Art of Arabia III

A Scent That Grew on Me When I first tried Art of Arabia 3, I honestly wasn’t sure how I felt about it. The opening was bold, almost overwhelming, and it took me some time to fully appreciate its unique character. But as I continued wearing it, the scent began to grow on me. Now, it’s a fragrance I enjoy and one that consistently turns heads. Scent Profile: Art of Arabia 3 opens with a striking burst of rich spices and smoky accords. At first, the intensity felt a bit much, but as it settled, I started to appreciate the intricate layers. A warm, resinous heart of amber and oud emerges, blending seamlessly with slightly sweet and earthy undertones. The dry down is where it shines, with a deep, woody base that feels luxurious and enveloping. It’s a complex fragrance, unapologetically bold, and certainly not for everyone—but it has a unique charm that becomes addictive once you let it grow on you. Performance: One thing I have to give credit to Art of Arabia 3 for is its incredible performance. This fragrance projects like a beast—it easily fills a room and lingers for hours. On my skin, it lasts well over 10 hours, and on clothing, it stays noticeable for days. If you’re looking for a powerhouse scent, this one delivers. It is 85-90% similar to Blonde Amber, having smelt both on skin but for a fraction of the price. Compliments: Surprisingly, despite my initial reservations, I’ve received numerous compliments while wearing Art of Arabia 3. People often ask what I’m wearing, which speaks to its unique and memorable character. It’s a scent that commands attention and leaves an impression. Who Should Wear It: This is a fragrance for someone who enjoys bold, daring scents with a strong Middle Eastern influence. It’s best suited for colder weather or evening wear, where its richness and intensity can truly shine. Conclusion: Art of Arabia 3 went from being a fragrance I was unsure about to one I’ve grown to admire. Its beastly projection, impressive longevity, and distinctive character make it a standout in my collection. If you’re willing to give it time and appreciate bold, complex fragrances, it might just surprise you like it did for me.

I'm going to make this real simple. I've had this six months and it has entered my top 5 all time Hall of Fame. Its unique. Its different. Its beautiful. Its the best Lattafa of recent years in my opinion. If you look up "deep exotic unusual scents" in the dictionary you'll find the definition right here. I love the composition, its subtlety, the prominent arabian potency of the sweetly sour smoky dates and the ultra smooth blending with the musky deep base of woody amber. For my money, i think this is one of the best ever releases by Lattafa. Its a far superior amber/oriental than Khamrah, a lot less sickly and clumsy. This stuff has some class and sophistication, not a cheap synthetic populist buzz. For me personally, this fragrance smells like a Moroccan Souk, which is hands down my favourite smell of all time. As anyone who's been in a Moroccan souk will tell you, theres no smell quite like it....and its all in here; the incense, the fruits, the bakhoor smoke, the spices, the glorious riot of aroma all mixed in one sublime blend. It couldn't be more Arabian if it tried. GORGEOUS stuff that has got better over time. More manly than unisex but not overtly strong or fierce, projection and longevity above average/strong. I love the bottle and box too, really classy for such an affordable fragrance. Can we get a flanker or two of this epic beauty please Lattafa? and make it more nuclear/room filling? I'm in love with this every time i wear it. This deserves way more than being just another easy come, easy go fly by night from Lattafa....i hope they make this for years to come and expand the range. Absolutely one for the mu'minoon UPDATE.....FEB 2026 ....I've had this around a year now. its projection is now pretty huge and its a potent performer in longevity too. .....around 7 hours off 4 sprays. Its WAY stronger than the first few months i had it. I'm overjoyed to report this is EVEN better as the months roll by. I truly love this scent, its just unique and gives me goose pimples. A rare 10//10 for me

* Elegant, complex and sophisticated * Amber powerhouse * Great for cooler weather * Great for formal occasions, special occasions and date nights * Great for older users * Heady blend of herbal, floral, powdery, musky, woody, vanilla, cocoa and dried fruit aromas * Beautiful presentation including 3D embossed bottle * Good performer * Niche quality for less than designer price * Might not appeal to younger users who prefer the sweet and fresh DNA * Wasteful double boxed presentation * Might lean too masculine for female users * Not good for warm weather Lattafa's Art of Arabia III is part of their high end Pride line and a purported clone of Clive Christian's Blonde Amber. Straight up, this is a very elegant and sophisticated fragrance, quite complex with herbal, floral, powdery, musky, woody, vanilla, cocoa, amber and dried fruit aromas. These are not bright notes but dark rich and mature ones. It's an amber powerhouse for sure, but it's not one note by any means. There's a lot going on here. Which is not to say that it's for everyone. This is best suited for older users and women may find it leans too masculine. Younger users would likely take more to a fresh and sweet fragrance than this. For older users, this is a great option to use for formal and special occasions and a perfect choice for date nights and more intimate occasions. It's best suited for cooler rather than warmer weather. Performance is great. The presentation is beautiful, especially the 3D embossed bottle. However, I find the double boxed packaging of the Pride line wasteful, especially since it heads to the recycling bin in the end. This is easily niche level at less than designer price. Highly recommended.

