Artisan Ethnique by Lattafa Perfumes

I wasn’t expecting so much from this perfume. Unfortunately, the alcohol note dominates the fragrance and it’s hard to detect the rest, barely the chocolate with great effort. I don’t see any standout evolution; it seems almost linear. Perhaps it needs time to settle and show its best side. For now, it sits at the bottom of my collection waiting for a better moment.

A discovery that blew my mind. Artisan Ethnique is a true marvel; if I had to summarise it in one word, it would be: SWEET. From the very first moment, it smells of caramel, coffee, rum, and vanilla, an exquisite, seductive, and delightful blend. It has that addictive depth that envelops, with a perfect balance between gourmand and elegant. The performance is outstanding; it’s noticeable without effort and lasts for hours. It’s surprising how little known it is. People compare it to Khamrah or Teriaq Intense, but Artisan Ethnique is something else: more refined, balanced, and with its own identity. Highly recommended for lovers of sweet scents. If you like the Khamrah DNA, it’s a blind buy. A jewel worthy of more recognition.

It’s a very particular aroma. I expected something sweet and striking, but it’s quite dark and yet has something that stands out. I’m not yet sure if I like it so much because it’s so unique and has an uncharacteristic scent, which makes it feel a bit synthetic or strange. I wouldn’t say it’s a blind buy if you’re expecting an average gourmand. Still, I feel I like it more than I don’t, it’s just that it doesn’t quite convince me entirely.

Dupe of BTSO Sugar Addict. One of the best from Lattafa, top notch.

I bought it thinking it was sweeter, like a cinnamon roll, but I think its DNA is more similar to a sugary cocktail. The rum is present and doesn’t go away, so it’s a spiced oriental, cinnamon, and dark cocoa. I thought it was more gourmand and unisex. Update almost a month later: It has become much sweeter; now I see the cinnamon roll comparison; the rum fades in the opening and I sense the cocoa powder, sugar, and soft caramel. The rum note bothered me when I first opened it, but its molecules need oxygen for a couple of days to lose their harshness and blend with the olfactory DNA. Now I love it.

A dupe for BTSO Sugar Addict. One of the best from Lattafa, top notch.

A perfume seemingly hidden within Lattafa’s most exclusive line. A rum note is present in abundance at the opening, exquisite and very masculine. Undoubtedly a fantastic fragrance.

An intense, deep, and creamy gourmand. It’s sweet and boozy, reminiscent of cherry brandy bonbons but without the cherry. Despite the sweetness, it’s not cloying. Lasts 7-8 hours with a good trail. By the end, the initial boozy punch fades, leaving just the sweetness and cocoa. I wouldn’t buy it blindly like I did; I stepped out of my comfort zone of florals, fruits, and citrus and still haven’t quite got used to it. I perceive it as more masculine, though my male friends say it’s feminine, so it depends on the wearer. The presentation is 10/10. Ideal for autumn/winter/evenings, and be careful with the spray count to avoid overpowering. I’m not sure if I’d buy it again, but it’s certainly not a bad perfume.

I’m slowly getting used to these Arab perfumes, which are super vanilla-heavy. When I first encountered the notes, I thought: ‘This is everything for me!’ I mentioned it to my husband, just for that reason, and *bam*—he gifted it to me without either of us having smelled it beforehand. First impression: strong wood, leather, very earthy, and rum. For me, it’s a perfect unisex; for him, it’s definitely feminine and elegant. It has an imposing presence, a powerful trail, and excellent longevity. Definitely warm, ideal for cold nights; it would be overwhelming in a tropical climate. Elegant, sweet, vanilla, woody, earthy, boozy, with a bitter touch and very warm. The packaging is another level, almost like a treasure, with a box within a box; the bottle is heavy but stylish. Yes, the price is unbeatable, especially regarding longevity. In conclusion, I expected more coffee or cocoa, but despite that, I really like it: elegant, dark, and very powerful.

It’s a good perfume with good skin longevity and a nice trail, but (at least on me) it smells exactly like ‘Honor and Glory’ from the same brand. It’s not worth owning both, and besides, the other one has a prettier bottle.

A rule-following unisex gourmand. In its opening, you can feel the rum and caramel note, reminding me of what Rich Warm Addictive would be like, but only at the start because once it fades, you fully feel the cocoa, vanilla, and caramel. The coffee and oak moss notes are perceptible but don’t dominate, giving the fragrance balance and characteristics similar to PDM fragrances like Layton and Althair, especially the latter, but without the fresh aspect of PDM. The trail is moderate to heavy for 2-3 hours, with moderate to long-lasting performance of approximately 7-10 hours. I’ll let it macerate as I used it today, 06/01/25. Also, add that it was tested in heat. A fragrance in the style of Khamrah or Angel Share, but with its own personality.

A gourmand unisex fragrance that follows all the rules. Upon spraying, notes of rum and caramel reminiscent of Rich Warm Addictive emerge, but as it dries down, what dominates is cocoa, vanilla, and caramel. Coffee and oakmoss are present, providing balance, with hints reminiscent of PDM fragrances like Layton and Althair, particularly Althair, though lacking their freshness. The trail is moderate to heavy for 2 to 3 hours, with longevity of approximately 7 to 10 hours. I will let it macerate as I wore it today, 06/01/25. Tested in warm weather. It is of the Khamrah or Angel Share style, but with its own personality.