The Lattafa Bade’e Al Oud collection is the range that made Lattafa a household name. Bade’e Al Oud (بديع العود) means “wonder of oud” in Arabic, and since the original launched in 2020 the line has grown into four distinct fragrances — each one a different direction, all of them £19.99 for 100ml.
This guide compares all four honestly, including which ones actually contain oud (not all of them do), so you can pick the right bottle first time.
The four Bade’e Al Oud fragrances at a glance
| Fragrance | Main notes | Character | Best season | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor & Glory | Pineapple, crème brûlée, cinnamon, vanilla | Sweet gourmand — dessert in a bottle | Autumn / winter (wearable year-round) | £19.99 |
| Oud for Glory | Saffron, lavender, agarwood, patchouli | Smoky, formal, powerful | Autumn / winter evenings | £19.99 |
| Amethyst | Turkish rose, jasmine, oud, amber | Jammy rose-oud, regal | Autumn / winter evenings | £19.99 |
| Sublime | Apple, litchi, plum, moss | Bright fruity-floral (no oud) | Spring / summer | £19.99 |
Bade’e Al Oud Honor and Glory — the pineapple crème brûlée
Lattafa Badee Al Oud Honor and Glory is the sweet one, and for a lot of people it’s the gateway into the whole collection. Candied pineapple and creamy crème brûlée open it up, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper stop it turning into a sugar bomb, and vanilla, sandalwood, cashmeran and moss carry the dry-down.
It’s the most immediately likeable bottle in the range and the one most likely to earn unprompted compliments. If you’re buying for someone else and don’t know their taste, this is the safest of the four.
Buy it if: you like sweet, fruity, gourmand fragrances, or you want a crowd-pleaser under £20.
Skip it if: sweetness gives you a headache — go for Oud for Glory instead.
Bade’e Al Oud Oud for Glory — the famous one
Oud for Glory in the black-and-gold bottle is the fragrance that built Lattafa’s global reputation, and it remains the most recommended alternative to Initio Oud for Greatness. Saffron, lavender and nutmeg open sharp and sophisticated; agarwood and patchouli build a smoky heart; oud, patchouli and musk anchor a trail that survives on a wool jacket for days.
Performance is the headline: 8–12 hours on skin, considerably longer on clothing. Two to three sprays is plenty.
Buy it if: you want a formal, powerful oud for evenings, weddings and dinners.
Skip it if: you need something office-safe in an enclosed space, or you’re shopping for hot summer weather.
Bade’e Al Oud Amethyst — rose, the Arabian way
Amethyst is for anyone who thinks they dislike rose fragrances. This is nothing like soapy English rose — pink pepper and bergamot open onto a dense, jam-like heart of Turkish and Bulgarian rose with jasmine, then agarwood, amber and vanilla pull it somewhere dark and regal.
Longevity is excellent, often 10+ hours, with strong projection. It’s genuinely unisex despite the sweet rose leaning feminine on paper.
Buy it if: you want a rich rose-oud with real presence.
Skip it if: you prefer fresh or light fragrances — this is a statement scent.
Bade’e Al Oud Sublime — the one with no oud in it
Worth being straight about this: despite the name, Sublime contains no actual oud. Crisp apple and litchi open over a dewy rose, plum and jasmine deepen the middle, and moss, vanilla and patchouli ground it.
It’s the outlier of the collection — bright, flirty and spring-summer coded, and widely picked up as an affordable alternative to Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39.
Buy it if: you want something juicy and easy for daytime and warm weather.
Skip it if: you’re specifically shopping for an oud fragrance — this isn’t one.
Which Bade’e Al Oud should you buy?
- You want compliments and you’re not sure what you like → Honor and Glory
- You want a serious, formal oud → Oud for Glory
- You love rose but hate “old-fashioned” rose → Amethyst
- You want something light for summer and daytime → Sublime
- You’re buying a gift → Honor and Glory is the least likely to be wrong
- You want two that don’t overlap → Honor and Glory + Oud for Glory. Sweet and smoky, no crossover.
Honor or Honour? Badee or Bade’e? Clearing up the spellings
Two things confuse people searching for this range:
Honor vs Honour. Lattafa’s bottle uses the American spelling Honor, but UK shoppers naturally type Honour. You’ll see Lattafa Honour and Glory, Honour and Glory Lattafa and Bade’e Al Oud Honour & Glory used interchangeably. They are all the same 100ml Eau de Parfum.
Badee vs Bade’e. The Arabic بديع is transliterated both ways. Bade’e Al Oud is Lattafa’s official styling; Badee Al Oud is the common simplified version. Same collection either way.
Authenticity, maceration and delivery
Every Bade’e Al Oud bottle at Royal Scents is 100% authentic and arrives sealed with the official Lattafa holographic label. If you want to check a bottle yourself, our Lattafa authentication guide walks through batch codes, label printing and cap weight.
One tip that applies to this whole collection: let a new bottle rest before judging it. Lattafa EDPs improve noticeably after a few weeks of maceration, and the heavier ones — Oud for Glory especially — need 6–8 weeks. Our maceration guide explains why fresh bottles smell different and how long to wait.
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Bade’e Al Oud FAQ
How many Bade’e Al Oud fragrances are there?
Four are widely available in the UK: Oud for Glory, Honor and Glory, Amethyst and Sublime. All are 100ml Eau de Parfum at £19.99.
Which Bade’e Al Oud is the most popular?
Oud for Glory is the best known globally thanks to its Initio comparison, but Honor and Glory has become the faster mover in the UK because sweet gourmands are easier to wear day-to-day.
Do all Bade’e Al Oud fragrances contain oud?
No. Oud for Glory and Amethyst both contain agarwood. Honor and Glory is a gourmand with no prominent oud, and Sublime contains none at all despite the name.
Are Bade’e Al Oud fragrances unisex?
Yes, all four are marketed and worn as unisex.
Is Bade’e Al Oud halal?
These are Alcohol Denat formulations. Whether that meets your personal standard is covered in our guide to halal fragrances and alcohol denat.
Which Bade’e Al Oud lasts longest?
Oud for Glory, comfortably — 8–12 hours on skin and 24–48+ hours on clothing. Amethyst is next at around 10 hours.
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