Does Art of Arabia III share Khamrah's date-forward character?

Both come from Lattafa's warm, date-driven oriental family, but Art of Arabia III is positioned as a heavier, more resinous take built on frankincense, myrrh and labdanum rather than repeating Khamrah 's particular spice blend. If you already enjoy Khamrah's date character, this is worth exploring for a smokier, more incense-forward version of that same warm territory.

How does it fit in the Art of Arabia trilogy?

It is the third numbered entry in Lattafa's Pride Art of Arabia series, each a different take on a rich oriental. Where Art of Arabia I is a clean, tea-forward freshie, III is the tobacco-and-incense-leaning one, so treat the number as a signpost to a specific style rather than a stronger version of the same scent.

Is the davana note in Art of Arabia III too boozy or fermented-smelling?

It does bring an unusual boozy, slightly fermented fruit quality that surprises many first-time wearers, since davana isn't a typical top note in most orientals. It pairs with the frankincense rather than clashing, and the effect settles once the date-tobacco heart takes over, so the initial surprise fades within the first several minutes.

Why decant Art of Arabia III before committing to a full bottle?

Reviewers estimate it captures 70 to 80 percent of the character found in far pricier orientals, but the exact balance of dates, tobacco and myrrh won't suit everyone who wants a lighter or sweeter scent. A decant confirms whether the resinous, tobacco-leaning profile works for you before spending on a bigger size.

Does Art of Arabia III's resinous base work in Dhaka's heat?

Not especially. The frankincense, myrrh and labdanum base is built for cooler weather, and the heavy date-tobacco heart can feel overwhelming rather than warm once humidity and temperature climb. This is better saved for Dhaka's cooler months or air-conditioned evenings than worn through a hot, humid afternoon.

Does the tuberose note make Art of Arabia III read floral rather than oriental?

Only briefly, and only as an accent. Tuberose is a small but noticeable presence in the heart, adding a creamy white-floral lift that most oriental fragrances at this price skip entirely, but it doesn't shift the overall character away from the dominant dates, tobacco and myrrh structure surrounding it.

Is Art of Arabia III close to Ex Nihilo's Blonde Amber?

Art of Arabia III is frequently compared to Ex Nihilo's Blonde Amber for its rich amber-resin core, though they are not an exact match. Art of Arabia III builds a fuller, spiced oriental around frankincense, dates, tobacco and tuberose over a myrrh-vanilla-labdanum base, giving it a distinctly Arabian character from the first minutes. Blonde Amber, going by its name, centers on a softer, cleaner amber without that spiced date-tobacco layer. Choose Art of Arabia III for a denser, more resinous oriental profile.

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Lattafa Art Of Arabia III

Name: Art Of Arabia III
Brand: Lattafa
SKU: art-of-arabia-iii
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Fragrance Profile

The scent

Gender: Unisex
Type: Arabian
Concentration: Eau de parfum
Released: 2023

Pyramid

12 notes

Top notes First impression

Frankincense
Davana
Bergamot

Heart notes The character

Dates
Tobacco
Sandalwood
Tuberose

Base notes The dry-down

Myrrh
Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Labdanum
Patchouli

Best seasons

Occasions

Description

About this fragrance

Lattafa's Pride line has produced some of the most interesting Arabian fragrances in recent years, and Art Of Arabia III is the 2023 entry built for lovers of warm, resinous orientals. Where Art Of Arabia I is a clean, tea-forward freshie, the third installment goes in the opposite direction: frankincense, dates, tobacco, and myrrh over a rich vanilla-labdanum base. Aromatica carries the Art Of Arabia III decant in Bangladesh in all four sizes.

Notes, the scent, when to wear, and who it is for.

Common Questions

Good to know

Both come from Lattafa's warm, date-driven oriental family, but Art of Arabia III is positioned as a heavier, more resinous take built on frankincense, myrrh and labdanum rather than repeating Khamrah's particular spice blend. If you already enjoy Khamrah's date character, this is worth exploring for a smokier, more incense-forward version of that same warm territory.
It is the third numbered entry in Lattafa's Pride Art of Arabia series, each a different take on a rich oriental. Where Art of Arabia I is a clean, tea-forward freshie, III is the tobacco-and-incense-leaning one, so treat the number as a signpost to a specific style rather than a stronger version of the same scent.
It does bring an unusual boozy, slightly fermented fruit quality that surprises many first-time wearers, since davana isn't a typical top note in most orientals. It pairs with the frankincense rather than clashing, and the effect settles once the date-tobacco heart takes over, so the initial surprise fades within the first several minutes.
Reviewers estimate it captures 70 to 80 percent of the character found in far pricier orientals, but the exact balance of dates, tobacco and myrrh won't suit everyone who wants a lighter or sweeter scent. A decant confirms whether the resinous, tobacco-leaning profile works for you before spending on a bigger size.
Not especially. The frankincense, myrrh and labdanum base is built for cooler weather, and the heavy date-tobacco heart can feel overwhelming rather than warm once humidity and temperature climb. This is better saved for Dhaka's cooler months or air-conditioned evenings than worn through a hot, humid afternoon.
Only briefly, and only as an accent. Tuberose is a small but noticeable presence in the heart, adding a creamy white-floral lift that most oriental fragrances at this price skip entirely, but it doesn't shift the overall character away from the dominant dates, tobacco and myrrh structure surrounding it.
Art of Arabia III is frequently compared to Ex Nihilo's Blonde Amber for its rich amber-resin core, though they are not an exact match. Art of Arabia III builds a fuller, spiced oriental around frankincense, dates, tobacco and tuberose over a myrrh-vanilla-labdanum base, giving it a distinctly Arabian character from the first minutes. Blonde Amber, going by its name, centers on a softer, cleaner amber without that spiced date-tobacco layer. Choose Art of Arabia III for a denser, more resinous oriental profile.