Ansaam Gold by Lattafa Perfumes

Before judging, consider the price. It’s a very budget-friendly fragrance, so let’s start there. Don’t expect luxury or high-end ingredients; it’s surreal. The scent is quite synthetic but pleasant, aiming to mimic Oriana and doing a great job—it smells very similar. Notes of citrus marshmallow with a powdery, clean touch. Lasts about 4 hours on my skin, but the sillage is practically non-existent. I’ve finished the bottle and used it for the gym and at home. I wouldn’t buy it again because I think it’s better suited for a younger audience (I’m 37); I’d say it’s perfect for ages 15-20.

I absolutely love this perfume. It feels very wearable, versatile, and super delicious. Obviously, there’s something powdery to it, which I understand given the ‘matronly’ label, but I don’t feel that way at all. It’s a cleaner note than a typical ‘lady’s perfume’; I feel it suits any age. I love it as a daily scent, though I’m not sure I’d wear it to an event since it doesn’t last forever. A friend owns one and mentioned that over time it muddies up a bit and lasts longer. I thought it was a beautiful gem. I won’t declare it, but I saw reviews mentioning a creamy vibe that I didn’t detect. Still, it’s gorgeous ♥

What a miracle is this!? I can’t stop smelling it. I bought it blind (don’t do this if you don’t like things very sweet) and oh my god, just one spray and I flooded the room with its scent. It starts sweet, then I get some white flowers, and it settles into a powdery dry-down… I haven’t heard of Kilian’s LDBS, but this is a fantasy… I LOVE IT.

I’ve had this perfume for a year; it’s identical to Oriana. But I don’t like it. It feels superficially on my skin and is very cloyingly sweet, reminding me of synthetic raspberry gum. It’s not for me; I think it just doesn’t suit me, and anyone buying it shouldn’t do so blindly. The only wearable Marly perfume is Delina Exclusive. They are very extravagant and very different from the scents we’re used to smelling. It lasts forever and can even cause headaches.

On my skin, it’s a disaster. Smells like cheap supermarket English cologne with just a slightly sweeter base, nothing more. I absolutely didn’t like it.

It carries a hint of L’Interdit Rouge; it’s like its lesser cousin. On my skin, there’s no sweet fruity vibe, just citrus and powdery notes. I expected more sweetness. Regarding the similarity to Nenuco, yes, it has a touch of orange blossom at the start that fades later. I need to let it oxidize before giving a final verdict.

Lattafa’s Ansaam Gold is a 90% Oriana by Parfums de Marly, executed brilliantly in both longevity and quality. It has a beautiful design and costs a fraction of the original; it’s a true gem from the house that deserves more fame. It smells fruity with clear notes of vanilla, jasmine, and raspberry, giving a sticky and addictive vibe. Its balance makes it very attractive. Ansaam Gold deserves recommendation; it proves Lattafa’s quality. If you’re looking for something similar to Oriana without paying extra, this is the choice that won’t disappoint.

I’ve been wearing this for almost a month, spraying it into the air daily to let it oxidize and improve. At first, even though the opening was potent, it didn’t last long on my skin (I remember max 3 hours). Today I used it, and it lasted over 8 hours. I’m absolutely in love! It’s an ultra-feminine, gorgeous scent, more fruity than floral but with a soft, airy floral touch. It feels youthful, cheerful, and current. Hard to imagine anyone not liking it. I know it will become even more potent with oxidation, and I love that. Lattafa almost never disappoints.

This perfume feels like a comforting hug. It opens citrusy, like a raspberry and orange candy (maybe those two-color hearts?). Then it melts into a warm, sugary vanilla, like marshmallow. For me, it has a nostalgic quality I can’t quite explain; it feels like a very special scent and has all the signs of becoming my signature fragrance. I love it.

The richest of the Arab perfumes I own, and I have many. It’s feminine, fruity, and floral, very long-lasting and wearable. It doesn’t resemble any other; I tried Reyna and it lacks so much. It’s for women of all ages because it’s gorgeous. Truly the best for me, with spectacular longevity. 1000 out of 1000.

Does anyone else smell powdery roses? I expected something else after reading it was a dupe for LDBS and Oriana. I don’t know, I’ll keep testing it.

I bought a decant to try it, and luckily I did. It’s linear, scarce longevity. As others say, it smells like a neroli cologne but more powdery and with a sweet point far from being gourmand. The sugary notes from Fragantica are neither here nor there. I haven’t tried Oriana or Love Don’t be Shy, and I don’t dispute that it’s a dupe, but comparing longevity and price (this Arab perfume isn’t cheap), I prefer buying an equivalent of the other two. Edit: After trying Reyna, I confirm they share the DNA but Reyna is sweeter, lasts longer, and costs less.

I don’t understand those who say it smells like Senhora Maior; they confuse people and stop discovering a great perfume. It’s similar to Oriana and a super delicious gourmand, slightly powdery. It’s no surprise it’s out of stock; I recommend it for all seasons and ages. I see it leaning more toward a female audience than a male one. Please, if you don’t understand perfumery, better not enter the topic.

Keep this in mind: ‘It’s like a Nenuco for older ladies or a cheap room spray’. Summer citrus aroma, linear from the spray until it disappears, like a mass-market cologne, nothing aggressive from orange peel and little flowers. Unisex though it leans more feminine. It adds nothing new to the floral universe. It’s above all fresh and citrusy (and nothing else), like any cheap cologne; the sweetness from Fragantica isn’t there or doesn’t exist. On its favor, I’ll say the longevity could be superior to 1 or 2 days (I sprayed elevator corners and it smells like this for days). I don’t recommend buying it blindly due to social media ‘hype’ and won’t buy it again because there are infinitely better options.