Mashrabya

Stunning fragrance. I've never smelled apple shisha, but I think I get it after smelling this. A sweet, red candy apple that was set on fire on top of a bed of tobacco for a few seconds and then immediately put out, leaving a nice, sweet, smoky scent. This is great right out of the box with no cheap smells anywhere to be found. I do get a hint of a cherry cough syrup note in the air on initial spray, but mostly I get the sweet, smoked apple, especially on skin. This does not smell super close to SWY Parfum, but it is of the same idea - a charred, super sweet scent, but I like this better with the dry, leafy tobacco added to the mix. I also prefer the apple fruity sweetness that I can identify over the synthetic caramel, toffee, or whatever they tell me it is sweetness in SWY. It has a strong tobacco-oud smokiness that may not be for all, but at $20-$30, it's worth a shot. I like this better than SWY Parfum at any price, let alone 80% less. This is truly a great scent if you like this profile - Herod, Tobacco Vanille, Spicebomb extreme, and the apple shisha accord makes it unique from the others. I friggin love it and can't stop smelling my wrist. I sprayed it 3 hours ago and the apple shisha is finally wearing off, leaving a tobacco, smokiness, and vanilla scent that is noticeable but not very strong at this point. It radiates quite strongly for the first couple hours. The bottle is also nice- heavy with a click on cap and cool rubber inserts that make it feel really nice in the hand. Best fragrance I've bought in a while. I most recently bought Ferragamo Sublime Leather and Qaed al Fursan Untamed. This smells better than both, and is of the same quality of the Ferragamo. It smells wayyy higher quality than QAF untamed. It's been macerating for 2 weeks and still has a rough, alcohol-ish opening while Mashrabya smells great instantly. I can't wait to see how much better it gets in a few weeks.

This fragrance is like a painter's masterpiece—layered, textured, and deeply evocative. It whispers stories of forgotten memories and sensual indulgence through its symphony of notes. The date note, rare and exotic, is the canvas upon which this creation begins, reminiscent of Khamrah but singing an entirely different tune. It draws you in with the bold vibrancy of shisha apple—an intoxicating opening that feels alive, spirited, almost like the chaotic colors of a sunrise. As the scent evolves, it settles into a sweet, gourmand warmth, like brushstrokes of caramel and vanilla melting seamlessly together, creating a golden, luminous base. The coffee-like undertones add depth, a rich shadow that makes the whole composition addictively intriguing. This is a fragrance that doesn’t just sit on the skin; it tells a story, inviting you to inhale deeper, to explore its layers. The oud smoke weaves through it like the fine detailing on a painting, grounding the sweetness with an earthy, smoky edge. It’s the memory of the 90s, the nostalgia of stepping out into the crisp night air, pondering life’s beauty with a cigarette's faint curl of smoke nearby. There’s a quiet elegance in its tobacco-tinged finale, a nod to sophistication that mirrors the introspective stillness of a Killian classic like Smoking Hot. This fragrance isn’t for the mundane moments of life; it’s for occasions that demand presence, where your scent becomes part of the atmosphere—a date night, an intimate gathering, or a moment when the world seems to pause. If this art is ever available on sale, stocking up isn’t a luxury but a necessity. It’s not just a fragrance; it’s an experience, a living memory, and a statement.

Mature and masculine version of Bianco Latte, it open with this gourmandy syrupy apple and a lot of spicy spices but then it settle down into this spicy smoky caramel, I never smell Smoking Hot by Killian so i wont judge this as a clone Really good in the cold, Wearable to office, don’t wear it in high heat. (Experience may vary never take anything without any doubt) My bottle is currently a month into macaration/maturation (whatever you will call it), and at the first week the performance is ok, longevity around 6-7 hours and projection was there but not too noticeable, but now, ohh its actually kinda scary how good the performance is. In the opening if i dont be carefull and if i immediately put my nose too close it always make me want to sneeze just from smelling it so be carefull and for me i always do 2 spray at one place and never go above it, Just do 6 spray max on the neck and 2 on clothes never go beyond that and you are good to go. Now on skin i get a solid 12+ longevity with a strong sillage, the projection is beast for the first 2 hours and good until 8ish and then it become skin scent when it hit the 10 hours mark and it stay forever even when you take a shower as a skin scent. On clothes is a different kind of monster, i spray 2 time on my jacket and it fill the whole room when i hang it and it linger for days It is s a really good fragrance for someone that wants to wear gourmand but still want a manly and mature vibe, If Bianco Latte and Khamrah Dukhan make a fusion this will be the result of it

