Lattafa 2023 EDP

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Masa

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Lattafa Masa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Masa opens with Lemon, Pink Pepper, Saffron, and Mango, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf, Osmanthus, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Suede, Pebbles, Amber, and Patchouli. Lattafa's Masa carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Lattafa Masa is a total enigma - a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent that marries fruity exuberance with an industrial edge. It's often compared to Ganymede but brings its own weird, wonderful, and sometimes unwearable twist. Don't blind buy unless you like a fragrant gamble; this one's definitely not for everyone.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
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Masa Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois
65%
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Ganymede the original Masa inspired by

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 unique and often intense profile means it's best suited for casual or date settings where its bold character can shine without overwhelming. While some find it office-safe due to perceived moderate projection, others find it too strong and potentially polarising for professional environments, making it risky for formal wear. It's not a go-to for sports, given its heavier notes.

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

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 a punchy, almost sharp burst of juicy mango and zesty lemon, spiked with pink pepper and a hint of saffron's distinctive spice. This quickly gives way to a truly unique heart of osmanthus and violet leaf, underscored by a surprising mineral accord that evokes wet stones or even metallic tang. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated, slightly rough suede alongside earthy patchouli and a warm amber, maintaining that intriguing mineralic hum throughout. It's tropical-fruity meets industrial-chic, a real head-scratcher that keeps you coming back for more.

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