Asad Bourbon

FIRST IMPRESSION: Wait, is that yummy fruity scent what they call Mirabelle plum? Wow! This smells amazing in the opening, with that fruity accord of Mirabelle. The cacao isn’t far behind—it’s very prominent. The opening leans heavily toward designer DNA and would probably remind many of several designer scents on the market. If I did a blind test, I’d probably guess this was a release from Paco Rabanne or Carolina Herrera. The vanilla runs the show here with the cacao. The lavender is in the background the whole time. This links it to the original Asad. And, of course, the Nutmeg and Pink Pepper adds the spark to the composition. I absolutely love this one!! To think I was ready to call it overhyped. Lol. Edit: The cacao smell is like an amped up and sweetened version of the vague coffee smell I get from Ch men Africa. They DON'T smell the same at all. They're at most 30-40% similar, but they layer well—Ch men Africa is discontinued, btw. If you're angry that this is sweet or that most of Lattafa's newer releases are sweet, youthful, and boring—or maybe you think this is just another mass appealing scent—how about trying other offerings from Lattafa that smell different, unique and "niche-like"? Lattafa has tons. Start with Maahir Black, then Adeeb, Al Ameed, Hala, Ajwad pink, Art of Nature I, Al Areeq Silver, Raw Human, and then Vintage Castle. Everybody has a genre they really like. And these very mass-appealing scents, or "designer DNA," no matter how many they release or how many tweaks they make, will always be loved and sell well—as long as they smell good.

Lattafa Asad Bourbon is a beautiful, sexy, and dangerously addictive fragrance. It opens with a juicy fruity touch from Mirabelle plum, lifted by pink pepper and lavender, before quickly moving into a warm, delicious heart of cacao, nutmeg, amber, and rich vanilla. The scent feels like a seductive mix of Valentino Born in Roma Intense, Azzaro The Most Wanted, and Stronger With You, but with its own chocolatey vanilla twist. It is sweet, spicy, creamy, and masculine without becoming too childish or overly sugary. The cacao and bourbon vanilla combination gives it a warm gourmand sexiness, almost like dark hot chocolate mixed with smooth vanilla and soft spice. This is the kind of fragrance that smells beautiful in the air and gets attention. It is cozy, attractive, and very mass appealing, but still interesting enough to keep smelling again and again. The dry-down is the best part: creamy vanilla, soft cacao, warm amber, and a slightly aromatic freshness that keeps it balanced. Performance is very good, with strong projection in the first few hours and long-lasting power, especially in cooler weather. It is perfect for evening wear, dates, winter nights, and any time you want to smell warm, confident, and irresistible. For the price, Asad Bourbon is an excellent fragrance and easily one of Lattafa’s best releases. Sexy, delicious, smooth, and highly compliment-worthy. Overall rating: 9/10

I got this in a recent fragrance haul consisting of Lattafa Asad, Armaf Precieux, Anfar Bateig Azul, Anfar Azure Spirit, Jimmy Choo Man Blue, Lattafa His Confession, Boss Bottled Parfum. Despite not being dissatisfied with any of the purchases, I love this one the most. The fragrance opens up and reminds me of Azzaro's The Most Wanted Parfum right away, which I own. After 30 mins or so, I felt it transition into something else I own, Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense, which it stayed as for the remainder of its duration. So, Bourbon is basically TMW Parfum in the open, then BiR Intense for the hours-long remainder of the fragrance, leaving a majestic vanilla trace at its end. Because I also own Asad and Zanzibar, I can say that Bourbon is the best of the line and I loved this one just as much as my original Valentino. For the price I paid (£18), I feel this is extreme bargain territory and with the leaps and bounds that fragrance houses like Lattafa are making, they are making top-quality fragrances affordable at very modest prices. Lattafa Asad Bourbon is a winner!

