Sheikh Al Shuyukh

****Edit 6/24/25**** So, Ive just figured out after researching and doing many Google Searches on the notes found this scent after wondering what in the world gives this Shaeikh Al Shuyukh that "Sterile-Medicinal Hospital" smell in the begining. Its the (Natural) Rosemary Lattafa has used! That is a testament to the quality of this fragrance regardless if the fact that its a Lattafa. Only when natural Rosemary oils are used will ya get that Sterile/Medicinal vibe which makes this scent so iintresting and "Niche like." Man, I was wracking my brain trynna figure out what that opening smell was! Lol!! Excellent job on this quirky freshie Lattafa! -------------------------------------------------- I got this Fragrance close to 6 months ago, and this may not be a popular take, but og Sheikh Al Shuyukh honestly has sort of a "Niche Dna". To my nose it smells of quite natural, medicinal Vetiver as well as a very herbal/aromatic Lavender and hints of Sage and Rosemary. The immediate opening is a bit off-putting bc it does smell oddly specifically of medical grade, sterile wound packing gauze.. Wierd I know! That odd medicinal smell must be attributed to either the vetiver or the strong concentrated (herbal) Lavender note. Although this fragrance is very inexpensive, it still smells sorta "Niche" and exotic. Now, once that odd opening subsides within 5 minutes or so, you're left with a very nice, (natural smelling) Lavender/vetiver/Sage fragrance which is quite linear once it transitions from the opening, and is a perfect Spring fragrance, and is unisex leaning Masculine. IMO, Sheikh Al Shuyukh is THEE PERFECT, office scent which is very clean, aromatic and although it does sorta remind me of clean laundry, its still quite an interesting, very unique scent! I have nothing else that smells like this fragrance out of my 100+ bottle collection and I think its a hidden gem! Good projection, decent performance lasting 5 to 6 hours on skin, and ofcourse much longer on clothes. Its just a very good fragrance that understandably devisive, yet to me that's a big part of its allure. 8 outta 10 fragrance and just a great unique scent (Cheapy or not). Thanks to whomever took time to read my review..🫠 CHEERS!!

I've been debating whether or not to buy this fragrance, for literally MONTHS. There's almost no reviews on this fragrance. I was mostly going back and fourth on account of the herb notes listed, etc. I do not typically like herb notes in fragrances. So this, actually took me by surprise. ON MY SKIN, I get very little Herby/medicinal qualities. This is fresh, earthy, and green. But the green aspect is NOT vegetal. On my skin, the woods, the lavender, and the vetiver is the star of the show. The oud is pretty mild, but it's there from start to finish. The oud is MUCH more mild compared to other middle eastern fragrances. (Like in shaghaf oud). This kinda has a barbershop feel, or a shaving cream sorta vibe. To note, this DEFINITELY LEANS more masculine, if not masculine all together. So to the ladies reading this, if you're looking for a sweet, fruity, floral fragrance, you'll need to look elsewhere. The freshness of it, makes me perfectly happy with wearing it though. :) but that's just me. I like smelling different. Especially on a hot day. It holds up nice compared to the heat/humidity. This fragrance is seriously just so fresh, earthy, and clean. It's that, right out of the Barber shop, fresh. In my opinion, the fragrance stayed relatively the same, throughout the entirety of the fragrance. I didn't notice much change from start to finish. It just got more earthy/green towards the dry down. All in all, I enjoyed this fragrance. I think it's a very safe fragrance to wear in most settings. I think this would suit season apart from winter. Projection and staying power is average in my opinion btw. I get about 5 to 6 hours max. But on clothing, it holds up for most of the day.

