Dynasty

I've never smelt rooibos tea and blind bought this fragrance at a store because I recalled hearing good things about it online. I enjoy tea, and generally speaking, I "like" most fragrances, so naturally this fragrance was something that seemed like something I would like. I was both wrong and right at the same time. This is a very pleasant smell that is unlike anything I've personally tried. It doesn't smell like any tea I've had, but it's still undeniably a tea fragrance. It has nuances and depth that I don't get from most other Lattafa fragrances and even a lot of designer fragrances. It smells unlike any other in it's category, but doesn't feel groundbreaking. That's exactly what this is, a lowkey, excellent fragrance. Dynasty has a very sophisticated and elegant scent, which to me was completely unexpected for a cheapie. It definitely smells more expensive than it is. It features an uplifting citrus, a touch sweet fruity tea opening, with some spice to round it out. This is personally my favorite part of the fragrance, especially in the air. After the opening, it turns into this slightly more masculine scent, with woody notes and a touch of something animalic (presumably the suede). On my skin, it smells slightly smoky despite that not being a listed note. I think that this is one of those fragrances that grows on you, because at first I wasn't super blown away by it but it quickly became one of my favorites the more I used it. It's not obnoxiously loud, it projects decently and it lasts long. I find that this is something I could wear year-round, day or night, at the gym, to work, or for casual outings. It's probably one of the most versatile fragrances I own because of that. Not to mention, the bottle is heavy and feels high quality. Atomizer is a little on the wider side, but it's decent. And the cap is reminiscent of K by D&G lol. Overall, it presents as a fragrance much more expensive than it is, and has a smell to match. It's not a fragrance that jumps out at me when I'm deciding my scent for the day, but it's often the one I reach for. Totally underrated and I definitely would recommend to tea fragrance enjoyers or those looking for classy, versatile scent. Note: It does smell significantly better on paper for me than it does my own skin. The fruity, sweet and citrus notes are muted on my skin, and the woods, spices, aromatic accord, and smokiness is amplified. But when I catch whiffs of it in the air with the full scent pyramid, it's honestly one of the best fragrances I've smelt.

I'm somewhat new to perfumes and ended up blind buying this one for 3 reasons: -The price -The bottle -I like tea The first two are easy checked boxes, but the fragrance itself took a while to fully win me over. On first spray, I felt that the top end was quite harsh. On my skin it felt very ginger-forward and unpleasantly spicy. I was losing the raspberry entirely and catching only a slight bit of the tea note the scent is known for. Overall I wasn't impressed, but at least I had a pretty bottle for my shelf? The dry down on that first day was what made me really want to stick it out with this one (and it only got better every subsequent day). The top end really mellows out to let the tea and suede shine through, and the wood notes hold the scent together, especially the cedarwood. For me this hits it's peak about 3-4hrs in when it starts to get a beautiful fresh-powdery profile that retains just the best parts of the opening, but puts the tea on a pedestal. It smells clean, sophisticated, and a little addictive. I decided to continue wearing it and the opening is no longer an issue for me. I either got used to it or let it mature enough that the harshness is gone and I get more nuance in the opening notes. I've found that this is a great scent for work. It lasts for 6-8 hours typically with much stronger projection for the first 1-2. It's not going to invade space and offend the noses around you, but people who get close enough will be able to notice. I think this could easily be an all-season fragrance, but if I could only wear it in one season it would definitely be spring! It also lends itself more to daytime wear than nighttime, but really does fine with either. The one thing that I've found that I can't pull off with this fragrance is.... Casual clothes. It feels too sophisticated to not also try to look at least a little bit presentable. It's not a lounge around the house kind of scent for me! As much as I hate to say it, this one is NOT blind-buy safe. Even if I'm addicted now I can really understand why people would put this one down and never come back. Even the matured scent profile is probably not for everyone, but it's great for me. Overall, the TLDR is that it's a great all-season scent that needs a little bit of time before it really shines. Try before you buy if possible, but don't judge too harshly till you let it sit.

Dynasty doesn't match the promised 'fresh spicy' and 'smoky' combination I'm used to. Very fresh, but not aligned with Lattafa's 'fresh spicy' usual idea. Instead, it opens with a clean, uplifting tone. Earthy green ginger tea is Dynasty's main advantage, with slight suede giving the citrus something to lean on, while the dry cedar smooths out the edges. The profile remains tidy rather than plush. Projection is soft. Even at 10+ sprays it sits close, becoming a background scent after ~6 hours. I kept thinking of the bright vibe of Maharjan Silver (with its metallic note removed) and the crisp citrus of CdNIM, braided with a gentle tea note. The overall effect reads more like a woody-citrus take on Liam Grey's tea; not actually similar, but it steers the nose that way rather than toward Liam's vanilla smoothness. Stylistically, it does not come across as Middle Eastern. It stands apart from Lattafa in both scent character and perceived quality, moving in a more neutral, contemporary direction. The optimal price is exactly what I paid, €17 shipped. At that number, it is a solid pick. A tidy, fresh, modern woody citrus with tea. All-year safe, universal, unobtrusive wear; expect it to fade by midday. The appeal is practical — forget about the 'smoky' stuff. Opening note: 8+ Sillage/Projection: 7- Drydown: 8+ Longevity: 7 Blend/Composition: 8+ Versatility: 9+ Uniqueness: 7+ Value for money: 8 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 8 Overall experience: 8+ Blind-buy rating: 8

If a case is to be made as to one of Lattfa's top five, I reckon this would be an easy feature. Fresh and inviting from the onset. Four notes are quite prominent, Rooibos tea (I don't know what that is), raspberry, clary sage and suede. The aroma of Red Rooibos tea can be described as a robust aroma with hints of dried apricot, baked earth, and light vanilla, which is an apt description, as this tea note smells sweeter than most. The bergamot and ginger at the start are fleeting, and the drydown, is a velvet concoction of cedar, cashmere and amberwood. However as stated prior, the rooibos tea, raspberry, clary sage and suede notes can be smelt for the duration of the scent. Not sure about the nutmeg listed note, but to be frank, I am unable to detect that in most scents. Lovely fragrance if you are into unique tea fragrances. All seasonal scent? Yes, easily usable all year long, fresh for summer and spring and the sweet element for autumn and winter. If I am unable to decide which fragrance to wear, this is the most inviting option Unisex? I would reckon yes, but leaning a bit masculine Blind buy worthy? If you are into unique tea fragrances, yes, as the price is a no-brainer Performance? Longevity, around 7 to 8 hours on skin, much much longer on clothes, and with moderate projection and sillage.

This is an excellent fragrance for the price point. It smells niche. The quality of this juice is superb. Its a great daily driver for the spring and fall and mild summer days. I just wouldn't wear this in the sun because it becomes too much especially in high heat. There is a refreshing clean aspect from the top notes of bergamot and ginger. There are other notes of nuance but that's what you mostly get off the top. Then the raspberry and rooibos tea come into play a lot more through the heart. Followed by very soft woods in the dry down. For a "light" fragrance, it is solid projector and has above average longevity. This is my go to cloudy/rainy day fragrance in every season besides winter. I feel like this is a great "wear with glasses "fragrance, art event fragrance, brunch fragrance, or a sushi dinner fragrance. Once you get it, all of these situations will make sense. All in all, its just a lovely, calming, elegant fragrance.