Afnan Zimaya Night Shadow Eau de Parfum 100ml Spray is a richly composed Middle Eastern–inspired unisex fragrance from the UAE-based perfume house Afnan. Built around smoky birch and saffron with a sumptuous rose-musk heart and warm lavender-ambergris base, the spicy-woody oriental composition delivers a confident, after-dark feminine and masculine signature with serious longevity.
About Afnan
Afnan is the UAE-based luxury perfume house with deep roots in Middle Eastern perfumery, celebrated worldwide for richly composed oud, rose, amber and saffron compositions at accessible price points. The Zimaya sub-line offers richly textured oriental fragrances that draw on classical Middle Eastern olfactory traditions while remaining accessible to contemporary perfume lovers.
Fragrance profile
- Top: Birch, amber, saffron
- Heart: Musk, rose
- Base: Lavender, ambergris
Character
Night Shadow opens with a striking smoky birch accord paired with warming saffron and rich amber — instantly atmospheric and confidently oriental. The heart unfolds into a hypnotic rose-and-musk duo that adds floral romance to the woody-spicy structure, before the dry-down rests on a sumptuous base of calming lavender and ambergris for a sensual, after-dark trail. The result is a beautifully balanced oriental fragrance with serious presence and longevity.
Who it's for
This eau de parfum is for those who love richly composed Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and oriental compositions — particularly fans of saffron, rose and amber territory. Truly unisex with excellent longevity, it shines best from autumn through winter and pairs beautifully with evening occasions and statement-fragrance moments. A great accessible entry into rich Arabian perfumery.
How to use
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, behind the ears, base of the throat — after moisturising
- Hold the bottle 15–20 cm from the skin and apply 2–3 short presses
- Let the fragrance dry naturally without rubbing the wrists together
- Mist a final spray onto a scarf or inside a coat lapel for a longer trail
- Re-apply lightly through the day — amber-musk bases have excellent longevity
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Family: Oriental Spicy Woody
- Gender: Unisex
- Best season: Autumn and winter
- Brand: Afnan
- Range: Zimaya — Night Shadow
