Lattafa Asad Polar is the newest chapter in Lattafa’s best-known masculine line, and it goes somewhere most people did not expect. The original Lattafa Asad is dark, spiced and made for winter nights. Polar keeps the same confidence but moves it somewhere colder and cleaner: alpine air, frost on evergreen and a fresh aromatic eau de parfum that still has the weight the Asad name promises.
In this guide we cover what Asad Polar smells like note by note, how it differs from the original Asad, Asad Elixir, Asad Bourbon and Asad Zanzibar, who it suits, and how to wear it in the UK. A note on stock: at the time of writing, 7 November 2026, the 100ml bottle is listed at £39.99 and is showing as out of stock on our site, so check the Asad Polar product page for current availability.
Lattafa Asad Polar at a glance
| Detail | Asad Polar |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lattafa |
| Concentration and size | Eau de Parfum, 100ml |
| Release year | 2026 |
| Listed gender | Masculine |
| Style | Fresh aromatic, cold and woody |
| Top notes | Artemisia, mandarin, blackcurrant, violet leaf, nutmeg |
| Heart notes | Frosted pineapple, white lavender, cashmeran |
| Base notes | Fir balsam, cedarwood, dry amber |
| Price at time of writing | £39.99 |
What does Lattafa Asad Polar smell like?
Think alpine air rather than tropical fruit. The pyramid reads like a walk through a cold, dry forest: herbal and slightly bitter at the start, chilled and fruity in the middle, then resinous and woody at the end. The notes below come from the brand’s own list, so they are what to look for when you test it. How strongly each note shows will vary a little from skin to skin.
The opening: artemisia, mandarin and blackcurrant
The opening is bracing. Artemisia brings a cool, herbal bitterness, a bit like crushed wild herbs. Mandarin lifts it with juice and light, and blackcurrant adds a tart, almost green sharpness underneath. Violet leaf pushes the whole thing further towards crushed stems and cold air, while a touch of nutmeg keeps a thread of the Asad family’s spice running through it. It should read clean without smelling like soap, which is one reason fresh aromatics like this are popular for daytime.
The heart: frosted pineapple, white lavender and cashmeran
The heart is where Polar earns its name. Frosted pineapple is the signature move, and it is nothing like the sweet tropical fruit you might be bracing for. Think chilled, slightly sharp and juicy rather than syrupy. It sits next to white lavender, which is softer and more powdery than ordinary lavender, while cashmeran adds a smooth, woody, slightly musky hum that holds the middle together. Cashmeran is a modern aroma-chemical widely used for exactly that purpose.
The base: fir balsam, cedarwood and dry amber
The base is the warmest part of a cold fragrance. Fir balsam gives a genuine evergreen resin, closer to a forest after snow than a Christmas candle. Cedarwood adds dry structure, and dry amber brings a low, skin-close warmth that should keep Polar from feeling austere by the end of the day. These are classic, long-lasting base materials, so the drydown is usually the part that sticks to skin and clothing the longest.
How is Asad Polar different from the original Asad?
They are close to opposites. The original Asad Lattafa fragrance is built on black pepper, pineapple and tobacco over coffee, amber and vanilla: dark, spiced and made for cold evenings. Polar is fresh, herbal and woody, and it is the only Asad you can reasonably wear in warm weather.
| Asad (original) | Asad Polar | |
|---|---|---|
| Mood | Dark, spiced, evening | Cold, aromatic, daytime |
| Key notes | Black pepper, pineapple, tobacco, coffee, amber, vanilla | Artemisia, frosted pineapple, white lavender, fir balsam |
| Sweetness | Medium to high | Low |
| Best weather | Autumn and winter | Cold and dry, plus spring and early autumn |
For a deeper look at the original, read our Lattafa Asad review or our guide to what Lattafa Asad smells like.
The Asad family: where Polar fits
The Asad line now covers several very different directions, and Polar sits at the coldest point on the map.
- Asad: the original, with black pepper, pineapple and tobacco over coffee, amber and vanilla.
- Asad Elixir: the most intense, built around saffron, tobacco and frankincense. Our Lattafa Asad Elixir review covers it in detail.
- Asad Bourbon: the warmer, boozier winter flanker. See our Asad Bourbon review and the comparison Asad Bourbon vs Asad Elixir.
- Asad Zanzibar: salty and tropical, with coconut water and incense. See Asad Zanzibar vs limited edition.
- Asad Polar: the fresh, cold, aromatic one.
If you want every bottle side by side, our Lattafa Asad collection compared guide is the place to start, and you can browse the full Asad collection online.
How Asad Polar is likely to wear
Asad Polar is a very new release, so we avoid quoting exact hours of longevity that nobody has measured in a controlled way. What we can say comes from the composition. Fresh aromatics are loud at the start, and the bright mandarin, artemisia and blackcurrant usually burn off within the first hour. The cedar, fir balsam and amber at the bottom of the pyramid are the long-lasting part, and they tend to stay on skin and linger on clothing well after the top has gone.
Two sprays are a sensible starting point and one is often enough indoors. Fresh fragrances tend to perform best in cold, dry air, which is exactly the setting Polar was designed for. For more on how skin type and climate change what you smell, see our guide to Lattafa longevity and projection.
Who is Asad Polar for?
Polar is a good match if any of the following sound like you:
- You like the idea of Asad but find the original too heavy, too sweet or too much for daytime.
- You normally wear fresh designer aromatics and want something with more character and staying power.
