The smell in short
The first thing you smell is rose and saffron. The heart brings agarwood (oud) and sandalwood. On the skin it settles into musk and amber. Overall it smells musky and powdery.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Afnan Her Highness Red 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
About Afnan Perfumes Afnan Her Highness Red EDP
Afnan Perfumes is the house behind Afnan Her Highness Red EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Who will like Afnan Her Highness Red
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by powdery and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and powdery smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and musk. Less obvious notes include bergamot, patchouli and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex.
More from Afnan Perfumes
The house has 38 perfumes here, led by Afnan 9 Am Dive, Afnan 9 Pm and Afnan 9 Pm Rebel.
What Afnan Her Highness Red costs
The usual price in Europe is about €101. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Pacifica Dream Moon unisex but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal and Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum.
Afnan Her Highness Red dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (10 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (11 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal (12 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Amber Aoud Parfum (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Afnan Her Highness Red come out?
It came out in 2021.
Can men wear Afnan Her Highness Red?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.