Lattafa EDP

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Raghba

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Lattafa Raghba is an Eau de Parfum. Raghba opens with Sugar Cane, settles into a heart of Incense and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oud, and Vanilla. Lattafa's Raghba carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a sweet, smoky, unapologetically Middle Eastern vanilla bomb that lasts forever, you've found your match. But be warned, some noses find it a bit too much, even a bit... salivary. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Raghba Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Sugar Cane100%
Heartas listed
Frankincense50%
Incense50%
Baseas listed
Musk25%
Oud25%
Sandalwood25%
Vanilla25%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its nuclear performance and strong oud-incense profile make it a poor fit for the office or sport. However, the deep, warm sweetness and sophisticated character, with many finding it romantic or alluring, position it well for dates and formal evening events, particularly in colder weather.

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

  • 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

Raghba opens with a blast of rich, syrupy sweetness, like burnt sugar caramelised to perfection. This quickly melds with a dark, resinous oud and an almost chewy vanilla, creating a thick, enveloping scent. As it dries, the smoke of incense and warm amber emerge, wrapping the initial sweetness in a sophisticated, mysterious cloak. It's a heady blend of gourmand warmth and woody depth, hinting at exotic spices without ever explicitly naming them.

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