Afnan Highness VII White
Unisex · EDP · £90
Inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.
Description
A clean, green woody musk built as the lightest counterpoint in Afnan's Highness collection, Highness VII White opens on violet leaf, patchouli and oakmoss before a jasmine and ambergris heart settles into musk, birch and amber. Product Overview Highness VII White, also sold under the name His Highness White, is an Eau de Parfum housed in a 100ml bottle. Afnan's official UK store has priced the fragrance at 90 pounds, matched almost exactly by resale listings on eBay UK at just under 92 pounds, though as of this record the SKU is showing sold out direct from Afnan in the UK, which should be read as a stock gap rather than discontinuation given it remains available through international and marketplace channels. The name White traces back to one of the four original 2014 Highness releases, alongside Her Highness Red, Her Highness Black and His Highness Green, and this record reflects the current numbered relaunch version of that name rather than the earlier 2014 formula, which some retailers still list separately under an older, different note profile. Afnan markets Highness VII White as unisex, a description borne out by the fragrance's genuinely androgynous, fresh woody character. Scent Profile The opening is green and slightly bitter, built from violet leaf, patchouli and oakmoss, giving an immediate mossy, almost forest floor freshness rather than the sweeter, spicier openings found elsewhere in the Highness range. Jasmine softens the transition into the heart, while ambergris adds a faint marine, salted warmth. The base of musk, birch and amber closes things out on a clean, woody, slightly smoky note, with the birch in particular giving a dry, tar like edge that keeps the composition from reading as purely soft or powdery. Several independent Fragrantica reviewers describe the fragrance as taking close to an hour to properly warm up on skin, moving from a sharp, almost metallic opening moment into a smoother violet, jasmine and amber musk dry down. This note structure is corroborated by Afnan's own site, Fragrantica's structured pyramid and multiple independent retailers including Bebold Perfumes, Triple Traders and Jomashop. A small number of other listings describe a completely different saffron, cardamom and myrrh structure, which most likely reflects confusion with the separate 2014 formula rather than a genuine alternate version of this SKU. Technical Structure and Development Highness VII White is built around contrast rather than blend, opening sharp and green before resolving into something soft and animalic through the ambergris and musk. This gives the fragrance a more layered, slower reveal than Afnan's more straightforward oud or amber releases, and several reviewers note that its character shifts meaningfully between the first ten minutes on skin and the following hour, which is worth flagging clearly rather than treating this as a simple linear fragrance. Performance Fragrantica community data puts the fragrance at 3.95 out of 5 from 22 ratings, with reviewers specifically praising projection, one describing performance as strong for four plus hours with smooth violet, iris and resin amber character on skin. Longevity sits around 6 to 8 hours for most wearers, with projection notably stronger than average in the opening hours before settling closer to the skin. At least one reviewer specifically warned against blind buying due to an initial alcohol and antiseptic like opening note that some skin chemistries produce more strongly than others, so a decant or sample first is a reasonable recommendation. Wear Scenarios - Layered under a darker, woodier fragrance to add freshness, a use case specifically described by reviewers - Professional or formal settings where a clean, ambiguous woody musk reads as versatile rather than overtly masculine or feminine - Transitional weather, since the green opening suits cooler months while the musk amber base avoids feeling too heavy - Wearers who want a genuinely unisex option within the Highness range rather than the more clearly gendered numbered entries Scent Family Positioning Highness VII White sits within the green woody musk style lane, positioned by Afnan itself as a clean, lighter counterpoint to the rest of the Highness range rather than a flagship or showcase release. Where Highness III and Highness IV lean into denser oud and leather territory, Highness VII White is deliberately built as the collection's most approachable, everyday entry point into its niche Arabic character. Inspired By and Style Comparisons No official Afnan statement or third party dupe guide names a specific reference fragrance for Highness VII White, and a dedicated Afnan clone guide that documents inspiration sources for several other releases in the brand's catalogue has no entry for this one. The one genuine signal comes from independent community commentary rather than marketing. Two separate Fragrantica reviewers, writing at different times and without apparent coordination, both describe the dry down as having a Creed Silver Mountain Water character, one noting it directly and a second confirming that observation while adding that it does not smell identical. Because this is two independent, specific namings of the same reference fragrance rather than a single unverified claim, the field is set to Creed Silver Mountain Water, but this should be read as a mild, community perceived resemblance in the dry down phase rather than an official or confirmed dupe relationship, and Andrew should weigh in if he disagrees with treating two hedged community mentions as sufficient. Flankers and Variations Highness VII White sits alongside Highness III, Highness IV, Highness V, Highness VI Blue, Her Highness VI Red, Highness IX and Highness X in the numbered collection. Its predecessor, the 2014 formula sold under the same His Highness White name with a different saffron and myrrh based note structure, is a distinct earlier release rather than a current variation and has not been added as a separate record. Market and Community Reception Highness VII White has genuine, specific first person reception on Fragrantica rather than only generic marketing copy. Reviews are notably split. Several wearers call it unique, fresh and slept on, with one specifically praising its violet, iris and amber musk dry down as among the smoothest they have experienced, while another describes an off putting antiseptic opening and recommends sampling before a full bottle purchase. Afnan's own UK collection copy frames it explicitly as the most versatile Highness expression for buyers who want the collection's niche Arabic quality in a format suited to professional, casual and formal settings, rather than as the range's bestseller or flagship, a framing consistent with the mixed but engaged reviewer response.
Notes
Top Notes
- Violet Leaf
- Patchouli
- Oakmoss
Heart Notes
- Jasmine
- Ambergris
Base Notes
- Musk
- Birch
- Amber
Main Accords
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Oud
- Smoky
- Powdery
- Leather
- Mossy
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Iris
- Animalic
- Bitter
- Green
- Metallic
- Marine
- Oakmoss
Tags
Vibes
Occasions
Performance
Style Lane
Atlas Match
Best Notes Match
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Community Reviews
1 reviews with an average rating of 7.1 out of 10.
Atlas Insight
Why It Stands Out
Highness VII White delivers a refined androgynous profile that balances green violet leaf with a sophisticated, powdery amber base. It avoids the harsh synthetic edges often found in budget fresh woody fragrances.
Who Should Buy It
Those seeking a versatile, clean everyday scent that transitions effortlessly from the office to casual evening wear. It is ideal for individuals who appreciate a minimalist, balanced composition with subtle depth.
Who Should Skip It
Fragrance enthusiasts looking for a highly accurate reproduction of Creed Silver Mountain Water should avoid this. Its scent profile leans more into woody musk than the distinct metallic tea note of the original.
Compared With the Original
While it shares the same fresh, airy DNA as the original, Highness VII White feels earthier and more grounded. The metallic inkiness of the Creed is replaced by a denser, more prominent patchouli and moss presence.
Best Alternative If This Isn't for You
If you want the Silver Mountain Water vibe without poor accuracy, Rasasi Al Wisam Day is the natural next step. It moves into crisp metallic territory, emphasizing citrus and sea notes rather than the woody moss of the Highness.