Liam by Lattafa Perfumes

Beautiful perfume, period. It’s a total blind buy success. The longevity is its weak point, max 5 hours on skin, but for the price, just reapply and you’re sorted. Moderate sillage, ideal for the office: noticeable without being annoying, about a metre bubble at first then closer. I loved it, already bought a second bottle as a backup; the price is ridiculous. Scent: 9.5, Versatility: 8, Sillage: 7, Longevity: 7. Total: 8. Highly recommended. Greetings from Córdoba

I haven’t smelled the original it’s said to be inspired by, but it smells a lot like The One by Dolce & Gabbana, one of my favourites. That talc-like iris scent, the slight sweetness of vanilla, sandalwood, and fig makes you stand out. The quality is superb, 10/10. Sexy and elegant scent, very masculine despite being unisex. Good longevity, about 7 hours. The price is ridiculous for what it is; there are Arabic or designer perfumes that leave much to be desired, but if you slap a Dior, YSL, or Gucci label on it, you pay blind more than €150 and this is better. To sum up: the best thing I’ve seen lately.

If it had more punch in projection and lasted longer, it would be a 10/10 because it smells absolutely delicious. It’s a cosy, close scent that doesn’t shout, inviting intimacy and performing its duties impressively. I’d use it all the time without wanting to draw attention. That blend of cardamom, fig, and vanilla makes you not want to stop smelling it and makes you feel secure; I just sprayed it on my hand after letting it rest for a month and it smells better than when new, which makes me very happy. I’m in love with the dry down and opening: when I bought it it smelled very alcoholic, now it’s refined and sweet/elegant. To conclude, yes, they will definitely tell you how delicious you smell. You’ll leave them in shock!

Interesting and special. Reminds me of Blind Fragrances’ Punto, sharing notes, but Punto is more floral, friendly, and easy. Liam is more neutral, unisex, green, and bitter. The greatest similarity is that sandalwood base, very relaxing. The only downside is that I need a very special mood to wear it. Sometimes I feel it’s too bitter, other times comforting, cosy, and introspective. It seems like perfume for a rainy day.

I bought it blind because the notes sparked great curiosity, and I’m pleasantly surprised. I’m a very informal person, rarely seen wearing shirts, but if I did so constantly, I’d use this fragrance as my signature scent; it’s very unique and delicious. That said, I’d use it more in cool climates than warm ones, as the fragrance itself has a certain warmth. I’d define it as a subtle, unique, and elegant fragrance. Of the reviews I’ve read, I agree with Labrito03 on everything except that its opening is alcoholic; yes, you can perceive it, but it doesn’t last more than two seconds, so I wouldn’t list it as a characteristic since it doesn’t ruin the experience as other fragrances might. Otherwise, I’m 100% in agreement with their description; I won’t repeat myself; you can read it below. – Scent: 10/10 (My favourite for wearing a shirt in cool weather. I use it on my hands to enjoy the smell) – Performance: 6/10 (Perhaps its weakest point; projects for 1 hour 30 minutes at about two metres, trail for 2 hours, and personal bubble longevity for a maximum of 5 hours. It has been oxygenated for over 6 months) – Versatility: 7/10 (While I see it more for cool climates, I’d wear it even on a summer night without issue. It doesn’t overwhelm; it’s very subtle. That said, let your attire match the elegance of the fragrance) – Presentation: 7/10 (Plastic cap, bottle with little design; nothing extraordinary. Good box, though unnecessarily large, and a decent atomiser) – Price: 10/10 (It cost me $22)

What a lovely scent. The tea and fig notes really come through. It smells quite different from what I’m used to; I just hope the hype settles down a bit.

I haven’t smelled BDK’s Gris Charnel, so I can’t compare directly. The opening is a bit alcoholic, as is typical with Arabic fragrances, but it features a creamy, rich, sweet fig that isn’t cloying. The cardamomo is exquisite and warm. I don’t really detect the tea; it’s my first perfume with that note, so I need to learn to identify it. The heart is soft, powdery, and creamy due to the sandalwood, slightly sweet and floral, with the fig still present. I perceive a minimal bitterness from the labdanum and vetiver. The vanilla is sensual but doesn’t dominate; it adds volume and roundness (I don’t like vanilla notes that are too prominent). It smells elegant, sophisticated, and delicate. Performance-wise, I have dry skin. Upon receipt, it projected for an hour and lasted three hours on the skin. After several days of maceration today, it projects little, about 30-40cm, for an hour and a half, lasting five hours with a moderate trail for another two. I’m not complaining since I paid a bargain and it smells delicious, but I hope it improves further with maceration. Edit: It’s my first perfume to cause itching on my neck, though not on the back of my neck, arms, or hands. Strange. Edit 2: After smelling BDK’s Gris Charnel, I gifted this one away. It seemed flat, lacking charisma, and boring. Like the BDK, it’s very expensive for what it offers.