I love this scent. God yes. It is very close to Sm. Hot, however it is more “apple juice & shisha” vs the “Apple shisha” that the Kilian has. Opening is very apple juice-y and a little bit maraschino cherry, but dry down is similar enough for me. A bit sweeter with the maraschino really lingering a while but not as well rounded/obviously high quality compared to Sm. Hot. I do feel I detect a cheap stick incense-y smell as well, not bad but reveals quality difference. This is one of those strange scents that smells completely different to other people, because I have to say I get almost 0 “tobacco” from this though maybe my definition of tobacco(s) is different. Also, everybody knows that feeling of smelling your clothes the day after wearing a fragrance and still being able to smell it on there. Despite how close it is the first 4-6 hours, I feel like it is very very obvious that you were wearing a cheap fragrance with cheaper ingredients smelling it on clothes the day after. Not that that matters much though lmao, but it is something I noticed. Aside from that, I have no other complaints. This is so much better of a buy than Kilian in my opinion it’s genuinely not worth the full bottle unless you have money just pouring out of your pockets, than maybe it’s no issue for you. I would have too much spray anxiety with a full bottle, 4-5 quick sprays of Mashrabya and I feel like a champion of Olympus.

I am a perfume addict! “Sorry, wrong forum” hundreds of fragrances have passed through my hands, I’ve a large collection- some high priced (to me) like my Maison Crivelli and mattiere premiere, to my Tom ford designer fragrances- straight down to hundred of samples obtained from gifts with purchase or from fragrance advent calendars. I know what I like and I like loud projecting perfumes, no skin scents for me thank you. Bought this as it was on a great offer, saw it had tobacco in the notes and was sold on it. Now I’ve not let it sit and maturate and this is straight from a new bottle- Apple shisha is prominent in the opening but the tobacco comes through and blends beautifully with the cinnamon, apple and Tonka- I know that this is going to be an amazing fragrance once I’ve let it sit a while- I’m a terrible oversprayer but I just cannot bring myself to do it when a fragrance has cost me £200+ for 50ml. This fragrance is not as smooth as the OG but a blind man on a horse would not detect a difference. Arabian dupes have been a godsend to people who think that spending obscene amounts on a perfume are just preposterous. I’m not rating it as it’s a new bottle and needs to sit a while but this is lovely and deserves more attention.

I literally just picked this one up, off the front porch, about 15 minutes ago, and, I am beyond excited to give an initial impression. As usual, when my fragrances arrive, I do the macerating-thing -- give it a couple spritzes, and, sit it aside for a month. Most times, I'm satisfied with what I smell, but, not necessarily blown away, to where I feel the need to get a review in right away, while I'm still beyond impressed. I'm still going to sit Mashrabya aside, and, if it improves ANY, it's gonna be off-the-charts spectacular. Hell, it already is, in my humble opinion. It just smell luxurious, thick, rich, elegant, and, so, so good. My obvious immediate impression is that this fragrance is a true BBW -- Blind-Buy Worthy! Back-up Bottle Worthy!! And, speaking about the bottle...I'm damn near left speechless, this is so...just, wow! The fragrance, itself, is already extremely nicer than what could reasonably be expected for the price, but, even if the fragrance were not the excellence that it is, this bottle, by itself, is damn near worth what I purchased the fragrance for. Not just to look at, either. Even holding it, this thing just feels different, quality, almost a piece of art.

Mashrabya is a straight up apple hookah vibe mixed with pink pepper for a fruity-spicy kick... kinda like inhaling sweet hookah smoke with a touch of cherry undertone, though it can feel a tad synthetic at first. As it settles, cinnamon and dates weave in with smoky tobacco, creating a warm, cozy heart that's got that oriental spice without overwhelming. Down the line, vanilla and caramel blend with subtle oud and patchouli, leaving a rich, lingering trail that reminds me of a fireside chat on a cool night. Wear-wise, this eau de parfum beasts out 8 to 12 hours on skin with strong projection for the first few before easing closer... ideal for fall and winter, works day or night but shines on dates or evenings, just let it macerate to smooth any harsh edges. Folks call it a killer dupe for Kilian's Smoking Hot, nailing about 90 percent of that smoky-sweet magic at a steal price, though less refined. All in all, it's a seductive, compliment-puller if you dig bold gourmands without the luxury tag.

In the first Iron Man movie Tony Stark needed to replace that thing in his chest that was keeping him alive with an upgrade. Imagine if he replaced that thing with a bottle of Mashrabya? The bottle would have fit perfectly into that cavity in his chest and he would have become a sweeter, warmer guy. Or imagine, rather, that the Military Industrial Complex-looking bottle contained multiple payloads inside the warhead of a Jericho missile nicknamed 'Smoking Hot Bomb'. Now imagine deploying that proprietary apple shisha, sweet spice technology in the Middle East? Not to destroy, but to delight. Children laughing, chasing falling bits of smoky, spicy apple and caramel, falling from the sky and landing on their tongues like snowflakes. Initially adults might be suspicious but when the delicious smell of cinnamon and dates hits them it will remind them of their innocent childhood. Instead of fear there will be joy. A "weapon" you will only need to fire once.

