Best fragrances to get noticed under $40 or too good to be true? 🤔 | LATTAFA PERFUMES

[@chanellesimon2501]

Khamrah is a very nice fragrance. Recently purchased the flanker Khamrah Qahwa. They are almost identical in the dry down. Qahwa has a coffee note lurking in the background giving it more depth overall. It's like a dry roast not the expensive kind but adds an almost woody feel. It's sweet but not as sweet as Khamrah which I prefer. The amber feels slightly dialed back aswell. Both are fantastic for layering!!! My absolute fav is Nebras, brought a back up bottle which I never do😊

[@randallECTRIC]

Lattafa uses better oils than most designers...anybody hating on the fragrances all together is just being snobby..Khamrah for the price is insane..

[@misskleokleo7371]

I wear middle eastern perfumes , over designer . They smell just as good as designer

[@svetlanamandic9785]

I totally agree. A very complex explanation and yet very careful and accurate. That's the key thing I support you for and I always will. Have a nice evening Clemence ❤💝

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Ah that’s sweet to say ! Glad I’m helpful 🤍

[@basicbaroque]

I'm tempted to try some Lattafa fragrances. The problem is, I'm so picky. I've never had a successful blind buy.

[@the.Aruarian]

From Lattafa I own Masa (Ganymede-inspired, but sweeter with a mango note) and Ansaam Gold (Oriana/LDBS clone), for the money you pay they're pretty good and I feel like they're a good alternate way of testing a fragrance vs. buying samples/decants from people of the OG. Arabian frags are so much finanically safer to play the blind buy roulette with, too. 😂Niche brands make 'homages' of others (and designer) scents all the time, sometimes the same perfumer spreading it around, so I can't really hold that against Arabian perfumers too much. Much prefer it when they're an 'inspired by' scent instead of a pure clone, though, or when they're cloning a fragrance that's impossible to find/out of production. I do struggle with two things: 1. most of these were not matured properly and often require them to be aired and them stored for anywhere from 2-8 weeks before they really show themselves fully. Often when people complain about the performance of their bottle vs. what other people report, it's down to this. Or the horrificly strong smell of alcohol, this too tends to fade. 2. a lot of the bottle designs are horrible and gaudy (but this is such a culture and personal preference thing that I can't really complain about it too much). I do like it when they put some money into the design of the bottle and don't mind paying 10-20 euro extra for a bottle I would put at the front of my shelf, rather than shamefully hidden away in the back. Masa is a great example of this, the bottle looks like something a genie would come out of and I love it. It's lovely to see you covering some cheaper fragrances, Clémence, and your thoughts on them despite being so much more interested in niche artistry (for good reason, mind you!). The clone/homage space is really a big part of fragcom and it feels a lot more accessible than the niche space, while not being bogged down by the overly gendered marketing of designer fragrances. It would've been interesting to hear your thoughts on Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold. :) If you ever fancy trying other brands, I'd recommened Zimaya, Arabiyat Prestige, Fragrance World and Paris Corner.

[@missfabidia]

Thank you, Im learning so muuuuch from your comment ❤ How are these brands you recommended different from more trendy middle eastern brands like Lattafa, Al Haramain, Afnan, , Swiss Arabian... etc ?

[@bbjonas4233]

Hello, could you please explain what you mean by airing the perfume? Thank you

[@the.Aruarian]

@@bbjonas4233 From my understanding you just spray it about 10-20 times and then let it sit for a while in a dark, cool container. Might be good to put it on it's side if that means there's a bigger surface area for the air inside the bottle to contact with.

[@the.Aruarian]

@@missfabidia I only have experience with Lattafa personally, but hear good things about Al Haramain fragrances. I hate their bottle designs, though, so never bought any. 😂

[@missfabidia]

@@the.Aruarian than you :)

[@edithobrien7118]

KHAMRAH was £20 first, so it probably cost under £ 5 to make (including the bottle) . Because the hype now it is £ 40 or more...For that reason only I refuse to buy it for double of the original price

[@PumpkinPie-xy2]

It's 23 dollars in my country. 40 £ is super expensive

[@mariapizarrosath8147]

I love loud!!! I love middle eastern perfumes!

[@ScentualP]

NEBRAS and KHAMRAH get better with time ❤ and the new Khamrah is less sweet and more unisex

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Oh I need to try the new one then !! Nebras is amazing the more I wear it the more I love it

[@gems3604]

Great video. I have Yara. I was curious. For $20+ this is an easy reach. I don't need to have crazy sillage and complexity to pick up groceries or do the laundry at home. I like it. I'm glad you found the other ones "good for the price." In general I don't buy dupes, but it is good to know that the perfumes you sampled stand on their own. They may harmonize with known fragrances, but they don't out right copy them. I'm okay with a brand using similar packaging for "clout." I don't think Qmrah is stealing. Rather, I think they are communicating to the customer that their approach is similar to a known brand without being a dupe.