This stuff is strong, and very very nice. I just about choked the Mrs out with this sprayed 8 times when I first opened it. She complained it was too strong for a while after hahaha. Anyway, it's lush. Spicey datey tobacco-ey, idk how to describe it perfectly as i haven't wore it since Halloween, but man I do like it alot. Haven't smelled blonde amber because I'm not crazy enough to spend that much on a fragrance lol. But this is a hit for me. I've just been going through more of my gourmands rn. Btw this, layered with Nusuk Ateeq/Naxos is a hittttt. I got both Ateeq and this around the same time and instantly imagined both together, and yes. Good combo imo. Both strong so careful not to overdo it. I walked past a group of women with kids on Halloween while trick or treating with my child, and I think one of them said "he smells handsome". That's exactly how I would describe this scent, and the layer combo I mention. Handsome is a great description for this stuff. Mine was unfortunately leaking a little bit when I opened it. Not straight away leakage in transit, but after i pulled the cap off the second time it started. rather than sending it back, I literally just used my hands to press the atomiser section firmly against the bottle and the problem solved itself. No more leakage. Lost a dribble out of it lmao, not too big a deal.

from the beginning, there's a beautiful myrrh note, i would say the strange and specific association for this is: A secret date on the 8th night of your trip, spiced red wine, your clothes still smelling like incense, but it's alright, because your date says it is. Smoking with him in the open hall, stained glass, seeing beauty in colors you didn't look twice at before. (PURPLE.) The sweetness on your lips from a secret confession, a promise, you still question if it's holy or sinful. Maybe it's both. The spiced wine, tobacco, and smoke all make the paintings on the walls seem even more beautiful. This trip shouldn't end just yet, just another hour, just another night... Also, someone left the incense burner lit. Uh oh. (classic romance nocturne vibes but it's after a visit to a cathedral. spiced red wine accord, and it made me like dark fruity undertones again. as i said: spiced alcohols, sweet incense, gritty and masculine base, also kinda gothic. make sure to not end this trip without picking it up👀) (update/will be edited: i got this when i had very bad scent fatigue from a lot of things, but i still detected liturgical incense. i sprayed it on my wrist again today and got hit with olibanum and myrrh right in the face. just how i like it.)

I have had an interesting experience with this one since I received it. Off the atomizer, it smells weak. Not weak, as in the quality of the fragrance itself, but just no power. I noticed the same thing after spraying it on skin. Smelling my arm right up against the skin seemed inconsequential, as there was hardly anything going on. That’s just for the first couple hours. After that though... Lord, have mercy. Things woke up at the 2 hour mark. I started catching strong whiffs in the air, and the closer I got to my arm, the stronger it was. The scent profile of this is absolutely fantastic. It smells smooth, sexy, sweet, and comforting. I recognize the DNA, but not because of my familiarity with Blonde Amber. It took a couple weeks to develop to what it is now, and if it’s anything like my other clones, two more months should be exactly what it needs. I’m thrilled by this one. Worth every penny. Don’t be afraid to blind buy. I mean, worst case, gift it to someone close to you if you don’t dig it. 9/10 is my rating. Would be 10/10 but that opening just doesn’t impress like the drydown yet. I’ll update my rating in the future if that changes.

Have been wearing this for a couple days now and I got to say this is a fantastic fragrance. I purchased it because i absolutely love CC Blonde Amber and wanted another scent within the ballpark of it for a better price. After doing the research I found this little gem, I compared the notes and as they share a lot of similar notes I thought why not. I honestly got to say that this fragrance beyond a shadow of a doubt, scratches that little itch. I was actually shocked by the quality and similarities it had to CC Blonde Amber. Having said that this isn’t a clone and I don’t think it was intended to be. So while this isn’t the exact same scent it’s very close and like a little brother to Blonde Amber. Probably leans a bit more masculine being the key difference. This has the beautiful dried fruit smell thanks to the dates. Also has the same tuberrose note. Something in it gives it a hint of booziness while the base shares that beautiful creamy golden Amber accord. This fragrance is definitely worth trying if you’re wanting something similar to Blonde Amber and don’t what to break the bank for the real deal. God bless Fragcom.

