Al Azra'a Black

I blind bought this and couldn't be happier. I was looking for a simple oud scent, something different than your average oud and rose combo. I couldn't believe I found this for such a reasonable price. For what it's worth I own a couple of Lattafa fragrances and they are both of excellent quality and price. Anyway, I believe the correct spelling of this is "Al Azra'a." First smell I fell in love and it became an instant favorite. There are only three notes so it's a very simple oud that has a lot of class. It's an oud and incense mix swimming in a light sea of wood notes. Absolutely beautiful. It's soft, velvet like, just perfect sillage and strength. This is for a night on the town dressed up drinking something classy. Not a fragrance for the 40 oz. I will note that I'm an oud amateur, not an expert. I've only sampled a few, but I think this is more than worth the money.

I blind bought this as well and I am a bit let down. The oud and incense are present but not as in your face as other offerings. Saffron, rose and so kind of berry maybe strawberry are very noticeable in the opening but fade swiftly in the dry down. Sillage is average a best and longevity is in the 6-8 hour range. I do like it but was expecting a bit more. For the price it's a no brainer and if you like JHAG Midnight Oud then chances are most likely you will like this. 3.7/5

These notes are not the notes for this fragrance. They are the generic holders every lattafa uses before the actual notes are available. You'll see these pretty often, so always look up the notes on your own before buying.