Lattafa has hundreds of fragrances, which makes picking one daunting. This guide narrows it to six options men commonly look for, from a fresh daytime scent to a smoky winter one, with honest notes on what each is like and who it suits. All six are 100ml and sit under £25 in our shop at the time of writing.
The quick answer
If you want one bottle that works almost anywhere, start with Fakhar for fresh, aromatic days or Asad for warm, spicy evenings. Want something smokier for the cold? Try Khamrah Dukhan. New to oud? Oud Mood is a sensible introduction.
How we wrote this: note lists come from publicly listed information, and where we do not quote notes we describe the style using our own shop categories instead. Impressions summarise what wearers commonly report. Skin chemistry varies, so use this as a shortlist rather than a guarantee.
At a glance
| Fragrance | Style | Best for | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar | Fresh, aromatic, fougere-style | Daytime, office, spring and autumn | £18.99 |
| Asad | Warm, spicy, tobacco-and-amber | Evenings and cooler weather | £18.99 |
| Khamrah Dukhan | Smoky, sweet, resinous | Winter evenings | £21.99 |
| Asad Bourbon | Leather and tobacco family | Fans of Asad who want a tobacco angle | £18.99 |
| Oud Mood | Amber and oriental, oud-led | Easing into oud | £16.99 |
| Fakhar Extrait | Amber and oriental, extrait concentration | Fakhar fans wanting something richer | £18.99 |
*Prices are correct at the time of writing (October 2026). Please check each product page for today’s price.
1. Fakhar: the fresh everyday pick
Public note lists for the standard Fakhar show apple, ginger and bergamot at the top, sage, juniper berries, lavender and geranium in the heart, and a base of amberwood, tonka bean, vetiver and cedar. That reads as a crisp, aromatic and slightly sweet scent, and it is the easiest of the six to wear to work. Lattafa makes several Fakhar bottles with different personalities, so make sure you are buying the one you mean, and check the listing.
2. Asad: the warm, spicy evening scent
Asad opens with black pepper, pineapple and tobacco, moves to coffee, iris and patchouli, and rests on amber, vanilla, dry woods, benzoin and labdanum, according to public listings. Wearers describe a smoky, spicy warmth that reads more like dry tobacco leaf than cigarette smoke. It suits evenings, date nights and the colder half of the year. We list it as unisex.
3. Khamrah Dukhan: the smoky winter option
Part of the popular Khamrah family, Dukhan adds smoke and incense to a sweet, praline-and-amber base. Listed notes include pimento, incense, patchouli, tonka bean and tobacco. It is sweeter than Asad and darker than the original Khamrah. If you are weighing it against its siblings, see our Khamrah comparison.
4. Asad Bourbon: if you want more tobacco
Asad Bourbon sits in our Leather & Tobacco family and is listed in the men’s range. If you already like Asad’s tobacco side and want to explore it further, it is the natural next step. Read its listing for details before you buy.
5. Oud Mood: a gentle way into oud
Oud is the dark, resinous wood note at the heart of Arabian perfumery, and it can be intense for newcomers. Oud Mood is the most affordable of the six and sits in our Amber & Oriental family, making it a sensible first step. If you are unsure what oud, amber and musk actually smell like, our guide to oud, amber, musk and gourmand fragrances explains them.
6. Fakhar Extrait: richer, from the same line
Fakhar Extrait is sold as an extrait de parfum, the richest concentration, and sits in our Amber & Oriental family. If you enjoy Fakhar and want a more intense version, this is where to look, though its character differs from the standard Fakhar.
How to choose
- For the office or daytime: Fakhar.
- For evenings and dates: Asad or Khamrah Dukhan.
- For winter: Khamrah Dukhan or Asad Bourbon. For more cold-weather ideas, see our guide to the best Arabic perfumes for winter.
- For a first oud: Oud Mood.
Two or three sprays on the chest and neck is a sensible starting point, and fewer in a small office. Most of these are eau de parfum, so they tend to last longer than lighter concentrations. Browse more in our For Him range or the full Lattafa collection.
Frequently asked questions
Are Lattafa perfumes only for men or women?
No. Lattafa sells men’s, women’s and unisex fragrances, and several picks above are listed as unisex. Wear what you like.
Which Lattafa is best for the office?
Fakhar is usually the safest choice because of its fresh, aromatic profile. Keep the spray count low in shared spaces.
Which is best for winter?
Khamrah Dukhan and Asad Bourbon lean smoky and warm, which suits cold weather.
Do Lattafa perfumes last long?
Reviewers often report good wear from the eau de parfum bottles, but it varies with skin, application and weather, so we do not promise specific hours.
How many sprays should I wear?
Start with two or three. You can always add more, but you cannot take them back.
Ready to choose?
Shop Fakhar, Asad or Khamrah Dukhan, or explore the For Him range.