[@mssiggypiggy]

I actually prefer the scent profile of Khamrah compared to Angel Share. It's much more wearable. I definitely wouldn't call it a dupe -it's in the same boathouse, but absolutely its own boat!

[@Supersucreee]

I speak Arabic and the Google prononciation is totally wrong , your prononciation was way more accurate ❤

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Reallly 😂😂😂 what is going on with google !!!

[@sharfalor4244]

I much prefer the Nebras bottle to the Eilish one, the Eilish one fits that word...tacky. 😂 The Lattafa cheaper range have some awful bottles and the plastic cap on Khamrah I dislike but the fragrance is ok now and again, better than AS for me as I find Khamrah more feminine. They are much like any western house in that the cheaper the fragrance the lower quality the scent.

[@ScentualP]

They even have a Rosendo Mateu 5 spot on perfume ISHQ AL SHUYKH GOLD🎉

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Interesting I’ll try! Thanks a lot 🤍

[@franknitti100]

I would be interested to see opinions when the price is *completely* unknown....with a mix of unknown expensive ones mixed in.

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Im really good at that hehehe some KZbinrs tried to tricked me on camera on this subject 😂

[@franknitti100]

@clemenceccfragrance I agree that the quality difference is usually clear but *rarely* worth the price difference & I mean rarely imo. Edit: I'm referring mostly to niche prices.

[@volhazhynkina5384]

Tell you what. Finally. God heard me and we now have an honest opinion from someone who's not afraid of TACKY word. Thank you, Clemence for honest opinion of quality and style of arabic perfumes. Some are really good, some lack depth and class. Really hope, that you will comment on some more arabic market and yt/tictoc hits. Greets from Poland ❤ Maison Alhambra is what I'd love to hear you speak about.

[@marix3581]

People like Yara on me. Im always complemented and got various comments incl I smell clean 😂. I wear it to work 😂

[@clemenceccfragrance]

I can tell why, I actually love it more and more now 😅 thanks for sharing !!

[@anoukgervais3208]

J’ai acheté Qaed al fursan. Il sent super bon l’ananas !

[@what_udid]

Oui, je l'aime bien aussi. Peut-être un de mes parfums préférés avec l'ananas. Mais il y a aussi d'une note forte de saffron que l'on rencontre très souvent actuellement et que l'on doit aimer pour apprécier ce parfum, je crois. 🙂

[@time_traveller3]

I’m not sure why but I get lots of coconut first up in Khamrah! It’s not listed as a note. What in it would give such a big coconutty vibe? Also get the big hit of cinnamon & dates. 🤭🤔

[@121075ful]

I get coconut too😊

[@samanthacosgrove8739]

Me too!!!!! The the first time I wore it it made me think of that coconut pecan frosting that goes on German chocolate cake

[@edithobrien7118]

I have tried many arabic perfumes in last 3 years. To my surprise nearly all of them are trying to be dupes or they are close or distant inspirations....of something more or much more expensive. What they all usually have is a good performance : projection and longevity. I don't mind spending under £30 for a very similar scent to a luxury brand (often a nice bottle too!) However, I don't recommend the copies of designer scents as they are half of price in Eastern Europe(£6-£8!) and not all very good...We are just being ripped off in the Uk!

[@Sir-WMW]

Bayaan is a nice little fragrance for the price, ive been using myself even though it is aimed more fem i actually find it fairly unisex and slightly masculine leaning

[@piscessky4206]

whatever what was translating these names is so funny, i can assure you ure initial pronunciation is actually more accurate haha, yara and nebras are my favorite of all the bunch but for the price i cant really complain

[@beataory]

I'm interested in your layering combos with these.

[@kimhanna123]

Thank you for your thorough and honest review!

[@b__ty]

the bracelet-looking thing on the yara bottle is removable and in my opinion makes the bottle looks tacky 😭

[@clemenceccfragrance]

It’s removable ??!! Omg gonna try now Hahaha thanks

[@b__ty]

@@clemenceccfragrancei saw someone do a review with it off and i ran to take it off mine

[@optimistic7995]

The eyeliner looks great on you

[@clemenceccfragrance]

That’s sweet thank you!

[@jankocian9659]

Great hair!

[@kennedynsefu8966]

Wow..!that accent is intoxicating..but I really loved the reviews.thank you

[@HannahMalek]

What do you think about bayaan fragrance?

[@nourtohme4998]

The google pronunciation really did you dirty 😅😂 not remotely close to how those names actually sound 😂❤

[@TeamHarrisonMachine]

I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU FINALLY DECIDED TO GIVE THE CLONES A DAY IN COURT! GREAT!!!

