Zafar

Zafar is a rich floral-woody fragrance from the Omani house Omanluxury, released in 2022 and composed by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Flowers lead, but they sit on a deep bed of woods, with sweet, spicy and citrus touches woven through.

Grapefruit, bergamot, apple and pink pepper give a bright, tangy and lightly peppery opening. The floral core is broad: rose, jasmine, orange blossom and lily of the valley create a lush bouquet, while cinnamon adds warmth and orris root a soft, powdery tone. Underneath, oud and frankincense bring a smoky, resinous darkness, and vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and amber add creamy sweetness, with oakmoss and vetiver lending an earthy dryness to the finish.

Zafar is worn by anyone, and its density points towards cooler months and evening occasions where a fuller, more opulent scent feels right. The mix of fresh fruit and resinous woods gives it range, from formal dinners to special events, but a light hand is wise given how much is going on.

Zafar — unisex fragrance by Omanluxury (released 2022). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Moss, Musk, Oakmoss, Olibanum, Olibanum (Frankincense), Orange Blossom, Orris, Orris Root, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database