I absolutely love this perfume. From the first spray, it hits you with a fantastic blend of davana, olibanum, and bergamot. It’s aromatic and spicy right off the bat, creating this warm and inviting atmosphere. As it settles, the middle notes of tobacco, dates, sandalwood, and tuberose take center stage. The mix of sweet dates and rich tobacco, with that creamy sandalwood and floral tuberose, is just divine. It’s a scent that keeps you coming back for more. Then we get to the base notes: myrrh, labdanum, patchouli, tonka bean, and vanilla. This is where the perfume gets really deep and complex. The myrrh and labdanum give it a resinous, slightly smoky quality, while the patchouli, tonka bean, and vanilla add a warm, sweet finish. It’s like wrapping yourself in a cozy, fragrant blanket. Overall, this perfume is a perfect blend of aromatic and spicy notes, with a rich, warm finish that lingers beautifully. It’s unique, complex, and absolutely addictive.

I have 2 bottles of Blonde Amber and 2 bottles of Art of Arabia III (Nov 23 Batches). Side by side on both arms, they are honestly not 1:1, but have the same DNA. This actually silences the Blonde Amber because it’s too loud and potent. But it is fantastic, loud, deep, masculine, rich and complex. No alcohol blasting, very very rich and strong. Projects better than Blonde Amber however BA is the final boss of this DNA. BA has a clear direction and every phases is masterfully completed. BA is extremely well blended, extremely. But this is AMAZING value for 100ml $40 compared to $600+ for 50ml BA. Although AoA III is very well blended, side by side you can tell both of em want to go to the same direction but BA has smoother trajectory and much much higher blend and quality, you can get a slight bit synthetic smell of AoA III when you smell it side by side but on it’s own, the quality is really good.

I wouldn't compare this with Blonde Amber, I find Art of Arabia 3 different from Blonde Amber enough to take it as a scent of its own. I agree that this is bordering on niche-tier quality, probably not Western mass-appealing, definitely more oriental in nature. I don't get the olibanum (frankincense) in the top as I know it, being a church-goer, and it's more of davana with a hint of bergamot. Mid and drydown is where the light tobacco and tuberose come in with the resins, while still slightly spicy and sweet at the same time. Not cloying at all compared to Blonde Amber, imho, and I live in a humid environment. Strong performer. Anyway, one of the scents I am definitely keeping, as my tastes are more and more leaning niche. Next to try, the polarizing French Avenue Opus Magnum.

Art of Arabia III opens like liquid gold. Radiant, honeyed light woven through soft florals and warm resins. Its first breath is sunlit and decadent, a glow that feels both ethereal and indulgently tangible. As the fragrance unfolds, amber warms from within, becoming plush and luminous, draped in delicate spices and a whisper of sweetness that moves with quiet confidence. It is velvet heat, slow and sensual, without ever losing its refined composure. In the dry down, creamy woods and a golden resinous haze linger close to the skin, as if the scent has melted into a second, more luminous self. The trail is soft but unmistakably regal, an intimate radiance that feels hand-crafted and eternal. A portrait of amber at its most elegant, gilded, glowing, and impossibly smooth.

addictive, resinous, and INSANELY powerful. I wear this bed sometimes and the next day the room still smells like it 24 hours later. The fact that the dude below me is saying this stuff is weak is HILARIUOS and simply exemplifies the reason never to buy from shady retailers. I think that this profile is the best scent I've ever smelled. I have experienced the OG Blonde Amber and to call that stuff beast mode is an understatement. When you consider the performance and the price this is a stunning no brainer option. I am on second bottle and have over 200 fragrances. Its addictive. Will be buying a bottle for my brother as well. Im still in awe that Clive Christian asks $610 for 50ml. This $32 for 100 ml.

melancholic romance nocturne. sweet but also gothic, dark, a bit sleepy. careful, not everyone can appreciate a good incense-tobacco! also, not a blonde amber clone. this is its own thing. don't try to compare it to anything. the resins are deep and smoky, and i'd say the olibanum doesn't fade with the rest of the top notes, it's throughout. the quality is wonderful and the sillage and longevity are better than some designers. if i wear this at night, the myrrh note is still very much there in the morning. you really just have to feel this one. (if you do rituals or intensive prayers, put this on after. it's meditative and comforting, and will quickly become your go-to for that kind of times.)