This is a very easy to like vanilla scent, and it’s my signature for fall and winter. It’s nice warm and a bit cozy but fresh enough to be versatile and mass appealing for school and office environments. I don’t have a ton of vanilla in my collection yet, but I got so many compliments on this and I wear this almost every day during the colder season. I woulden't call this a dupe of anything, even though it’s trying to blend Born in Roma and Azzaro the most wanted EDP, but I prefer this over both of those. It’s opening is harsh but it quickly cools down to a sweet inviting pleasantness. This is an easy reach for me and even though I like other fragrances more, this has become sort of synonymous with my identity because of how much I find myself wearing it. I love this stuff so much. It’s refined, easy, smooth, and easy to love. Projection and longevity for me is amazing too. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 8-10 hours Projection: 8/10

Sinceramente, o Asad Bound me surpreendeu demais. Eu já esperava algo bom, mas ele entrega bem mais do que o preço sugere. É um perfume marcante, encorpado e elegante, daqueles que chegam junto e deixam rastro. A abertura é intensa, quente e envolvente, com uma pegada doce bem equilibrada — nada enjoativa. Conforme vai secando, ele fica mais sofisticado, com um fundo amadeirado e especiado que passa sensação de perfume caro, bem construído. Não tem aquele cheiro artificial ou raso que alguns perfumes nessa faixa costumam ter. A fixação é excelente, segura fácil por horas na pele, e a projeção é forte, principalmente nas primeiras horas. É perfume pra noite, frio, eventos, balada ou quando você quer se destacar. Não é discreto — é presença. Pra quem gosta de perfumes quentes, modernos e com personalidade, o Asad Bound entrega tudo. Pra mim, virou um dos favoritos fácil.

Um dos árabes noturnos mais equilibrados que já senti. Na minha pele, a saída é pura lavanda. Só sinto essa ameixa quando borrifo ele no ar, porque na pele, é imperceptível pra mim, o que não é um grande problema pra quem gosta de lavanda. No coração, a nota de cacau se torna muito evidente, mas não chega a ser protagonista. Isso por causa da nota de baunilha, que apesar de não ser o que aparece na pirâmide olfativa, é a nota principal da fragrância desde o coração. Na base (depois de umas 7-8 horas) o cacau some, é dá lugar a um âmbar bem confortável que acompanha a baunilha até o fim. 10-12 horas de fixação na minha pele, com projeção média-forte nas primeiras 2 horas. Perfume muito agradável, dulçor na medida, boa qualidade (não dá dor de cabeça), perfeito pra saídas noturnas em climas mais amenos e dias frios. Recomendo 4-6 borrifadas dependendo da ocasião.

I finally blind bought this after going back and forth about it. It has been pretty hyped up and expensive so I waited until the hype cooled down . Found it for a great price and what a absolute treasure this is. Straight out of the box good, a couple of days later fantastic. Such a simple yet smooth soothing vanilla fragrance mixed a little lavender and coco. Such an incredibly comforting scent . The sweetnes is just right . Not too sweet or too sour . It's just perfectly balanced. I'm not sure what it's cloning but I don't care , this is an absolute favourite of mine from Lattafa. In conclusion: A fantastic fragrance by Lattafa. Soft ,smooth , comforting and elegant . If you're a collector then this is a must have in my opinion.

Lattafa Asad Bourbon is a really damn good cologne. On my third wear after I let the scent matured, I understood the similarity to 'Azzaro: The Most Wanted' and it honestly isn't far off. For $30-40, this is good enough for those that want to smell like 'Most Wanted' without having to drain their wallet. If you want to smell like 'Most Wanted', this cologne is your go to as previously mentioned it is budget-friendly. For me I mostly smell cacao, amber, and bourbon vanilla, and this cologne blends all of those together very nicely.. making it easily one of my favorites of the Asad line and favorite cologne in general. Best for fall and winter wear. Scent Profile: 10/10 Longevity: 9/10 (7-9 hrs) Sillage: 9/10 Overall: 9/10

As you have probably read: Not bourbon at all. But perfect for daily wear in the colder seasons. Also suitable for nights out if you don't have a big budget. Lavender dominates in the opening with a bit of pepper and vanilla. After some time spicy sweetness takes over. Strong performance and for this price a no-brainer. Honestly there is no point in even buying the designer originals when you have this, unless you like collecting them. Only thing I don't like is the bottle which also came in damaged, although dupes are not really considered as trophies to display. Overall 9/10

Asad Bourbon is a beautiful fragrance with an incredibly strong opening—fair warning for those with sensitivities or allergies. The scent is sweet, alluring, and sexy, particularly in the first hour. As it develops, it becomes even sweeter and smoother, though the aromatic clarity (purity) is a bit lacking. The projection is impressive and strong, while the sillage is somewhat average. Once the fragrance dries down, the projection fades, but it remains long-lasting on both skin and clothes for several hours. Overall, it’s a sweet scent that is definitely worth the purchase."

