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AfnanEau de Parfum · EST. 2021

Supremacy Not Only Intense

A bold, spicy oud-amber from Afnan's Supremacy line. Cinnamon and saffron lead into a smoky oud and tobacco base for a warm, masculine, cold-weather statement.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2021RETAIL: $30 - $45
The Quick Answer

Supremacy Not Only Intense opens on Cinnamon and Saffron, moves through Oud and Tobacco, and dries down to Amber and Patchouli. At $30 - $45 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with long lasting (8h - 12h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.4
Expert
8.7
Longevity
8.5
Sillage
5.7
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

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Approx. $0.30/mlBased on the lowest street price ($30) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Cinnamon
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Oud
  • Tobacco
  • Rose
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Autumn 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Composed by Undisclosed for Afnan in 2021, Supremacy Not Only Intense sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.

The Opening

It opens on Cinnamon, Saffron, Nutmeg, a bright citrus and warm spice introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

The middle phase is floral and resinous oud: Oud, Tobacco, Rose carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.

The Dry-Down

The base is golden amber and sweet gourmand, with Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Cinnamon and Saffron opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Oud and Tobacco heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Amber and Patchouli base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.7/10
Sillage
8.5/10
Blind Buy
MEDIUM RISK
Final Score
9.1/10

Who Should Buy Supremacy Not Only Intense

Supremacy Not Only Intense leans masculine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to evening wear and going out. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

This is a characterful composition — the oud and saffron can divide opinion sharply. It rewards those who love the style and challenges those who don't, so we strongly recommend sampling before committing.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (8h - 12h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
30%
NIGHT
70%
GENDER INDEXMasculine Leaning
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸15%
SUMMER ☀️5%
AUTUMN 🍂40%
WINTER ❄️40%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Cinnamon and Saffron lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Oud and Tobacco take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Amber and Patchouli anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Strong
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Amber and Patchouli is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Autumn / Fall (40% seasonal fit)
  • Winter (40% seasonal fit)
  • Evenings, dinners and going out

Skip It

  • Spring — it underperforms here (15%)
  • Summer — it underperforms here (5%)
  • Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
  • Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty
  • Hot daytime errands — it can read too heavy

Blind-Buy Risk

61/100HIGHER RISK
Risk factors
  • Contains polarising notes (oud) that not everyone enjoys
  • Very high projection — easy to over-apply and overwhelm a room
In its favour
  • Divisive, character-heavy notes mean reactions vary widely person to person.
  • Beast-mode sillage is hard to dial back once sprayed; sampling helps you judge dosage.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Cinnamal / Hexyl Cinnamal / Eugenol

Spice aldehydes are EU-declarable and among the more common skin sensitisers.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense smell like?
It is a spicy oud-amber scent with strong cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg over a smoky oud, tobacco, and amber base. Warm, masculine, and well-suited to cold weather and evenings.
Is it a strong performer?
Yes. Expect 8 to 12 hours of longevity and strong projection. The dense spice and oud base make it a robust cold-weather option.
Is Supremacy Not Only Intense good value?
At roughly $30 to $45 it delivers a rich, spicy niche-style oud experience for a budget price, making it a solid value pick for fans of warm, spicy fragrances.
Is Supremacy Not Only Intense worth buying?
For the money, Supremacy Not Only Intense ($30 - $45) is strong value. It projects at a strong projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (8h - 12h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Cinnamon and Saffron character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans toward evening wear.
Can I wear Supremacy Not Only Intense to the office?
Be careful. Supremacy Not Only Intense projects strongly (strong projection), so in an enclosed office it can easily overwhelm colleagues. If you must wear it to work, limit yourself to one light spray on clothing and avoid reapplying. For shared indoor spaces, a softer fragrance is the more considerate choice.
Is Supremacy Not Only Intense good for summer?
Not really. Supremacy Not Only Intense scores only 5% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Amber and Patchouli base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in winter, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Supremacy Not Only Intense should I use?
Go light. Because Supremacy Not Only Intense projects at a strong projection level, one to two sprays is plenty for most settings — one on the chest and one on a wrist. Three or more can quickly become overwhelming indoors. With longevity in the long lasting (8h - 12h) range, even a small application carries you through the day.
Is Supremacy Not Only Intense safe for sensitive skin?
Supremacy Not Only Intense is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Cinnamon, Saffron and Nutmeg, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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