Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold

My mother hugs me this morning and says I smell of roses and incense💖 There isn't any rose in the fragrance according to Fragrantica's note breakdown above, but I get a little bit of it. Perhaps it's the blending of other notes or that the perfume pyramid on this site isn't accurate - which is often the case when it comes to Lattafa fragrances. Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold is sublime. I cannot compare it to any other fragrance I have smelled. For me this is what niche ought to be about - unique, original, interesting and beautiful. I paid $15 for this, and thinking it could well be a $300 scent. Funnily it took me ages to decide to blind buy it, and gosh am I happy I did. Back-up bottle will definitely be ordered soon. How do I describe this fragrance? I truly appreciate it when other members liken the perfume they are reviewing to other fragrances - it helps more than simply or poetically describing the scent. This one... Honestly, I just can't find any other fragrance this smells like. It is such an incredible blend - there is incense with a rose, there is a touch of vanilla and woods; I am getting a lemony vanilla in the dry-down, too. All of it is constantly evolving. There is nothing linear because I am getting wafts of at least three different scents at various times of the wearing. Remarkable. Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold can be regarded as unisex, but I think it leans more masculine. Nice presentation, the same as the Silver version, and the sprayer is excellent. Four sprays will give you at least 12 hours - it is a Lattafa after all. And only $15. Please get it if you are a fan of the House; you will not be disappointed. This fragrance is a masterpiece⭐

This is a very intriguing scent, that is actually the main reason why i got it. I DO NOT regret buying it! First because I think is one of the most powerful, strong and full of personality fragrance in my collection. The main thing that I get is the most refined tobacco mixed with vanilla cream in a cloud of rosy woody metallic notes. I also get lavender that is pretty obvious. Masculine, but suitable for a very sexy and strong woman that creates gossip and turns heads every time she steps. Definitely a night and cold weather scent. On me lasts up to 8 hours. The silage is huge, so be careful with this one: 2-3 sprays would be sufficient, otherwise you will intoxicate the ones around you for a couple of hours. I don't suggest you blind buy this one. You either love it or hate it. I would recommend it though to men and women who don't want to go with the main stream or want to smell good but different!

This smells exactly like a fragrance called Oudi by Ard Al Zaafaran (same price too where I live). They differ in juice color and Al Dur Al Maknoon Gold lasts significantly longer (by around 2 hours). With that out of the way, this is a unique gorgeous scent. Woody with incense and rose. Almost gets to the powdery side as it dries. I also smell a hint of leather. It leans masculine. It gives me extra confidence and serenity when I wear it. Don't sleep on it.

This fragrance is really a masterpiece! I blind bought 8 arabic fragrances and out of them this is my favourite. It is a quite smoky, aromatic fragrance with really unique character, I can imagine it as a signature scent. It is serious, and does add a kind of dignity to the wearer. I recommend it for a confident and strong person who knows what she/he does. Definitely not a crowd pleaser so don't blind buy it!

Although the listed notes are different, the effect of this perfume is very similar to Amouage Braken for Women. It is very green, very unique. If you genuinely like the smell of Braken, I think you would love this. As for myself-Braken is a weird fragrance. I don't want TO smell like it-but when I do spray my tester I will sniff myself over and over again, because it is so odd. There is something enticing about it. Al Dur Al Maknoon is a more "wearable" version IMO. It still smells niche, but it isn't quite as weird. It projects well and lasts a decent time-but it isn't as incredibly strong. The bottle itself is BEAUTIFUL, and the price is of course very reasonable. I'm glad to have it in my collection. Based on the image of the male version of Braken, I do wonder if Lattafa was trying to dupe that? I've never smelled the mens version of Braken-but if it is similar to the ladies version, I'd guess that this is probably an intentional dupe. BTW- some other reviews mentioned roses, and I was confused because rose isn't listed in the notes here. To my own nose, there is nothing resembling rose either. So if you are looking for a strong rose perfume-this isn't it!