Lattafa 2022 EDP

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Hala

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Lattafa Hala is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Hala opens with Pepper and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Amber and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Labdanum and Incense. Lattafa's Hala carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Hala is a highly divisive, enigmatic scent. Some rave about its niche-like quality and meditative vibes, while others find its notes challenging or its performance lacking. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a potential hidden gem for the adventurous.
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Hala Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper58%
Nutmeg42%
Heartas listed
Cedar64%
Amber36%
Baseas listed
Incense61%
Labdanum39%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and generally non-offensive, dry woody profile make it acceptable for the office, though it leans more personal enjoyment than mass appeal. While not typically a date scent, its unique, contemplative character could suit an unconventional evening. The spiritual and meditative qualities make it great for casual, personal wear, but it's too subdued and distinct for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Hala opens with a sharp, dry blast of peppery nutmeg, immediately conjuring imagery of ancient spice markets. This quickly mellows into a heart of pure, unadulterated cedar, lending a woody, clean, almost sauna-like feel. The dry down reveals a resinous, smoky incense, tempered by warm amber and a dusty, slightly leathery labdanum, creating a truly contemplative and dry aroma.

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Where to buy

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