Name: Assad by Latafa
Brand: Al-Bakhoor
Price: 30.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£30.00

Fragrance Profile & Notes

Scent Character & Impressions

The opening is spicy and bold, with black pepper giving a sharp kick, balanced by the sweet-fruity pineapple and smoky / warm tobacco undertones.
Over time, the coffee + patchouli + iris heart brings depth and complexity — the coffee adds a dark, slightly bitter warmth; patchouli gives an earthy richness; iris softens things with a slightly powdery touch.
In the dry‑down, it settles into a creamy, warm, resinous base with vanilla, amber, dry woods, benzoin, and labdanum, giving it a cozy, lingering trail.
It tends toward the warm‑spicy / gourmand-amber side of things, mixing sweetness with depth and a spicy edge.

Longevity: Many users report lasting wear — for example, 8+ hours on skin and even longer on clothing.
Projection / Sillage: Strong in the opening, then becomes more moderate / skin-close as it dries down.
Because of its richer, warmer profile, it's often considered more suited to cooler weather, evenings, or special occasions rather than hot summer days.

Pros:

Rich, complex profile blending spice, coffee, sweet, woods — gives it character.
Solid value — offers a fragrance experience that many compare favourably with higher‑end scents.
Strong opening and respectable longevity (especially on fabric/clothing).

Cons / Caveats (user feedback):

The opening can be a bit harsh or sharp (pepper + pineapple) for some noses; may need “break-in” or settling.
On warmer skin or in heat, it may feel heavy or overly sweet to some.
Some users feel it resembles or is “inspired by” Dior’s Sauvage Elixir, especially in its opening & aromatic structure — though opinions vary on how close the resemblance is.
Some recent buyers suspect changes or slight reformulations over time (less performance, lighter feel) in newer bottles.