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Asad Lattafa
by Lattafa Perfumes
Asad by Lattafa Perfumes is a warm, spicy fragrance with a prominent vanilla and amber base, offering a close but slightly softer and sweeter interpretation of Dior Sauvage Elixir. The opening is bold and spicy with clove, black pepper, and a hint of sweet fruit, which mellows into a smooth, powdery, and slightly gourmand dry down with vanilla, sandalwood, and spices. It's not a one-to-one clone, but the similarity in structure and dry down is strong enough that most people will recognize the DNA, especially in a casual setting. Despite strong performance being reported by some, several users note moderate longevity of around 7–8 hours on skin, with projection fading after 2–3 hours. The fragrance has a surprisingly elegant and cohesive character for its price point, avoiding synthetic or harsh notes for most users. It suits cooler weather, and its scent is significantly masculinely oriented with a warm, welcoming aura that draws compliments. The bottle appearance is stylish, though some users report the outer plastic casing cracking easily.
Pros
- +Highly similar to Dior Sauvage Elixir in structure and dry down, making it an excellent alternative for those wanting a close match without the premium price
- +Offers a balanced, warm, spicy, and slightly gourmand profile with vanilla and amber, making it wearable and appealing for fall and winter seasons
- +Appears in high quality relative to its price, with strong performance in longevity and sillage for such a low cost
- +Stands out as a confident, masculine scent that earns compliments and feels sophisticated without being overbearing
Cons
- −Performance is inconsistent across users, with many reporting moderate longevity and a fade-off after 2–3 hours, limiting its wear in warm or extended settings
- −The opening burst can be intense and overwhelming for some, with a synthetic or overpowering spicy character that may trigger sensitivity or discomfort
- −Not a direct 1:1 clone of Sauvage Elixir, with differences in depth, richness, projection, and scent balance that some consider significant, especially when comparing side by side