Lattafa
Eau de Parfum · Men's · 2021
Fresh-spicy aromatic-woody crowd-pleaser, office-to-date workhorse
fresh spicy · aromatic · woody · fruity · amber · musky
Top (first impression): Apple · Ginger · Bergamot
Heart (the character): Sage · Juniper Berries · Geranium
Base (the dry-down): Amberwood · Cedar · Vetiver · Olibanum
Season: spring, fall, winter · Occasion: everyday, office, date night, night out
Longevity: long (8-10h) · Sillage: strong
Fakhar was released by Lattafa Perfumes, the Dubai-based house that became one of the dominant names in affordable Middle Eastern fragrance during the late 2010s and early 2020s. The men's edition is widely recognized as an interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent's Y Eau de Parfum, sharing its fresh apple-sage opening and ambery woody drydown. It launched alongside a women's counterpart in distinctive frosted bottles, and quickly became one of Lattafa's most recommended budget picks on fragrance forums and YouTube. Its popularity rode the broader wave of 'clone culture,' where buyers sought designer-style profiles at a fraction of the price. Fakhar helped cement Lattafa's reputation for strong performance relative to cost. It remains one of the brand's most cross-shopped men's releases.
An affordable, fresh-spicy aromatic woody that reads as a clear interpretation of YSL Y EDP, with an apple-and-sage opening drying down to an ambery cedar base. Performance is the headline here: big projection and 8+ hours for a few dollars.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum