Asad Bourbon by Lattafa

Lattafa Asad Bourbon — What It Actually Smells Like

Asad Bourbon takes the original Asad's bold DNA and pushes it in a sweeter, more indulgent direction. The opening is soft rather than sharp — lavender and a juicy mirabelle plum note sit alongside pink pepper, giving a gentle warmth rather than the original's punchy spice. The heart is where the "bourbon" character shows up properly: cacao, nutmeg and davana build a rich, slightly boozy sweetness that feels genuinely indulgent. The base settles into bourbon vanilla, amber and vetiver — warm, comforting and long-lasting, closer to a good whiskey-vanilla cocktail than the tobacco-forward original Asad.

If the original Asad felt too aggressive, Bourbon is the softer, sweeter sibling worth trying instead.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

• Lavender
• Mirabelle
• Pink Pepper

A soft, slightly fruity opening. Mirabelle plum brings a juicy sweetness, lavender adds an herbal balance, and pink pepper gives just enough warmth to keep things interesting without the sharpness of black pepper.

Heart Notes

• Cacao
• Nutmeg
• Davana

This is the "bourbon" heart. Cacao brings a rich, slightly bitter sweetness, nutmeg adds warm spice, and davana contributes a fruity, wine-like richness that ties the whole accord together into something that genuinely reads as boozy and indulgent.

Base Notes

• Bourbon Vanilla
• Amber
• Vetiver

A warm, rounded finish. Bourbon vanilla is richer and less sugary than standard vanilla, amber adds resinous depth, and vetiver brings a touch of earthy structure that stops the base from becoming purely sweet.

Why Asad Bourbon Has the Following It Has

Asad Bourbon built its following as the more approachable alternative to the original Asad — same family DNA, softer execution. It appeals to people who want a warm, boozy-sweet oriental without the tobacco intensity of the original, and it performs consistently well for a fragrance at this price point.

There's no single confirmed dupe the community has settled on for Asad Bourbon. It's best understood as Lattafa's own take on the boozy-vanilla oriental style rather than a clone of a specific designer release.

Performance and Longevity

• Longevity: 6–8 hours on skin, longer on clothing thanks to the amber-vetiver base.
• Projection: Moderate, warmer and softer than the original Asad.
• Sillage: A cosy, boozy-sweet trail rather than an aggressive announcement.
• Best seasons: Autumn and winter, and cooler evenings.
• Spray advice: 2–3 sprays is enough for all-day presence.

When to Wear Lattafa Asad Bourbon

• Evenings and cooler-weather wear, where the boozy-vanilla warmth feels most at home
• Anyone who found the original Asad too intense but likes the same family of scent
• Gifting — an easy, warm, well-performing choice
• Avoid: hot summer days, where the richness can feel heavy

Asad Bourbon vs the Lattafa Range

Asad Bourbon (this product) is the softer, sweeter sibling of the original Asad — same family, gentler execution.

Asad (original) is bolder, darker and tobacco-forward — try this if you want more intensity.

Eclaire is a more purely sweet gourmand without the boozy-spiced character.

Explore the full Lattafa range at Nexara Perfumes.

Fragrance Details

• Brand: Lattafa
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum (EDP)
• Volume: 100ml
• Gender: Men
• Fragrance family: Amber Oriental
• Top notes: Lavender, Mirabelle, Pink Pepper
• Heart notes: Cacao, Nutmeg, Davana
• Base notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver
• In stock: UK-held, dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48

At Nexara Perfumes, we stock genuine Lattafa product dispatched fast from the UK. Every bottle is 100% authentic and sealed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lattafa Asad Bourbon smell like?

A warm, boozy-sweet oriental — lavender, mirabelle plum and pink pepper open it, cacao, nutmeg and davana build a rich "bourbon" heart, and bourbon vanilla, amber and vetiver close it warm and long-lasting.

What is Lattafa Asad Bourbon a dupe of?

There's no single fragrance the community has settled on as its confirmed dupe. It's best understood as Lattafa's own boozy-vanilla take on the Asad family rather than a clone of a specific designer release.

What's the difference between Asad and Asad Bourbon?

The original Asad is bold, dark and tobacco-forward with black pepper and oud. Asad Bourbon is softer and sweeter, built around cacao, davana and bourbon vanilla instead — same family DNA, gentler execution.

Is Lattafa Asad Bourbon long lasting?

6–8 hours on skin is typical, with the amber-vetiver base extending it further on clothing.

Is Asad Bourbon good for winter?

Yes — the warm, boozy-vanilla character is particularly well-suited to autumn and winter wear and cooler evenings.

Where can I buy Lattafa Asad Bourbon in the UK?

Nexara Perfumes stocks Lattafa Asad Bourbon 100ml EDP with UK-held inventory dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48. Every bottle is 100% authentic Lattafa product sourced through our authorised UK supplier.