What Is Lattafa Al Nashama a Dupe Of?

What is Lattafa Al Nashama a dupe of?

Lattafa Al Nashama is commonly compared with Initio Paragon Extrait de Parfum. The appeal is a sweet, fruity scent with an aromatic side, though owners often find Al Nashama less woody than Paragon. If the fruit is your favorite part of that style, it is an interesting option.

This guide covers the original Al Nashama. Al Nashama Caprice is a separate fragrance, so check the bottle name when browsing listings.

How the notes help explain it

Lattafa lists bergamot, pink pepper and sage at the top, plum, black pepper and jasmine in the middle, then Saffiano leather, amber, patchouli and moss. The plum gives you a clear reason to expect fruit, while the pepper and leather suggest something more textured than a straightforward sweet scent.

Initio's current Paragon description lists bergamot, white sage, lavender, palo santo, black pepper, sandalwood and agarwood. There is an aromatic connection through sage, pepper and citrus, but more of an explicit woody focus. The fruity resemblance comes through in wearer comparisons; Initio's current main-note list doesn't include plum.

Where does Al Nashama feel different?

In a Paragon alternatives discussion, one owner who tried Al Nashama and Vintage Radio decants describes Al Nashama as sweeter, with a leathery opening. They find Vintage Radio woodier and the drydowns of both alternatives similar to Paragon.

A separate Al Nashama owner discussion also centers on sweet plum, with comments about differences in the woods and leather. Those reports make it sound appealing for the fruity side of Paragon, without suggesting that the balance stays identical from the first spray to the drydown.

Who should consider Al Nashama?

If you want sweet fruit with some aromatic detail, Al Nashama is worth sampling. If Paragon's dry woods are what you enjoy most, spend a little longer with the base before choosing it. A similar opening doesn't always mean the fragrance stays equally satisfying later in the day.

Our Vintage Radio comparison gives you another take on this pairing, and the Paragon alternatives guide covers more choices. Use the retailer cards above to compare available bottles and sizes.