Lattafa Al Nashama — The Juicy Plum-and-Leather Scent Reviewers Compare to Initio Paragon
Pink Pepper · Sage · Bergamot · Plum · Black Pepper · Jasmine · Saffiano Leather · Amber · Patchouli · Moss — 100ml Eau de Parfum, 100% authentic, dispatched from the UK.
Al Nashama perfume is Lattafa’s sweet-spicy plum fragrance: a peppery, herbal opening, a ripe plum heart and a warm base of smooth leather, amber and patchouli. It’s rich without being heavy, and it has built a loyal following for how much it smells like a far more expensive bottle.
Lattafa Al Nashama launched in 2024 as a unisex eau de parfum from Lattafa’s main range. It holds 4.27 out of 5 from 847 votes on Fragrantica — one of the stronger ratings in the Lattafa catalogue — and the comparison you’ll see most in its reviews is Initio Paragon.
One important point before you read on: Lattafa also makes Al Nashama Caprice, a fresh, lavender-and-vetiver flanker with a completely different note list. This page is for the original plum-and-leather Al Nashama. We explain the difference further down.
The Al Nashama Scent Pyramid
Ten notes across three tiers — the full Lattafa Al Nashama notes list, from first spray to drydown.
Top Notes
The spark
Rosy pink pepper, a green herbal touch of sage and a squeeze of bergamot — lively and a little peppery.
Sage
Bergamot
Heart Notes
The fruit
Ripe, jammy plum is the star — sharpened by black pepper and softened by a thread of jasmine.
Black Pepper
Jasmine
Base Notes
The leather
Smooth saffiano leather over warm amber, earthy patchouli and a soft mossy finish — sweet, but grown-up.
Amber
Patchouli
Moss
Lattafa Al Nashama — Quick Specs
| Full name | Lattafa Al Nashama Eau de Parfum 100ml (also written “Al Nashama by Lattafa” or النشامة) |
| Concentration & size | Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 100ml / 3.4 oz |
| Main accords (Fragrantica) | Fruity, sweet, soft spicy, fresh spicy, amber, aromatic |
| Most compared to | Initio Paragon community opinion |
| Marketed for | Unisex — many reviewers find it leans slightly feminine because of the sweetness |
| Best season | Autumn & Winter first, but reviewers wear it year-round · Evenings, dates, going out |
| Launch year | 2024 |
| Not to be confused with | Al Nashama Caprice — a fresh, aromatic flanker |
The Lattafa Al Nashama Notes, Layer by Layer
Top — Pink Pepper, Sage, Bergamot. Al Nashama opens with a bright, rosy prickle of pink pepper, a herbal edge from sage and a lift of bergamot. Some reviewers find the first few minutes a little sharp or synthetic; it settles quickly.
Heart — Plum, Black Pepper, Jasmine. This is where Al Nashama earns its fans. A juicy, jammy plum takes over, with black pepper keeping it spicy rather than sugary and jasmine adding a soft floral roundness. It’s the stage most people mean when they mention Paragon.
Base — Saffiano Leather, Amber, Patchouli, Moss. The drydown is warm and smooth: a clean, polished leather rather than a smoky one, wrapped in amber and patchouli with a touch of moss. Sweet plum lingers over it, giving a rich, cosy finish.
Al Nashama’s Character, Measured
We don’t print an hours figure because community longevity votes weren’t verifiable when we checked. Many reviewers say the plum gets juicier and the whole scent smoother after the bottle has rested for a while — here’s what maceration does →
Lattafa Al Nashama vs Initio Paragon — What Reviewers Say
Search “al nashama dupe” and Initio Paragon is the name that keeps coming up. Lattafa doesn’t make that claim; it’s community opinion from Fragrantica reviews, and here are both sides:
Our take: buy Al Nashama for the juicy plum-and-leather mood — that’s what it does brilliantly. If you need Paragon exactly, buy Paragon.
Al Nashama, Al Nashama Caprice or Vintage Radio? Know Which Bottle You Want
Two of these share a name, and two share a style. Here’s how they line up:
| Fragrance | Scent style | Key notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lattafa Al Nashama This page | Sweet, fruity, spicy leather | Pink pepper, plum, black pepper, leather, amber, patchouli |
| Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice The flanker — coming soon to Royal Scents | Fresh, aromatic and clean | Cardamom, ginger, lemon, lavender, mint, cedarwood, vetiver |
| Lattafa Vintage Radio A different Lattafa fragrance | Also compared to Paragon — reviewers find it woodier | See its own page for the full note list |
In short: if you want plum and leather, you’re in the right place. If you want something fresh and lavender-led for summer, Caprice is the one to wait for.
What Al Nashama Reviews Say
With 847 votes and more than 120 reviews on Fragrantica, Al Nashama has a clear fan base. The praise centres on the juicy plum, how well-blended and “expensive” it smells for a Lattafa, and how easily it moves between seasons and occasions. Many reviewers also say it becomes smoother and better after a few weeks of resting.
The criticism is just as consistent: it’s sweet, and over-spraying can make it cloying. Several reviewers feel it leans feminine despite the unisex label, and some find the opening a little synthetic before it settles. Most suggest sampling first if you’re unsure about sweet fruit.
Why Buy Al Nashama 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 sweet, that the Paragon likeness is community opinion, and that it’s not the same as Al Nashama Caprice. Every order ships free and tracked with no minimum spend.
| 🚚 Free tracked UK delivery | ↩️ 30-day returns | ⚡ Dispatched in 24 hours | ✅ 100% authentic |
Good to Know Before You Buy
- It’s sweet — go easy. Two or three sprays is plenty; reviewers say over-applying makes the plum cloying.
- Unisex, with a sweet lean. The leather and pepper keep it balanced, but many find it slightly feminine.
- Give it time. Reviewers often say it improves after resting in the bottle for a few weeks.
- Check the name. Al Nashama Caprice is a fresh lavender-vetiver scent — not this one.
- Also listed as “Al Nashama perfume”, “Al Nashama by Lattafa”, “Lattafa Al Nashama EDP 100ml”, “Lattafa Nashama” and “Al Nashama Paragon dupe” — same fragrance, you’re on the right page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Lattafa Al Nashama on Fragrantica — note pyramid, accords, 2024 launch, rating and reviews
- Al Nashama Caprice on Fragrantica — the flanker, for comparison
- Lattafa’s official Al Nashama Caprice listing — the notes the brand’s Al Nashama address currently shows
Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar, Founder of Royal Scents. Notes checked against Fragrantica (Lattafa’s own Al Nashama page currently shows Caprice’s notes, so Fragrantica’s pyramid is used). If juicy plum and smooth leather sound like your thing, this is one of the best-value bottles in the Lattafa range.
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