Opulent Red by Lattafa Perfumes

Sometimes I read every single thing… (I can’t help it, otherwise I wouldn’t be me) about petrochemical notes, gasoline smell, very synthetic, invasive, unbreathable… and on top of that, they compare it to Alien by Mugler. (Thank goodness they didn’t compare it to the real Alien; the one by Thierry). Creatures: what are you expecting from a very modest and cheap fragrance from the utterly terrible Lataffa (which I also own) that costs 13€? I repeat the price?? I paid that amount for this, and what it offers, given the price, seems like a perfume, at the very least, modest. Obviously it’s synthetic. From every angle. A blast of alcohol from a bottle and a couple of floral chords from first-year high school, and that’s it. I don’t understand the disdain for this “little thing” which, besides, smells very good. Tuberosa gets a 2.5 out of 5 in terms of originality.

Well, after reading so much and seeing so many people talking about the same things, I just want to say I’m not going to compare it to anything; comparisons are quite hateful and unreliable, unless they come from MONSIEUR JEAN PAUL GUERLAIN, in which case, yes. In my opinion, it seems like a very particular fragrance, both in its opening and its entire evolution. Frankly, for the price it has, I dare to say it’s much better than some that cost over 100€. I respect all opinions and learn from them, especially the ones that criticize the worst; I love it.

Spectacular 😍

I hate the opening; truly, no one can take away its potency, and the longevity is the same. It improves later, but for me, that opening is so unpleasant that it doesn’t make up for everything. The listed notes give the impression it will be something else, but ugh, it turns out to be unbreathable. I love potent perfumes, but in this case, crossing the line into having to endure that gasoline stench means a resounding no for me, and of course, it doesn’t resemble my beloved Alien. Putting this on is a miserable experience until something better comes out, but it doesn’t go away; the opening lingers with a reminder all the time…

Total disgust; it didn’t meet my expectations. After spraying and waiting for it to evolve, I only smelled petroleum, a soft jasmine, and cashmere; I couldn’t identify anything else. The comparison with Alien seems totally ridiculous; there’s no point of comparison. That’s a perfume I really like, and honestly, I don’t feel any similarity between the two. Opulent Red is a very cheap fragrance, and that’s what it smells like; NO, not necessarily does cheap mean bad quality; I’ve bought Arab perfumes at the same price and they turned out to be amazing! I had faith in it, but I’ve been let down completely; I didn’t like it even as a room freshener.

Honestly, this scent doesn’t remind me at all of Prive Rouge Malachite or Alien. From my experience, it’s a resinous aroma with that much-talked-about gas touch; I don’t feel the flowers or fruity notes, just wood, amber, and very unpleasant resins to my nose. It’s a very disappointing fragrance since I thought that based on its notes it would be an opulent aroma. Definitely synthetic from start to finish, like petroleum, trying to highlight some sweetness but the woody resin aroma wins. I had faith in it, but it has been a complete letdown.

Amazing perfume. It has development, it’s long-lasting, and leaves a great trail. I tried it on a man today, and on my skin it smells sweet with oud notes. I can distinguish the peach and vanilla nuance. I love it. Although some say it leans feminine, I see it as pretty unisex. Regarding the bad reviews about smelling like petrol, well, you have to educate your nose a bit or perhaps take better care of your skin’s pH. If you find it for 11-16 euros, it lasts for hours, you get to smell different, with niche-like vibes, don’t hesitate. It’s worth having in your collection.

Alien in one hand and Opulent Red in the other: honestly, I don’t see a single shred of similarity. For me, it’s a petrol opening, yes, with a sweet oud and a very soft floral note—super unisex and warm. Oud isn’t for everyone. On my skin, it smells sweeter than on my partner, who is a man; on him, the wood stands out while the floral is barely noticeable. I think it’s a top buy; the performance is brutal (maybe too much if you don’t get hooked), and for under 16 euros on Amazon.es, I get 100ml of a quality-to-price ratio that many designer perfumes in that range would envy. I’ll probably grab Opulent Oud when it goes on sale, but I don’t have plans yet. That said, the bottle is ugly and greedy.

The perfume is unbearable and the bottle is awful.

I swear I don’t know if my nose isn’t picking up a dissonant note or if it’s a pH thing, but this perfume fascinates me. It has so many notes I can’t even explain how it smells on me or why I like it so much… it’s mysterious with its own personality. It feels sweet and juicy, yet powdery. Sensual and cozy, but not overly invasive, and definitely, I don’t detect that gas, burnt, or plastic vibe. I wish more people could experience it as delicious. My partner loves it too. It’s one of the few perfumes that always gets compliments.

Smells like turpentine with flowers.

This perfume leaves me confused; I sprayed it on my wife and it smells fruity-floral, but on my son, it’s woody-fruity. That said, I liked the scent, but it’s not something to buy blindly because if you’re not used to challenging fragrances, it might repel you. I lean more towards it being feminine and for winter; in summer, this perfume would be a nightmare.

Polarizing at first, with a chaotic opening that turns into pure niche in minutes, rivaling Montale. Ostentatious, sweet, spiced, and floral; it’s for oud lovers. I’ve tested those ‘gasoline’ openings in 200€ perfumes, and this wins on price. If Mancera or Xerjoff released it, it would be a smash hit. A 10 for Lattafa. In dry down, it reminds me of Hugo Boss’s Oud Saffron. Warning: buying blind is risky because it’s not a simple scent.

Polarizing at first sniff, but within minutes it transforms into a pure niche scent, a direct rival to Montale. Ostentatious, sweet, spicy, and floral, it’s for those who love oud. I’ve tested those ‘gas station’ outings in 200€ perfumes, and this one wins on price. If Mancera or Xerjoff released it, it would be an absolute hit. A 10 for Lattafa. In dry down, it reminds me of Hugo Boss’s Oud Saffron. Warning: buying blind here is risky because it’s not a simple fragrance.