Lattafa doesn’t just sell Eau de Parfum. The same fragrance often comes as a concentrated perfume oil, a 300ml air freshener spray, and a 2ml sample — and the differences between them are bigger than most buyers expect. Here’s what each format actually is, how long it lasts, and which one to buy first.
| Format | Typical size | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau de Parfum (EDP) | 100ml | £18–£40 | Everyday wear, projection, longevity |
| Concentrated Perfume Oil | 20ml roll-on/bottle | £25 | Skin-close scent, travel, alcohol-free wear |
| Air Freshener | 300ml spray can | £2.99 | Rooms, cars, fabric — not skin |
| Sample | 2ml vial | £3.99 | Testing a scent before buying full size |
Eau de Parfum — the one you wear
This is Lattafa’s core format and the one almost every review and comparison on this site is written about. EDP concentration sits at roughly 15–20% fragrance oil, giving 6–8 hours of wear on skin with real projection for the first couple of hours. If you only buy one format, this is it. Current in-stock 100ml bottles include Khamrah, Fakhar and Asad.
Concentrated Perfume Oil — alcohol-free and skin-close
Lattafa’s oils are pure concentrated fragrance oil with no alcohol carrier, applied by dabbing rather than spraying. Because there’s no alcohol to help the scent evaporate outward, oils project far less than EDP but sit closer to the skin and can last just as long, sometimes longer, especially on warmer skin. They’re also the format most often chosen by people avoiding alcohol-based fragrance for religious or skin-sensitivity reasons — see our halal fragrance guide for the fuller explanation of alcohol denat in Lattafa’s EDPs. Our 20ml oils are currently out of stock; we’ll update this article as soon as they’re back.
Air Freshener — for rooms and cars, not skin
These 300ml aerosol cans share the same fragrance name and notes as the perfume but are formulated for spraying into a room, car interior or on fabric — not on skin. They’re a genuinely useful, low-cost way to try a scent’s general character (or fill a car with your favourite Lattafa) for under £3, but they are not a substitute for wearing the EDP and shouldn’t be sprayed directly on clothing you care about. Our air fresheners are currently out of stock; check back or get in touch via our contact page if you want to be notified.
Sample — test before you commit
A 2ml sample is the same EDP juice as the full bottle, just decanted into a smaller vial — there’s no formulation difference. At £3.99 it’s the cheapest way to confirm a scent works on your skin before spending £20–£40 on a full 100ml bottle, and it’s what we’d recommend for anyone new to a specific Lattafa fragrance rather than relying on notes alone. Samples are currently out of stock across the range; this is the first format we’re restocking.
Which format should you actually buy?
- New to a specific scent: buy a sample first, once restocked — or read one of our dupe comparison guides to narrow it down before you buy.
- Ready to commit and want it to last all day: buy the 100ml EDP.
- Want it for the car or a room, not your skin: the air freshener is the cheapest option.
- Sensitive skin or avoiding alcohol: the perfume oil is the one to wait for.
FAQs
Does the air freshener smell exactly like the EDP?
Close, but not identical. Air freshener formulations are adjusted for how a scent reads in open air rather than on skin, so top notes can feel slightly different. Treat it as a strong preview, not a perfect match.
Is perfume oil stronger than EDP?
It’s more concentrated but projects less, because there’s no alcohol to carry the scent outward. Up close it can smell just as strong as EDP; from across a room, EDP wins.
Can I put a sample vial’s worth of perfume in a travel atomiser?
Yes — it’s the same EDP as the full bottle, so it decants and travels the same way.