
Here’s a breakdown of Maahir Black Edition air freshener by Lattafa — what it is, how it smells (or likely smells), its structure, and what kind of spaces / mood it suits. If you want, I can also summarize user reviews / how people react to it.
What It Is
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Type: Air freshener / room spray (300 ml) by Lattafa.
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Fragrance Profile: Described as woody‑amber‑spicy, smoky, rich, with notes of leather and oud smoke among others.
Notes / Scent Structure
Here are the main notes (top, middle, base) as listed by various sources:
Layer | Notes |
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Top | Bergamot, Rosemary, Violet |
Heart / Middle | Orris absolute, Amber, Frankincense, Cistus, Myrrh, Vanilla |
Base | Leather, Agarwood smoke, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood |
Additionally, some listings add accords: spicy, sweet, woody, smoky.
How It Likely Smells & Evolves (for a Room)
Putting the notes together, here’s the expected progression and feel in a space:
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Initial Spray / Opening: You’ll get a sharp / bright top note—bergamot giving citrus brightness, rosemary adding herbal green brightness, violet possibly softening or adding a slightly powdery floral touch. It may feel clean but with a herbal / green edge.
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Middle Phase: Soon this brightness will be enriched by the heart notes — orris (floral / powdery iris), warm resinous amber + frankincense + myrrh adding depth, richness, smoke/resinous quality. Vanilla adds a creamy sweet warmth to counterbalance some of the harsher resin / smoke.
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Dry Down / Base / Room Atmosphere: The base leaves the strongest atmosphere: smoked leather, smoky agarwood (oud smoke), woods like sandalwood, cedar, patchouli. These give the room a deep, warm, slightly dark / moody vibe. The sweet and spicy heart helps soften the edges so it’s not harsh smoke + leather only.
Character, Vibe & Use
Here are the stylistic / atmospheric traits and how it might feel to have this in a room:
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Mood / Ambience: Warm, rich, slightly mysterious. There’s a smoky, woody, leathery dimension that feels luxurious. Also a bit heavy — more for cozy / intimate settings than for spaces needing light freshness.
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Intensity: Likely fairly strong in projection for rooms initially (especially right after spraying), but as it settles it becomes more ambient.
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Style: Oriental / woody / amber with sweet & smoky facets. Something that evokes luxury, perhaps “Arabian Oud” style richness.
Best Applications (When / Where It Works Best)
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Rooms with darker / richer décor: living rooms, dens, areas with soft lighting, wood furniture — the scent will complement them well.
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Evenings or cooler weather: The warmth, smoke, and woodiness will feel more comfortable and not overwhelming.
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Homes or cars when you want a dramatic, luxurious aroma rather than something purely fresh or citrusy.
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Special occasions or when hosting — this can impress, set a mood.