If you’ve been eyeing Lattafa perfumes but have no idea where to start, this is the guide I wish someone had handed me. Seven bottles, what they really smell like, and how to make sure you get the genuine article in the UK.
Lattafa Khamrah, the house’s signature scent. Browse the full Lattafa range.
Walk into almost any office in Britain right now and there’s a fair chance someone is wearing a Lattafa perfume. They probably won’t know the name of the house. Ask them and they’ll tell you it’s “that Arabic one” and that it cost far less than you’d guess.
I’ve been buying, testing and recommending Middle Eastern fragrance for years, and I’ve watched Lattafa go from a name passed around on forums to something people ask for by name. That kind of growth comes with a catch, though. The range is now enormous, there are flankers of flankers, and it’s very easy to spend your money on the wrong bottle.
So this isn’t a list of everything. It’s the seven I’d genuinely point a friend towards, with honest notes on who each one suits and who should skip it.
Who Are Lattafa, Anyway?
Lattafa is a perfume house from the United Arab Emirates. Its whole approach is to take the ingredients Arabian perfumery is known for, things like oud, saffron, amber and rose, and blend them with the sweet, modern styles that Western noses love. The result sits somewhere between a traditional Dubai perfume shop and a department store counter.
There are a few reasons the UK has fallen for it so hard.
The value is hard to argue with. A full size Lattafa bottle usually costs less than a small bottle of most designer perfumes, so people actually wear it every day instead of saving it for best.
They actually last. Nearly everything in the core range is an eau de parfum with a rich, heavy base, so a couple of sprays will carry you through the day. That’s not something you can say about most budget fragrance.
The bottles look expensive. Heavy glass, metal collars, magnetic caps. Put a Lattafa bottle next to something five times the price and most people couldn’t tell you which one cost more. That’s a big part of why they’ve become such a popular gift.
They smell familiar, but not copied. A lot of Lattafa perfumes are built around the same mood as a famous designer scent, and fans love comparing them. The good ones don’t smell like cheap clones, though. They tend to be warmer, sweeter and a little bolder than the originals people compare them to.
Add a few years of fragrance TikTok on top, and you get a brand that’s grown faster than almost anything else in the UK perfume market. The trick now is knowing which bottles deserve the hype.
The 7 Lattafa Perfumes I’d Actually Recommend
1. Khamrah
If Lattafa has a signature, it’s this one. Khamrah opens with cinnamon, nutmeg and a little bergamot, then sinks into praline, dates and tuberose before settling on vanilla, tonka, amberwood, myrrh and benzoin. It smells like a spiced sticky toffee pudding eaten next to a fire. People often compare it to Kilian’s Angels’ Share, and it holds its own. It’s unisex, it’s at its best from October to March, and it’s an evening scent more than an office one.
2. Asad
This is the one I get asked about most by men. Asad opens with black pepper, tobacco and a hint of pineapple, moves into patchouli, coffee and iris, then dries down to vanilla, amber, dry woods, benzoin and labdanum. It’s spicy, dark and slightly sweet, and it’s the scent most often compared to Dior Sauvage Elixir. It’s strong, so go easy. Two sprays is plenty for a day at work.
Lattafa Asad, the spicy one men keep asking about. Shop Lattafa at Perfumeo.
3. Yara
The pink bottle that made Lattafa famous. Orchid, heliotrope and tangerine at the top, a soft gourmand and tropical fruit heart, then vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It’s creamy, powdery and comforting, and it’s the easiest Lattafa perfume to like on a first sniff. If you prefer things sweeter, the Yara Candy flanker turns up the strawberry and sugar.
4. Yara Elixir
I’ve given this its own spot because it really does wear differently. Elixir takes the Yara DNA and pushes it into the evening with strawberry, a toasted marshmallow and chocolate accord, jasmine, orange blossom, and a deep vanilla and caramel base. It lasts noticeably longer than the original and projects harder in the first hour. Think date night in December.
5. Badee Al Oud: Oud for Glory
For anyone who wants a proper oud without spending a fortune. Saffron, nutmeg and lavender open it, agarwood and patchouli sit at the heart, and agarwood, patchouli and musk carry it home. It’s smoky, woody and serious, and it’s often likened to Initio’s Oud for Greatness. If you’ve never worn oud before, try a sample first. If you already love it, this is a brilliant value bottle.
Badee Al Oud: Oud for Glory, a proper oud for everyday wear. Shop Lattafa at Perfumeo.
6. Eclaire
A pure dessert perfume, and proud of it. Caramel, milk and sugar up front, honey and soft white flowers in the middle, then vanilla, praline and musk underneath. It smells like a patisserie window in the best possible way. It isn’t subtle, but it’s cosy, and it gets plenty of compliments in colder weather.
Lattafa Eclaire, dessert in a bottle. Shop Lattafa at Perfumeo.
7. Ana Abiyedh Rouge
The lighter pick on this list, which makes it useful if the others feel too heavy. Nashi pear and kumquat open bright and juicy, caramel and geranium soften the middle, and ambergris, musk and oakmoss finish it off. It’s fruity, fresh and a little sweet, and it works well for daytime and spring. It also comes in a 60ml bottle, so it’s an easy one to add to a collection.
