Oudh Al Anfar has traded in fragrance since 1950. It began as an agarwood trading house in Assam and grew into a respected Gulf perfume name, and that heritage in oud still runs through its perfumes today. The house works across several lines, including Anfar London and Anfar 1950, and it also produces Adyan, a sub-brand with its own distinctive range. This guide picks out the best Anfar and Adyan scents we currently stock, grouped by style. Explore the full Anfar collection and the Adyan collection.
Best for oud lovers
Given the house's roots in agarwood, it is no surprise that oud is a strength. Anfar 1950 Artisan Oud is a rich, smoky oud with incense and raspberry. Oud D'Orient pairs oud with tuberose and amber, while Secret Oud Private Edition is a sweet rose and oud with caramel. For something darker, The Jewel of Night combines blackcurrant, rose, jasmine, oud and incense, and Ashy Wood is deep and woody with oakmoss and oud. Read more in our guide to understanding oud, or browse our Arabian oud collection.
Best fresh scents for men
- Odyssee II is a fresh citrus aromatic with citron, bergamot and grapefruit.
- Odyssee III is bold and modern with bergamot, mint, vetiver, vanilla and tonka bean.
- Intense Sport is fresh and sporty with pineapple, bergamot and musk.
- Midnight Frost Intense is a fresh woody aromatic with lemon and aromatic woods.
Best rich and spicy scents for men
Midnight Homme Intense is a sophisticated spicy woody Extrait with nutmeg, cinnamon and sandalwood. Smoky Wood is a bold aromatic woody scent with aromatic herbs, caramel, oud and amber. Amber D'Orient is a refined amber with citrus and rose, and Royal Imperial is bold and elegant with patchouli, iris and Italian lemon. See more in our men's collection.
Best for women
- Rose Musk Private Edition is an elegant fresh rose and creamy musk for day and evening.
- Anfar 1950 Zenit Lilac is a delicate white floral with magnolia, freesia and lily of the valley.
- Floral Bloom is an airy bouquet of mixed flowers, daisy, alyssum and jasmine.
- La Perle Pour Femme is fresh and romantic with sparkling fruits and white florals.
- Rouge Elixir is a spicy woody Extrait with citrus, florals, spice and woods.
- Date Nights Femme is a seductive evening Extrait.
Best unisex scents
The Anfar 1950 Elements Collection pairs citrus with oud: Vague adds pepper and amber, while Sabbia brings passion fruit, leather and amber. Zenit Nomad is a bold fruity oud with lemon and pineapple. From the Série de Velvet, Nero Velours is citrus and warm spice with grapefruit, ginger, ambroxan and vetiver, and Azure Spirit is fresh and crisp with mint, green apple, lemon and tonka bean. Rojo Levante, from the Série de Marbre, is fruity and sweet with passion fruit, peach, vanilla and musk, and Bateig Azul completes that series. For bright weather, try Anfar 1950 Artisan Blu, Summer in Dubai, Midnight Frost Tangerine or The Jewel of Ocean. For softer moods, Meditation is a serene fruity floral musk and Rituals of Anfar Divine a radiant fruity floral with smoky woods.
Best gourmand scents
Anfar 1950 Artisan Noir is a bold gourmand floral with litchi, coffee and Turkish rose, and The Jewel of Paradise is a sweet floral gourmand with honeyed neroli, vanilla and caramel. Dessert lovers should look at the Biscotti Truffle and Pistachio Kunafa Bundle, two Anfar 1950 Extraits in one gift.
Discover Adyan
Adyan is an Anfar sub-brand, and it is a favourite for rich, characterful scents. Highlights include Riwaya Coffee, a rich Arabian coffee scent with roasted coffee beans and cardamom; Bara Coffee, a cosy gourmand with espresso, vanilla and praline; Amber Extreme, a bold amber and oud; Silk D'Arabie, a smooth skin scent with saffron, iris and ambergris; and Bleu D'Arabie, a balanced citrus and woods scent. For women, Poudre Accord is a soft powdery rose and Mystic Melody a luxurious floral with pear, tuberose and patchouli.
How to choose an Anfar perfume
- Love oud? Start with Artisan Oud, Oud D'Orient or the Elements Collection.
- Want fresh? Odyssee II, Azure Spirit and Midnight Frost Tangerine are bright and easy. See our fresh and citrus collection.
- Want sweet? The Jewel of Paradise and Adyan's coffee scents lead the way. Browse our sweet and gourmand collection.
- Buying a gift? Try our gift sets, or read our guides to the best Arabic perfumes for men and for women.
FAQs
Is Anfar the same as Oudh Al Anfar?
Yes. Anfar is the name commonly used for Oudh Al Anfar, a fragrance house trading since 1950, with lines including Anfar London and Anfar 1950.
What is Adyan?
Adyan is a sub-brand of Anfar with its own range of Extrait de Parfum and Eau de Parfum scents.
Are Anfar perfumes long-lasting?
Many Anfar scents are Extrait de Parfum, a rich concentration. For tips on getting the most from any fragrance, read how to make your fragrance last all day.
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