Fakhar Rose by Lattafa Perfumes

I fell for the trap of Arabic perfumes: I trusted the hype that they’re powerful and last all day. I bought this and the Fackar Extrait (listed as unisex everywhere, but here it’s marketed for men; I already reviewed that one separately). I’m talking about FACKAR ROSE (called Fackar Woman on many sites and the Lattafa website): it smells like a nice, linear flower with no surprises. The opening is strong and makes you think it will last at least 6 hours with a trail… wrong. The intensity lasts only 5 minutes, then fades and keeps fading; by an hour, it’s barely skin scent. The box and bottle are gorgeous, though the bottle feels a bit kitsch. I’m going back to European perfumes, and if they don’t cut it, I’ll try the Argentine national brands, which are excellent.

I was surprised by this one; it wasn’t on my shopping list, but I bought it on a whim. It’s indescribable—a perfect blend of fruity and white floral, sweet and fun. I loved it. I used to have L’Interdict, but they don’t compare; this scent surpasses it by far. In my opinion, it’s richer.

I was surprised by this fragrance. When I first bought it, I didn’t like it at all, but after a few weeks, it smells great and has excellent longevity.

If you’re a fan of L’Interdict, this Lattafa version is way better in price, scent, and longevity. It’s incredible that for the price it smells better and lasts much longer than the Givenchy perfume.

Two words: fresh and elegant. I love it.

Fakar Rose has gotten me more compliments this year than any other perfume, even designer brands. It reminds me of L’Interdit but isn’t the same: here there’s a grape note that adds sweetness, whereas the original is more woody. Ideal for cold climates and women 30 and up. At first it feels synthetic, then it becomes a pleasant, feminine scent. I bought it blind and it didn’t fail, although at first it didn’t convince me until the compliments made me love it. It lasts long, projects well, and lingers on clothes. With how poor perfumes are these days, when I find one like this without a doubt. I’m halfway through and would definitely buy it again for the price and quality.

I really love its scent; I’m not a floral fan at all, but I like this one quite a bit. I’d say it’s more for a woman between 26 and 34, although I wear it at 20 because I like the sweetness it has. I give it an 8/10.

It smells nice, but in certain occasions it gave me a slight migraine when I smelled it on myself. It’s very similar to My Way, doesn’t last long in the heat, and I don’t feel much projection. I wouldn’t buy it again even though it’s nice and rich smelling to others, since I did receive some compliments.

Very well executed dupe. Neroli, vanilla, sandalwood. Sexy, feminine, and sophisticated.

I was really excited to try it because of reviews saying it was an elegant fragrance that smelled like expensive perfume and who knows what else, and since all Lattafa perfumes have a very nice presentation, honestly… but for me it just smells like a car air freshener.

I’ve been seeing this perfume on the market for years and finally tried it. It caught me off guard: the longevity and projection are brutal, something that rarely happens with me. The opening is sweet yet fresh, and I’m still catching whiffs hours later. The sandalwood base is delicious, clean, and elegant. I’ve never tried L’Interdit, but on its own, this is a masterpiece. Now I understand the madness behind its launch. I’m adding it to my collection!

Although I usually go for gourmand scents, this caught me by surprise. It’s my first Arabic fragrance and I absolutely loved it. I detect strong white florals and it lasts forever on skin and clothes. It’s spectacular for anyone looking for something bold and commanding.

This is the Arabic fragrance I see most on social media, and I don’t know why it doesn’t work for me. I bought several others before and should have stuck with them. I can’t think of a better description than what’s below: it smells like super-concentrated laundry detergent. Does it smell bad? No, but it doesn’t seem elegant, feminine, or divine (as they tried to sell it). Smelling like unwashed laundry isn’t for me. I’ve been disappointed by Arabic fragrances and their undeserved hype before, but this is among the worst. If you like soapy scents, go for it; otherwise, save your money and buy another exquisite fragrance for the same price.

I’ve been watching this perfume for three years but never paid it any attention. It’s great for the price. It’s a hybrid between Interdit and My Way, though for me, the Lattafa version is a bit more vanilla-forward. It’s fantastic.

Total letdown. It smells flat and doesn’t last at all; I don’t get the hype. It feels like something you’d buy in a gallon at the grocery store. The bottle, however, is pretty.