Men
Asad Zanzibar
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Descripción
Asad Zanzibar by Lattafa Perfumes is a men's fragrance from the olfactive family. Launched in 2024, this composition is signed by perfumer Fanny Bal. Its olfactive structure unfolds with lavender and black pepper in the top notes; coconut water, iris and sea salt in the heart; and vanilla and incense in the base.
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Salida
lavender
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Corazón
Coconut Water
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Base
vanilla
Comunidad
3,136 votos
- Positivo 55%
- Negativo 31%
- Neutral 15%
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It’s a poorly executed perfume, solely due to the iris. If the iris were well-blended with the other notes, it would certainly be a daily wear, but it’s so strong that it may make others feel dizzy or appear older. If the iris were well-blended, it would smell clean and masculine for daily use; that is when I understand the hate, a perfume that offends, that feels very mature, and its other notes are obscured by the iris. Upon analysing it, you realise that if the iris were lower or better blended, it would be a proper perfume.
This perfume is neither the aberration many claim nor the miracle others recount; it is one of the few with such disparate reviews. I like it, but it’s difficult to wear, not because of the smell, but because I can’t find an occasion: it’s not beachy, not formal, not party-ready nor daily; it’s very strange in that sense. I tested it in a dry room at a store in Mexico City, and after two hours, it had an incredible scent, chocolatey with coconut and iris. On my skin, it’s something else; a rare evolution that takes time to settle. In the opening, it stinks of black pepper, as if smelling directly from the mill; when it calms down, the salty coconut and vanilla emerge, and after a while, that chocolate fragrance, only that on my skin it becomes something milky and curious that makes me feel sticky. My father experiences the exact opposite: as soon as he uses it, after a few minutes, it smells like perfectly crafted avoindal coconut and leaves a soft, pleasant trail. I opted to gift it to him because it suits him better. The problem is that many people buy the idea that this was a Le Beau Le Parfum with Arabic performance, but the sprayer is different and on skin it truly transforms. I give it 7.5/10 for being so purposeful and bold; it smells good, but I insist, it’s difficult for me to wear because I can’t find an occasion. The others are the standard attributes of an Arabic fragrance: good longevity and trail.
I can testify that Zanzibar is the one that earns me the most compliments from my entire collection. The hateful comments have nothing to do with reality, because Zanzibar is the best-selling in the Asad line, and indeed, they are now releasing a limited edition.
Many talk about the scent, which I commented on below, but in my experience, it is one of those that generates the most compliments, literally smells delicious; even a lady at my work mistook it for chocolate. The first day it attracted four compliments, and in a week, let’s not even mention it. As I noted, it’s a scent that perhaps you won’t like, but if you want to wear something you don’t like but others do, then go for it.
Good heavens. Reviewer who recommends this perfume, blocked. It’s the most horrible thing I’ve ever smelled. Those who say it has coconut or smells like Le Beau should buy themselves a new nose.
I don’t understand those who say it smells like baby vomit or faeces. Noses differ; some enjoy it, others don’t, but for me it’s exquisite. I wear it in freezing winters and in a warm house, and it has never displeased me. I’ve been using it for three weeks and it smells richer each time: fresh and spicy, embracing, then becoming avoindal and half-fruity; the described notes are there and palpable. It’s not a uniform blend, it’s addictive. I’ve owned over 30 designer perfumes and this is my first Arabic one; I’ll keep buying, my next will be Asad Bourbon followed by the traditional. Many love it and others hate it, but I adored it. If you hesitate to buy blind, do it; it will surprise you. The best part is the low price; it doesn’t hurt if you don’t like it and it can be gifted. Don’t let the negatives guide you; I keep using it. Best regards.
A different fragrance. Competitive price, and that matters. It bears no resemblance to JPG. It’s neither as bad nor as good as some claim; it’s an option worth considering given the price. Smells like medium-quality coconut but delivers; as I always say, price influences perception. 6.5/10.
I gifted it to my father; I bought it blind in a pack with Asad and both of us were hugely surprised. I was afraid of messing up after reading so many bad reviews (which started right after I purchased it), but nothing like that. It smells great, with a tropical and masculine touch (though I see it as slightly unisex if a woman likes something strong). I can’t distinguish the notes well in the opening because pepper dominates, but I do feel the tropical base, and it’s brilliant.
I find it super unisex. If you’re a woman and like that vanilla and lavender vibe without falling for Libre or its clones, it’s a great option to sign off with something personal and serious. Conversely, I don’t think it suits men, not due to gender, but simply because it’s not my type of scent for a man.
Smells absolutely delicious, sweet and fresh; longevity and projection are moderate to low. I know it won’t suit everyone, but claiming it smells bad is a fallacy—it’s a pleasant scent that earns compliments and is a laugh riot. I recommend it.
It’s not as bad as they say, but it doesn’t quite take my fancy. I can’t see what it’s copying; it has a very trendy cappuccino accord like TL Intenso and A*men Ultimate. The problem is they threw salt in by mistake. It’s a cappuccino with a ton of salt added.
