Afnan Majestic Black
How it smells
The first thing you smell is amber and black cherry. The heart brings talc. On the skin it settles into ambroxan and brazilian rosewood. Overall it smells amber and oud.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Majestic Black 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 Majestic Black
Afnan is the house behind Majestic Black.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €37. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Givenchy Amarige.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like ambroxan and brazilian rosewood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Afnan perfumes
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Musctique unisex, Amberythme unisex and Supreme Musk unisex.
Majestic Black through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
The style of Majestic Black
The strongest accord is amber (35%), followed by oud and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and oud smells and notes like talc and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include cherry liqueur and hyacinth. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
If you like Majestic Black, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (4 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (4 shared notes), Bond No. 9 West Side (5 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (5 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Majestic Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Majestic Black to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.