Fakhar Extrait

Cardamom and pink pepper kick this one off before it settles into a dark, leathery amber, Lattafa's spiced answer to its own sweeter gourmands.

Cardamom, grapefruit, and pink pepper open sharp and a little peppery, which is unusual for a Lattafa release built around amber. Tuberose and artemisia soften that edge in the heart without turning it floral. The base is where this one earns its name: amber, cashmeran, leather, and labdanum stack up into a dense, slightly smoky finish that lasts. Lattafa markets it as unisex, and the notes back that up. There is nothing overtly masculine or feminine about a leather-amber base like this.

Scent notes

Top: Cardamom, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper
Heart: Tuberose, Solar Notes, Artemisia
Base: Amber, Cashmeran, Leather, Labdanum

How it wears

Longevity: 10-12 hours
Projection: moderate to heavy, builds after the first thirty minutes
Best in: Fall and winter, evenings
Wear it for: Evening wear, special occasions, cooler weather
Scent family: Woody

Details

Eau de Parfum · 100 ml · Lattafa · launched 2023 · 100% authentic, factory-sealed retail box · ships from Baltimore, MD

Questions people ask

Is Fakhar Extrait authentic?
Yes. We buy Lattafa through licensed U.S. distributors and every bottle ships in its factory-sealed retail box. Come smell it at our stall at the Patapsco Flea Market in Baltimore if you'd rather test it in person first.

How long does Fakhar Extrait last?
10 to 12 hours is typical for this one. The leather and amber base is dense enough to carry it through a full evening.

What does Fakhar Extrait smell similar to?
It doesn't track cleanly to one designer fragrance. What reviewers agree on is the amber-cashmeran-leather base, which lands in the same territory as other dense, resinous amber orientals.