Ajwaa by Lattafa – 1ml Sample

Inspired by: Legacy of Petra by Penhaligon’s (sweet resinous date + spice profile)

This is a warm, resin-heavy gourmand with a Middle Eastern lean. Dates + incense + resins — not playful, more rich and grounded.

Fragrance Experience:

Opens immediately with thick, syrupy dates — dark, slightly fermented sweetness, not candy. The citrus (lemon/bergamot) is there but just to lift it slightly; it doesn’t freshen it much. Elemi adds a soft, lemony resin edge that blends into the sweetness.

Mid gets deeper — licorice comes through with that slightly bitter, herbal sweetness, and myrrh thickens everything into a sticky, almost medicinal resin feel. This is where it starts leaning more niche.

Dry down is straight resin and smoke. Benzoin brings a smooth vanilla-like warmth, while incense keeps it grounded and slightly smoky. It ends rich, dense, and long-lasting.

Key Notes:

• Top: Dates, Elemi, Lemon, Bergamot

• Heart: Licorice, Myrrh

• Base: Benzoin, Incense

Perfect For:

Cold weather, night wear, or anyone into resin-heavy, slightly dark gourmands. Not mass appealing — this is for people who like depth and weight.

Try before you commit.

Sample Ajwaa by Lattafa in a 1ml decant — a dense, resinous take on sweet date-based perfumery.