Lattafa has recently expanded its The Kingdom line, which features two distinct versions: The Kingdom for Men & The Kingdom for Women. Both were released in 2024 & seem to have gained a reputation for being high-value dupes of popular luxury fragrances. While Lattafa rarely credits specific individual noses for their mass-market releases, these scents are developed by the brand's internal team of perfumers in the UAE. Whilst it does take inspiration from the JPG elixir DNA, its not an exact carbon copy; it offers a slightly different balance with the omission of Honey making it a bit more balanced and less cloyingly sweet. This is an aromatic-oriental fragrance, which balances refreshing herbal notes with a dense, smoky sweetness. The initial spray is bright & lifting. Unlike many budget ME fragrances, there is no harsh synthetic opening. Lavender, gives a clean, floral, classic masculine barbershop feel. With Mint add ing a cooling, crisp edge that prevents the scent from feeling too heavy immediately. Finally the Sage offers a slightly peppery, herbal earthiness that helps to transition the scent toward the heart. As the freshness of the mint & lavender recedes, the fragrance shifts into a much warmer, more sensual territory. The star of the mid-section, is that Vanilla witch is creamy & gourmand but balanced by the smoke. Tobacco adds a sophisticated, slightly dry, smoky layer. It gives the fragrance its character. Then Orange Blossom adds a subtle floral note that provides a bridge between the herbal top & the heavy base, adding a hint of clean elegance. The base is where you can easily imagine the Kingdom truly settles into its name, rich, deep & long lasting. Tonka Bean enhances the vanilla with a nutty, almond like sweetness with a touch of spice. The Benzoin adds that balsamic resin that gives the scent a warm, honey like (though not actual honey) depth. It is finished off beautifully with Labdanum. This is were that leathery, amberlike muskiness that anchors the entire composition comes from.

— I might have to look into this one : ** A classic just got a little stronger. Dolce & Gabbana took the DNA of the original Light Blue and pushed it into a more concentrated Eau de Parfum version. Same Mediterranean energy... just with a little more presence. Right from the start you get that signature lemon and grapefruit burst. Bright, zesty, and clean - like fresh citrus cutting through ocean air. Then the fragrance settles into a crisp green apple heart. That juicy apple note is what gives Light Blue its recognizable freshness. It's slightly sweet but still very airy and refreshing. In the drydown, rosemary comes through with a subtle herbal edge that keeps everything feeling masculine, clean, and natural. Notes Breakdown Top Notes: Lemon, Grapefruit Middle Notes: Green Apple Base Notes: Rosemary Main Accords: Citrus • White Floral • Musky • Green & How it smells: Fresh citrus and apple with a light herbal backbone. Bright, clean, and effortless. Q: Best for: - Summer - Daytime - Beach / vacation - Easy everyday wear Light Blue has always been one of the most recognizable summer fragrances in the designer world, and this EDP version keeps that DNA while giving it a little more strength and longevity. **