Asad vs Asad Bourbon vs Asad Elixir: differences and which to choose

Compare Lattafa Asad, Asad Bourbon and Asad Elixir by notes, sweetness and intensity to find the version that suits you.

Comparativo Asad, Asad Bourbon e Asad Elixir da Lattafa
Comparativo Asad, Asad Bourbon e Asad Elixir da Lattafa

Asad, Asad Bourbon and Asad Elixir share a name family, but they do not offer the same experience. The original Asad is fresher and woodier, Bourbon increases sweetness and creaminess, while Elixir moves into a warmer, smokier and more intense direction.

FragranceKey notesProfile
AsadBergamot, lavender, ambroxanSpicy and woody
Asad BourbonMirabelle, cocoa, Bourbon vanillaSweet and gourmand
Asad ElixirSaffron, tobacco, incense, amberWarm and intense

Asad: freshness and woods

Asad opens with bergamot, Sichuan pepper and pink pepper. Lavender, geranium and elemi sit over ambroxan, cedar and labdanum.

Asad Bourbon: cocoa and Bourbon vanilla

Asad Bourbon begins with mirabelle, pink pepper and lavender. Cocoa, nutmeg and davana lead into Bourbon vanilla, amber and vetiver.

Asad Elixir: tobacco, resins and intensity

Asad Elixir opens with pink pepper, saffron and grapefruit. Tobacco, cedar and vanilla form the heart, followed by patchouli, frankincense, cashmeran and dry amber.

Which one should you choose?

  • Asad: spices, lavender and woods with the most versatile balance.
  • Asad Bourbon: cocoa, vanilla and a more gourmand feel.
  • Asad Elixir: tobacco, incense and more presence for night or cooler weather.
Application

Dense oriental profiles can require fewer sprays. Start moderately and adjust after understanding the projection in your environment.

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