquet of classic rose and creamy ylang-ylang, underscored by warm spices. The journey concludes with a robust base of woody notes, earthy musk, sturdy cedar, and a deep, comforting amber, providing a strong, clean, yet dated finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 5 October

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