His Confession

I've had this nearly a year now, and have barely worn it because it was Ok but unspectacular, and pretty weak, leaning feminine fragrance. The first 12 weeks i tried it, It was mostly creme cake cakeshop, bit of iris, bit of boozy vanilla, bit of wood basenote. It was a bland but nice 6/10. Now a year or so on, its completely different. its retained only about 30% of its identity from the first six months i tried it. I haven't sprayed a drop for over six months and decided to try it again yesterday and amazingly its nearly a masterpiece now. I would just about give this a 10/10 now. Its a bold yet soft balancing act of heavy masculine scent and floral gourmand that gives an aura of the classic yet modern gentleman, oozing class and good manners. The blend is exceptional on this, the balance between sweet, heavy, deep, dark and gourmand is not easy to pull off, but yet manages it all smoothly and gently whilst being always muscular testosterone friendly. I get a kind of Belle Epoque Paris from this, a vibe of the 19th century, ideas, sophistication, art and optimism. Its grimy and deep, dark yet welcoming, light and genial. I could wear this anywhere too, though it feels more of a formal scent. Charles Baudelaire and Arthur Rimbaud probably wore this. This has changed from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan, turned from a caterpillar into a magnificent butterfly! Boozy vanilla, French patisserie, iris, lavender, spicy leather, smoky cedar combo scentbomb banger. Lasted me all day and is still there now next day softly still working its stuff on my skin. Projection is above average, with longevity excellent. Six months ago it had nowhere near that sillage and projection level. I gotta confess I only really kept this all that time because i like the bottle, i love the ostentatious ridiculousness of it. Its so kitsch, love it or hate it, one way or the other you have to have an opinion on that Greek/Romanesque statuette bottle. Little did i know inside that daft bottle there awaits an absolutely majestic masculine dusky wealthy cologne inside waiting for me if i waited all those days. FANTASTIC shit. Love this. Hoping to use it a whole lot more now. If you have a spare year of your life to wait for it, grab it immediately. Then again, you could die in three months and you wasted your money. 9/10 for me

After a few wears i can finally review this. The elephant in the room, the presentation. I understand why people dislike it, i dislike how tacky it is to store on a shelf... but out of probably anyone in fragrantica i am IN LOVE with roman statues and busts. Like i literally thrift for life size replicas and even have the David statue as my phone wallpaper, so ofc i had to cop this just for the bottle, AND i was also looking for a DHI/GRP dna fragrance, so this basically was perfect for me. Scent I'm kind of tired from work so I'm not gonna delve on any particular notes, just on the profile as a whole. The opening is a woody, herbal vanilla with a slight touch of mandarin that basically goes away in 2-3 seconds, then the tonka and the violet start to come through in what reminds me of a barbershop style fougere but with ofc a ton of sweetness and vibrant florals. The mid is pretty much cinammon, powder and woody vanilla, the main players here are the woods, the mahonial and the cinammon, in this stage i get heavy Bentley for men Intense vibes but with waaaay less woods and a bit more modern with the tonka touch. Also because His confession has a boozy touch that not a lot of people seem to mention. Far dry down is def my favorite part, it becomes a slightly woody, amber, powdery vanilla that's basically a seduction masterclass, i actually recommended you underspray this so you can get the base notes quicker, plus i feel this is a date night scent through and through. Performance is absolutely stellar, not too strong and not weak at all. Leaves more of a trail than it projects, one thing about it is that i feel this behaves more like a parfum. For those who have bad performance you might wanna check a fake vs real comparison since this has been counterfeit already. This is a 10/10 from lattafa in all aspects, quality is definitely one of the best from the house and it definitely is worth the higher than usual price tag. If you love Le Male Le Parfum, Gentlemen Reserve Priveé, DHI/DHP, Valentino Uomo Intense, Bvlgari MIB, etc. this should be right for you.

