Tharwah Gold by Lattafa Perfumes

If you like elegant, non-edible vanilla, this is yours, with a savoury lavender. In the dry down it’s mostly vanilla, but the opening is beastly.

Feminine and sophisticated. Lavender and citrus appear only in the opening, then the sweetness of jasmine, amber and vanilla emerges, but softly. It smells floral with honey, very rich for daytime wear, ideal for the office in warm climates.

PERFUME MASTERPIECE! A touch of incense with delicious lavender. Long-lasting fragrance, beautiful packaging and everything is meticulously crafted. It lingers on the skin for hours leaving a captivating trail. I think I’ll never be without it, it’s just brilliant!

I bought this because I love YSL Libre, but I refuse to support animal testing. Lattafa makes cruelty-free and vegan perfumes. I tried it yesterday at 8:30 PM and by 10:00 PM the floral side emerged, similar to classic Libre but stronger. By 8 AM today, I could still smell it on my skin. It has excellent performance; it’s not linear and evolves beautifully. When the florals appear, it’s stunning, then it shifts to a warmer amber. It’s sweet yet clean, like a warm hug. Sometimes it reminds me of Natura’s Palo Santo. I feel it suits cold climates or crisp spring/summer evenings (max two sprays). The longevity is insane, just like Tous Yara, lasting weeks on clothes. I can assure you, you’ll feel like a refined, elegant queen, nothing vulgar.

Quick review: 1) The opening is similar to Sandoz Club de Nuit Woman, with a citrus note. 2) I had high expectations; it smells rich but not spectacular, yet elegant and well-made. 3) Nothing, I’ve just opened it. After wearing it, it’s delicious. The opening and dry-down are a blend of Sandoz and Awaan (sharing bergamot, orange blossom, and jasmine). Awaan ruined me and I never bought it again, but this Tharwah is rich, elegant, fresh, and perfect for someone over 30. It works well in the cold and the sillage is good. It didn’t shock me as much because it’s a known scent. Scent: 9/10, bottle: 8/10, longevity: 10/10, highly recommended. Update: I’m looking for a perfume with lavender and vanilla like a fabric softener. Today I noticed they blend deliciously. Yes, it’s silly, but I love it. I absolutely adore Tharwah! The opening is familiar, but settled, it’s something else entirely.

It’s quite feminine and elegant, perfect for special occasions, evenings, and gatherings where you want to stand out. All the notes integrate well, with orange blossom, vanilla, and jasmine predominating. It has excellent longevity of 6-8 hours and standout projection. I consider it more suitable for women aged 30 and above.

It smells very similar to Libre Intense.

I was at the office and my colleague came in to say hello. She was still at the door (three metres away) and said: ‘this smells very good, and I think it’s you’. She came closer and confirmed it, hehe. It’s the perfume with the best longevity and projection I own. My first Arabic perfume; I have the Yara Tous on the way, but for now it was an excellent purchase. I agree it’s a dupe of the original YSL Libre, but I think it’s different enough. Libre is softer, sweeter, more delicate, citrusy, and even a bit aquatic. This one is much more potent and floral; the amber is quite noticeable. Good purchase overall. If I hadn’t liked it, I gave it to my mum because she adored it, but for now we’re sharing it.

To my mind, it’s quite similar to L’Interdit, and neither that one nor this one are quite to my liking, mostly due to the olfactory family. It is refined and delicate as others say, but I find it a bit too mature for me. It’s very pleasant to smell, as if it were embracing my mother.

I bought it thinking it would be a clone of YSL’s Libre Intense. The truth is, it’s 70% similar, especially at the start. This one smells stronger, with a sharp and powdery touch; once it dries down, it reminds me a lot of L’Interdit EDP Intense. You can smell the lavender and it’s a feminine, elegant and slightly mature scent. If you’re looking for an exact clone, you might be disappointed, but if you want perfumes of that style, you’ll love it. Longevity and projection are top-notch and the price is super accessible.

It smells fine and expensive, very delicate and evokes an elegant, clean woman. Notes of talc with a hint of vanilla and lavender. It’s a bomb: more than 18 hours on skin in temperate weather; from the tenth hour it drops to just skin scent. The trail at the start floods the room, but within the first hour it drops to over two metres. It’s my favourite; my boyfriend goes crazy when I wear it, saying it’s super sexy. It’s youthful for any age but projects elegance; it’s a magnet for compliments. I’ll always keep a spare bottle. I recommend it.

Intense and long-lasting. I tested it on blotting paper and it lasted two or three days; I had to go buy more. Sparkling citrus opening with lavender, then sweet, vanilla-like neroli. That little touch of vetiver gives it elegance and doesn’t leave it sticky like other neroli fragrances. Ideal for moderate-to-cold climates, not for summer, only cool evenings. I already own several from this house and the potency overwhelms me. I’ve read that cheap fixatives are noticeable to trained noses and can feel somewhat base, but if you’re looking to stretch your budget, it’s a tremendous option. PS: I used it with 8 sprays, showered, and applied a different scent the next day, and I can still smell it… mind-blowing.