Khashabi

Khashabi means woody in Arabic. And that's exactly what you get once it's dry. It's quite pleasant smelling with citrus, jasmine, and woods (not oud, maybe cedar and/or pine) being the notes I pick up the most. It's hard to pin point what this smells like but in a way, it's kinda of a woody crossover between Aventus and Reflection man. IT DOES NOT smell like either, but I do get a slight hint of both with this. Past the opening, It's 70% woodsy 30% floral and that combo makes it last longer than average. I think it leans more masculine but a lady can rock this too. It's safe for all seasons except winter, imo. A nicely blended different smelling fragrance to try and an immense value for money. Edit: After spending more time with this, I find it to be a play on the Aventus DNA. They took away the sweetness and amped up the floral and citrusy side. I definitely pick up Patchouli here too. In short, it's a "dry" Aventus. Not a clone though... it's totally its own thing. It's a beautiful scent, especially when it's warm outside.

Very Elegant beautiful bottle and presentation for a Lattafa frag. This cost $22sgd at Mustafa (16usd/12.70pounds/15euro). Solid, standing, Bronze Bamboo designed bottle. It opens Cirtusy with floras, however it seems pretty linear to me and the woodiness and prominent musk in the drydown exist in the opening too, especially more prominent after the cirtruses goes away. I'll say performance is above average and you probably need to like musk to like how the scent develops. But it's a pretty nice linear scent for men due to its musculine nature throughout. It smell kinda niche and this isn't a mass Appealing scent, nor does it have that ME dna/vibe that exists in certain Arabian frags. It's probably worth a collection for the bottle design and presentation of the bottle for the price itself. Safe to overspray without any complains.

Khashabi sets the stage with a bottle that's a visual knockout, creating an immediate aesthetic appeal that begs closer inspection. But don't let that distract you; what's inside is equally captivating. The opening is a breezy blend of citrus and lavender that's as smooth as it is uplifting, hinting at the well-crafted layers to come. It's the sort of intro that makes you stop and think, 'this is going to be good'. As the scent settles, it trades in its initial zing for a more floral vibe, complementing its fresh start. It's like going from a sunny porch to a blooming garden, smoothly transitioning without losing any of its initial charm. Then comes the drydown, where things get real interesting. It's a dry, woody scent infused with a musky edge. This musk brings a slightly animalistic undertone to the table, adding complexity without becoming overwhelming. Not in-your-face animalistic, but just enough to make you raise an eyebrow. Plus, there's a dash of a mossy green thing that wraps it all up, grounding the scent in a way that's as intriguing as it is pleasant. Performance-wise, it lasts long enough to make a statement but doesn't overstay its welcome. The sillage is more on the low-key side, so it's not the kind to fill a room, which may actually be a positive for those who prefer a scent that's personal rather than broadcasted. In short, Khashabi's worth a sniff even if you're just in it for the eye-catching bottle. But if you delve deeper, you'll discover a scent journey, elegantly weaving together its diverse aromatic elements. It has some of Club de Nuit Intense Man in it, for sure. Opening note: 7 Sillage/Projection: 6+ Dry down: 7 Longevity: 7 Blend/Composition: 7+ Versatility: 7+ Uniqueness: 7+ Value for money: 8 Bottle design/Aesthetics: 9+ Overall experience: 7 Blind-buy rating: 8

* Very pleasant citrus and woody fragrance accented by green florals * Good blend of citrus, wood, floral and powdery musk aromas * Refreshing and clean fragrance * Great for citrus fragrance lovers * Great for warmer weather and outdoor activities * Unisex * Good price * Good performer * Beautiful bottle presentation * Lots of competition in the fresh and citrusy fragrance market * Florals could have been stronger * Wrongly marketed as a Bamboo Harmony clone Lattafa's Khashabi is a very clean and refreshing citrus and woody fragrance accented by pleasant florals. Anyone who likes citrus fragrances and is already a fan of such icons as Light Blue, Acqua di Gio, CK One, orPerry Ellis 360 Red for Men will immediately get and like this. It's a good blend of citrus, wood, floral and powdery musk aromas. The florals could be stronger, to be sure, to make it stand out a bit more. As is, it's very clean and refreshing. This is purportedly a clone of Kilian's Bamboo Harmony which I have no experience with. Just a look at the Fragrantica notes, however, and you should realize that the fragrances are nothing alike. Bamboo Harmony seems to be focused on herbals to complement the citrus a la Sedley/Maahir Legacy whereas Khashabi does so with light florals and wood. Both are great approaches and worth your while. Khashabi is good for both sexes, shines in warmer weather and outdoor activity use, has good performance, and has a beautiful bottle presentation. All this for a very good discounter price. There is a lot of competition in the citrus fragrance market, though, both in the designer and clone realm. Still, this is a very nice addition to anyone's collection. Recommended.

With the price and how nice it looks on camera, i expected the bottle to be cheap feeling plastic... I thought "surely it cant be both beautiful looking AND quality feeling at this price." .... I was wrong. This bottle is SO nice for this price. Possibly the most beautiful bottle in my collection now. This should have been a bottle in the Lataffa Pride series; it's even way nicer than some of those. The scent is good, too. Bone-dry citrus and woods. Little bit of florals. Little bit of patchouli. Straitforward and inoffensive. Suitable for both professional and casual wear. Something about it reminds me Starwalker Extreme, but no tonka bean or sweetness of any kind.