Ana Abiyedh Rouge, the lighter daytime pick. Shop Lattafa at Perfumeo.
At a glance
| Perfume | In a few words | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Khamrah | Spiced dates, cinnamon, vanilla | Cold evenings, unisex |
| Asad | Pepper, tobacco, coffee, amber | Men’s everyday, nights out |
| Yara | Creamy vanilla, orchid, soft fruit | First Lattafa, everyday wear |
| Yara Elixir | Strawberry, marshmallow, caramel | Date nights, winter |
| Badee Al Oud: Oud for Glory | Saffron, smoky oud, patchouli | Oud lovers |
| Eclaire | Caramel, milk, honey, praline | Sweet tooths, autumn |
| Ana Abiyedh Rouge | Pear, kumquat, soft musk | Daytime, spring |
How to Choose (Without Wasting Money)
The easiest way to narrow it down is to start with what you already like:
- You love sweet, cosy scents: Yara, Eclaire or Khamrah.
- You want something dark and spicy: Asad.
- You’re curious about oud: Badee Al Oud: Oud for Glory.
- You want something lighter for daytime: Ana Abiyedh Rouge.
- You want maximum impact for evenings: Yara Elixir or Khamrah.
Try before you commit
The nice thing about Lattafa is that you don’t have to gamble on a full bottle. Lots of the range comes as 2ml samples, and some favourites are also sold as perfume oils and body sprays. Oils are a good halfway house. They sit closer to the skin, they’re easy to carry, and they last surprisingly well.
A few tips for wearing them
Start with two sprays. Lattafa eau de parfums are strong. You can always add more, but you can’t take it back once you’ve filled the lift.
Match the scent to the weather. The heavy ones like Khamrah, Asad and Elixir come alive in the cold and can feel cloying on a hot day. Save Ana Abiyedh Rouge and the original Yara for warmer months.
Put some on fabric. Sweet ambers and vanillas cling to wool and cotton far longer than to skin. A quick spray on a scarf is an old trick that still works. Just check a hidden spot first on anything delicate.
Layer the oil with the spray. Dab the perfume oil on your wrists and neck, then spray the eau de parfum over the top. It stretches the scent well into the evening.
Give it time. The first few minutes of most Lattafa perfumes are the loudest. Judge it after half an hour, once the base has settled.
The Fake Problem
Any perfume this popular gets copied, and Lattafa is copied a lot. You’ll find suspiciously cheap bottles on marketplaces, in social media shops and on market stalls, and some of them are convincing at a glance.
A few checks will catch most of them:
- Match the batch codes. The code printed on the box should match the one on the bottle. If one is missing or they don’t match, walk away.
- Scan the QR code. Current Lattafa packaging carries a QR code that should take you to verify.lattafa.com. If it goes anywhere else, or nowhere, that’s a red flag.
- Look at the finish. Blurry box printing, loose cellophane, a cap that feels light or sits crooked. Lattafa’s packaging is heavy and well made, and fakes rarely get that right.
- Trust your nose. Fakes usually open sharp and alcoholic, then disappear within an hour or two.
- Be wary of the price. Lattafa is already affordable. If a seller is miles below everyone else, there’s usually a reason.
This isn’t just about getting a disappointing scent. Counterfeit perfume can contain ingredients that have never been safety tested, and you’re spraying it straight onto your skin.
Where to Buy Lattafa in the UK
My go-to recommendation is Perfumeo’s Lattafa collection. It’s a UK retailer that specialises in Arabian fragrance, and its Lattafa range is one of the biggest I’ve seen in the country.
Here’s why I send people there:
- It’s genuine stock. Every bottle is sealed and batch-coded, and sourced through authorised suppliers, with an authenticity guarantee behind it.
- The range is huge. All seven perfumes in this guide, plus the flankers, gift sets, perfume oils and body sprays, in one place.
- You can try before you buy. Many Lattafa scents are available as 2ml samples, so you can test Khamrah or Badee Al Oud before committing to a full bottle.
- Delivery is free and tracked across the UK with no minimum spend, and orders placed before 2pm on a working day are dispatched the same day from their UK warehouse.
- Paying is easy. Card, Apple Pay, PayPal and Klarna are all accepted.
If you’d like to browse everything in one go, start with the Lattafa range at Perfumeo.
Final Thoughts
Lattafa has earned its place on British dressing tables. The perfumes are rich, they last, and they’re far better value than the scents they’re often compared to. The only real risk is picking the wrong one, or worse, buying a fake.
If you’re completely new, start with Yara or Khamrah. If you know you like it dark and spicy, go straight for Asad. And if you want to explore without spending much, order a few samples first and let your nose decide.
About the author
S Bin Shaheen is a Fragrance Expert at Perfumeo, a UK retailer specialising in Arabian perfume. He has spent years working with Middle Eastern fragrance houses and writes about affordable perfume, how to wear it well and how to avoid fakes.
