Is Lattafa Ajwad a dupe of Montale Intense Café?
Intense Café EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2013 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ajwad EDP
Intense Café by Montale and Ajwad by Lattafa both deliver a powerful olfactory experience, but they diverge in character and affordability. Intense Café is a gourmand delight, blending rose and coffee for a sweet, inviting warmth that beckons wearers who appreciate a plush, seductive aura. It's a mid-tier niche choice perfect for standing out. In contrast, Ajwad offers a love-it-or-hate-it experience with a budget-friendly price, but its bold, divisive profile can be overwhelming for some. Ajwad's metallic undertone and beastly sillage make it a daring option for those who crave intensity. Choose based on your appetite for sweetness or boldness.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love sweet, warm scents.
- You prefer a plush, seductive aura.
- You want a niche, mid-tier fragrance.
- You seek a bold, intense fragrance.
- You are on a budget.
- You enjoy divisive, strong scents.
A plush swirl of rose, creamy vanilla, and smooth coffee creates a magnetic, gourmand aura that's both comforting and seductive. Intense Café is a niche icon for those who crave sweet, bold warmth and don't mind turning heads.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation with this one. Lattafa Ajwad is wildly divisive but wildly popular, with beastly performance that many adore, but others find headache-inducing and metallic. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it *really* works.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Intense Café's deep rose, coffee, and vanilla create a plush, enveloping aura best suited for cold or transitional weather, where its sweetness and warmth can fully bloom without overwhelming. It's too rich and sweet for hot summer days but excels in autumn and winter, and offers a comforting lift in early spring.
Occasions
With its bold projection and rich, sweet profile, Intense Café is a standout for romantic encounters and evening wear, lending a memorable and cozy impression. Its strength makes it best for dates or relaxed settings, but it's a bit too assertive for sporty or conservative office environments.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office where it could overwhelm, but its seductive depth lends itself well to dates and evening formal events. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless applied sparingly, and definitely not one for sport.
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 4 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Rose
Adds cedar and fruity notes, drops coffee and floral notes
Where to buy
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International (6)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work