Lattafa Teriaq

Lattafa Teriaq pits glossy caramel, apricot and honey against bitter almond, tart rhubarb, pink pepper and a base of leather, labdanum and vetiver.

Profile: Oriental gourmand.

Notes: caramel, bitter almond, apricot, pink pepper; honey, rhubarb, white flowers, rose; leather, vanilla, musk, vetiver, labdanum.

Evolution: caramel, bitter almond, apricot and pink pepper → honeyed rhubarb with rose and white flowers → leather, vanilla, vetiver and labdanum.

Best for: For the sensual maximalist who likes sweetness with claws: glossy fruit, dark honey, and leather rather than innocent dessert. It makes sense at a candlelit dinner, a night market, or under a heavy coat in cold weather; rhubarb, pepper, and labdanum keep the gourmand mood tangy and animalic enough to divide opinion.

Origin: UAE.

Longevity: 8–12 hours.