Good Asad, totally different from Elixir, which is the only Asad I had. Like many people noted, the notes in this are mixed, and suit more for a younger crowd, I personally enjoy this, as in my mid 20's, but the chocolate note in this stays within both the opening the drydown, which can give off a different scent. Great all arounder for Winter, but if you're getting close to someone rather use a more unique to detailed scent profile, like the classics this is trying to replicate. Awesome chocolate and good vanilla, with the cacao always lingering. 8.8/10

amazing scent, highly recommend. starts with a burst of lavender and mirabelle which melds together and smells super good, it quickly dries down into a sweet creamy vanilla, which is smooth and well blended, longevity is pretty good and i get like 6-8 hours, projection is also decent with people smelling you pretty far for like a few hours. i smell the similarities between this and azzaro tmw but it is more of a twist than a direct clone. cant wait for winter to wear this daily.

De cara venho dizer que talvez seja o melhor da linha asad, mesmo não tendo experimentado o elixir, na primeira vez que experimentei, como fui um cara bem mais de perfumes verdes e amadeirados a minha vida toda não nego estranhei e senti como um perfume feminino, e também em seu primeiro mês o perfume claramente precisava de uma maturação, que com um certo tempo sinto um cheiro claramente MASCULINO e Forte, fixação é ótima e a projeção acho q poderia ser um pouco melhor! 9/10

it`s amazing. I`ve been collecting frags for just 2 months, by now i have 20 frags in my collection, but this one is one of the better ones. It definitely smells like SwY INTENSELY + Azzaro TMW Parfum + Valentino Uomo BIR But I have a Riiffs Wonder Of You which is a clone of SwY intensely and when I first smelled the Asad Bourbon it reminded me it. But side by side they`re a bit different (just 50 %)... One of the most affordable dupes which are actualy worth it. MUST HAVE

This stuff is heavenly. I’m in love with it. It smells like a gourmand, chocolatey dessert—actually, no, more like cocoa powder than chocolate. Somehow, it isn’t cloying. I mean, yes, it would be cloying in extreme summer heat, but you could wear this on any average day of the year. It gets tons of compliments and lasts pretty well. The secret is to let it macerate; the scent profile becomes much richer after proper maceration. Definitely deserving of all the hype!

A lavender/vanilla candle with subtle chocolate smell in the background. Smelling this I get mainly lavender, secondly vanilla, and a smell in the background of chocolate. It’s very smooth and not in-your face. However it’s not cowering in the background, it has decent projection and lasts a good while. Was told I smell like a nice candle while wearing this and I’d have to agree with that comparison. Good value, nothing extraordinary but a good choice. 8/10

Beast mode fragrance and smells really close to SWYI with added chocolate note to my nose. Stayed on my clothes for a literal day (not kidding), sillage is really good as well. Deserves much more love than this. Love this so much, got a backup bottle. Everyone says they smell axe deodorant in this but i don’t think so. I really think lattafa knocked it out of the park with this one. Also, maceration really improved performance in this fragrance.

Such a pleasant scent. A warm, chocolatey vanilla that does stand out amidst other scents, in my opinion. I own Azarro TMW Parfum, not the EDP, which is the OG, but I can tell the similarities and why people consider it a dupe. For me, Azarro TMW EDP is fruitier, while this is a bit more chocolatey and unique, while equally mass appealing. Lasts and projects nicely, and for the price, you can't go wrong. Blind bought it, and no regrets. 9/10

I love this fragrance. Although it’s maybe not the most unique and special, it’s super mass appealing. I get BIR mixed with ATMW but with a deep chocolate under note. This will be my signature fragrance but it performs horribly for me. I’m pretty sure I got a bad batch but for some reason, it lasts only a few hours and the silage is only good for an hour or two and anything after that they’d have to be real close to smell it on you. 10/10!