* Incredible hybrid gourmand and powdery fragrance * Great use of iris note in a gourmand fragrance * Strong blend of sweet, vanilla, cinnamon, powdery, amber, floral and woody aromas * The love child of Khamrah and Givenchy Gentlemen Intense * Great performance * A gourmand lover's dream * Great for iris note lovers * Differentiates itself from both other cinnamon and other iris forward fragrances on the market * Unisex despite the male oriented marketing * Fantastic for date nights and intimate occasions * Great presentation * Niche quality for discounter price * Not good for those who dislike sweet fragrances * Bottle cap not up to part with rest of presentation * Might be a bit redundant to those who already have a good iris forward fragrance * Not good for more serious or somber occasions Lattafa's His Confession is a brilliant original release, a hybrid fragrance that combines a tried and true cinnamon forward gourmand fragrance with a powdery iris one. The result is a gourmand lover's dream, a strong blend of sweet, vanilla, cinnamon, powdery, amber, floral and woody aromas. This is the love child that Lattafa's Khamrah and Givenchy's Gentlemen Intense had together. This is a great option for gourmand lovers as well as those who love a powdery iris note in their fragrance. It differentiates itself from other cinnamon forward gourmands on the market thanks to the iris note, though those that already have an iris forward fragrance may find this a bit redundant. It's perfect for date nights and intimate occasions, but should be avoided for more serious and somber ones. Performance is great and despite the male oriented marketing, this is perfectly unisex. Presentation is great, Lattafa put some effort into this knowing it was a hit though I don't fidn the black male bust on top of the cap as attractive as the white one on top of sister flanker Her Confession. Price is great for this as well. This is niche quality for an online discounter price. A great and very unique fragrance. Highly recommended, especially for gourmand lovers.

(I put on lotion on my skin before I apply fragrance so this review is based off of with lotion.) Hello! I received this as a gift from my ex a few months back. First of all, amazing presentation, the box is very nice, the little writing on the inside is cool, and the bottle is just awesome. Fresh out the box, it smelled amazing. I can’t really describe the smell but it is very sexy and spicy. It kind of smells like if dark purple was a smell if that makes sense. The projection was pretty ok, not too cloying but not too subtle, and the longevity was about 7 hours id say. I put it away a little bit before the start of summer for maceration and it seems to have improved. The opening feels more deep and complex as opposed to fresh out the box, and now it smells a lot better. The spice and sweetness also work together great but I’d say it leans more spicier. The projection definitely went up a level, not only does it feel like more people can smell me, but when I test sprayed it on my wrist when I got it, I could smell it from around the 3 inch mark and now it’s around the 7-10 inch mark. The longevity increased nicely too, it lasts me about 10 hours on skin and basically until the next wash on clothes. This is one of my date night and winter essentials but I also find it enjoyable to wear during the summer if it’s either a colder day or if you’re going to be in an air conditioned place most of the time. Overall, this fragrance is absolutely amazing, it smells beautiful, sexy, and is great for intimate settings but versatile enough for school/work wear. I give it a strong 9.3/10.

The Smooth Criminal in a Hideous Bottle Lattafa isn’t exactly shy about cloning icons, but His Confession doesn’t just copy—it confesses to the crime in velvet gloves. This scent walks in like a noir film lead: smooth, mysterious, and just a little too charming. There’s no loud freshness or overhyped blue notes here—just something rich, elegant, and quietly powerful. This is grown. Smooth. Slightly dangerous. One spray and you're hit with a blast of powdery iris that feels shockingly high-end. Then comes the vanilla—creamy, low-sugar, and smooth as a jazz solo at 2AM. There’s a whisper of spice and woods underneath: cypress, benzoin, maybe even a touch of incense. The drydown is sensual, skin-close, and addictive. It doesn’t shout—it smolders. Performance? Wild. You’ll catch whiffs on your clothes the next morning, and it’ll hang with you straight through that late-night Netflix and Chill. The bottle? Absolutely hideous—practically unforgivable—but the juice inside is pure designer-level quality. At this price, it’s basically criminal how good it is. Buy it, wear it with intention, and enjoy the double takes. The Breakdown Rating: 9/10 — criminally good for the price, shame about the bottle Profile: Oriental Woody Longevity: 8–10 hours, still going the next day Projection: Confident and persistent Smells Like: Powdery iris and creamy vanilla with a warm woody hug Best for: A secret rendezvous in a city that never sleeps