Definitely one of the safest blind buy sweet fragrances you can get! The apple note is very dominate in the opening, but you still get little hints of vanilla, Carmel, and some spices. After it dries down a bit, the apple nite is still definitely the heart of this fragrance, except now you can detect some of the oud smoke notes, cinnamon, and dates. At no point smelling this fragrance I could smell any patchouli as the notes list. The longevity is absolutely insane! I sprayed it at about 8pm the night before, and I could still smell it at 1pm the next day! The projection is okay, for me so far it’s not super strong, which may be good considering the longevity on this thing. But I think it still needs to macerate for the projection to start showing for me. Overall, I would definitely recommend buying this fragrance. It’s a beautiful mix of Vanilla, lots of Apple, Carmel, cinnamon, and some smoke and tobacco to pull it all together!

When I first got this I was like ah shit!! I used it a few times within the first week but it just didn't last or smell good at all which was a big let down. About a week or 2 later it has changed and in a very very good way, It starts off with a strong cinnamon kind of apple smell with a hint of like cherry, After about 20 minutes it changed again into a more sweeter version with a soft vanilla smell. The dry down for me is amazing it smells like a crispy and flaky warm sweet apple crumble with a lot of cinnamon and vanilla. With about 5 sprays 2 on cloths and 3 on skin it lasts on skin for roughly 8 hours but on cloths easy 14+ hours and it has really good sillage for the first few hours. Overall dont do what i done and judge it the first time you spray and let it settle a few weeks. Bottle - 8/10 Smell - 9/10 Longevity - 8.5/10 Sillage - 8/10 Packaging - 5/10 (Just basic) Overall - 9/10 - would absolutely buy again!

Just got this in today. After reading reviews, it seems its either a love or hate for this frag. No middle ground. My opinion is Apple/cherry tobacco/shisha. I personally love it. Will let macerate and update. Hard to see it getting better. Its a little sweet but that brings in the compliments from the ladies. Unisex to male window. Definitely wouldn't say this is feminine. YSL Myself is very feminine to me yet men wear it. I think its straight girls perfume. Same with BR 540. A bit gourmandy. Price is Amazing. Does it use synthetic oils, yes. Wtf do you expect for under 30...HELLO. A dam good synthetic....heck yeah. Great performance and sillage. I blind bought because it was so cheap. Best blind buy in a good minute. I like it a lot and can't wait to rock it in the wild. Highly recommend PS. Where I sprayed on the back of my hand is still glistening after an hour. That's some great oil for an EDP.

This is a very polarizing fragrance. I absolutely hate Initio's Narcotic Delight. The cherry note is way too linear and sweet. I end up smelling like a cherry cough drop or those cherry car scents. I also tend to avoid tobacco heavy fragrances since I usually dislike them. However, Lattafa's Mashrabya is absolutely addictive and amazing, what a stunner. It starts off with this super synthetic, apple, cherry, candy-like note, similar to Inito's Narcotic Delight. Super bright but syrupy and addictive but can get old quick. However, the smokyness follows immediately after and saves it and turns this into an addictive, super sweet, smoky, tobacco, candy scent. It is super bold, mysterious, but also inviting and calming. There is a lot going on in the scent, but it is super inviting, perfect for a date night or for a very cold, windy day. I absolutely love the scent, lasts long and projects very well.

Sweet apple bubblegum opening that almost leans cherry due to the smokey base I'm sure giving it some darkness/depth. It stays like this for a couple hours on my skin, and then settles down into a beautiful smokey woody base, with little hints of the apple sweetness still floating in the background. At this point my nose goes almost noseblind to it, but the Mrs still smells it. Infact she asked me why I resprayed once, because she could still smell me lol. I thought it was almost gone. Anyway I really love this one. One of my top lattafas for sure. Haven't tried Smoking Hot, but this is amazing this stuff and everyone else says it gets really close to that. Backup bottle worthy. I can imagine both genders wearing it but in my opinion the smokey base makes it lean more masculine when it settles/develops. Just my personal opinion.

