Lattafa 2024 EDP

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Asad Zanzibar

by Fanny Bal

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Lattafa Asad Zanzibar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fanny Bal. Asad Zanzibar opens with Lavender and Pepper, settles into a heart of Salt, Coconut Water, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Incense. Lattafa's Asad Zanzibar carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a minefield. While some rave about its unique tropical iris and vanilla blend, others are absolutely repulsed, picking up notes of sour milk and worse. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it, let it macerate, and then decide if it's treasure or trash.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Unique
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
$19.95 at FragranceShop.com 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) · plus sales tax Check price on → Check prices ↓
Asad Zanzibar Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Le Beau Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier
4%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender56%
Pepper44%
Heartas listed
Coconut Water39%
Iris34%
Salt27%
Baseas listed
Vanilla67%
Incense33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and unique mix of sweet, salty, and powdery notes make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It truly shines in casual or date scenarios, particularly during warmer evenings or on holiday, where its tropical and inviting character can be appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), WATER (AQUA), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine a creamy coconut water infused with vanilla, dusted with iris powder, and then given a unexpected jolt of peppery lavender and sea salt. It shifts from sweet and fresh to a milky, almost buttery, depth with an intriguing hint of incense on the dry down. It's a sweet, powdery, and salty floral experience that's anything but linear.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 8 October

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