Lattafa Mayar vs Cherry Intense vs Natural Intense: Which to Buy?

The Lattafa Mayar range has three fragrances, and they smell completely different. Original Mayar is a floral-fruity built on litchi, raspberry and white rose. Mayar Cherry Intense is a dark, sweet cherry and cacao gourmand. Mayar Natural Intense is a light, watery fragrance of fig, coconut water and lotus. Choose Cherry Intense for cold evenings, Natural Intense for warm days, and the original if you want a balanced, feminine all-rounder. Prices at the time of writing run from £19.99 to £21.99 for 100ml.

Written by the Arabic Perfumery team and last reviewed in October 2026. We sell Lattafa and have flagged where each Mayar may not suit you.

Lattafa Mayar range at a glance

Note lists for these perfumes differ slightly between retailers, so treat the table as a consensus rather than an official formula.

Lattafa Mayar (original): litchi, raspberry and white rose

The original Mayar, released in 2022, opens with an unusual combination of litchi and raspberry, sharpened by a green violet leaf that stops it feeling simply sweet. The heart softens into white rose, peony and jasmine, and the base is a warm, comfortable mix of vanilla and musk.

It is frequently compared with Mugler Angel Nova, which shares the idea of a bright, fruity, floral opening. Treat that as a general mood comparison rather than a copy. Reviewers on community sites describe it as a popular, easy-to-wear women’s fragrance, and some warn that anyone sensitive to the way Arabian houses blend rose may find it too much.

Wearers commonly report that it lasts for several hours with good projection early on, but your skin and weather will decide. It is a sensible first Mayar if you are unsure which to pick.

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Mayar Cherry Intense: cherry jam and cacao

Cherry Intense, a 2024 release, is the sweet and dark one. Strawberry and bergamot open it, then a thick, jammy cherry meets cacao in the heart, and vanilla, amber and patchouli give the base weight.

One Parfumo reviewer called it a cherry and cocoa combination in a great execution, said the cherry note is unmistakable but not a copy of the famous Lost Cherry style, and described the longevity as at least six hours, which they considered good at this price. As with many gourmands, the opening can feel synthetic to some noses before the cherry settles.

This is the one to choose for autumn and winter evenings. It can work on men and women, and you can read more about the cherry style in our cherry fragrance category.

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Mayar Natural Intense: fig, coconut water and lotus

Natural Intense is the opposite of a heavy Lattafa. It opens green and juicy with fig, green tangerine, melon and coconut water, then turns to water lily, lotus and jasmine, and finishes on a clean base of sandalwood, vanilla, ambroxan and musk.

Be realistic about performance. One reviewer describes it as refreshing but fairly quiet, with the bright opening fading within about an hour and an airy musk staying close to the skin afterwards. It suits people who want a clean, unobtrusive scent, such as a warm office or a hot day. It is not the one for someone who wants a room-filling trail. That same reviewer compared it with Acqua di Gioia, which is a useful reference if you know that scent.

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Which Mayar should you buy?

Choose by situation rather than by name.

• You want an everyday, balanced floral-fruity: the original Mayar.
• You want something sweet for cold evenings: Cherry Intense.
• You want a light, clean scent for warm weather: Natural Intense.
• You dislike sweetness: Natural Intense is the safest, although the original also has a green edge.
• You are buying for someone else: the original Mayar or Natural Intense are the lower-risk choices, because Cherry Intense is a stronger taste.

If you are choosing for a season, our best Lattafa summer fragrances and best Lattafa perfumes for autumn guides will help you build a small rotation.

How does Mayar compare with other Lattafa women’s fragrances?

Mayar sits between two popular families. It is lighter and fresher than the sweeter gourmand end of Lattafa, and more modern-fruity than classic floral Arabian perfumes. If you are comparing it with Yara, our Yara collection guide explains how the Yara family differs, and our best Lattafa perfumes for women guide rounds out the choices. You can also browse the full Mayar collection.

Try before you commit

The three Mayars are different enough that guessing can waste money. You can try the original with a 2ml Mayar sample or the cherry one with a 2ml Cherry Intense sample, each £3.99. Our guide to Lattafa samples explains how to test a fragrance on your skin properly, and if you prefer a present, the Mayar gift set includes a hair mist.

Frequently asked questions

Which Lattafa Mayar is best?

There is no single best. The original is the most balanced, Cherry Intense is the boldest and sweetest, and Natural Intense is the lightest.

Is Lattafa Mayar a dupe of Mugler Angel Nova?

It is often compared with it because both open with bright fruit over florals, but it is better described as a similar idea than a copy.

Is Mayar Cherry Intense like Tom Ford Lost Cherry?

It features a clear cherry note, but one reviewer notes it feels independent rather than a Lost Cherry imitation. Try a sample to judge for yourself.

Is Mayar Natural Intense strong?

Not in the way its name suggests. Reviewers describe it as light and airy, closer to a clean skin scent than a powerhouse.

Are Lattafa Mayar perfumes unisex?

Mayar is marketed mainly to women, but the cherry and fresh versions are listed in unisex categories on our site, so wear what you enjoy.