Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold — The Smoky Oud-and-Leather Pure Gold Perfume for Oud Lovers
Agarwood (Oud) · Saffron · Cinnamon · Rose · Sandalwood · Leather · Incense · Amber · Musk · Vanilla — 100ml Eau de Parfum, 100% authentic, dispatched from the UK.
24 Carat Pure Gold is one of Lattafa’s older, more old-school oud fragrances — and one of its most divisive. Despite the gleaming name, this isn’t a sweet, glittery crowd-pleaser. It’s a dark, smoky, spiced oud with leather and incense, the kind of scent that feels more at home in an Arabian majlis than on a shopping-centre tester strip.
Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold is made by Lattafa Perfumes itself (the main Lattafa range, not Lattafa Pride or a sister house) and sold as a 100ml eau de parfum. Lattafa’s official page files it as an amber vanilla scent, while Fragrantica classes it as an oriental vanilla for women and men. Neither source gives a launch year. On Fragrantica it holds 3.58 out of 5 from 287 votes.
That rating is honest about what this pure gold perfume is: people who love traditional oud tend to rate it highly, and people expecting something soft and sweet often don’t. We’ll give you both sides below so you can decide whether it’s for you.
The 24 Carat Pure Gold Scent Pyramid
Ten notes across three tiers — the full Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold notes list, in the order you’ll meet them.
Top Notes
The spice
Oud arrives straight away, wrapped in warm saffron and a sweet-hot dusting of cinnamon — bold, resinous and unmistakably Arabian.
Saffron
Cinnamon
Heart Notes
The glow
A dark rose and creamy sandalwood soften the edges — the classic rose-oud pairing, kept warm rather than floral.
Sandalwood
Base Notes
The smoke
Smoky incense and animalic leather over amber, musk and a thread of vanilla — the part that makes it feel rich, dark and a little wild.
Incense
Amber
Musk
Vanilla
Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold — Quick Specs
| Full name | Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold Eau de Parfum 100ml (also sold as “24 Carat Pure Gold by Lattafa, 3.4 oz EDP”) |
| House | Lattafa Perfumes (main range) |
| Concentration & size | Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 100ml / 3.4 oz |
| Fragrance family | Oriental Vanilla (Fragrantica) · Amber Vanilla (Lattafa) |
| Main accords (Fragrantica) | Warm spicy, leather, amber, oud, smoky, rose, animalic |
| Most compared to | Montale-style ouds (Nepal Oud, Aoud Night) community opinion |
| Marketed for | Unisex — wears bold and traditionally masculine for most people |
| Best season | Autumn & Winter · Evenings |
| Launch year | Not listed by Lattafa or Fragrantica — an established part of the range |
The 24 Carat Pure Gold Notes, Layer by Layer
Top — Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon. There’s no gentle warm-up. Oud leads from the first spray, with saffron adding a leathery, honeyed warmth and cinnamon bringing a sweet heat. Some reviewers say the opening briefly reminds them of the cinnamon-leather start of Paco Rabanne 1 Million — then the oud takes over completely.
Heart — Rose, Sandalwood. As the spice settles, a deep rose and smooth sandalwood fill out the middle. This is where the scent feels most polished: rose-oud, the traditional Middle Eastern pairing, cushioned by creamy woods.
Base — Leather, Incense, Amber, Musk, Vanilla. The drydown is where 24 Carat Pure Gold earns its reputation. Smoky incense and an animalic leather sit over warm amber and musk, with vanilla rounding the edges rather than making it sweet. Fans call it rich and addictive; critics call it medicinal or harsh. Both are describing the same smoky, animalic base.
24 Carat Pure Gold’s Character, Measured
We don’t print an hours figure because community longevity votes weren’t verifiable when we checked. Reviewers’ reports vary a lot with how much is applied, so start light — this one is strong in the opening. More on how Lattafa bottles settle in our maceration guide →
Does 24 Carat Pure Gold Smell Like Anything Famous?
