Black Pepper, Tobacco and Amber Vanilla for £17.99
Black Pepper · Tobacco · Pineapple · Patchouli · Coffee · Iris · Vanilla · Amber · Dry Wood · Benzoin · Labdanum — 100ml Eau de Parfum, 100% authentic, dispatched from the UK.
What is Lattafa Asad a dupe of?
This is the original black-and-gold Asad, often called Asad Black, and it is the one compared to Dior Sauvage Elixir: black pepper, tobacco and pineapple over a vanilla-amber base, for £17.99.
Searching for a different bottle? Asad Elixir is compared to Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu, and Asad Bourbon is compared to Azzaro The Most Wanted.
Some fragrances enter a room. Asad announces one. Named after the Arabic word for lion (اسد), it is the black-and-gold bottle that built its reputation quietly after its 2021 launch, and it now sits at 4.03/5 from more than 14,000 votes on Fragrantica.
Its notes below are checked against Fragrantica and Lattafa’s US distributor listing, and every bottle we sell is current stock, stored and dispatched from the UK.
The Scent Pyramid at a Glance
Eleven notes across three tiers, as listed by Lattafa and Fragrantica.
Lattafa Asad — Quick Specs
| Full name | Lattafa Asad Eau de Parfum 100ml (the original black bottle, often called Asad Black) |
| Concentration & size | Eau de Parfum · 100ml / 3.4 fl oz |
| Notes | 11 in total — 3 top, 3 heart, 5 base |
| Main accords | Amber · Fresh spicy · Woody · Warm spicy · Vanilla |
| Marketed for | Men |
| Often compared to | Dior Sauvage Elixir similar style, not a copy |
| Best season | Autumn & Winter · Evenings |
| Recommended sprays | 2 (1 in an office) |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Community rating | 4.03/5 from more than 14,000 votes on Fragrantica |
What Does Lattafa Asad Smell Like?
Picture a leather armchair in a Marrakech riad. Coffee brewing in the next room, pipe tobacco from somewhere down the hall, pineapple cooling on a copper tray. That is the first ten minutes of Asad.
Top — Black Pepper, Tobacco, Pineapple. Pineapple arrives bright, black pepper gives it bite and tobacco rises beneath, smoky and slightly sweet.
Heart — Patchouli, Coffee, Iris. Coffee deepens the warmth, patchouli adds an earthy weight and iris brings an unexpected powdery softness.
Base — Vanilla, Amber, Dry Wood, Benzoin, Labdanum. The dry-down is where Asad stops being clever and starts being expensive: vanilla, amber and benzoin melt into a sweet resinous warmth, anchored by dry wood and labdanum.
Performance, Measured
Lattafa publishes no official longevity figure. These are wearer-reported ranges from Fragrantica reviews at two sprays: many report six to eight hours, some ten or more, and several say a bottle performs better after a few weeks’ rest. Here’s what maceration does →
How to get the most out of it. Two sprays, one of them on clothing if you want it to last into the evening. It is at its best in autumn and winter, when cold air carries the spice and stops the sweetness feeling heavy. Want the stage-by-stage breakdown? Read our Lattafa Asad review →
Asad and Dior Sauvage Elixir
Lattafa does not name a designer original for Asad, but wearers compare it with Dior Sauvage Elixir more than anything else. The resemblance is in the overall spicy, amber and vanilla mood rather than the note list: on Fragrantica the two pyramids share only amber and patchouli. Asad leans sweeter and spicier; Sauvage Elixir uses lavender, licorice and grapefruit for a fresher, more layered feel.
Which Asad Should You Buy?
Five bottles share the Asad name, and they smell genuinely different. You are on the original.
| Bottle | Signature notes | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asad (this page) | Black pepper, tobacco, coffee, amber vanilla | Cold-weather evenings, the Sauvage Elixir mood | £17.99 |
| Asad Elixir | Pink pepper, saffron, tobacco, frankincense | Smokier evenings; compared to Bottled Absolu | £21.49 |
| Asad Bourbon | Lavender, mirabelle, cacao, bourbon vanilla | A sweeter, cocoa-led winter scent | £17.99 |
| Asad Zanzibar | Lavender, coconut water, salt, incense | Summer and holidays | £15.99 |
| Zanzibar Limited Edition | Marine notes, soap, cinnamon, amber | A clean, soapy everyday scent | £17.99 |
Still undecided? Compare all the Asads side by side — scent, season, performance and price →
When to Wear Asad
Ideal for: cold-weather date nights, formal evenings, weekend social events, and gifting anyone who loves designer-style spicy fragrances.
With care: offices and enclosed spaces — one spray, as projection is strong early on.
Better skipped: hot summer days, when heat amplifies the sweetness. For summer, Asad Zanzibar is the lighter choice.
Want to change how it wears? Our guide to layering Lattafa Asad covers three pairings and how to make it last. Buying it for someone else? Read whether Lattafa Asad makes a good gift first.
Why Buy Asad From Royal Scents
Every bottle is genuine Lattafa with the holographic authentication seal, stored and shipped here in Britain. We have also told you it is sweeter than Sauvage Elixir and too much for a hot day, because we would rather sell you the right bottle than process a return.
| 🚚 Free tracked UK delivery | ↩️ 30-day returns | ⚡ Dispatched in 24 hours | ✅ 100% authentic |
Featured in our guide to the best Lattafa perfumes for men, where Asad takes the cold-weather evening slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tap a question to open the answer. The fourteen things people ask most before buying Asad.
Which perfume is Lattafa Asad compared to?
What does Lattafa Asad smell like?
How long does Lattafa Asad last?
Is Lattafa Asad sweet or spicy?
Is Lattafa Asad Elixir a Sauvage Elixir clone too?
Is Lattafa Asad for men?
Can I wear Asad in summer or at the office?
Do Asad batches smell different?
Which Asad should I buy?
Is Asad Black the same as Lattafa Asad?
What is Asad Elixir a dupe of?
What is Asad Bourbon a dupe of?
How do I know my Lattafa Asad is genuine?
Where can I buy Lattafa Asad in the UK?
Is Lattafa Asad an amber fragrance?
- Lattafa Asad on Fragrantica — note pyramid, accords, 2021 launch and the 4.03/5 rating
- Lattafa USA’s Asad listing — the distributor’s note pyramid
- Dior Sauvage Elixir on Fragrantica — the notes used in the comparison
- Sauvage Elixir at John Lewis — the £210 price for 100ml
Royal Scents is not affiliated with Dior.
Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar, Founder of Royal Scents. Notes checked against Fragrantica and Lattafa’s US distributor listing; performance figures are wearer-reported.
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