After some rather average fragrances from Lattafa recently, one of the largest and best-known Arabic perfume houses has once again released a scent that can be seen and smelled!
The well-known model is the now discontinued "Le Mâle Essence de Parfum | Jean Paul Gaultier," and Lattafa captures it quite well. The DNA is definitely clear and recognizable, even if the fragrance pyramid suggests something different.
For those who are not familiar with "Le Mâle Essence de Parfum | Jean Paul Gaultier," here’s a little fragrance classification: I would categorize the scent as very distinctively woody-leathery. Light herbal and barbershop vibes resonate and give the fragrance a very masculine aura. "Habik Men | Lattafa / لطافة" handles the theme just as well and only deviates slightly in nuances from the original. In a direct comparison, I find "Habik Men | Lattafa / لطافة" to be a bit less sweet; otherwise, I can’t identify any major differences.
The performance and longevity are also on the same level as "Le Mâle Essence de Parfum | Jean Paul Gaultier." The scent lasts a good 7-8 hours on the skin, and on clothing, it can linger for several days!
I like the fragrance DNA of Le Mâle Essence de Parfum and am pleased that "Habik Men | Lattafa / لطافة" has created a worthy successor.