- You need a work-friendly fragrance. Our best Lattafa perfumes for the office guide has other options if you want to compare.
- You already own a spiced or sweet Asad and want a fresh counterpart for spring and early autumn.
Who might want to skip it
If you love sweet gourmands, Polar’s cold, herbal profile will feel too dry. In that case, the Khamrah vs Asad comparison may help you decide which Lattafa signature suits you better. If you want a pure summer scent, check our best Lattafa summer fragrances, because frosty fir and amber can still feel too dense in heat.
Is Asad Polar unisex?
Lattafa present Polar as a masculine fragrance, but the aromatic fresh profile is far less gendered than the rest of the Asad range. Artemisia, lavender and cedar are materials that work well on anyone, so it can be worn by anyone who likes crisp, herbal, woody scents. If you want more men’s picks, see our best Lattafa perfumes for men.
Is Asad Polar a dupe?
It is better to treat it as an original Lattafa composition rather than a copy of a designer scent. The Asad name has been compared with various designer fragrances over the years, and our Asad vs Dior Sauvage Elixir comparison covers one of those. Polar, with its frosted pineapple and fir balsam, has its own identity and should be judged on its notes and how it wears rather than on a comparison.
How to wear Asad Polar
- Apply to the chest and the back of the neck rather than the wrists, where fragrance rubs off fastest.
- One spray on a coat or scarf will carry longer than anything on skin, which matters with a fresh composition. Test delicate fabrics first.
- Give a new bottle two to four weeks before judging it, because Arabian fragrances often round out as they settle. Our maceration guide explains why.
- Store it away from heat and light to protect the citrus at the top.
Polar is cold enough to take a little warmth underneath. A plain vanilla or amber worn first will round off the artemisia and push it towards the rest of the Asad family. Worn on its own it stays sharp and clean.
How to try Asad Polar with less risk
At £39.99, Polar is one of the pricier Lattafa 100ml bottles, so it makes sense to try the family first. A 2ml Asad sample is a cheap way to confirm that you enjoy the Asad signature, and our Lattafa perfume samples guide explains how samples work. Whichever bottle you buy, check that it is sealed and batch-coded.
Asad Polar by occasion
Because Polar is the most versatile Asad on paper, it helps to think about where it fits in a normal British week rather than only where it fits in a collection.
- Office and meetings: the clean, herbal opening and woody drydown suit a shared workspace, and one or two sprays should be enough. It is a better fit here than the spiced and tobacco-heavy members of the family.
- Weekend and casual: a cold, aromatic scent pairs naturally with a crisp morning walk, a pub lunch or a day out in a coat and scarf.
- Evenings out: the fir balsam, cedar and amber base gives Polar enough depth to carry into the evening, though if you want a rich, sweet, head-turning scent for a date, the darker Asads are more obvious choices.
- Travel: fresh aromatics are generally easier to live with in enclosed spaces, but go lightly in lifts, trains and planes.
Polar and the rest of Lattafa’s fresh range
If you like the idea of a fresh, woody fragrance with real staying power, Polar is not the only place to look. Lattafa makes several clean, spicy or aromatic men’s fragrances, and comparing them is one of the best ways to find your favourite. Our Fakhar collection comparison covers the brand’s fresh, citrus-and-spice side, while our best Lattafa perfumes for spring guide groups lighter options by mood. Treat Polar as the fresh end of a bigger family rather than a stand-alone buy, and use the sample route above to decide.
What to expect from a fresh fragrance at this price
At £39.99, Polar costs more than many Lattafa bottles, so it is fair to ask what you are paying for. Based on the notes list, the answer is a more complex structure than most fresh fragrances offer: a herbal and fruity opening with several different facets, a cool pineapple-and-lavender heart rather than the generic citrus-and-aquatic heart common in many mainstream scents, and a resinous fir and amber base that gives it depth. That is not a promise of how it will smell to you, because scent is personal, but it explains why the brand has priced it above the entry-level range.
Lattafa Asad Polar: frequently asked questions
What does Lattafa Asad Polar smell like?
Cold and aromatic. Artemisia, mandarin and blackcurrant open it with a herbal, slightly tart freshness, frosted pineapple and white lavender run through the middle, and fir balsam, cedarwood and dry amber give it a resinous evergreen base.
How is Asad Polar different from the original Asad?
They are close to opposites. The original is dark and spiced, built on black pepper, tobacco, coffee and amber for cold evenings. Polar is fresh and herbal, and it is the only Asad you can wear comfortably in warm weather.
Is Asad Polar long lasting?
The cedar, fir balsam and amber base is made of long-lasting materials, so it should stay close to the skin through the day and linger on clothing. As a new release, we avoid quoting exact hours.
Is Asad Polar unisex?
Lattafa present it as masculine, but the crisp, herbal and woody profile wears comfortably on anyone who likes fresh scents.
Is Asad Polar good for summer?
It is the freshest Asad, so it handles spring and early autumn better than any other in the range. In strong heat, the amber and fir base can still feel dense, so keep it for cooler days.
Which Asad should I buy first?
If you like dark, spiced scents, start with the original Asad. If you prefer fresh and woody, start with Polar. A 2ml sample of the original is the cheapest way to see whether the family suits you.
The verdict
Lattafa Asad Polar fills a genuine gap in the Asad range. It is the one to reach for at the office, in spring or on a bright cold morning when a spiced amber would feel like overkill. If you love the dark original, Polar is a refreshing counterpart rather than a replacement. Compare the notes above, try a sample of the family first, and check stock on the product page before you plan your purchase.