Forbidden Words: Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah Sasva

When developing Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah, the concept of forbidden desire and uninhibited romance served as the primary muse. The fragrance explores the thrill of giving in to impulses that are normally restrained — secret encounters, freedom, temptation and the intoxicating atmosphere of romance hidden beneath moonlight. Sasva presents it as an olfactory expression of liberty and indulgence, where darkness and sensuality are balanced by unexpected flashes of brightness.

The composition reflects this tension through contrasts. Smoky tobacco and pink pepper bring heat and spice, while lime provides a fresh, almost juicy brightness. As the fragrance develops, decadent oud and vanilla introduce richness and sensuality before leather, patchouli and amber create a darker, deeper foundation. The result is warm, opulent and provocative without completely losing the freshness of its opening.

Olfactory Notes

Upon the first spray, Tobacco, Lime and Pink Pepper create an immediate contrast between darkness and brightness. Tobacco introduces a smoky, warm character, while pink pepper adds a lively spicy edge. Lime cuts directly through the richness with a sharp citrus freshness, preventing the opening from becoming excessively dense.

As it warms into the heart, the fragrance becomes richer and more sensual. Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar create a deep woody sweetness: vanilla softens the darker facets of oud, while cedar contributes dryness and structure. The combination gives the heart a decadent character without turning Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah into a purely gourmand fragrance.

Finally, the scent settles into a dark, warm base of Amber, Patchouli and Leather. Amber provides enveloping warmth, patchouli reinforces the earthy depth of the composition, and leather brings a dry, tactile quality that complements the tobacco and oud. Together, these notes leave a rich woody-amber trail with an unmistakably nocturnal character.

Olfactory notes: Tobacco, Sweet, Woody, Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli, Leather, Citrus, Oud, Soft Spicy
Fragrance Family: Woody Amber

Top notes: Tobacco, Lime, Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Vanilla, Agarwood, Cedar
Base notes: Amber, Patchouli, Leather

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
  
• Made in India
  
• Parfumeur: Jordi Fernández
  
• Year of Launch: 2022

If you're wondering about how long Alfaaz-e-Mamnooah Sasva will last, Fragrantica does not publish a fixed verified hour figure for this fragrance. Individual wearer reports describe it as particularly persistent; one reviewer reported that it was still detectable as a skin scent around 14 hours after application. Because fragrance performance varies significantly with skin, climate and dosage, this should be treated as an individual experience rather than a guaranteed longevity figure.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool.