Fakhar Black by Lattafa
Brand: Lattafa
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Fakhar Black is a versatile masculine fragrance with a fresh, clean opening and an aromatic heart reminiscent of modern blue-style scents. Its woody amber dry-down adds warmth and polish, making it especially easy to wear for everyday settings, work, and relaxed evenings.
Is Fakhar Black worth it?
How it smells: Opens with apple, ginger and bergamot, lavender and sage at the heart, then dries down to amberwood and cedar.
Scent Score: 67/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 87, layerability 41 and value 78, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, summer and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2021 · Men
Key accords: Apple, Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries
Top Notes
- Apple
- Ginger
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Lavender
- Sage
- Juniper Berries
- Geranium
Base Notes
- Amberwood
- Cedar
- Tonka Bean
- Vetiver
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Outdoor
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Fakhar Black by Lattafa belongs to the fougère fragrance family. A crisp blend of bright apple, zesty ginger, and bergamot evolves into aromatic lavender and sage before settling into a smooth, woody amber-tonka base. Fakhar Black opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium. It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
How to wear Fakhar Black
On skin, Fakhar Black by Lattafa has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and outdoor. Its best layering match in the catalog is Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent. Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y Eau de Toilette on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Fakhar Black opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium.
It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
What to layer with Fakhar Black
Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y Eau de Toilette on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette
Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y Eau de Parfum on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Y Eau de Parfum
Amber Oud Carbon Edition by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 88/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and sage.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Carbon Edition on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Amber Oud Carbon Edition
La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique by Yves Saint Laurent
Strong Match · 88/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share ginger, bergamot, and lavender.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique
Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Strong Match · 85/99
Both are fougère fragrances, and they share bergamot, lavender, and sage.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Eternity for Men on top for fougère lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Eternity for Men
Pairings to approach with care
Guidance 46 by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Guidance 46 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Guidance 46 brings an amber contrast to this fougère scent.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Guidance 46 on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 1 spray Guidance 46
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 33/99
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this fougère scent.
Order: Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include apple, ginger, and bergamot.
- Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include apple, ginger, and bergamot.
- Amber Oud Carbon Edition by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, lavender, and sage.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Fakhar Black?
Fakhar Black opens with Apple, Ginger, and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries, and Geranium. It dries down to Amberwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
How long does Fakhar Black last, and how strong is it?
Fakhar Black by Lattafa has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Fakhar Black?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, date, and outdoor.
What layers well with Fakhar Black?
Y Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Both are fougère fragrances, and they share apple, ginger, and bergamot. Apply Fakhar Black first as your base layer. Its fougère character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y Eau de Toilette on top for fougère lift. Start with 2 sprays Fakhar Black : 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette.
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