This fragrance is incredibly sweet and instantly evokes the scent of Valentino or Azzaro. Initially, I adored it, but after a few months, it simply fades into the background. It’s a decent performance that’s suitable for winter. Do I like it? Yes Would I wear it? Yes Does it last? 6 hours Did it blow me away? Yes at first Safe blind? Yes Worth the price? Yes Is it unique? Not really but still good Overall rating: 8/10

This is an outstanding clone of Azzaro Most Wanted. Wearing it right now. Everytime I wear it, I get a compliment. The Asad line is one of the best of the Emirati fragrance houses. I have OG, Bourbon and Zanzibar LE (getting Elixir tomorrow). Bourbon is my favorite, barring Elixir being incredible. If you are trying to find a clone for Most Wanted, or just want to grow your collection, this is a no brainer. 9/10

Honestly a lovely fragrance,opening you get this lavenderish fresh scent but as it dries down you get this chocolaty smell,not too sweet THANK GOD,cuz i blind bought this as well so my biggest issue was sweetness not a fan of EXTRA sweet stuff,however this turned out to be great!.Again the lasting is moderate and silage as well, stays longer on clothes ,for me it just acts like that. overall,Blind buy safe!!

I've macerated it for a month, not sure if this is just my batch but projection is insanely weak like I need to sniff my skin and its still so faint. And it also completely vanished after 6hr. Scent profile is nice, it have some similarity to my velixir paladin (uomo born in Roma DNA) which I love but not exactly the same Just dissapointed with its weak performance knowing I love this scent profile :/

Great daily driver for the colder climates. This is a sort of mix of TMW and Valentinos BIR intense to my nose. It’s a great fragrance and great value. I would let this one sit to let it mature like most of these ME stuff. After that it becomes more smoother lavender chocalte vanilla scent. 9/10 banger 🔥 Can be worn in summer date nights I feel. But not in 100 degree weather lol

Lattafa asad bourbon was one of the most popular fragrances of 2025 and for good reason. It smells absolutely incredible and can be worn by all genders. The value is there, it only cost like 35 bucks. It is completely original and doesn't clone anything. Don't be afraid to pick this one up. Additionally, the bourbon is not the alcohol it's a subsect of vanilla.

My signature scent for last year it is a mass appealing gourmand scent I get about 3h of projection on skin and 5h on clothes after that it becomes a skin scent for 3 more hours it was worth every penny, i would even pay double the price for such masterpiece. Even though it isn't a beast mode fragrance the scent profile makes up for it

this is a VERY and i mean VERY sweet and strong vanilla and cacao combo. too much for my taste and gives headaches. performance and projection are both there so it's even stronger. The bourbon in the name isn't for a boosy note, there isn't one and even if there was u wouldn't smell it because the vanilla and cacao are gonna block it.

When I first got it, the opening was a bit weird, didn't smell like much. Drydown amazing smell, cacao and vanilla very nice. Then like a week or two later the opening was MUCH better. Drydown same as before which is a great thing. Lasts very well for me, 3-4 projecting and stays on clothes for literally 24 hours+. Highly recommend!

ignore every hate comment and trust me. I also blind bought this frag and honesty first impression was okayish, but after 2-3 weeks i starting to discover what it really was and honesty just AMAZING. Lasts 8-10hrs and projects within arms length which is perfect. At this price point, one of the best picks for winter def.

Opening was a bit unpleasant -- too much lavender. After about an hour and a half, it dried down to a tasty and dessert-y cocoa, vanilla, and nutmeg. Now I can't stop smelling it. Very sexy and fairly masculine, but I think anyone could pull this off. It's pretty good, but it definitely needs a little time to develop!

Picked this scent up for the the upcoming colder weather and so far it has been amazing. It has this warm spicy opening that dries down into this sweet vanilla that is not by any means overpowering. It lasts a solid 9 hours on my skin and projects well for about 5 hours. So far it is my most complimented fragrance.

