Lattafa Fakhar collection: the line has quietly become one of the brand’s most talked-about ranges — not because the four bottles share a scent, but because each one is built on a different designer skeleton. Here’s what each one actually is, so you buy the right one.
Unlike most Lattafa collections where flankers riff on a single theme, the four Fakhar EDPs have almost nothing in common with each other. That’s exactly why the range confuses shoppers: “Fakhar” tells you nothing about what the bottle smells like. Below is each variant decoded — the designer fragrance it’s built on, who it’s for, and what it costs in the UK right now.
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Fakhar compared at a glance
| Fakhar variant | Built on | For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar | YSL Y EDP (community-rated 85–95% similar) | Men, everyday/office | £23.49 |
| Fakhar Platinum | YSL Y L’Elixir, plus a guava note the original doesn’t have | Men, evening/winter | £19.99 |
| Fakhar Rose Gold | Givenchy L’Interdit (owners of both rate it ~95% similar) | Women, floral lovers | £22.49 |
| Fakhar Extrait | Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum (all 10 notes overlap) | Men, warm weather | £23.49 |
Fakhar — the everyday YSL Y dupe
The original, and the one most people mean when they say “Fakhar.” Green apple, ginger and bergamot open it, settling into lavender, sage and geranium — a clean, barbershop-fresh middle that reads as office-safe. If you want one bottle that covers most situations, start here.
For independent note breakdowns and community reviews of the designer originals, see the YSL Y entry on Fragrantica.
Fakhar Platinum — the one with guava
Same bergamot-ginger-lavender-incense skeleton as YSL Y L’Elixir, but Lattafa added a sweet, tropical guava note the original doesn’t have. That’s the entire decision: if you want the Y L’Elixir woods with a fruity twist, this is for you. If you want it note-for-note, it isn’t — and no shop should tell you otherwise.
Fakhar Rose Gold — the Givenchy L’Interdit dupe
Seven white flowers — tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, ylang-ylang, rose, honeysuckle, peony — over a fruity-aldehydic opening. Two separate Fragrantica reviewers who owned both bottles put the similarity at around 95%, with the Lattafa running about two hours shorter on longevity. The closest dupe in the whole collection.
Fakhar Extrait — the 1 Million Parfum dupe
All ten listed notes — grapefruit, cardamom, pink pepper, tuberose, solar notes, artemisia, amber, cashmeran, leather, labdanum — also appear in Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum’s own note list. Strong projection, 10+ hour longevity, and a genuinely unusual creamy tuberose note for a masculine fragrance.
Beyond the four: the wider Fakhar range
The Lattafa Fakhar collection extends well past these four EDPs. Fakhar Silver Black (£19.99) is a separate darker flanker worth a look if the original feels too fresh, and the 30ml Thameen Collection bottle (£13.49) is the cheapest entry point. The name also appears on body sprays, body mists, an all-over spray, a room spray and air fresheners — fine for layering the scent around your home and car, but they’re not substitutes for the EDPs compared above.
Lattafa Fakhar collection: which should you buy?
- Want one do-everything men’s bottle: Fakhar
- Want something richer for evenings: Fakhar Platinum
- Buying for a woman who likes white florals: Fakhar Rose Gold
- Want the closest thing to a £100+ designer for £19: Fakhar Extrait
Frequently asked questions
Which Fakhar is the closest dupe to its designer original?
Fakhar Rose Gold. Owners of both it and Givenchy L’Interdit rate the similarity at around 95% — the tightest match in the collection, though the Lattafa fades roughly two hours sooner.
Is Fakhar Extrait stronger than the original Fakhar?
Yes. Extrait is the loudest of the four — strong projection and 10+ hour longevity — while the original is a moderate, office-safe everyday scent. Choose Extrait for presence, the original for versatility.
Which Fakhar is best for the office?
The original Fakhar. Its clean apple-ginger-lavender profile projects politely and won’t fill a meeting room. Save Platinum and Extrait for evenings.
How long does Fakhar last?
The original wears through a working day; Platinum and Rose Gold perform similarly at 7–9 hours; Extrait is the marathon runner at 10+ hours. As always, skin chemistry varies — spray once on clothing if you want extra hours.
Where can I buy Fakhar in the UK?
Arabic Perfumery stocks all four Fakhar EDPs plus Silver Black, the Thameen 30ml, and the body spray and mist range, with free tracked UK delivery.
[…] The evidence: All ten of Fakhar Extrait’s listed notes — grapefruit, cardamom, pink pepper, tuberose, solar notes, artemisia, amber, cashmeran, leather and labdanum — also appear in 1 Million Parfum’s own note list. That is not a vibe-based claim; it is an ingredient-for-ingredient overlap we documented in our Fakhar collection comparison. […]
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