I'm surprised this is so polarising cos its DELICIOUS. The first 2 minutes is an intense rum and raisin pudding (the traditional christmas kind that weighs a ton and has a burnt sugar tang to the crust). Then it blooms into apple spiced vanilla rum with fruity tobacco leaf and incense smoke. Sweet but not juvenile, voluptuously thicccc without being flat or cloying or one-dimensional. Absolutely addictive. The dry down leaves a gorgeous sweet soft smoked vanilla musk sheen on my skin. Impulse bought from my local Priceline pharmacy cos I tested it, fell instantly in love and saw they only had 2 bottles left. Its perfect for winter in tropical Queensland, which is comparable to spring/summer in temperate climates. I bet this will also be amazing in the heat and if it isn't i'll find a topper fragrance to make it work. Obsessed.

This fragrance transforms on my skin. When you first spray it you are hit with a red candy apple sticky shisha. The cinnamon is like the candy red disks (not red hot cinnamon). Some earthyness from the patchouli and pink pepper. It can get a little medicinal if you overspray. Around the one hour mark and fully dried down, the sticky shisha and candy cinnamon are gone. The dates and caramel come in with just the right amount of sweetness. The apple turns more natural smelling with a touch of vanilla. A little bit of dried tobacco that rounds the scent out. The smoke is within the first hour and not that noticeable. On clothes it is a little bit more smoky with cinnamon. Reminds me of By The Fireplace or Lattafa's Ameer Al Oudh. Mashrabya takes you on a journey and I love the dry down. Perfect for cold days.

I’ve owned around 150 bottles of fragrance (niche, designer, and dupes) and I’ve smelled 100s more throughout my life. I’m a very impulsive person and I fall for fragcomm hype very often, I counted them and I’ve gifted 27 bottles of hyped fragrances that I bought and they were not for me. All this context to say, got Mashrabya today and it instantly became my favourite fragrance OAT. It’s sweet but dark, it’s fruity but in a hard candy taste way, it’s potent but not cloying. It’s so stylish and chic. If you’re curious about the notes listed and think you’ll like them, they will exceed your expectations I promise. I’m a guy, and this is voted as “more male”, which I kinda see that. But if you’re a weird (meant in a good way) / alt girl, please do yourself a favor and buy this. This is straight up fire!

After giving this fragrance six months to macerate, I can confidently say it has transformed into something truly special. What you get is a rich, sweet tobacco scent that feels smooth and well-rounded. It’s warm, slightly spicy, and perfectly balanced with a subtle sweetness that never becomes cloying. For those familiar with Kilian Smoking Hot, Masharabya is an impressive clone and very close in profile, but at a fraction of the price. Longevity and projection are excellent after maceration, making it a fantastic value for anyone who loves tobacco-forward fragrances. (for the ones following me, you know that I'm totally into tobacco fragrances) I absolutely love this scent and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious tobacco fragrance without breaking the bank.

Sophisticated sexy thing ! I don't know how Smoking Hot by Kilian smells, but this concoction here is stunning!!! Well-blended and refined, way more than I thought it would be based on the notes. Very sexy and seductive — pulls you in before you see it coming. It’s got that same sexy, sweet, candied dark cherry note as in Rouge Smoking by BDK, even though a cherry note is not listed. but this one is definitely not a dupe of the other. Slightly smoky yet not overly so; but if smoky fragrances aren’t your thing, you might want to skip this one. Long-lasting. Projects like a beast! Go easy on the trigger... Edit: Found an amazing combo enhancing the cherry note. If you love dark cherry note tray this and thank me later 🙃 Mashrabia- 2 spriz Supremacy Tapis Rouge - 1 spritz

The opening is smoky. Almost too smoky to the point you feel like you've been standing by a bonfire all night. However there is an apple scent which is quite intriguing. I suppose the smoke can be a bit too much but with maturation it should settle. Fingers crossed 🤞 But Mashrabya is not about the opening. The drydown is beautiful. Only way to describe it is that the smoke fades to reveal a vanillary custard on apple pie. There is a faint little bit of cocoa which is only near the skin but you still get apple. Lovely comforting apple. This is definitely an autumn/winter fragrance, and a good one to boot! By the way, this is nothing like Vintage Radio. Nothing at all. Although, if you wear it with a little blast of VR ... perfection 🥰

Blind bought this - Lattafa Mashrabya, and I was really surprised when it arrived. I've never smelled any perfume like this before. I get a strong cherry note from it, it really is like a cherry cough syrup, exactly how other people describe it. The more I use it, the more I like it, it's kinda weird but it really is like that. Sillage is strong and longevity around 7-8 hours. This is definitely a cold-weather, nighttime scent. I wouldn't recommend blind buying it, but if you like cherry fragrances this might become your signature fall/winter scent. EDIT: 2 weeks passed since I got it and there's no more of that weird cherry smell, I don't get that strong cherry vibe anymore, I like it way more now honestly