Maahir Lattafa Eau de Parfum 100ml

Lattafa Maahir – Eau de Parfum with Saffron, Rose and Oud

• Top note: nutmeg, saffron, amber, bergamot
• Heart note: rose, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, gurjun balsam
• Base note: resins, caramel, oud, tonka, patchouli, frankincense, musk

Sixteen materials across three stages. Saffron and nutmeg above, rose and oud in the middle, resins and caramel below.

A dense composition

Maahir works with sixteen materials, which makes it one of the most elaborate compositions in the Lattafa range. Every stage is fully occupied, and the fragrance gains a depth that unfolds across hours.

For the wearer that means one thing above all: allow it time. Maahir shows different sides across hours, and a quick test on the wrist conveys little of that. The opening brings nutmeg, saffron, amber and bergamot together. The bergamot keeps the entry briefly bright, the spices take over quickly and lead into the oriental direction. Amber already sits beneath and prepares the resinous base that defines the fragrance later on.

Rose and oud in the heart

The heart brings rose and oud together, the classic pairing of Arabian perfumery. The rose stands strong and dark, the oud resinous and smoky, and each reinforces the other.

Sandalwood and vanilla lay a creamy layer underneath, gurjun balsam adds a resinous, slightly camphorous note. This middle carries for several hours and is the most expressive part of the fragrance.

Seven materials in the base

Resins, caramel, oud, tonka, patchouli, frankincense and musk close the fragrance. The caramel and tonka bean supply the sweet side, patchouli and frankincense the dry and resinous one.

The oud appears a second time here and keeps the theme present to the end. This double thread is common in elaborate oriental compositions and explains why Maahir reads coherent across the whole day. After a few hours Maahir smells of warm resin with a caramel trace, and this phase holds on clothing for days.

Lattafa and the Maahir line

Maahir means master or expert, and Lattafa runs several variants under this name, among them Legacy and Blue Wisdom. Anyone wanting to get to know the line sensibly starts with this base version, since the other variants derive from it. The base version is the spiciest and darkest of them.

Lattafa Perfumes produces in Dubai and ranks among the best known oriental brands in European retail. The bottle holds 100 ml and comes with a spray applicator.

Application and occasion

Apply to neck and wrists and let it settle, do not rub. The saffron reacts sensitively to friction. Go sparingly, as the dense base works clearly even from a small amount. Store the bottle in the dark at room temperature.

Autumn and winter are its season, the evening its time of day. It fits celebrations, invitations and formal occasions without reservation. Men and women wear it equally, because oud and patchouli provide the masculine foundation while rose and caramel open it towards the other side.

Frequently asked questions about Maahir

What does Lattafa Maahir smell like?

Top note: nutmeg, saffron, amber, bergamot. Heart note: rose, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, gurjun balsam. Base note: resins, caramel, oud, tonka, patchouli, frankincense, musk. Fragrance family: oriental, spicy, woody, warm.

What does Maahir mean?

The name translates as master or expert. Lattafa runs several variants under this name.

What is gurjun balsam?

Gurjun balsam is a resin with a woody, slightly camphorous note. It sits in the heart of this Lattafa fragrance beside rose and oud.

Is Maahir for women or men?

It is worn as unisex. Oud and patchouli read masculine, rose and caramel open it towards the other side.

Which season suits Maahir?

Autumn and winter. In the cold the resins, oud and caramel come through best.

Discover Lattafa Maahir and experience a spicy oriental Eau de Parfum with saffron, rose and oud.

Fragrance family

oriental, spicy, woody, warm

	Top note nutmeg, saffron, amber, bergamot
	Heart note rose, oud, sandalwood, vanilla, gurjun balsam
	Base note resins, caramel, oud, tonka, patchouli, frankincense, musk