First blind buy from Arabic brands. Absolutely delicious, ideal for summer. Rich enough to enjoy without being overwhelming. Lattafa’s recognised perfumes never disappoint.
I like it. For summer use, in the sun, by the pool in the afternoon after a good day out. Not all perfumes have to be sober. This has a unique personality, but not for business meetings. It’s to perfumes what a Hawaiian shirt is to a suit. If you find the right moment, wear it; it won’t disgust you or others. On the contrary, they’ll say you smell good. If you hate coconut or iris, don’t buy it; it will make you gag. If you like those notes together, don’t think twice. Very original. It generates controversy because it’s close to niche: not many people understand it and it’s not to everyone’s taste. Try before you buy. You’ll either hate it or love it. Only for summer, day or warm night, by the sea under palm trees.
I won’t repeat what everyone says: why are opinions so varied on ‘reminds me of’? Because it doesn’t copy anyone. It’s original. Lately, I’ve been chasing iris, and this blend of iris, salt, and coconut is unique. Not just for summer by the pool, I now wear it at 0°C in Patagonia and it’s been hugging me for over two hours. Recommended 100%. Hugs.
I was ready to hate one of Lattafa’s most criticised scents, but… BOOM! The first spray reminded me of Invictus Parfum, about 90% similar. They share that marine and salty note that many delicate men dislike. I don’t know why people hate it so much; it’s an underrated fragrance.
On my skin, it’s something I would never wear, but on clothes or paper it smells different. My skin ruins it: on skin it smells toxic and unpleasant, but on paper it’s serious and elegant, with lavender, vanilla and toasted coconut, perhaps due to the incense. I wish it smelled like that on my skin.
Underrated. The opening is poor: strong, synthetic, and clashing, but it dries down nicely to become pleasant, light, and wearable. It’s earned me plenty of compliments. Performance is moderate, and for the price, it’s a good addition to the collection.
To each their own. From my point of view, it smells unpleasant. There’s one that smells the same, but I haven’t caught the name. I buy it solely to complete my Asad collection and keep it on display.
Rich, creamy, and beachy scent, very original. Its reputation has taken a hit due to the hype, but if you ignore that, it’s distinct and delicious. I’ve had the bottle for a month and already a third is gone; when you like something, it shows, haha. Highly recommended.
Hello. In a world of olfactory trends, this smells like something else entirely. It’s powdery and tropical, as if you’re wearing sunscreen with makeup, yet cosy. It suits any time of day, outfit, or season, except extreme heat. Forget the idea that because it’s Arab it’s a copy; they want originality, take it and don’t complain.
A pleasant fragrance in the opening, but over the days it can become annoying due to that salty touch accompanied by a coconut water nuance that doesn’t fit well. It’s an acceptable option for the heat considering its price, although if you have better alternatives, it’s definitely worth going for them, as you wouldn’t be missing out on much. As for performance, I give it a 6 in both longevity and projection.
What an unbearable smell; they ruin the coconut scent with the salt combination. I don’t recommend it. I washed the area where I applied it several times; I can’t stand it.
A strange perfume, it’s strong; you can feel the salt; afterwards in the dry-down you feel the vanilla. It can be annoying at first when you apply it. That said, I was never told it was strange, but rather that it brought me several compliments; it never bothered anyone. I don’t recommend buying it blindly because it’s not for everyone, but strange doesn’t mean bad. You have to try it; personally, I like it, but it’s not a scent I adore. On my skin, it projects and lasts quite a bit for how cheap it is.
I see it has many detractors, but well, surely there are stock issues with the early batches and they sell for between $15 and $18 (350 pesos in November 2025). Someone who wants to pick it up for the bargain price won’t feel let down. My batch is from 2024. The opening is potent: a mix of coconut water (slightly salty) with coconut cream (sweet and creamy like a typical Mexican cocada), spiced with pepper and aromatic with lavender. It evolves into vanilla and talc. The iris feels very in the background, light; suddenly you notice bursts of that makeup note disguised among the coconut, pepper, and vanilla. It lasts over 4 hours on skin (my skin isn’t great for fragrances) and on clothes it’s noticeable for over 10 hours. I wore it today at 8:30 am and at 7:30 pm at work it was still throwing out bursts in the dry-down phase. I was in the office all day, no sun or breeze, and in Mexico City it was cold (10-12°C), but I wore it in the heat and it performed similarly. For me, it’s good, leaning towards very good. I paid the normal price (around 700 pesos or over $35) and it’s still worth it. It doesn’t smell nauseating, like sunscreen, or seawater. It smells good, lasts well, projects well, and has a good price. What more could one ask? They say in the neighbourhood ‘for the band of porcupines’; I’d say ‘for the smart band that knows how to buy’, with all due respect. Just make sure to buy an original from a trusted supplier. Yes, there are some on all platforms. Poorly cloned copies are already damaging the trust of many buyers.
