Lattafa Habik for Men vs Habik for Women: Which One Should You Buy? (UK)

Short answer: Habik for Men and Habik for Women are two completely different 2025 fragrances that share a name and an ornate bottle. Habik for Men (£22.49) is a spicy, lavender-and-woods aromatic that reviewers compare to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence de Parfum. Habik for Women (£23.49) is a fresh pear-and-jasmine fruity floral that reviewers compare to Versace Dylan Purple. Choose the Men’s for a warm, spicy evening scent and the Women’s for an easy, fruity daytime floral. They are not interchangeable, so do not buy one expecting the other.

This guide compares the notes, character and reported performance of both, based on retailer descriptions and community reviews. It does not rely on laboratory testing or claim personal wear tests, and it flags where information is limited.

Habik for Men vs Habik for Women at a glance

Prices are those on arabicperfumery.co.uk, checked on 27 October 2026.

Lattafa Habik for Men: spicy lavender and woods

Habik for Men opens with cardamom, pepper, artemisia and bergamot, moves into lavender, cinnamon and sage, and settles on a base of tonka bean, sandalwood, patchouli, musk and amberwood. Retailers describe it as bold and masculine and suggest cooler weather and evenings.

Community feedback on Parfumo is positive. One reviewer says it captures the discontinued Le Male Essence de Parfum quite well, finding it a little less sweet but similar in performance. Another reviewer picked up Le Male and Givenchy Gentleman character, and a third likens the oriental opening to Joop Homme before the lavender-and-pepper drydown arrives. Others call it an underrated release with impressive longevity and a smooth, sweet-woody dry-down. A French retailer page shows an average rating of 4.0 from 20 reviews, which suggests a good but not unanimous reception. Our product page cites 7 to 8 hours on skin from a detailed review, though results will vary.

The presentation also draws comment. The fuchsia glass bottle has Arabic calligraphy and a metallic decoration set with purple stones. One owner describes a heavy metal cap and a plastic ornamental frame, and jokes that the bottle rattles in its box.

Best for: fans of lavender, spice and woods, and anyone who likes the Le Male style. Look elsewhere if: you want something fresh, aquatic or light.

Shop Lattafa Habik for Men 100ml.

Lattafa Habik for Women: pear, jasmine and amber

Habik for Women opens on bergamot and pear, develops through lily of the valley, freesia and jasmine, and ends with musk, amber and oakmoss. Parfumo lists it as floral-fruity with a rating of 7.6 out of 10, though from only seven ratings, so the sample is small. It is most often compared with Versace Dylan Purple. Our product page says reviewers find Lattafa’s version slightly spicier and less sweet, while a US retailer review calls it a reinvention of Dylan Purple at an agreeable price.

One reviewer notes that pear stays present from the opening right through the dry-down and describes the scent as not too sweet or tart. The same reviewer says a freshly delivered bottle improved noticeably after resting, with richer and smoother notes, and recommends it for women over men. Longevity reports are mixed, so treat it as a good everyday floral rather than an all-day performer.

Best for: people who like pear, jasmine and soft musk in a fresh daytime floral. Look elsewhere if: you want a heavy gourmand or a deep oriental.

Shop Lattafa Habik for Women 100ml.

Can men wear Habik for Women, or women wear Habik for Men?

Fragrance is not bound by labels, but the two scents are very different. One reviewer says men would find the Women’s version too fruity-floral unless layered with a deep woody scent. Habik for Men is spicy and woody, so it suits people who enjoy lavender and pepper regardless of gender. Because the style gap is so wide, choose by the notes, not the name on the box.

Do they need time to settle?

A new bottle can smell harsher or flatter at first. One reviewer of the Women’s version says resting the bottle made a clear difference. Our maceration guide explains what this means, and it is best treated as an owner tip rather than a guarantee.

Which Habik should you buy?

• Spicy, lavender and woody: Habik for Men.
• Fresh, fruity and floral: Habik for Women.
• Buying a gift: choose by the recipient’s taste in notes, not by gender label. Our explanation of Lattafa gift sets may help.
• Unsure: try a sample, see our guide to Lattafa samples.

When to wear them

The Men’s version is a cooler-weather scent for evenings. The Women’s version works best in spring, summer and early autumn. For more ideas see our guides to the best Lattafa perfumes for men and the best Lattafa perfumes for women, and compare staying power in which Lattafa lasts longest.

Buying genuine bottles

Buy from a trusted UK seller and compare packaging with our guide on how to spot fake Lattafa perfume.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lattafa Habik for Men a Le Male Essence dupe?

Several reviewers say the DNA is close and slightly less sweet, but opinions on how close vary. Treat it as an inspired scent rather than an identical copy.

Is Habik for Women like Versace Dylan Purple?

It is most often compared with it, with the Lattafa version described as a touch spicier. Comparing samples is the only way to be sure.

Are the two Habik perfumes related?

Only by name and bottle design. The notes and character are different.

Which Habik lasts longer?

Reviewers describe the Men’s as strong and long-lasting, while reports on the Women’s are mixed. Both vary with skin and weather.

Is Habik for Men good for summer?

It leans towards cooler weather, so use fewer sprays in the heat.

Which Habik should I try first?

Pick by taste: lavender and spice, or pear and jasmine.

Our verdict

Habik is two strong 2025 launches that happen to share a name. The Men’s is a well-reviewed spicy lavender aromatic, and the Women’s is an easy fruity floral with a smaller body of feedback. Both sit near £23, so the cost of experimenting is low. See our wider guide to the best Lattafa perfumes if you want more ideas.

Sources consulted: community pages on Parfumo for Habik Men and Habik Women, plus retailer descriptions from FragranceNet, Notino France and Lattafa USA. Reviewed 27 October 2026; prices and stock can change.