Bade'e Al Oud Sublime

Bade'e Al Oud Sublime by Lattafa (often recognized for its iconic red bottle) is a fragrance that has caused a lot of talk since its launch in 2023. Although it is part of the "Bade'e Al Oud" collection, it clearly distances itself from its brothers (Oud for Glory or Amethyst) to take a decidedly fruitier path. Despite the name "Oud", this fragrance is a celebration of juicy fruit. It is widely considered an excellent "dupe" of (or otherwise inspired by) Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39 by Kayali. The Opening (The Fruity "Boat"): Freshly sprayed, the explosion of Apple and Lychee is dominant. It is a crunchy, almost "caramel-like" sweetness, refreshed by a touch of rose which however does not appear ancient, but modern and dewy. The Evolution: The heart reveals the Plum, which adds a dark and velvety nuance, making the perfume less "adolescent" and more sophisticated. The jasmine remains in the background, giving body to the structure. The Fund: The close is hot. Vanilla and Patchouli create a solid and slightly earthy base that dampens the acidity of the fruit, ensuring an enveloping trail. Seasonality Versatile: Perfect in spring/summer, but the plum also makes it suitable for autumn. Gender: Unisex (Leaning towards Feminine). The strong fruity component pushes it slightly towards the traditional feminine taste. Value for Money: As is typical of Lattafa, the cost is very affordable given a luxurious Arabesque presentation (bottle and box). It is a fragrance that puts you in a good mood, ideal for those who love "sweet but fresh" scents. Packaging: The opaque red bottle is heavy and has a great visual impact. The name is misleading: If you are looking for an intense, woody or animalic Oud perfume, you will be disappointed. Here Oud is practically absent. Initial sweetness: For some it may be too similar to a fruit syrup in the first few minutes. It is the ideal choice if you love fragrances that smell of clean, red fruit and summer dessert. It's perfect for layering - try using it alongside a woodier scent or white musk to give it even more depth.

Sublime was on my list, but I never ordered bc I didn’t know the inspired fragrance(remember I am new to all this). There were others that held priority on my list bc I knew & wanted their dna. I ran across her at Burlington on the way home from vacation, sure why not. Love at first sniff. Oh so sweet and fresh was my first impression. When I properly tested, I was so pleasantly surprised by the journey this one took. I did not expect that dry down. The oak moss owns the dry down. Mixed with the apple and lychee, it provides a crispness that honestly reminds me of Fall. At first I only got about 4 hrs on skin, but now she goes & goes. I wore on a rainy hot day to a concert and all night to the after party. When I rolled in around 3am, I smelled of mossy apples. I was still in a scent bubble from my clothing but of course to a skin scent on my skin. It had cooled that evening after the rain & I sat outside most the night, she still lasted. This is one of my favorite fragrances. I wear often, especially out, day & night. Next Friday I plan to layer with Khamrah for my kid’s football senior night. I want them to be able to smell me all the way on the other end of the field hehe. Yes, I plan to wear Sublime year round, it doesn’t get very cold often here. I never want to be without Sublime😊 50/10

I am on a mission to find perfumes that smell like fruit shampoo to wear in the summer months. This time, I thought of trying an affordable one. I read about Bade'e Al Oud in reviews, watched many videos about it, and everyone said it smelled like apple shampoo. So, I thought to give it a try. My initial reaction was "nope, it doesn't smell like shampoo at all." To me, it smelled like apple-scented attar, plain and simple. And attars aren't my kind of jam. So, I ignored this and focused on other perfumes. Two days later, something in me told me to try this again, and I did. I dunno what happened, but this time things were different! It smelled like I had taken a bite of a fresh red apple on my skin in the opening. Then, when the scent settled, that shampoo vibe fully came forth, and I rejoiced. It's a well-blended juice, so it's hard for me to single out the notes. I just find it earthy, grounding, slightly sweet, and fresh. The sweetness is not cavity-inducing at all. It weirdly reminded me of Si Passione (my favourite perfume) in the dry down, I don't know why. Do I love it? Yes. Does it smell like shampoo? Also yes. I love it, and I know I'll bring it out in the summer and wear it until I get bored.

Smelt this at fragrance net today and was so good I had to buy. To me this gives me very autumn vibes and whenever I think of apple I just think of autumn. This def is an all year round scent but something in it makes it smell a bit spicy or woodsy and could just be the vanilla and patchouli. It’s not a strong patchouli or spice scent either but it’s how my nose picks it up. While I do think it’s perfect without layering I can see myself wearing this the most in autumn and winter depending how you layer it even just by itself. I did go ahead and layer it with lattafa khamrah and it smells incredible together. Khamrah already gave slight pie vibes to me just a little bit but the apple really reels in that apple pie vibes. I usually never preferred lattafa but clearly I was smelling the wrong ones because this one is very good. For my fall people off the top of my head I can even see this smelling good with winter candy apple, Clinique cookies and kisses and maybe even ginger biscuit Jo Malone and maybe maybe maybe sweet cinnamon pumpkin bbw but I’ll go test those out for sure. Very great scent I love the vanilla and patchouli note inclusions

I heard this one smells like fruit punch, and as an obscure gourmand addict, I obviously had to get a sample. And I see it. Not a photorealistic punch bowl, but it's definitely giving red juice vibes. Sweet, sticky, red, a little jello-y. If you’ve ever wanted to smell like a cup of melted red popsicle at a family cookout, this is that. I spotted it at Burlington for like 20 bones. If you love the scent, that’s a steal. No hesitation. But something in me is holding back from getting a full bottle. Maybe it’s because I’m trying not to turn my shelf into a fragrance landfill, or maybe because deep down I know I wouldn’t reach for it that often. I think it leans a little too feminine for me to wear regularly. Not that I care much about that, I fully support the “fragrance doesn't have a gender” mindset. But I just personally don’t feel like walking around smelling like sticky red fruits 24/7. That being said, the quality is really solid for the price. Props to Lattafa for that. I really do like how it smells, I just don’t need much of it. A 5 or so mL decant would scratch the itch just fine. Still, for $20? You could do way worse.