Lattafa doesn’t name an inspiration, and there’s no single “dupe” that dominates Fragrantica reviews. Instead, reviewers reach for a cluster of niche oud and leather references — and they don’t all agree:
Our take: treat 24 Carat Pure Gold as an original — a budget-friendly way into the smoky Montale-style oud world. If you need a specific niche scent exactly, buy the original.
Pure Gold, White Gold, or Another “Gold”? A Quick Guide
Lattafa uses “Gold” on several unrelated bottles, so here’s how 24 Carat Pure Gold sits against the names people mix it up with:
| Scent style | Fragrance | How it relates |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky oud, leather, incense | 24 Carat Pure Gold (this page) | The original gold-bottle oud |
| Fresh lavender, citrus, light oud | 24 Carat White Gold | Its fresher, aromatic sibling — a completely different scent (not currently stocked) |
| Oud, raspberry, leather | Lattafa Al Qiam Gold | Also oud-and-leather, but fruitier and more modern |
| Saffron, leather, incense | Lattafa Al Areeq Gold | Different name, similar smoky-leather territory |
| Fruity-floral / fruity | Ramz Gold · Shaheen Gold | “Gold” in the name only — bright and fruity, nothing like Pure Gold |
Want more in the same smoky, spiced-oud vein? Try Lattafa Khalid (saffron, leather and oud), Lattafa Qaaed (cinnamon, saffron and oud) or Lattafa Opulent Oud (saffron, oud and rose).
What 24 Carat Pure Gold Reviews Say
With 287 votes and around 50 reviews on Fragrantica, 24 Carat Pure Gold has a smaller but passionate following. Fans praise the unusual smoky-spicy character, the animalic leather, the strong performance and the value — several say it smells far more expensive than it is. Reviewers also describe the bottle as eye-catching and upscale-looking.
The criticisms are just as clear. Many find the oud and incense synthetic, medicinal or harsh, and the opening can be overpowering if over-applied. The consensus: if you already enjoy traditional ouds, this is a bargain; if you’re new to oud, it may be a lot to take on.
Why Buy 24 Carat Pure Gold From Royal Scents
Every bottle is genuine Lattafa with the official holographic authentication seal, stored and shipped here in Britain. We’ve told you it’s polarising and not a sweet, easy oud. Every order ships free and tracked with no minimum spend.
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Good to Know Before You Buy
- It’s an oud lover’s oud. Smoky, leathery and animalic — not a sweet or “safe” fragrance.
- Cold-weather and evening wear. The spice, incense and leather suit autumn, winter and night-time.
- Go easy on the sprays. The opening is strong; one or two sprays is plenty to start.
- Not the same as White Gold. 24 Carat White Gold is a fresh, lavender-led sibling — a different scent.
- Also listed as “24 Carat Pure Gold perfume”, “pure gold perfume by Lattafa”, “Lattafa Pure Gold” and “24 Carat Pure Gold EDP 100ml” — same fragrance, you’re on the right page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tap a question to open the answer. What people ask most before buying 24 Carat Pure Gold.
What does Lattafa 24 Carat Pure Gold smell like?
Is 24 Carat Pure Gold a dupe of a designer or niche perfume?
Is 24 Carat Pure Gold for men or women?
What’s the difference between 24 Carat Pure Gold and White Gold?
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Is 24 Carat Pure Gold made by Lattafa?
Can I buy 24 Carat Pure Gold in the UK?
- 24 Carat Pure Gold on Fragrantica — note pyramid, accords, rating and reviews
- 24 Carat White Gold on Fragrantica — the sibling’s notes, for comparison
- Lattafa’s official 24 Carat Pure Gold listing — the brand’s own note pyramid and size
Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar, Founder of Royal Scents. Notes checked against Fragrantica and Lattafa’s official listing. Smoky, spiced and unapologetically oud — gold in name, dark at heart.
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