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London The City of Contrast

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Lattafa London The City of Contrast is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026. London The City of Contrast opens with Lemon, Pink Pepper, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Neroli, Tuberose, Ginger, and Apple, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Lattafa's London The City of Contrast carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some love its bright, musky floral citrus blend, calling it a nuanced crowd-pleaser. Others blast its 'Lattafa funk' and cloying sweetness. Definitely test it before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Playful
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London The City of Contrast Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh and musky-floral character makes it versatile for casual and date settings, though high sillage can sometimes be cloying, limiting office and formal appeal. The brightness lends itself to daytime wear, but it's not heavy enough for serious formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with an invigorating burst of tangerine and lemon, sharpened by a touch of pink pepper. This zesty freshness soon mingles with a creamy, heady heart of neroli and tuberose, underpinned by a hint of crisp apple and spicy ginger. The base settles into a soft, musky warmth with smooth sandalwood and creamy vanilla, creating a surprisingly blended and powdery finish.

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