What does it smell like?
Main smell: amber. It opens with myrhh and ambergris, moves to castoreum and civet and dries down to synthetic civet and musk.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Afrika Olifant 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 Nishane Afrika Olifant EDP
Afrika Olifant EDP comes from Nishane. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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.
Is Afrika Olifant long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like synthetic civet and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex spreads further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €168. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Amouage Beloved Woman.
Other Nishane perfumes
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Afrika Olifant for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Afrika Olifant, try these
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Amouage Beloved Woman (7 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (5 shared notes) and The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Oud Edition starts from €122.
Quick answers
Is Afrika Olifant unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Who would like Afrika Olifant?
People who enjoy amber smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.