It smells rich, but I feel it’s very sweet; when I put it on, my head even aches from the sweetness of the vanilla.
What a strange perfume!! It opens with lots of pepper and lavender, giving a tobacco smell that I love, but in this one, I dislike it. It seems like those flavoured cigarettes with weird tastes. Its dry-down is very pretty and sensual, turning very sweet and even patchouli-like. Becoming unisex leaning towards masculine. If you want to turn heads with a similar smell, I recommend Magnat Select from Esika’s catalogue sales (it doesn’t have that nasty opening). That one is potent, pretty, and more economical. Greetings from the female perspective.
It’s an affordable fragrance with a longevity of 7 to 9 hours on skin. The projection is moderate, neither good nor bad, but it’s noticeable. It’s sweet but not overwhelming. On clothes, it lasts all day. The aroma is difficult to like; it’s odd: at first, it feels like dirty cigarette smoke with bad synthetic medicine, but in the dry-down it becomes biscuit-like vanilla, too good. The strangest thing is that when I wore it frequently, it generated many compliments; it’s a fragrance that doesn’t rely on hype to be complimentary, which is why it seemed odd that I didn’t like it while everyone else adored it. It’s very versatile for any season except extreme heat outdoors. If you want compliments, use it, but be careful; it’s difficult to like. Many will say it smells like Le Beau or sunscreen at first, or like CH Bad Boy without the cocoa and saltiness, but it has an DNA that can’t be described. The scent is odd, hard to like, easy to wear, and complimentary.
I’ve worn this for over a year now; it’s a peculiar scent, a blend of medicine and tobacco with a sweet touch. I used it versatilely for day and night, winter or summer; it suits any casual occasion, especially for everyday wear. People smell it, and while it’s up to each individual whether they like it, that tobacco nuance can be off-putting in enclosed spaces. I love it for its versatility, but I recommend using it in open areas.
It generates quite a controversy; personally, I don’t see it as that ugly, but it’s an odd aroma, like makeup with sugar, very sweet. It’s warm and spicy. The longevity on my skin was excessive, over 12 hours and I could still detect it. It’s hard to find a situation to wear it; supposedly it mimics Le Beau Le Parfum, but to me, they have nothing in common. Smelling it seems strange to me; it doesn’t quite convince or disgust. It sounds fairly synthetic. Try before you buy; I don’t recommend doing so blindly.
It’s not a bad perfume; in fact, the first time I had it, I loved it (it was my first Arabic fragrance, alongside the regular Asad). It’s quite good for everyday wear, but I recommend alternating it with others. Don’t wear it every day as it becomes overwhelming; on the last few days, I felt the opening was different. If you’re looking for something cheap to draw attention in everyday life (I can’t guarantee everyone will like it), go for it. I received plenty of compliments. Rating: 3.9/5.
Super spicy and warm; at first, I notice a sweet, vanilla-spiced pepper, quite intense. It projects well and lasts a good while. I don’t think it’s suitable for a blind buy as it’s dense; it’s my father’s, but to be honest, I’d like to use it myself as it feels like a fragrance that could be well unisex.
I can’t stand it; I’ve left it to macerate for five months with no change. It smells very synthetic to me, with the tropical notes drowned out by a rubbery scent that is overwhelming. Every sense of smell is different, but this perfume isn’t for me.
Personally, it’s not a bad perfume. The blend of coconut and iris with a vanilla base seems interesting to me. It feels creamy, like a sweet, rich sunscreen. I feel it doesn’t deserve the hatred it receives.
Artificial vanilla; it made me want to go wash my hands. My mother and grandmother like it, but I find it disgusting. It starts normally but then evolves terribly and lasts a long time, which is a drawback. There are better things in Lattafa, even within this line.
I had it in spray and it was very strong and cloying, but the regular perfume smells very good.
At first, it’s shocking when you spray it, but afterwards it softens and becomes lovely. It’s not for everyone; it’s an exotic scent. Don’t buy it blindly; it lasts quite a while and has a moderate trail.
I bought a decant of Zanzibar Asado because it’s said to be bad online, but it’s hugely underrated. On the skin, it smells sweet mixed with salty, a combination that really stands out. It lasts over seven hours with a moderate but long-lasting trail. It shattered my expectations; it’s not for a blind buy, but I recommend it highly. I consider it the second best in the Asado line, below Bourbon. I give it 8/10. Don’t let online reviews scare you; try it and you’ll find it pleasant, and it’s totally worth the price.
It’s good, smelling more of spicy vanilla with lots of incense. I can’t find the coconut I love so much. It has many notes I adore, but something doesn’t quite come together. Not recommended for a blind buy.
What a pity; if this is perfume, it smells of cheap synthetic iris and is one of Lattafa’s worst creations. I sincerely do not recommend it.
It’s not for everyone; at first, it doesn’t agree with you, but over time it softens and you might come to like it. It didn’t convince me, so don’t buy it blindly; better to test it first.