Is Lattafa Asad Bourbon a dupe of Azzaro The Most Wanted Intense?
The Most Wanted Intense EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2024 | Year | 2025 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Asad Bourbon EDP
Asad Bourbon and The Most Wanted Intense both aim for a sweet and spicy profile with lavender, but diverge significantly in execution. Asad Bourbon, a budget option, leans heavily into synthetic sweetness, which may be off-putting to some. The Most Wanted Intense, a mid-tier fragrance, is more divisive - some find it fresh and magnetic, while others experience it as generic or headache-inducing. The key difference lies in the overall accord profile: Asad Bourbon struggles with balance, whereas The Most Wanted Intense evokes stronger, but mixed, reactions. If you seek a safe, potentially crowd-pleasing scent, The Most Wanted Intense is the better bet; if you're on a tight budget and willing to risk a synthetic profile, consider Asad Bourbon.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Most Wanted Intense
- Asad Bourbon
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want an affordable option.
- You enjoy strong, sweet fragrances.
- You don't mind synthetic notes.
- You want a potentially versatile scent.
- You prefer a less synthetic smell.
- You want a higher quality fragrance.
- You prefer fresh spicy aromatic profile.
Bergamot and lavender open on a boozy liquor note and oakmoss. A fresh-sweet balance with a touch of masculine depth, modern and smooth, if not groundbreaking.
A sweet, spiced gourmand for cold evenings. Lavender and mirabelle plum brighten the start, then cacao pod and nutmeg take over, with vanilla and amber behind. Long-lasting, with moderate projection.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
25%
vs
15%
Bergamot
27% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
24% share of the perfume
Liquor
23% share of the perfume
Bergamot
27% share of the perfume
Lavender
26% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fresh bergamot and lavender keep it open, while the liquor and moss warm it, so it fits any season.
Occasions
Sweet and easy, it suits casual wear and dates. The sweetness and aromatic depth are a little much for the gym or formal settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a strong, sweet fragrance with a good projection that's best suited for cooler weather. While some find it versatile enough for daily office wear, its intensity and sweetness make it more appropriate for nights out or casual gatherings.
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.
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Lavender
Adds amber and cacao pod, drops bergamot and liquor
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