What Is Lattafa Art of Nature II a Dupe Of?

What is Art of Nature II compared to?

Lattafa Art of Nature II is commonly compared to Parfums de Marly Althaïr Eau de Parfum. The draw is the same general idea: warm vanilla, orange blossom and spice, with enough brightness to keep the scent from feeling like plain vanilla syrup. This comparison is with the original Althaïr.

Liquid Brun often gets the attention when people discuss this style, but Art of Nature II is another option worth putting on your sampling list.

Where their profiles meet

Lattafa lists bergamot, mandarin, apple and olibanum in Art of Nature II's opening. Orange blossom, rose and cardamom follow, with vanilla, ambroxan, guaiac wood, cedarwood and musk at the base.

Parfums de Marly's current Althaïr profile lists bergamot, mandarin and elemi up top, orange blossom, cinnamon and cardamom in the heart, then Bourbon vanilla, guaiac wood and praline. Citrus, orange blossom, cardamom, vanilla and guaiac wood give the two a clear point of connection.

Apple and rose are listed for Art of Nature II, while cinnamon and praline appear in Althaïr's profile. That's a useful reason to compare their openings and sweetness carefully, rather than assuming they'll feel identical because both lean on vanilla.

What people who have tried them say

In a winter fragrance haul review, an owner who had tried a friend's Althaïr finds Art of Nature II very close. It's an enthusiastic account, though it doesn't settle how the pair will smell to everyone.

A separate Althaïr clone discussion includes a reviewer who compared several options and describes Art of Nature II as fresher and sweeter at the start. They still prefer Liquid Brun for closeness to the original. That opening difference is more useful when choosing than simply calling either one the best.

Is this the one to try?

Art of Nature II is worth exploring if Althaïr's vanilla-and-spice combination appeals to you and a brighter opening sounds welcome. Compare Liquid Brun too, or browse our Althaïr alternatives guide. The Art of Nature II product page has its catalog details and retailer options.