Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice 100ml EDP – Cardamom, Lavender & Vetiver

Al Nashama Caprice is the fresher, more aromatic side of Lattafa’s Al Nashama pair. Where the original Al Nashama leans fruity and leathery, Caprice goes for cardamom, ginger and cool lavender over a dry woody base — the classic “barbershop-meets-spice” style that so many men’s designer scents are built on.

Lattafa launched Al Nashama Caprice in 2024 alongside the original Al Nashama. Fragrantica lists it as unisex, while Lattafa’s own site files it under men and unisex. It has become one of the house’s most-rated recent releases, sitting at 4.24 out of 5 from 2,654 votes on Fragrantica, with more than 430 written reviews.

Lattafa doesn’t name an inspiration, but one comparison dominates the reviews: YSL La Nuit de l’Homme and its discontinued flanker Bleu Électrique. Plenty of people agree; some don’t. We give you both sides below, plus the one complaint that keeps coming up.

The Al Nashama Caprice Scent Pyramid

Eleven notes in three tiers — the full Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice notes list, from first spray to drydown.

Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice — Quick Specs

The Al Nashama Caprice Notes, Layer by Layer

Top — Cardamom, Ginger, Bergamot, Lemon. The opening is bright and fizzy. Cardamom is the star — cool, green and slightly sweet — with ginger adding bite and the citrus pair keeping it fresh. This is the stage most reviewers link to La Nuit de l’Homme.

Heart — Lavender, Geranium, Mint. As the spice settles, a clean lavender-geranium accord takes over, with mint giving it a cool edge. It’s the traditional fougère core — the “freshly groomed” feel — and it’s also where some noses pick up the powdery, “baby wipe” facet that divides opinion.

Base — Amber, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Vetiver. The drydown turns warm and woody. Cedar and vetiver keep it dry, patchouli adds depth, and amber rounds it into a smooth, skin-close finish that suits evenings well.

Caprice’s Character, Measured

Al Nashama Caprice vs YSL La Nuit de l’Homme — Where Reviewers Land

Search “al nashama caprice dupe” and La Nuit de l’Homme — especially the discontinued Bleu Électrique — is the name you’ll see. Lattafa makes no such claim. Here’s how the community splits:

Al Nashama or Al Nashama Caprice? Telling Them Apart

Lattafa released two fragrances under the Al Nashama name, and they smell nothing alike. Here’s the quick side-by-side, plus a couple of related Lattafa scents from our range:

What Al Nashama Caprice Reviews Say

With 2,654 votes and more than 430 reviews on Fragrantica, Caprice has plenty of feedback. The praise centres on the cardamom-lavender opening, how “sexy” and evening-ready it feels, the compliments wearers say they get and — above all — the value. Many reviewers also say it performs better than they expected for the money.

The criticism is just as consistent. A noticeable group find the opening harsh or powdery, and the phrase “baby wipes” comes up more than once. The packaging also divides people, with some reviewers calling it over the top. The most common advice? Let a new bottle rest for a few weeks — many say it turns much smoother and more velvety with time.

Good to Know Before You Buy

• It’s an evening-leaning fougère. Spicy cardamom and lavender over woods — great for dates, dinners and cooler weather.
• Masculine in feel. Listed as unisex on Fragrantica, but most wearers find it reads as a classic men’s scent.
• Be patient with the opening. Reviewers commonly say the first sprays are sharper or more powdery than the settled scent, and that it improves after resting.
• Not the same as Al Nashama. The original is a fruity leather; Caprice is the spicy lavender one.
• Also listed as “al nashama caprice”, “Al Nashama Caprice by Lattafa”, “Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice EDP 100ml” and “Al Nashama Caprice 3.4 oz” — same fragrance, you’re on the right page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar, Founder of Royal Scents. Notes checked against Fragrantica and Lattafa’s official listing. Spicy cardamom, cool lavender and dry woods — the Al Nashama for evenings out.