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Oil-based perfume
Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Aafiyah
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Aafiyah — the Eastern character of Hamidi Oud & Perfumes
Hamidi Oud & Perfumes Aafiyah is a unisex perfume oil for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a deep, spicy-woody character.
The fragrance belongs to the chypre and woody families, combining citrus freshness, dry greenery, warm amber, and soft musky-vanilla nuances.
The release reflects the aesthetic of Hamidi Oud & Perfumes — a young and ambitious perfume house that entered the global niche fragrance market in 2020 and established its headquarters in Dubai.
Aafiyah comes across as a fragrance with an Eastern temperament, but its structure is not limited to dense sweetness: the composition develops through contrasts, moving from a cool green opening to a warm, rich base.
How the fragrance unfolds
At first, Aafiyah Perfume Oil smells fresh and slightly tart.
Bergamot brings a transparent citrus sparkle, chamomile adds a dry herbal nuance, and peach softens the impression with delicate fruity roundness.
Saffron gives the opening spicy depth, while wormwood creates a distinctive green and slightly bitter accent.
As the fragrance unfolds, vetiver and liriodendron become more noticeable, creating a dry woody framework.
Castoreum intensifies the warm, animalic nuance and makes the scent denser and more textured.
As a result, the fragrance does not feel linear: its mood shifts from fresh and composed to resinous, sensual, and rich.
Longevity, sillage, and wearability
Aafiyah perfume oil has a very powerful sillage.
The fragrance will appeal to those who enjoy a noticeable presence and complex compositions that unfold close to the skin while gradually leaving a distinctive trail.
Its unisex character allows it to be experienced in different ways: on men's skin, the woody and animalic accents may sound more austere, while on women's skin they can feel softer and warmer, with a noticeable amber-vanilla depth.
Aafiyah is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, social gatherings, and formal occasions, when its rich base can unfold most fully.
Because of its high intensity, it is best to start with a small amount, especially when applying it to clothing.
The available information does not provide precise dosage recommendations for skin and fabric, so it is best to determine the optimal amount gradually, taking your own perception and the size of the space into account.
Those drawn to the idea of combining floral, fruity, and woody nuances with a vivid Eastern style may want to explore Franck Boclet Ylang Ylang.
At the same time, Aafiyah retains a character of its own: its recognizability is built not around a single note, but around the contrast of green wormwood, spicy saffron, vetiver, amber, and a musky-vanilla trail.
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