Afnan Guide: Turathi Electric or Supremacy Not Only Intense? (Formal Events in KL)

Got a formal event coming up in Kuala Lumpur — a wedding dinner, a company gala, maybe a fancy anniversary dinner — and you've decided on Afnan? Two bottles keep coming up: Turathi Electric and Supremacy Not Only Intense. Both are listed for formal occasions, but they feel like they belong at two very different kinds of party. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the right one.

Turathi Electric: Fresh, Clean and Easy to Share

Turathi Electric is a 90ml EDP made for both men and women, so if you like sharing your perfume shelf with your partner, this one's a good candidate. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, so the first impression is bright and citrusy. In the heart you get lavender and patchouli, and it settles into amber and musk.

The store describes it as a woody citrus fragrance that feels energetic yet refined, and it's made with Malaysia's tropical weather in mind — which matters when you're dressing up in KL's heat and humidity. For a formal event, that clean citrus opening keeps things polished, while the amber and musk base adds a bit of warmth for an evening dinner. It also covers casual and everyday wear, so it won't just sit in your collection waiting for the next wedding invitation.

Supremacy Not Only Intense: Bold and Masculine

Supremacy Not Only Intense is a different animal. It's a 100ml extrait de parfum made for men, and extrait is a more concentrated format than a regular EDP. The opening is black currant, bergamot and apple — fruity, but not sugar-rush fruity. The heart moves into lavender, patchouli and oakmoss, and the base brings saffron, musk and ambergris.

The store describes it as a bold masculine fragrance for modern men who want to stand out, ideal for evening wear or when you want a commanding presence. If your formal event is a night function — a dinner reception, an awards night, a fancy dinner date — that's where this one makes the most sense.

So Which One for Your Formal Event?

Here's the interesting bit: these two actually share some DNA. Bergamot, lavender and patchouli show up in both, so the backbone is similar. The difference is where they take it.

• Pick Turathi Electric if your event is in the daytime or somewhere warm, or if you want a unisex scent you can share. That citrus opening sits more comfortably with KL's weather.
• Pick Supremacy Not Only Intense if it's an evening event and you want something bolder and more masculine. The saffron, oakmoss and ambergris give it a deeper character.

Both are listed for formal occasions, so on paper neither is a wrong answer. Think about the time of day, the venue (air-cond ballroom or outdoor garden?), and whether you lean fresh or deep. Sizes are decent too — 90ml for Turathi Electric, 100ml for Supremacy Not Only Intense — so whichever you land on, you're not stuck with a tiny bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which one is better for formal events in Kuala Lumpur?

Both are listed for formal occasions. Turathi Electric leans fresh and refined, while Supremacy Not Only Intense is bolder and better suited to evening events.

Do the two perfumes share any notes?

Yes — bergamot, lavender and patchouli appear in both. Turathi Electric adds grapefruit and amber, while Supremacy Not Only Intense brings black currant, apple, oakmoss, saffron and ambergris.

What's the difference in format between the two?

Turathi Electric is a 90ml EDP for men and women, while Supremacy Not Only Intense is a 100ml extrait de parfum made for men, which is a more concentrated format.