Afnan Balquis
How it smells
The first thing you smell is amber and cherry liqueur. The heart brings mahonia and talc. On the skin it settles into ambroxan and fig nectar. Overall it smells amber and floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Balquis notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Afnan Balquis
Balquis comes from Afnan.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Afnan perfumes worth knowing
This house has 43 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Musctique unisex, Amberythme unisex and Supreme Musk unisex.
How far Balquis spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Olfactive Studio Dancing Light and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Afnan Afzal Abeer and Olfactive Studio Dancing Light. Base notes like ambroxan and fig nectar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (35%), followed by floral and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and floral smells and notes like mahonia and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include jasmine and mint. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Balquis price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Afnan Precious Black and Afnan Afzal Abeer.
If you like Balquis, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Afnan Precious Black (12 shared notes), Afnan Afzal Abeer (12 shared notes), Olfactive Studio Dancing Light (6 shared notes) and Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea starts from €21.
Quick answers
Is Balquis better for day or night?
Both. It works day and night.
Can men wear Balquis?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.