Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab: Herbs, Spice and Saffron Wood
Ameer Al Arab means “Prince of the Arabs”, and it is one of the cornerstone names of Asdaaf, Lattafa’s sister house. You will find it under Asdaaf by Lattafa in our Lattafa perfumes collection. It is an aromatic, spicy-woody composition: a soft floral-resin opening, a green heart built on basil, cardamom and lavender, and a warm base of patchouli, saffron and sandalwood. Think of a classic barbershop fougère that has wandered into a spice market. It is marketed for men, and at £16.99 it is one of the least expensive ways into this style.
The Scent Profile
Top — jasmine, myrrh. An unusual pairing to open with. Jasmine is soft and slightly sweet; myrrh adds a resinous, faintly medicinal, church-incense quality. Together they make a quiet, slightly smoky start rather than a fresh citrus burst.
Heart — basil, cardamom, lavender, pepper. The core of the fragrance, and the part most people will recognise. Basil gives a green, herbal snap; cardamom a cool, aromatic spice; lavender the clean, soapy barbershop backbone; pepper a dry crackle. It reads fresh-spicy and distinctly masculine.
Base — patchouli, saffron, sandalwood. The dry-down warms up. Saffron adds its leathery, golden glow, patchouli an earthy darkness, and sandalwood a creamy woody cushion that takes the edge off the herbs.
How It Compares — the Honest Version
Neither Asdaaf nor Lattafa names an inspiration, and there is no strong community consensus either. On Fragrantica, a few reviewers mention YSL La Nuit de L’Homme — which makes some sense, since both lean on cardamom and lavender — and Lattafa’s own Khamrah Qahwa. But the page has fewer than 200 votes and only a handful of reviews, and neither comparison is widely agreed. Where it differs from La Nuit is clear enough on paper: Ameer Al Arab adds basil, myrrh, saffron and patchouli, which make it greener and more resinous. We treat it as its own aromatic-spice composition rather than a copy of anything.
Asdaaf and Lattafa have no affiliation with, licence from or endorsement by Yves Saint Laurent or any other brand named here.
Ameer Al Arab Performance & When To Wear
Performance data is limited, and we will not pretend otherwise. The Fragrantica page has fewer than 200 votes and a small number of reviews; those that mention performance say longevity is not its strong point, with some reporting two to three hours, while praising the scent itself as unusually good for the price. Treat that as a small sample. If you want it to last, spray clothing as well as skin and plan to reapply.
The aromatic lavender-cardamom heart makes it easy to wear at work, and the saffron-sandalwood base gives it enough warmth for evenings. It is best in autumn and spring, and fine through winter; in high summer the spice can feel heavy.
Who It’s For
Asdaaf and Lattafa market Ameer Al Arab for men, while Fragrantica lists it as unisex. The herbal-spicy character reads traditionally masculine, but there is nothing in it that anyone who enjoys aromatic fragrances cannot wear. It suits someone who wants an inexpensive, clean-spicy everyday scent, and it is a sensible blind buy at this price as long as you accept that it will not last all day.
How It Compares With the Other Houses We Stock
The closest relative on our shelves is Riiffs Fareed (£29.99), which is built on the same cardamom-and-lavender idea, with pepper, geranium and bergamot, over vetiver, tonka and cedarwood. Fareed is the drier, more polished fougère and the stronger performer; Ameer Al Arab is greener with basil, more resinous with myrrh and saffron, and roughly half the price. If it is the saffron you are after, Reef 33 (£88.95) makes saffron and rosemary the star over a genuine oud base — a far bigger, longer-lasting fragrance at a very different price.
Ameer Al Arab and the Ameerat Pair
Ameer Al Arab is the spiced, aromatic bottle in our Asdaaf range, and its two companions are noticeably sweeter. Ameerat Al Arab Sugar Crown (£16.99) is a sugary mix of candied orange, cotton candy and vanilla, cheerful and easy for daytime. Ameerat Al Arab Prive Rose (£13.99) layers strawberry and rose over sandalwood, a gentler floral option for spring. If cardamom, lavender and saffron are what draw you here, Ameer Al Arab remains the one for colder weather.
Price, Size & What You Get
One size, 100ml, at £16.99 with free UK delivery — 17p per millilitre.
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Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab FAQs
What does Asdaaf Ameer Al Arab smell like?
A soft jasmine-and-myrrh opening, then a green, herbal-spicy heart of basil, cardamom, lavender and pepper, drying to warm patchouli, saffron and sandalwood. Clean barbershop spice with a resinous, Arabian warmth underneath.
What are the full Ameer Al Arab notes?
As published on Lattafa’s own store: top — jasmine, myrrh; heart — basil, cardamom, lavender, pepper; base — patchouli, saffron, sandalwood. Fragrantica lists the same core materials arranged differently (jasmine and honeysuckle; lavender, pepper and saffron; cardamom, mint and basil). We have used the manufacturer’s version.
Is Ameer Al Arab a dupe of anything?
Not credibly. A few Fragrantica reviewers mention YSL La Nuit de L’Homme because of the shared cardamom and lavender, but the sample is small and neither Asdaaf nor Lattafa makes the claim. We treat it as an original. Asdaaf has no affiliation with YSL.
Is this the same as Ameerat Al Arab?
No. Ameerat Al Arab (“Princess of the Arabs”) is Asdaaf’s separate women’s line, with a citrus, aloe vera and white-musk profile. Ameer Al Arab is the men’s aromatic-spice fragrance on this page. The names are one letter apart and are often confused online.
How long does Ameer Al Arab last?
The limited community data suggests it is on the shorter side, with some reviewers reporting two to three hours. Spraying clothing helps. Treat that as provisional given the small number of reviews.
Is Ameer Al Arab for men?
Asdaaf and Lattafa market it for men; Fragrantica lists it as unisex. The herbal-spicy style reads masculine but can be worn by anyone.
How much is Ameer Al Arab in the UK?
£16.99 for the 100ml Eau de Parfum at Khaleej Scents, with free UK delivery and no minimum spend.
Notes verified against Fragrantica and Lattafa’s official store in September 2026. The two sources use the same core materials in a different order; we have used the manufacturer’s pyramid. Asdaaf is Lattafa’s sister house. Community performance data is limited to under 200 Fragrantica votes and is presented as provisional; none of it is our own testing. Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar, Khaleej Scents.
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