I’m currently testing Art of Arabia and Blonde Amber. So off the rip it was an honest 70%. I let it dry down for about ten minutes and it’s almost there. I get something that is smoky and almost scratchy that I pick up in PDM Carlisle. It’s not a bad thing but definitely separates it from Blonde Amber. I do like it!! Flexing fragrances in the upper peninsula of Michigan means nothing. You’d be lucky if folks wear deodorant around here but I’d say most wouldn’t be able to tell which is which in a blind smell-off unless you’re a true frag head. Nice job Lattafa. **The wife btw chose Art of Arabia as her favorite.**

Trying a sample from a Lattafa gift set: Art of Arabia III in a first time wear right now and I'm infatuated. I love dark scents, sweet ones, unisex that I can smell and this suits me to a tee! At first smell, I thought I was smelling Tobacolor. So from what I've smelled, that's what it reminds me of. This is more complex and has more warm depth. I'll probably purchase this when my 20ml is through. Tobacco, dates, all the resins...sigh. I'll be trying out layering with Art of Arabia III; however, I love the fragrance on it's own!

A big yes from me- so I have a sample of CC blonde amber and this comes pretty close, even a little bit preferable as it’s sweeter. I’ve also got all the dupes of of Blonde amber as I just cannot justify the cost of the full size. So they are all pretty similar in the dry down, French avenue amber empire- art of Arabia 3- khadlaj onyx gold- take your pick. All good on longevity just buy what is the best for your budget. Projection on art of Arabia 3 is phenomenal.

Addictive ! In all my years in the fragrance game I have never come across a scent this addictive, powerful, long lasting, and inexpensive. This is a BANGER ! First fragrance I have ever purchased two bottles of. I have a bottle at home and one at the office. It’s that damn good. I have a new bottle of MFK Grand Soir that doesn’t perform this well. I’m in awe at how good this is on every level.

Considering the price, this is a pleasant amber scent, especially if you don't expect a clone of Blonde Amber. However, BA is a league of its own. It's more complex, and you can smell the higher-quality ingredients. But most of all, it smells quite different. Art of Arabia has a typical 'cheap scent' note that all Lattafas tend to have, a synthetic vibe that gives me headaches.

This does indeed smell like Blonde Amber on a budget.They knocked it out the park its actually scary how good these clone brands have become.However it even feels disrespectful to call them that as many scents take inspirstion from others.The quality of this is through the roof a no one will be able to tell them apart unless they have the bottle right in front of them.

I blind bought this fragrance today so this fragrance is 8/10 overall Long lasting on skin for 6 hours or even more but the problem is it smell very similar to (eternal oud) by lattafa so if you need to choose between both i prefer art of arabia 3 it is way better than eternal oud but they smell very similar if you already purchased eternal oud don’t buy this.

I already wrote a review. In the air this is a very nice Smokey date and for the price it’s a steal. Idk how close it is to blonde amber never smelt it but, I saw a review saying layer this with Vulcan sable (on bottom) then aoa 3 on top. I must say whoever found that, thank you it’s actually amazing the notes all line up well and it works out incredibly.

The Middle Eastern fragrance companies are killing it! I am very surprised at how well blended this fragrance is. This is a stunning buy. $35 for a high quality masculine fragrance that actually performs and projects. I have to thank these companies for showing me that you don’t need to spend $250-$350 to get a quality fragrance that actually performs.

Very impressed with the spicy woodiness. This has a very masculine profile that is great for cold weather. This stuff has me driving around smelling myself. Addictive and the price is so good. I’ve never smelled blonde amber but and a good friend and fragrance enthusiast let me smell this today at work and I’m ordering it tonight. It’s that good

A thing I have noticed with Arabian dupes. Don’t smell the area you sprayed and shove ur nose into it. Smell the trail. Art Of Arabia 3 when smelling really close smells like a wet wipe. But the trail it leaves is absolutely amazing. Dates with spices and a Smokey tobacco. Not sure if it’s close to Blonde Amber but this stuff is great.

I cannot compare it to Blonde Amber, I have never tried it. But I can compare this to Amber Empire from FA. The main difference is that the dry down from Art of Arabia 3 is much sweeter. If you like the scent profile you would be happy with either of them, very nice amber fragrance. This one from Lattafa is also long lasting.

The first spray is going to be harsh, nose hair burning harsh, but then it turns into a beautiful sweet and floral fragrance with beautiful incense, like baking pie in a church full of flowers. It’s not really that close to blonde amber, the flowers and sweetness makes it a little feminine, but it’s so beautifully unisex.

Got this one finally. Smelled this in an arabian chocolate store and amongst their wall of smells, I wanted to smell this one. I almost bit my entire arm off, this is decadent, fruity, juicy goodness. This reminds me if you took the jelly out of a PopTart, smoked it in butter and served it on top of a pastry. 10/10.

