Mahaba

Mahaba, a 2017 fragrance from Anfas, is primarily floral, with a strong sweet, gourmand side and a smaller green touch.

The name means love in Arabic, and the scent is built around soft, romantic flowers. Petitgrain, distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, gives a green, slightly woody citrus freshness at the start, which is where the green accent comes from. The heart is a classic trio: rose for a fresh, velvety petal note, jasmine for rich warmth and ylang-ylang for a creamy, almost banana-like exotic sweetness. As it settles, vanilla and tonka bean add a warm, cosy sweetness with a hint of almond, softening the flowers into a smooth finish.

The profile suggests a romantic, easy-to-like floral for evenings, dates and cooler days, though its fresh opening keeps it wearable in daytime as well. It is meant to be worn by anyone and suits people who like sweet, creamy florals without heavy spice or smoke.

Mahaba — unisex fragrance by Anfas (released 2017). Notes: Jasmine, Petitgrain, Rose, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang. — Parfica open fragrance database