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Afrika Olifant
feminine
Created by Jorge Lee
Afrika Olifant by Nishane is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Afrika Olifant was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Myrhh, Ambergris, Olibanum and Labdanum; middle notes are Civet, Castoreum, Leather and Agarwood (Oud); base notes are Synthetic Civet and Musk.
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Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Afrika Olifant is regarded positively by the fragrance community as a bold, complex animalic that rewards patience and exploration. While its strong castoreum note and unconventional profile may initially seem challenging, those who embrace it find it an intriguing, cozy scent perfect for cooler seasons that evolves pleasantly throughout the day.
Strengths
- Complex, evolving scent profile that reveals different facets over time
- Unique and memorable animalic character with castoreum
- Suitable for cooler weather and autumn/winter occasions
- Intriguing and conversation-starting fragrance
Weaknesses
- Initial impression can be off-putting or one-dimensional to some
- Strong castoreum note may be too animalic or polarizing for mainstream tastes
- Can be difficult to find/purchase
Best for
Autumn/winter wearCold, rainy weatherSpecial occasionsEvening wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
