Asad Bourbon by Lattafa Perfumes

Basically, it’s an Azzaro The Most Wanted with a cacao note that’s a bit overpowering, and frankly, it finds me slightly annoying.

In the opening, it’s inevitable that it reminds you of Valentino BIN Intense, lavender and vanilla. In the dry down it can also remind you of Azzaro. I have both and yes, I can say they remind you of each other. By the hour, the lavender disappears and a sweeter, more chocolatey aroma remains. I see it as indisputably more suitable for dates, outings, etc. However, I tried one day wearing it for the office, to check its performance in enclosed spaces, and two people commented that I was leaving a trail. It’s clear the first two hours project. For its price, it’s very good. And a blind buy, without a doubt; I don’t think anyone will find it horrible, haha.

Rich. Chaotic in the opening, where it most resembles Valentino BIR Intense, and then in the dry down it approaches Most Wanted, but with tinges of simplicity. It brings compliments, smells like a man, but not a severely masculine man, rather a modern one. This last point makes it a youthful fragrance, nocturnal due to its extremely sweet, winter, and autumnal proposal.

I tested 30 fragrances in decants to choose just three to buy in bottles. Asad Bourbon was one of the three! It’s a super-complete perfume, suitable for almost all year round, except when it’s very hot. A complex, rich, and very pleasant fragrance. The citrus top note of the Mirabelle plum is only enjoyed at the beginning, but if you apply it to clothes, that rich citrus note lasts much longer. Moderate trail, allowing you to use it almost everywhere. Modest longevity, which is why I carry a decant to reapply. I’m macerating it to let it potentiate in a month or two, but every time I use it, I enjoy it immensely! At some point I pitted it against Liquid Brun, which is one of the most voted, but I consider Asad Bourbon a better buy because it’s almost half the price and has more complexity than LB, which just smells like dessert to me.

Clean, sweet, and spicy opening from that mix of bourbon vanilla, lavender, chocolate, and nutmeg. Lasts well for about 8 hours. The trail is normal; you won’t be smelled from across the room unless you over-spray (it’s not a Hawas). Wear it in cool weather, autumn, and winter, for the office or going out (not for the gym, you’ll kill someone). Being sweet and chocolatey, everyone will like it. It’s a blind buy, but better to try it first. In summary: it’s like mixing Azzaro The Most Wanted EDP with Valentino Born in Roma; you’ll be full of compliments and the price is a bargain. For cold climates and any time of day, it can be your winter signature without issues.

It’s a rich scent but bears no resemblance to what it is supposedly inspired by. Once it dries down, it settles into chocolate and vanilla.

I don’t like it at all; it seems distressing to me.

In the opening, I can detect some fruit (as indicated, it’s plum), but it’s accompanied by a clean, well-executed lavender. The best part for my taste comes in the dry-down: it’s tasty, sweet, and warm, yet it doesn’t lose its masculine touch. Undoubtedly, a good perfume for cold weather and temperate climates below 20 degrees. I don’t usually buy perfumes based on compliments, but I must say this fragrance does generate them.

It’s a fairly rich fragrance, and as is generally said, it’s a combination of Born in Roma and Azzaro, though to me it smells much more like Azzaro The Most Wanted. That touch of lavender in the opening is, I’d say, one of the things I like most about this perfume. Buy blind 100 per cent, especially if you like sweet but non-intrusive perfumes. The longevity is quite good, but I wouldn’t consider it a beast mode perfume.

Wow… I’ve read previous reviews (by canary or kkcc) and I was terrified. When it arrived, I was scared… Very nice box (better than many designer ones), packaging… spectacular, good, shiny, stands out… Atomiser is fine, but I don’t like the cap. I understand why people compare it to Wanted Intense (I own it too) and I must say that, while differences are noticeable if you compare them side by side, no one on the street will notice. Projection lasts about an hour or two; longevity… It’s been 7 hours on skin (not to mention on clothes), with a very good opening and an even better dry-down. I picked it up for €25 and it’s brilliant. Some women have liked it; others have said it smells a bit strange, but once they get used to it, they find it sexy and even sweet.

One of my best blind buys; an exquisite aroma that has earned me many compliments at parties and night outs. Quality and price: spot on. Longevity and projection are very good; four sprays are enough for a night. I wouldn’t wear it daily or in the heat; it’s sweet and can be overpowering in the office or school. Ideal for dates or events where you want to stand out. It resembles both BIR Intense and TMW Intense, like a hybrid of the two. Asad Bourbon is worth it; it doesn’t smell synthetic like others.

Many define it as a mix between Valentino BIR Intense and Azzaro The Most Wanted, and I confirm the presence of both, but with a sweeter, vanilla, and cocoa twist. I’ve read that some smell Axe de Chocolate in it, which amuses me, but my first impression smelling the bottle was exactly that. Once applied to skin, dry down, it beats any fragrance in its price range. Adding its brutal performance (I got it on offer in Spain for 25 euros), it quickly became one of my favourites and I use it regularly, except in summer. Probably the fragrance I’ve recommended the most in my life.

If you let this fragrance oxidise for a month, it fills rooms with just seven sprays. For what it costs, it’s totally worth it; it’s a delight and, besides, women love it.

I love it; one of my best purchases of 2025. Good price, good longevity, and a rich smell, far too good for everyday winter wear. No regrets with this perfume.

A good fragrance; in my case, lavender, pepper, and cocoa predominate, not as sweet as others say. I see it as perfect for autumn or spring before the heat. I’d give it 6.5 for projection and longevity, but for the price, it’s a shrewd purchase.