Short answer: Khamrah is the Lattafa most people start with: cinnamon-spiced dates, praline and vanilla. For a coffee twist try Khamrah Qahwa; for a bold men's scent, Asad; for a creamy women's gourmand, Yara; and for something fresh, Fakhar Black.
Lattafa is a Middle Eastern fragrance house from the UAE, known for rich, long-lasting perfumes at affordable prices. Its range runs from sweet gourmands to oud. We profile 36 Lattafa fragrances on SCNTMIX; below are the ten most useful, each with its best layering partner from another brand.
Which Lattafa perfume should you buy?
- Sweet gourmand: Khamrah, Khamrah Qahwa or Eclaire.
- For women: Yara and Eclaire.
- For men: Asad for evenings, Fakhar Black for daytime.
- Oud: Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory.
- Everyday and versatile: Angham and Musamam White Intense.
- Spicy amber: Teriaq Intense.
The best Lattafa perfumes, and what to layer them with
Layering partners and fit scores come from MixMode's note and family analysis. Use them as a starting point, then test on your own skin.
Khamrah 2022 · Gourmand
What it smells like: A rich, boozy-sweet blend of cinnamon-spiced dates, praline, vanilla, and resinous woods with a warm ambered finish.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Zimaya Sharaf Blend (98% fit). They share nutmeg, dates, praline, tuberose, vanilla, tonka bean, amberwood, benzoin; 2 sprays Khamrah first, then 2 sprays Sharaf Blend.
Khamrah Qahwa Oriental
What it smells like: Spiced coffee: cinnamon, cardamom and ginger over praline and candied fruit, finishing on vanilla, coffee and tonka.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Carolina Herrera Good Girl (98% fit). They share cinnamon, praline, vanilla, coffee, tonka bean, musk; 1 spray Good Girl first, then 2 sprays Khamrah Qahwa.
Asad 2021 · Oriental
What it smells like: A bold blend of peppery tobacco, dark coffee, sweet vanilla, and warm amber over dry woods.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Xerjoff Accento (98% fit). They share pineapple, patchouli, iris, amber, vanilla; 2 sprays Asad first, then 2 sprays Accento.
Yara 2020 · Gourmand
What it smells like: A creamy, softly tropical gourmand that blends powdery florals and juicy fruit with smooth vanilla, musk, and sandalwood.
Best for: spring, fall and winter.
Layer it with: Xerjoff Richwood (98% fit). They share tangerine, vanilla, musk, sandalwood; 2 sprays Yara first, then 2 sprays Richwood.
Fakhar Black 2021 · Fougère
What it smells like: 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.
Best for: spring, summer and fall.
Layer it with: Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Toilette (98% fit). They share apple, ginger, bergamot, sage, juniper berries, geranium, amberwood, cedar, tonka bean, vetiver; 2 sprays Fakhar Black first, then 2 sprays Y Eau de Toilette.
Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory 2021 · Woody
What it smells like: A rich, smoky oud fragrance layered with warm saffron, spicy nutmeg, earthy patchouli, and soft musk.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Khadlaj Karus Oud (98% fit). They share saffron, nutmeg, agarwood (oud), patchouli, musk; 2 sprays Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory first, then 2 sprays Karus Oud.
Eclaire 2024 · Gourmand
What it smells like: Eclaire opens with caramel, milk, and sugar before moving into white flowers and honey. Its drydown combines vanilla, praline, and musk for a creamy, sweet gourmand profile.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Parfums de Marly Delina (98% fit). They share caramel, vanilla, musk; 2 sprays Eclaire first, then 2 sprays Delina.
Angham Oriental
What it smells like: Ginger, mandarin and pink pepper over lavender, praline, cacao and jasmine, on a soft vanilla, amber and musk base.
Best for: spring, fall and winter.
Layer it with: Commodity Juice (98% fit). They share ginger, mandarin, jasmine, amber, musk; 2 sprays Angham first, then 2 sprays Juice.
Musamam White Intense 2023 · Woody
What it smells like: A radiant blend of citrus, creamy coconut, floral ylang-ylang, and smooth sandalwood wrapped in soft musk and ambered warmth.
Best for: spring, summer and fall.
Layer it with: Prada Amber Pour Femme (98% fit). They share bergamot, orange, cardamom, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, musk, benzoin; 2 sprays Musamam White Intense first, then 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme.
Teriaq Intense Oriental Spicy
What it smells like: Saffron and bergamot over plum liqueur and cinnamon, on a warm amber, tonka and benzoin base.
Best for: fall and winter.
Layer it with: Amouage Reflection 45 (76% fit). They share tonka bean, benzoin; 2 sprays Teriaq Intense first, then 2 sprays Reflection 45.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Lattafa perfume?
Khamrah is the most popular, with Asad and Yara close behind. Khamrah Qahwa is the pick for coffee lovers.
Are Lattafa perfumes long lasting?
Most are. The gourmand and oud scents (Khamrah, Asad, Oud for Glory) have heavy vanilla, amber and oud bases that last. Fresher ones like Fakhar Black fade sooner.
Are Lattafa perfumes dupes?
Several are often compared to designer favorites. Use our Dupe Finder to compare, and see the Lattafa brand page for every bottle.