Perfumes Scent: 9.5/ 10 Longevity: 9/ 10 Sillage: 8.5/ 10 Versatility: 5/ 10 Uniqueness: 8/ 10 Quality: 9/ 10 Presentation: 8/ 10 Price: 9/ 10 Excellent Winter fragrance. This is a deep, luxurious scent. I recommend trying decants before blind-buying full bottles. This scent is available at www.scentswithsense.com

I have smelled BA a week ago and this is exactly how i remembered with lattafa,just this one is sweeter, 90% definitely in the same dna.New batch performance is 8hours and 3hours strong projection so this is great,wil become even stronger by time edit: Performance is absolutely beast projecting even the second day

What a wonderful scent opens sweet and dries down to some added scents that really bring it together. It's similar to Nebras but you don't have to smell like a cake it takes away some of the sweetness and adds some nice tobacco. It's surprisingly long lasting. Cons: Strong synthetic opening and leans feminine.

This one is great. I rarely smell dates notes but here I get it right off the opening. Its a pleasant fragrance if you enjoy amber based scents with warm spices and hints of tobacco. dont blind buy this one tho because it can lay a bit feminine for people's taste. I do enjoy it and will wear all of my decant.

I bought a sample and right away I fell for this one. Amber note is dominant and in the background there is a beautiful spice that made a majestic combination. Definitely a solid winter fragrance that is in my shop list this winter. I have never smelled Blonde Amber but this one is just crazy good and cozy.

I don't know what a lot of those scent notes are supposed to smell like, but on a paper test I really like this. It reminds me of a hippie head shop, that incense scent which I assume is the sandalwood. It has a sweet herbal floral going on which I really like. I hope it smells just as good on my skin!

After smelling this, I need to see what Blonde Amber smells like. This is incredible quality for the price. Even aside from the price, as a stand alone, this is top tier perfumery. Smooth, sweet, sticky dates, vanilla, tobacco, cola-ish scent. Off the bat its quite unisex, maybe masculine leaning.

This is too feminine for my tastes. People are comparing it to Luminous Night by D&G, and it IS NOT EVEN CLOSE. This was the reason I purchased it, but it was a big let down. If you're purchasing this for that reason, you should move on to something else. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆☆☆☆(4/10)

Wearing this on a rainy day. I hope folks are sleeping on this because it's really outstanding! I am tempted to buy a few back up bottles. I have never smelt CC Blonde Amber but this reminds me of something from the Harrods perfume counter. Niche quality for sure..

Two months of masturbation and you're going to be too tired to even spray it on. Your arm is going to fall off at some point, making it really difficult to depress the atomizer. Maybe cut down on the overspraying, and ease up on the fragrance while you're at it. /s

I'm utterly baffled no has mentioned how similar this is to Bvlgari Man In Black. Almost identical, even the gold and matte black bottle design gives it away. Sweeter and spicier with WAAAY better performance. Hours of projection instead of 30 minutes.

Without looking at what this perfume is inspired by, this fragrance is indeed comfortable and beautiful. the mind that always seeks recognition that this perfume is similar to something, that's where you will never enjoy the fragrance.

This smells very similar to blonde amber but maybe a tad harsher. But overall very close. The only way you could tell the difference is if you had both side by side and blonde amber is a tad smoother

Easily one of my faves. This is an absolute beast and has enormous sillage and eternal longevity. I mostly smell myrrh, dates and tobacco in that order. This stuff is super high quality too. 10/10

Great fragrance, not smell Blonde Amber but is very similar to Zara Spell Caramel but sweetar... I just try find something similar to Spell Caramel and this is it. Nice

You know the deal, 90% similarity at 90% cheaper in exchange for 10% synthetic screech in the DNA. Plenty bang for your buck can be found here!

Feel bad for the person below who doesn't enjoy this, this stuff is so good, once again for the price you can't beat it. Quite similar to CCBA.

This perfume can easily pass for a very expensive niche perfume. It is so good. Has good longevity and projection and smells fantastic

Yall be lying on the ratings. This is as beast mode as it gets. I have 250 fragrances and this is the longest lasting of them all.

it really manifests the warm and cozy night atmosphere in the Arabian peninsula surrounded by palm trees and bonfires

much better than amber empire,just smelled side by side,this is richer,deeper more mature also 12h on my skin

Such a warm & cozy mix of amber, vanilla and tobacco. It gives me some hints of Vanille Havane.

Lovely, spicy amber/Oriental/Middle Eastern smelling fragrance. Really, really good.