I 100% agree with @MaxCorvin's review just below me in that Shiekh Al Shuyukh truely does infact smell like a "Niche Fragrance." Now, I wouldn't say that the ingredients are of super high, refined quality, but what this scent does offer is this super Unique and interesting, Sterile/Medicinal facet from the RoseMary in the opening along with this fresh, "Zingy", tart, Aromatic opening along with a clean musk in the mid , but I do NOT pick up on that "Lattafa Oud" that anyone whos collected Lattafa's should be familiar with. I'm really digging Sheikh Al Shuyuk and Ive actually ordered a back-up bottle bc its getting hard to find. Now Im not getting much in the way of a Patchouli note, but I do pick up on plenty of the Vetiver note which is done in brighter/Fresher way than the Vetiver in say, Encre Noire for example which is a much deeper, more smokey/earthy Vetiver. After about 10 - 15 minutes the Sterile/Medicinal facets begin to fade and meet the fresh, "Clean Laundry musk" creating this unique, yet very pleasant fresh wearing experience. Performance is pretty good to especially ... a fresh Spring/Summer appropriate fragrance. Im getting a solid 6 to 7 hours on skin with moderate projection and I can still smell it on my shirts a day or two lateer. I really like Sheikh Al Shuyukh and feel that if more people who enjoy more Herbal, natural smelling freshies. Hreatÿ

Starts off VERY medicinal, and I know it sounds absurd, but it makes me wonder if there's a bit of genuine agar wood in this? I mean there's a reason this fragrance only comes in 30 and 50 ml bottles which sorta adds to my suspicion, (I'm probably wrong tho) 🤷♀️ Anyhow, after about 5-10 mins, that medicinal smell dissapears and gives way to an almost photo-realistic, potent andolic Lavender which stays throughout the life of this scent. Vetiver starts creeping in during the mid along with that aromatic sage dancing along the edges here with the cedar and agar wood. It's very unique and feels almost "niche" to me. It's also deceptive bc although Sheikh al Shuyukh is a very airy fragrance and is not a loud projector, nor is it a complex fragrance, I can EASILY pick it up on my clothes the next day and even till the next wash. Ive worn it for 3 days now, and no compliments, but man, this thing is speacial imo. NO alchohol blast I could detect. If you think you can get past that medicinal opening, and you LOVE lavender and/or Vetiver, give this a shot. Ya may just end up loving it like I do😉. 9 outta 10 fragrance in my book, and again (Special). Thanks to whomever took the time to read my review! 😊

If you want to get used to Toskovat's Inexcusable Evil and need a stepping stone, this is the one. The opening is very medicinal, sharp and clean. There's a lot of medicinal facets, not unlike Sole Patchouli by Vertus, but with an undercurrent of oud, cedar and vetiver. After the opening, it calms down into a beautiful Arabic-style medicinal fougere. There's oud, but it's very toned down and not like the true dehn al oud. Vetiver is beautifully done here, dark, damp, earthy and it fits into the overall green, medicinal and woody vibe of the perfume. This is not for sissy boys as it's rather edgy, but very wearable. The performances are more than reasonable considering the €15 price point. I smelled €150-200 perfumes that lasted half as long as this one, for example Nosferatu by Heretic. Lattafa can be pretty damm niche when they want to, and this one proves that point.

This is a strong herb forward fragrance with a vetiver and woody drydown. Simple composition that smells clean and slightly metallic yet with some mild warmth from the woods. There is no sweetness at all. In my collection, this is extremely close to Armaf's Italiano Uomo but not as strong which may result in me a wearing this more frequently. Both can be had for very cheap. A better offering in this genre at a higher price is H24 edt. Still at a fraction of the price, this Sheikh could do the job. I'm really starting to appreciate sage fragrances, especially when there is not loads of bubblegum poured on top. Awesome mature fragrance!

This is a seriously underrated and unique scent. Saffron lavender woody vetiver very nice blended with a floral trail in the air, really unique. Longevity and sillage top tier. This classifies as unisex but more middle age male-oriented. Not 100% blindbuy safe but again the price usually is around 10-12$ for a 50ml bottle. My vote is 8.5/10

This is the most expensive smelling inexpensive perfume in history. Absolutely gorgeous green, lavender with rosemary and oud. Breathtaking and Lattafa's underrated masterpiece.