I’m not sure if it resembles Chanel’s Grey, but the Zara version doesn’t match the Zara scent; it’s identical to Red Temptation, with the same base, and no matter how hard I search for a difference, it remains the same. The Liam is fresh, elegant, with a light projection, clean, and a light trail. It’s unisex.

Lattafa’s Liam is an intense, cool oriental woody fragrance that deserves to be discovered. Its longevity and projection are phenomenal, making it perfect for special occasions and cool evenings. If you’re looking to stand out, this is definitely one to consider. It’s unisex but leans more masculine. It opens with fresh, vibrant black tea, sweet fig, and cardamomo, with a subtle creamy coconut undertone that you might not expect. As it develops, the warm heart of labdanum, iris, and vetiver adds depth. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka bean is rich, voluptuous, and long-lasting. The best thing is its longevity: it’s enduring, lasting over 12 hours on the skin. The projection is moderate—not overwhelming but certainly intense. It’s ideal for mild weather, autumn, and spring, particularly in the evening. In winter, the projection can be too much, and in summer, the sweet notes might become cloying. For dates and special events, it denotes quality and elegance. Olfactorily, it has a lot of cardamomo similar to YSL’s La Nuit de l’Homme, but denser. The truest similarity is with BDK’s Gris Charnel Extrait, reaching up to 90% likeness. The difference is that Liam lacks cedar in the base, though you’d need a very trained nose to notice.

My expectations were too high when I bought it. For me, it’s just another Arabic fragrance, retaining that synthetic vibe and dizzying, alcoholic opening. The longevity is very poor.

I bought it yesterday, and it really wasn’t what I expected. It’s much more feminine than I imagined; if you don’t like sweet scents, this isn’t for you. It’s sweeter than Khamrha.

I’ve been wearing this for a year now, and the moment I first breathed in its scent, I knew it wasn’t an ordinary smell. To me, it smells of coconut and citrus, even if they don’t say so; perhaps it’s the blend of black tea, cardamom and fig. It’s elegant, subtle and transports me to a grey, mild spring, just as its name suggests. I think most people will like it because, although it’s a niche fragrance, it’s not challenging. I wear it now and then and receive compliments. I haven’t tried the BDK Gris Charnel dupe, but I hope I can one day. My rating: 8.5/10.👃🏼🩶

What a winner! Liam achieves a historic draw with BDK’s Gris Charnel playing away, complicating his rival’s survival in the league. He’s elegant in his movements, anticipates the play and leaves you alone in the box to shout goal. It’s a winning fragrance, subtle like Iniesta, with the stature of Zidane. The definition is up to you. It’s not for everyone; those who dislike parties or loudness won’t get it. It’s the fragrance for the chap who doesn’t dance in the club but leaves with the most beautiful. It’s like your friend who, without being a model, always manages to catch the attention of the most coveted. You don’t choose Liam; Liam chooses you.

It’s a great fragrance; given the price, I thought it might feel synthetic, but quite the opposite. From the very first second, it gives the impression of being niche due to that very natural aroma: black tea with delicious fig, then comes the incredible iris in the Givenchy style and projects incredibly well, generating an excellent trail.

Further down I have a review from the day I bought it, but it’s only now that I’ve worn it for the first time and my goodness, what exquisite refinement. It smells absolutely of nothing synthetic and very much like niche perfumery; it reminds me greatly of L’ombre des Merveilles by Hermès. It’s not of powerful projection, nor is it watery; it stays modest and then makes itself noticed with discreet elegance. The vetiver, vanilla, labdanum and patchouli are the most prominent notes, especially the glorious and exquisite vetiver. I’m going for more bottles of this delicious beauty; I want to have more of this rich and well-structured work of art. I’ve fallen in love to the point of ecstatic delight.