Ishq Anfas

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Ishq by Anfas is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Ishq was launched in 2019. Ishq was created by Christian Carbonnel and Asim Al Qassim. Top notes are Saffron and Jasmine; middle notes are Raspberry and Amber; base notes are Talc and Oakmoss.

Composition Profile

fruity 100%
sweet 85%
powdery 70%
warm spicy 60%
amber 50%
white floral 40%
metallic 35%
leather 30%
rose 25%

About the Perfumer

Asim Al Qassim

Asim Al Qassim

Asim Al Qassim is a perfumer known for his work with the house of Anfas, where he has crafted a distinctive style rooted in rich, traditional Middle Eastern ingredients. His compositions often center on luxurious notes like oud, saffron, and amber, creating deep, opulent scents that balance intensity with elegance. Representative creations from the Anfas line include El Oud Anfas, El Zafran Anfas, and Ishq Anfas, each showcasing his skill in blending classic resinous and spicy accords.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Saffron Saffron
Jasmine Jasmine

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Raspberry Raspberry
Amber Amber

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Talc Talc
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Unique Character

Ishq Anfas by Anfas offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Ishq Anfas embodies the distinctive style of Anfas while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Ishq Anfas

Essence

To wear Ishq Anfas is to embrace an olfactory paradox-a fragrance that is both intoxicating and elusive, opulent yet restrained. It is a scent for those who seek to be enveloped in mystery while simultaneously revealing themselves in layers. The person who chooses this fragrance is not merely drawn to its notes of oud, saffron, and amber; they are seduced by its essence-the promise of depth, sensuality, and a life lived with poetic intensity.

This is a soul who thrives on the interplay of light and shadow, who understands that beauty is not merely in what is seen but in what is felt. They are the embodiment of The Lover archetype, a figure who seeks union-with people, with art, with the world itself. Their philosophy is one of immersion: to love deeply, to experience fully, to dissolve boundaries between self and other.

They move through life with an almost magnetic presence, not because they demand attention, but because they exude an aura of quiet intensity. Their tastes are refined but never ostentatious-they prefer the weight of aged leather, the texture of raw silk, the warmth of dim candlelight. Their home is a sanctuary, filled with books that have been underlined, records that have been played until the grooves wear thin, and objects that carry the weight of memory.

Shadow

Yet, like all who dwell too deeply in the realm of feeling, they are not without their shadows. Their passion, when unchecked, can tip into obsession. They may lose themselves in love, becoming so entwined with another that they forget where they end and the other begins. Their longing for depth can make them impatient with the mundane, leading to restlessness or a sense of dissatisfaction when life fails to meet their romantic ideals.

There is also a melancholic undercurrent to their nature. They are acutely aware of the ephemeral-how quickly moments fade, how love can slip through one’s fingers. This awareness can manifest as a quiet sorrow, a tendency to dwell on what has been lost rather than what remains. At their worst, they may retreat into nostalgia, romanticizing the past to the point of paralysis.

Conclusion

Their greatest strength lies in their capacity for empathy and connection. They do not merely listen; they absorb. When they speak, their words are deliberate, weighted with emotion and insight. They are drawn to people who mirror their own complexity-those who are unafraid of vulnerability, who understand that truth is often found in contradictions.

In love, they are both fierce and tender, capable of devotion that borders on the sacred. They do not love lightly; to them, love is an act of revelation, a merging of souls. Their relationships are marked by an almost ritualistic intimacy-shared glances that speak volumes, touches that linger just a moment too long, conversations that stretch into the early hours.

Their lifestyle is one of curated intensity. They do not chase pleasure for its own sake; they seek experiences that resonate on a deeper level. A meal is not just sustenance but an act of communion. Music is not just sound but a gateway to the sublime. Even solitude is not loneliness but a necessary retreat into the self, where they can distill their emotions into something tangible-perhaps a journal entry, a sketch, or simply a moment of stillness.