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Only because they are not promoted as clones. And that would probably be my last time lol z😅

[@TeamHarrisonMachine]

@@clemenceccfragrance damn it girl! lol

[@clemenceccfragrance]

😂😂

[@areebshaikh8253]

I would be interested if you have your boyfriend review some arabic perfumes without telling him the price or showing him the bottles.

[@animeshpaulchowdhury4609]

Love from India ❤

[@clemenceccfragrance]

🤍🤍🥰

[@deandrake2723]

Is Nebras okay for men?

[@Itsalldream]

Next video, get the boyfriend also to be in the video and rate the fragrance with you ❤

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

Okay I can try for 615 - ?

[@amalabdallah7843]

😅😅you are very funny I like your presentation ❤

[@TheFragranceDecantBoutique]

❤

[@wonderfulworld7414]

Well... I'm defending Europeans on this one😂 sometimes the '' never say anything negative'' American style gets me irritated, it's a continuous acting scene, let's just be straight forward sometimes, it will make you feel better. Actually I'm happy someone saying it: it's tacky, that a nice way to put it, some bottles are awful🤣 and not all the arab perfumes are great, in general they are ok for the price, but there is so much hype about some, a little too much, I was disappointed with some perfumes👀

[@MoonshineBeauty]

That's the case with all things. I live in an arabic country and I'm quite often disappointed by designer scents but I know there are some gems out there. Same with arabic perfumery. You just have to be willing to look further and explore. The good ones maybe won't fall into your lap like that but for sure there are plenty nice scents in the east and also in the west!

[@jazmincancio6456]

I like that you made an effort to search for the correct pronunciation. Most reviewers won't even care.

[@clemenceccfragrance]

I tried my best, I’m lucky on the french names usually so I should do an effort for the rest 😅

[@piscessky4206]

the funny part is actually her initial pronunciation is actually more accurate, the translator thing was butchering these names specially badee al oud that shocked me

[@marinadejaramillo3006]

Hi. Can you suggest something to layer La Vie est belle with some middle eastern? I'm tired of the smell and I have a huge bottle. Please!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

God, good luck with that one. I'm curious which sort of fragrance profile would lift or add real interest and dimension to La Vie est Belle. Something sweet? Oud-based? Citrus? Vanilla floral? Fruity? I'd love to offer a few suggestions as it would be a real experiment (all skin chemistry is different and some mixes may turn and go weird but others are magic) but I don't know how you want to alter LVeB. Have you tried Aurum by Xerjoff? I reckon that could work really well. Strawberry smoke with a hint of chocolate!

[@fragmericanidiot]

I don't want to sound like a snob, but I really do not like dupes. And even more so, I don't like something that is "good for the price". Either it is good or it is not, regardless of cost.

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Don’t worry it’s ok, you don’t sound like a snob! Thanks for sharing !

[@fragmericanidiot]

@@clemenceccfragrance Merci Clemence, I think my blood sugar might have been low, I was feeling a little uggghh that day, pardon, I’m sorry.

[@JulesDior]

I wish they were not so expensive in Canada it sucks cause almost always they are a blind buy and I hated the first 2 until I purchased Al halmain femme noir and let me tell you it was 7O plus but worth every penny it smells amazing and lasts forever ❤

[@JulesDior]

@Mia.-re4wz do you know of a way you can pay in Canada for these perfumes without the huge markup ? Yeah it’s the worst especially Amazon !!

[@lilyfamigliettibeauty2752]

Adoré Arabian perfumes ❤

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Some of the LATTAFA's are ok, but then some you can judge ingredients by the bottle.

[@AodhanBulger]

My first Lattafa is due to arrive tomorrow hahaha. I'm happy you made this video as I'm not too crazy about dupes, but I bought Oud for Glory. I wasn't thrilled by Oud for Greatness, particularly at that price, but I wonder if it works out as a $19 scent. Regardless, I want to try their more Arabic styles; as I'm sure it doesn't surprise you, Arabic perfumery is my favorite style 😅Thanks!

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Oh really we’re synchronised 😂😂 I’m actually curious to smell the ones you mentioned I might give them a try too, Yeah for once I think their scent has their own originality, I’d be happier if the bottle was different tho 😅 especially when it copies the others We’re aligned again as I want more Arabic perfumes and yessss I would have bet it’s your favourite style haha! Thanks for the Superthanks 🤍🙏

[@AodhanBulger]

​@@clemenceccfragrancede rien! btw I think you were looking for the word "garish" 😊 I am going to try the rose oud one, I think. I want to see how a cheap oud smells :)

[@Salomon-l4z]

For me oud for glory smell quite different than for greatness. It has a sweeter note. It’s still very good. For oud for glory is more of a dupe of Haltane PDM, smell wise

[@the.Aruarian]

Hope you're gonna enjoy it! Just make sure to give it some time to mature if you don't vibe with it at first - introduce some oxygen to the bottle and let it rest for a few weeks. They don't really take the time to let them sit during production unlike the bigger brands. I've had bottles go from underperforming, alcoholic messes to absolutely fantastic.

