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Afnan Perfumes Highness V
Afnan Perfumes

Highness V

earthy
woody
aromatic
citrus
fruity
musky
gourmand
EDP · 2021 · mens

Afnan Perfumes is a UAE-based house known for crafting bold, accessible fragrances that blend traditional Middle Eastern sensibilities with contemporary composition. Highness V, released in 2021, is an EDP that exemplifies the brand's approach to creating statement scents.

Highness V opens with bergamot and black currant that immediately establish a citrus-forward brightness, tempered by the sweet warmth of tonka bean. The heart shifts into darker, more grounded territory with vetiver and patchouli anchoring the composition, while earthy notes add mineral complexity. The base settles into a musky, spiced foundation enriched by guaiac wood, creating a floral oriental with genuine depth and a woody-earthy backbone that prevents it from veering too sweet.

This is a fragrance for someone seeking a refined but assertive scent that works year-round, though it shines particularly well in cooler months when its spiced, woody character comes into focus. It's versatile enough for daily wear but substantial enough for evening. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat, Highness V will likely resonate with your preferences.

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Main Accordsreported by community
earthy
100%
woody
100%
aromatic
100%
citrus
100%
fruity
50%
musky
50%
gourmand
50%
fresh spicy
50%
powdery
50%
green
50%
floral
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Black Currant
Black Currant
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Earthy Notes
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Spices
Spices
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
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The TacticianBest match89% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat82% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
earthy100%woody100%aromatic100%citrus100%fruity50%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
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Afnan Perfumes Highness V— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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$100.00 at Afnan Perfumes. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Afnan Perfumes Highness V smell like? +
Afnan Perfumes is a UAE-based house known for crafting bold, accessible fragrances that blend traditional Middle Eastern sensibilities with contemporary composition. Highness V, released in 2021, is an EDP that exemplifies the brand's approach to creating statement scents. Highness V opens with bergamot and black currant that immediately establish a citrus-forward brightness, tempered by the sweet warmth of tonka bean. The heart shifts into darker, more grounded territory with vetiver and patchouli anchoring the composition, while earthy notes add mineral complexity. The base settles into a musky, spiced foundation enriched by guaiac wood, creating a floral oriental with genuine depth and a woody-earthy backbone that prevents it from veering too sweet. This is a fragrance for someone seeking a refined but assertive scent that works year-round, though it shines particularly well in cooler months when its spiced, woody character comes into focus. It's versatile enough for daily wear but substantial enough for evening. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat, Highness V will likely resonate with your preferences.
What are the notes in Afnan Perfumes Highness V? +
Top: Bergamot, Black Currant, Tonka Bean. Heart: Vetiver, Earthy Notes, Patchouli. Base: Musk, Spices, Guaiac Wood.
What fragrance family is Highness V? +
Afnan Perfumes Highness V belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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