Lattafa Musamam Eau de Parfum 100ml is a refined unisex woody-aromatic from the popular UAE-based perfume house Lattafa, launched in 2022. The composition is built around a small, well-chosen pyramid: saffron, Italian mandarin and lavender on top; amberwood, Virginia cedar and geranium at the heart; and a base of akigalawood, incense and labdanum. The result is a polished, modern Middle-Eastern style fragrance with a slightly masculine lean — long-lasting, characterful, and easy to wear in formal contexts.
About Lattafa
Lattafa Perfumes is a Sharjah-based fragrance house that has emerged as one of the most influential mainstream Middle Eastern perfume brands of recent years. The line specialises in oud, amber and oriental compositions designed in the regional style, but extends into more contemporary woody and aromatic territory through compositions like Musamam.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Saffron, Italian Mandarin, Lavender
- Heart: Amberwood, Virginia Cedar, Geranium
- Base: Akigalawood, Incense, Labdanum
Olfactory family: Woody Aromatic | Launched: 2022 | Gender: Unisex (leans masculine)
The story behind Musamam
"Musamam" — a name rooted in Arabic — was conceived as Lattafa's contemporary take on a polished, Middle-Eastern style woody fragrance. The composition uses akigalawood (a captive woody molecule developed by Givaudan) to give the base a smooth, slightly peppery patchouli-like character, paired with the warmth of incense and labdanum. The bottle takes the brand's recognisable polished black-and-gold silhouette.
Who it's for
Musamam is technically unisex but reads slightly more masculine due to the cedar-incense-labdanum focus. It suits anyone drawn to refined woody-aromatic fragrances — wearers of Tom Ford Oud Wood, Hermès H24, or Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, who want a more affordable Middle-Eastern alternative. Best in autumn and winter; ideal for formal occasions, evening wear, and statement-piece signature use.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — chest, sides of the neck, inside of the wrists — from around 15cm.
- Two sprays are usually plenty given the strong projection.
- Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity, particularly on dry skin.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Lattafa Perfumes
- Year: 2022
- Origin: United Arab Emirates
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