Afnan Zimaya Ilham Al Oud Cologne

Details and Care for Afnan Zimaya Ilham Al Oud

Zimaya Ilham Al Oud cologne by Afnan is an oriental woody perfume with an enduringly sweet and woody sillage. The top note of agarwood, the middle note of benzoin and the base note of patchouli bear the woody scent throughout this pleasing fragrance. Both the agarwood and benzoin also offer an essence of vanilla. The vanillic tone provides a sweet aroma further complemented by powdery rose, tart raspberry and fresh jasmine.

This fragrance also offers a striking oriental or amber scent. The oriental notes come from the presence of incense as a top note, saffron as a heart note and amber as a base note, which is additionally supplemented with the fragrance of rich leather.

Fragrance Family:

Oriental Woody

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: rose, incense and agarwood

Middle Notes: raspberry, benzoin and saffron

Base Notes: leather, amber, patchouli and jasmine

Questions and Answers

Q: How does Afnan Zimaya Ilham Al Oud perfume smell?

A: Zimaya Ilham Al Oud cologne for men and women offers a well-rounded fragrance of subtle sweetness and rich indulgence. With a harmonious medley of spice, delicate floral and woody notes, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud by Afnan offers a warm and sensuous aroma.

Q: Where do you apply Zimaya Ilham Al Oud?

A: To increase the longevity of the sweet and bold fragrance, spray onto your major pulse points such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: What is the fragrance concentration?

A: Afnan Zimaya Ilham Al Oud is an eau de parfum that offers a higher fragrant oil concentration than an eau de toilette or eau de cologne. With a fragrant concentration of 15% to 20%, an eau de parfum (EDP) like Zimaya Ilham Al Oud provides a sustained scent trail.

Q: Is Afnan's Zimaya Ilham Al Oud perfume for him or her?

A: This scent by Afnan is catered towards men with its forward woody scent. However, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud can be enjoyed by both men and women who enjoy subtly sweet, warm and spicy aromas.

Q: Does it last long?

A: As an EDP, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud perfume can potentially last up to 8 hours when applied to your pulse points without rubbing in the fragrance. Your body chemistry, however, can play a part in how long the perfume will last and how it emanates. People with a higher oil content on their skin tend to have a better symbiotic relationship with perfume than those with drier skin. If you tend to have dry skin, you can still enjoy wearing your favorite scent, you may need to apply a little more as well as have it on hand to reapply sooner than those with a higher oil content.

Q: What fragrances smell similar?

A: Alhambra by Aisha Perfumes by Neide Albano, Amber Oud by Al Haramain Perfumes, Coup du Monde by Al-Jazeera Perfumes.

Q: What season should I wear it?

A: As an oriental woody fragrance, Zimaya Ilham Al Oud perfume by Afnan is well suited for the fall or winter season. However, its floral and fruity notes of rose, raspberry and jasmine help lift the scent, making it fit to wear year-round.

Q: Where can I buy it?

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