Is Lattafa Khurafi a dupe of Aquolina Black Sugar?

Black Sugar EDP

Aquolina   Original Acquired

Khurafi EDP

Lattafa   Inspired Statement
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Black Sugar Eau de Parfum bottle Black Sugar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Khurafi Eau de Parfum bottle Khurafi EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Sugar EDP
Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably unique, Black Sugar is a cult classic that demands patience. Its initial "burnt rubber" shock gives way to a truly addictive, dark gourmand experience that sets it apart from typical sweet offerings.
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Our Verdict - Khurafi EDP
Prepare for a sweet enigma: Lattafa Khurafi is a gourmand that loves to play hide-and-seek with its true identity. Forget the listed notes; this is a delicious, complex beast that consistently surprises and delights, whether you're craving chocolate, burnt sugar, or a touch of smoky oud.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Black Sugar EDP A Khurafi EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Sugar EDP
Khurafi EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud Oud 33% vs 33%
Vanilla Vanilla 33% vs 33%
Only in Black Sugar
Leather Leather 50% Myrrh Myrrh 50% Incense Incense 50% Raspberry Raspberry 50% Sandalwood Sandalwood 33%
Only in Khurafi
Chocolate Chocolate 33% Powdery Powdery 33% Amber Amber 33% Licorice Licorice 33% Marshmallow Marshmallow 20% Cacao Pod Cacao Pod 20% Sugar Cane Sugar Cane 20% Lemon Lemon 20% Mandarin Mandarin 20%
Only in Black Sugar
Incense Incense 50% Raspberry Raspberry 50%
Only in Khurafi
Marshmallow Marshmallow 20% Cacao Pod Cacao Pod 20% Sugar Cane Sugar Cane 20% Lemon Lemon 20% Mandarin Mandarin 20%
Only in Black Sugar
Leather Leather 50% Myrrh Myrrh 50%
Only in Khurafi
Oud Oud 33% Vanilla Vanilla 33% Licorice Licorice 33%
Only in Black Sugar
Sandalwood Sandalwood 33% Oud Oud 33% Vanilla Vanilla 33%
Only in Khurafi
Chocolate Chocolate 33% Powdery Powdery 33% Amber Amber 33%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Black Sugar Khurafi
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Sugar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With monster sillage and longevity, Black Sugar is too potent for the office. Its unique, alluringly dark and sweet character makes it perfect for dates and evening events, but less so for casual daytime wear or anything physical.

Khurafi

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature, Khurafi is best suited for cooler weather and intimate settings like a date night. It's a bit too bold for a typical office environment unless applied very lightly, but its unique character could elevate a formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
19%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Oud, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds incense and leather, drops amber and cacao pod

Where to buy

Black Sugar EDP
Khurafi EDP
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Black Sugar EDP

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