Sheikh Al Shuyukh was a surprising gem for me. From the first spray, I was met with a bold and slightly smoky opening, which immediately set the tone for something rich and intense. It felt like oud and saffron were front and center, with their warm, spicy, and resinous qualities making an impactful statement. The start is definitely not shy; It’s strong, confident, and unmistakably Middle Eastern in character. As it settled, I noticed the sweeter side coming through. There’s a lovely interplay of amber and floral notes in the heart, which balances out the boldness of the opening. This phase added depth and smoothness, making the fragrance more approachable while retaining its mysterious edge. There’s also a faint leathery undertone that gives it an air of sophistication. The dry-down is where it becomes more wearable for me. The amber remains, but the woody accords take over, creating a warm, slightly creamy finish that lingers beautifully on the skin. It’s rich without being overly heavy, making it versatile for evenings and cooler weather. What struck me the most was the quality at such an affordable price point. Sheikh Al Shuyukh feels far more expensive than it is, with solid longevity (easily 6–8 hours) and a moderate sillage that leaves a noticeable yet elegant trail. It reminds me of pricier niche fragrances while still holding its own identity. For anyone looking to explore Middle Eastern perfumery without breaking the bank, Sheikh Al Shuyukh is a fantastic entry point. It’s bold yet balanced, mysterious yet comforting. It's a scent that exudes confidence and luxury on a budget.

Definitely a winter/fall fragrance, really herbal. I got why most of the people find it like hospital smell, because it does but just in the opening. Give it 30 mins and you will be left with intense sage and rosemary smell, but not like a roasted chicken. Oud is present, it helps to stabilize and compensate the the earthy feeling. It's for sure something that not everyone's gonna like, that's not a "catchy" fragrance, nor a compliment getter, but it's like all the Arabic perfumes. Love it or hate it, there isn't any way in the middle. Not for young boys. Definitely not unisex, it's a male fragrance 100%, even though its herbal vibes can suggest otherwise. I feel some Hermès here, not so sophisticated but more "muscular", let's say. Got the concentrated version for less than 20 euros. I would pay 100 € for this, no discussions. This is the definition of value for price, not cheap smelling at all. Lasts honest 6-7 hours, no need to overspray. In conclusion, if you like spicy oud fragrances, get this.

i find this very feminine, smells like hairspray at 1st to be honest! its a light woody scent with the sage popping out, i couldn't see a man using this. longevity is very good, silage is average compared to western scents. overall its worth a try if you can find it but for me theirs a woody/hairspray note/smell in it that puts me off, could be cedar used in it or the combination of cedar/sage. its cheap enough for a blind buy but if you can try it 1st, do it! SCENT: 5/10 Performance: 8/10 Overall: 6.5/10 Try/Buy/Pass: Try

Got 30ml of this for $9. The bottle is tacky but the perfume is pretty nice. I found it a bit linear. The sage note in here is very prominent. It does have some woods in the opening. Otherwise, it's mostly sage and some herbal notes. I mostly use it for layering. I get decent performance out of it with 6+ hours longevity and 5 feet of projection for first couple of hours.

I was bought this fragrance with luxe edition perfumed deo. My bottle shitty , sticker almost felt when im open the package. I just smell Sage , with cedar nothing oud in it 😂 i sprayed 2 on my neck at 7 AM, my mom complimented the scent at 4PM.

An intense woody herbal smell with extremely heavy sillage! To me, the smell itself isn't much. What really stands out is the performance. A try before buy.

I bought this because of the reviews. Mine dosen't work that well, I don't know if it has something to do with the batch or it's just my skin, but i can tell that this was dosen't last at all on my skin, about 2-3h max, no sillage, no projection. The smell tho is really unique, some sort of medicinal vibe, can't pick up any of the oud or patchoulli, maybe some vetiver, but the lavender-rosemary-sage combo, does the magic for this one. I wouldn't re[urchase tho' beacuse of the poor performance, but it is indeed something you need to at least try.

I was sent this by mistake in liu of the Luxe edition. Sprayed one spray to decide if I should keep it but no. To me it’s very masculine not unisex. The oud is sharp and synthetic when first sprayed but mellows down, the herbs are very medicinal rather than green or bitter. Not a safe blind buy even if cheap.

Smells like a cleaned toilet and wuduh area in the outskirts of a Muslim nation city, this perfume smells like a a battle between cheap detergent and the smell of mud, water and humidity, in a nostalgic way, but also in a offputting, offensive way

Good for room smell, not skin smell. Herbal, woody and clean smelling. But not in a good on human way.

So bad. Smells like I've just broken my arm and I'm sitting in a hospital. Disgusting scent

If you love the smell of hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol, this is for you!