Afnan Zimaya Sharaf Blend Extrait de Parfum 100ml is a rich, gourmand-oriental unisex fragrance launched in 2023 under the Zimaya line — a sub-brand of the popular UAE house Afnan Perfumes. Composed by Imran Fazlani, the composition is built around a sweet, slightly boozy date-and-praline core: dates, nutmeg and saffron open the fragrance; vanilla, praline and tuberose form the heart; and a base of tonka bean, amberwood, benzoin and musk gives the scent a long, indulgent close.
About Zimaya by Afnan
Zimaya is a recent sub-brand of Afnan Perfumes, the well-established UAE-based fragrance house. The Zimaya line is positioned as a more decorative, prestige-feeling tier within the Afnan umbrella, with elaborate flacon design and richer, often gourmand-oriental compositions inspired by mainstream luxury and niche fragrances. The line is widely loved for the price-to-performance ratio of its extrait-de-parfum-strength compositions.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Dates, Nutmeg, Saffron
- Heart: Vanilla, Praline, Tuberose
- Base: Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Benzoin, Musk
Olfactory family: Amber Gourmand | Launched: 2023 | Perfumer: Imran Fazlani | Gender: Unisex
The story behind Sharaf Blend
Sharaf Blend was conceived as Zimaya's interpretation of the modern boozy-gourmand niche fragrance genre — popularised by compositions like Lattafa Khamrah and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir — at a fraction of the niche price. The dates-and-praline pairing keeps the fragrance grounded in Middle Eastern perfumery traditions, while the tuberose-and-vanilla heart gives it a softer, more wearable edge. The flacon takes a sculpted, gold-and-amber-tinted silhouette designed to feel collectible.
Who it's for
Sharaf Blend is genuinely unisex and suits anyone drawn to rich, gourmand-leaning oriental fragrances with a sweet, slightly boozy character — wearers of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir, Lattafa Khamrah, or Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium, who want a more affordable Middle-Eastern alternative. Best in autumn and winter, ideal for evening wear, dinners and special occasions where a memorable scent trail is welcome.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
- Two sprays are usually plenty given the strong projection of the extrait-de-parfum concentration.
- Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity, particularly on dry skin.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Zimaya by Afnan Perfumes
- Year: 2023
- Perfumer: Imran Fazlani
- Origin: United Arab Emirates
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