Lattafa 2023 EDP

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Musamam White Intense

by Gaël Montero

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Lattafa Musamam White Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Gaël Montero. Musamam White Intense opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, and Orange, settles into a heart of Mahonial, Ylang-Ylang, Ambroxan, and Coconut, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Lattafa's Musamam White Intense carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive number. Some reckon it's a creamy, sophisticated tropical dream, while others are convinced it smells like pickles, chemical leaks, or a '90s dad. Definitely not a blind buy, mind, but when it hits, it truly hits, with many calling it Lattafa's best work.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Musamam White Intense Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Stellar Times by Louis Vuitton
13%
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Stellar Times the original Musamam White Intense inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes38%
Bergamot32%
Orange30%
Heartas listed
Coconut33%
Ylang-Ylang28%
Ambroxan22%
Mahonial18%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood45%
Musk29%
Benzoin25%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and unique, sensual profile make it perfect for date nights and special occasions. While versatile enough for casual wear if applied lightly, its richness might be too much for an office setting where some find it cloying.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Musamam White Intense opens with a bright, zesty burst of citrus and intriguing spices, quickly giving way to a heart of creamy coconut and exotic ylang-ylang, lifted by the clean hum of ambroxan. The dry-down settles into a smooth, warm embrace of sandalwood and musk, softened by a touch of resinous benzoin. It's a journey from vibrant freshness to plush, sophisticated warmth.

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