El Oud Anfas by Anfas

El Oud Anfas

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is El Oud Anfas worth trying?

El Oud by Anfas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, amber, powdery with Amber, Civet, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
woody amber powdery

The first impression

El Oud by Anfas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. El Oud was launched in 2014. El Oud was created by Asim Al Qassim and Christian Carbonnel. Top note is Amber; middle notes are Civet, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam and Hinoki Wood; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
amber 85%
powdery 70%
vanilla 60%
aromatic 50%
warm spicy 40%
animalic 35%
fresh spicy 30%
oud 25%
sweet 20%

The perfumer behind it

Asim Al Qassim

Asim Al Qassim

Asim Al Qassim is a perfumer known for his work with the house of Anfas, where he has crafted a distinctive style rooted in rich, traditional Middle Eastern ingredients. His compositions often center on luxurious notes like oud, saffron, and amber, creating deep, opulent scents that balance intensity with elegance. Representative creations from the Anfas line include El Oud Anfas, El Zafran Anfas, and Ishq Anfas, each showcasing his skill in blending classic resinous and spicy accords.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Amber Amber

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Civet Civet
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Gurjan balsam Gurjan balsam
Hinoki Wood Hinoki Wood

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Vanilla Vanilla
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of El Oud Anfas

Essence

This person is most closely aligned with the Mystic, an archetype that seeks depth, transcendence, and the hidden meanings beneath the surface of life. Like the rich, dark, and complex scent of El Oud Anfas-intoxicating yet enigmatic-they are drawn to the profound, the sacred, and the sensual. The Mystic does not merely exist; they experience, with an intensity that borders on the devotional.

Yet, the Mystic is not without shadows. Their pursuit of depth can become escapism, their sensuality indulgence, their wisdom arrogance. The very qualities that make them magnetic can also isolate them, for few can match their hunger for the ineffable.

Relationships

They do not love lightly. To be close to them is to be known, in ways that can feel overwhelming. Their relationships are intense, for they seek not companionship but communion. They are drawn to those who mirror their depth-artists, scholars, seekers-but often find themselves disappointed when others cannot meet their expectations.

Their shadow here is possessiveness. The same passion that makes them devoted can turn them into gatekeepers of affection, demanding loyalty with an almost religious fervor. They may mistake intensity for intimacy, forgetting that love, like oud, must breathe to remain alive.

Shadow

The Mystic’s greatest strength-their relentless pursuit of meaning-can become their undoing. They may grow disdainful of those who live superficially, dismissing joy as frivolity and simplicity as ignorance. Their wisdom, if unchecked, hardens into dogma. They may retreat into solitude, convinced that the world is too shallow to understand them.

Yet, when balanced, they embody a rare harmony-a person who worships at the altars of both flesh and spirit, who knows that the sacred and the sensual are not opposites but reflections.

Conclusion

They are not for everyone. But for those who recognize the weight of their presence, the scent of El Oud Anfas lingers long after they have left the room-a reminder that some souls are not meant to be forgotten.

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