This is a really nice amalgamation of several fragrances. I think they took a little Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense, Boss Bottled Elixir, a bit of plum from Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu, the cocoa from Carolina Herrera Bad Boy, and put them in this. I absolutely love it. For the price I mean come on!

Beautiful blend of Most Wanted EDP Intense and Born In Roma Intense. The opening leans more towards the Most Wanted. I'm surprised by how good this is, given the price. I can see why it may be too sweet for some people but it's a great addition to the roster for most fragrance enthusiasts.

It’s Born In Roma intense meets SWY Intensely. Sweet, spicy, vanilla with a hint of lavender. An absolute steal. The new batches need some macerating to smooth the opening, but it’s still awesome for the price. Likely redundant if you have a large collection but it’s good all the same.

Boy oh Boy Where do I start with this Fragrance? This an all year long absloute bange the opeing is sweet skittle like and it dries down to a nice vanilla designer smell. Great for any man Longevity 8/10 Performance 10/10 Smell 9/10 Bottle 7/10 Overall Great 8/10

Is it me, or does this smell like Dolce and Gabbana the one. I could be tripping but that's what I get from this. I went to Ulta and smelled "The One" and I instantly thought of Asad Bourbon. I love both fragrances and on clothes and skin asad bourbon is great.

This fragrance reminds me a lot of Valentino Born in Roma Intense. The opening is very sweet, but quickly dries down to a beautiful cacao and vanilla. Great Sillage (7.5/10), Amazing Longevity (8/10), The Scent personally is an 8.5, incredible for the price

Absolute banger of a fragrance. Think TMW parfum but less fruity more chocolate-y. literally compared it to the OG somehow this lasted longer for me. Both are good though. This DNA in general is super appealing for most. Easily one of my best blind buys

This shit is fire. I initially found this scent by trying to find something similar to Azzaro MW Parfum..Asad bourbon clears it in every category. I’ll find myself layering the 2 but bourbon always outshines it. Really contemplating on buying a backup!

Dupes are already overtaking designers, why spend hundreds of dollars on one designer fragrance when you can spends hundreds of dollars on a bulk haul of multiple dupes that in some cases smell way better then what they’re trying to replicate.

Asad Bourbon is 🔥🔥🔥. It’s pretty close to the azzaro with the only difference, that it’s a little more punchier on the drydown. I would say the longevity is little above average. I got this for $19 bucks. Definitely a safe blind buy.

Really like this one. Warm, spicy.. And I think it's the lavender that makes it extra nice. Very very good one, specially for the colder weather. One of the best lattafa I have tried. And for it's price, it's a no brainer. 8,5 / 10

Beautiful unisex fragance, a bit sharp in the opening, but the drydown is transforming the scent to a soft lavender/chocolate note with a hint of vanilla. Excellent for winter, I feel like I'm wearing a warm, cozy sweater.

What a wonderful scent! The opening of spice with lavender and then settling in to the vanilla and vetiver base notes. Wow Lataffa hit it our of the park! Great projection,but not loud its subtle which is perfect imo

1 there is no chocolate in this people need to stop the cap 2 smell very good 3 wierd fresh note in it make it very pleasant to smell evry time 4 doesn't stay on you for more than 2h max 5 for the price very good buy

This fragrance is perfect for winter and autumn. Having some really good vanilla and cocoa scents and a excellent longevity and projection, for a really good price. Longevity 7-10 hours Projection 8/10 Smell 9/10

I’m not joking when I say I had 13 hours skin scent and decent projection for the first few hours. Smells great on the dry down and is suited for cold weather. Got mine for around £18 so would defo buy it again

Good cologne I wear it everyday to school but spray it a while before u leave if its really cold or else its very fruity and sweet but the scent isn’t bad when its like that it’s just not my preferred version

This is one of the best winter fragrances I've ever bought. At only $20, it's insane! And yes, it's very safe to buy blindly. The performance is average, improving after lingering. Overall rating: 9.5/10

This is NOT a clone of the most wanted, this is a perfect mix between Swy edt, born in Roma and the most wanted. Mass appealing and compliment getter, try before by but I say it’s really good