[@AodhanBulger]

​@@the.Aruarian thanks, guys ❤ I've actually heard from the get-go that Oud for Glory might need to mature a bit. And I actually don't need it to be like Oud for Greatness, probably better for me if they're different! Even if it smells like Haltane, I almost never think PDM is worth the price, but for $19, hard to argue

[@melbert3795]

OMG youre so funny. I own Khamrah and nebras and do really love them both. Yara is onway so we shall see.🤞 That bayaan sounds divine tho.👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@fegermany2413]

I love bayaan so much , and ajayeb portrait, also khamrah. Impressive

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Thanks for sharing your impressions !

[@ScentualP]

Actually also the Honour and Glory here more creamier with time

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Yes it does ! Agree !

[@MsMaddara]

Consulting job for $65? This business is tough even if this job took 5 minutes

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Yeah I think they tried their luck with that price, but it was for an hour, so I didn’t demand more 😅

[@melindabucy8459]

I think perfume is a very personal thing. Everyones ph is different.

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Yes for sure ! Thanks for watching 🤍

[@sophiathewonderland7221]

Ameerat Al Arab Eau De Parfum, 100ml Asdaaf by Lattafa you should try too ma’am smell so good.

[@gadjet7]

Another great review video. You had me laughing as usual with your truthful coments. Very helpful for my furure purchases. 💜💜💜 Love you Clémence!!!

[@eligualtieri1612]

“Really?”….. “Really?!”……. “REALLY?”…… “REALLY?!”……. “REEEEEAAALLY??!!!” 😂😂😂 You are too funny!

[@jitensheth5902]

You've killed most names😅... Although I liked ur pronunciations better...

[@capiyulo]

For Yara I also smell the strawberry milkshake but there's a lot of perfume people saying that that is a lie. What is happening? Lol

[@gonesobad]

I own Ishq al Shuyukh and Kharmrah. I prefer the former and have read widely that it is a close dupe for Rosendo Number 5.

[@cgitahi]

Also couldn't like honor and glory ,too spicy and the tumeric was too loud for me

[@oudmusk2897]

Thanks merci, try please musaman white is spicy,fresh with some coconote not dupe of anything.

[@arianeraherinarivo8845]

Bonsoir 👋🏽

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Bonsoir Ariane 👋🤍

[@bravesoul8944]

I can listen to u all day long😅

[@melawieeinapfel8594]

You made me addicted right away😍

[@soumayaela7502]

I gave Lattafa's perfumes so many chances but i just can't 😢 it smells very chemical to my noise! And i always smell a funny note (metallic)

[@ingrid1001]

Many Arabic women buy perfumes mostly for the bottle, that's why 😉💕

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Thanks for the precision Ingrid make sense !

[@Maryyyam.]

Girl you’ve pronounced the names right and better than the translator or whatever you’ve used lol plz don’t use it again cuz it’s butchering the names really bad

[@clemenceccfragrance]

Oh 😂😂 okay google translate goes to the bin! Thank you 🤍

[@Edemayy]

Girl i like you but you seemed a bit disrespectful and stuck up this video continuously saying things like cheap and tacky. Like we get it, you are a classy french woman. You dont have to feel embarrassed reviewing a cheaper brand.

[@clemenceccfragrance]

I’m not embarrassed, I’m saying what I think. I talked about a lot of cheaper brands before. I think as a reviewer it’s my job to compare the scents and yes I do think the packaging was a bit tacky. That’s my opinion, not related to being french or whatever, I will always say what comes to my mind If being honest means being disrespectful then I don’t know what to say, i don’t put filters in my reviews Thanks for your comment

[@JohmathanBSwift]

You shouldn't feel insulted. If the bottle designs are something you like, then they are something you like. Some people like Taylor Swift's music, and then there are people like me who like Frank Zappa More people like Talor's music than Franks. It doesn't make them right and me wrong, it's just what each of us like. I did watch her concert movie, it was impressive.

[@rhoodj]

​@clemenceccfragrance Be confident, my dear pretty woman, keep doing it your way. ❤❤😅😮😅😅

[@roxanneharradan5898]

​@clemenceccfragrance I did not get that at all. Keep doing what you're doing girl.

[@78alissa]

Eww on the khamra. I just paid for a perfume that is so sweet it makes me ill. It is very loud. Careful of those who get paid to say it's good. It's nasty!!!!

[@roxanneharradan5898]

One of the best for me, especially after it sits for a while. Everyone has a different taste. Khamra and Qawha are in my top favs.