Lattafa Emeer is a woody aromatic unisex eau de parfum that opens with juniper and citrus, warms into white tea, sandalwood and frankincense, and settles on a cedar-and-patchouli base. It is one of the cleaner, more grown-up scents in the Lattafa range, and at £29.99 for 100ml it suits anyone who finds sweet gourmands like Khamrah too much.
Quick verdict
- Best for: people who want a fresh-but-woody everyday scent that works for both men and women.
- Skip it if: you want a sweet, dessert-style or heavy oud fragrance.
- Price: £29.99 for the 100ml EDP at the time of writing (15 October 2026). See the product page.
- Wear it: daytime, the office, smart-casual evenings and cooler spring and autumn days.
What is Lattafa Emeer?
Emeer is an eau de parfum from Lattafa that retailer listings describe as a woody aromatic fragrance for women and men, launched in 2024. It sits at the opposite end of the Lattafa range from the sweet, spiced best-sellers. Instead of vanilla and praline, the focus is on crisp citrus, herbal freshness, incense and clean woods.
Lattafa Emeer notes
| Layer | Listed notes |
|---|---|
| Top | Lemon, bergamot, clary sage, juniper berries |
| Heart | White tea, sandalwood, cardamom, olibanum (frankincense) |
| Base | Ambergris, cedarwood, patchouli, cashmeran |
A small number of sellers word a few of these notes slightly differently, so use the pyramid as a guide to the style. One useful detail: ambergris in a modern fragrance is usually an ambery accord, not natural ambergris, and cashmeran is a soft, woody-musky ingredient often used to add a velvety, skin-like warmth. Our note pyramid guide explains how to read lists like this.
How does Emeer smell?
This is a description of how the listed notes are generally experienced. Scent is personal, and your skin will shift it.
The opening is bright and slightly gin-like. Juniper and clary sage give a green, herbal sharpness, while lemon and bergamot keep it crisp.
The heart is where Emeer becomes more interesting. White tea softens the citrus, cardamom adds a light spice, and sandalwood and frankincense bring a smooth, slightly smoky warmth.
The dry-down is dry, woody and calm. Cedar and patchouli give structure, and the ambery-musky base keeps it from feeling sharp. It stays on the clean side rather than turning sweet.
Our product page describes Emeer as built in a similar citrus-leather-woods spirit to Clive Christian’s Town & Country. Comparisons like this are subjective, and the listed notes do not include leather, so do not expect a leather-heavy scent. Think of it instead as a smart citrus-woody fragrance with a little incense.
Emeer vs the sweeter Lattafa best-sellers
If you have tried Lattafa Khamrah or Khamrah Qahwa and found them too sweet, Emeer is close to the opposite experience: dry, aromatic and woody instead of creamy and gourmand. Our Khamrah Qahwa review covers the sweeter side if you want to compare.
Longevity and projection
We have not published a wear test for Emeer, so we will not quote an exact number of hours. What we can say is how this style behaves. Citrus and juniper openings are the most volatile part of any fragrance, so that bright first impression is short-lived, while the woody and ambery base is what lasts. Skin type, weather and how many sprays you use all matter, and you may want a top-up on a long day.
Most people find two to four sprays comfortable. Our guide to how many sprays of perfume to wear explains how to judge it for your own skin and setting.
When to wear Emeer
- Office and daytime: its clean, aromatic profile is less likely to feel overpowering than a sweet gourmand. See our office-safe Arabian perfumes for similar styles.
- Smart-casual evenings: the incense and woods give it enough depth for dinner.
- Spring and autumn: the citrus keeps it fresh while the base adds warmth.
- Suits and formalwear: its tailored feel works well, as covered in our guide to perfume to wear with a suit.
Who will love it, and who may not
You will probably enjoy it if you like juniper, tea, incense and woods, you want a unisex scent that is not sugary, or you are looking for an easy everyday fragrance.
You may not enjoy it if you want a loud, room-filling sweet scent, a heavy oud, or a fragrance that smells strongly of fruit or dessert. For other citrus-led options, see our best citrus and fresh Arabic perfumes, and if oud is what puts you off, try our guide to Arabic perfumes for men who dislike oud.
Is Lattafa Emeer good value?
At £29.99 for 100ml, Emeer costs about 30p per ml. If your atomiser delivers around 10 sprays per ml, a common rule of thumb although real bottles vary, that is about 3p per spray. It is one of the pricier Lattafa bottles in our range, but still well under the price of most designer-brand fragrances. Use our price-per-wear calculator to compare it with other bottles.
Buying it safely
Popular fragrances attract imitations. Buy from a reputable seller and check the packaging and batch code. Our guides to spotting fake Lattafa perfume and checking a batch code explain what to look for.
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Emeer as a gift
Emeer is a better gift than its quiet reputation suggests, provided you buy for the right person. For someone who finds sweet gourmands like Khamrah too much, a fresh, woody, unisex scent at £29.99 for 100ml is a thoughtful, low-risk present — it suits both men and women, works for the office and smart-casual evenings, and does not demand a sweet tooth. Do not buy it for someone who wants a loud, room-filling sweet scent or a heavy oud: the review is clear that Emeer is the opposite of both, and a gift should match the recipient, not the giver’s taste.
Looking after your bottle
Emeer’s bright citrus and juniper opening is the most fragile part of the scent, so storage matters more here than for a heavy, sweet bottle. Keep it in a cool, dark place — a bedroom drawer beats a sunny shelf or a steamy bathroom — and keep the cap on between wears, because heat, light and air wear a fragrance down over the months. If you keep it in good condition, the dry cedar-and-patchouli base that the review praises will still be there on the last spray, not just the first.
Wear it for a full day before you judge it
The review describes an opening that is bright and slightly gin-like, a heart that softens into white tea and incense, and a dry-down that is dry, woody and calm — three quite different stages. That means a quick sniff on a test strip will mislead you twice over: it shows you only the sharpest, most volatile part and none of the base that actually lasts. Wear Emeer for a full day — office, commute, evening — before you decide whether it is yours. If you still like it at the end of the day, you like the fragrance, not just its opening.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lattafa Emeer for men or women?
Emeer is marketed as unisex and retailer listings carry it for both women and men. Its woody, citrus-and-incense character is not tied to either.
What does Lattafa Emeer smell like?
It opens with juniper and citrus, moves into white tea, cardamom, sandalwood and frankincense, and dries down to cedar, patchouli and a soft ambery-musky base. It reads as clean, woody and aromatic rather than sweet.
Is Lattafa Emeer good for the office?
Its clean, aromatic profile makes it a sensible choice for work, provided you keep to a moderate number of sprays. Sweet gourmands tend to be more noticeable in shared spaces than a fragrance like this.
How many sprays of Emeer should I wear?
Two to four sprays suit most people. Start at two in enclosed spaces and add more if the opening fades quickly on your skin.
Is Emeer a copy of a designer fragrance?
Lattafa does not present Emeer as an identical copy of anything. Some listings draw style comparisons with other fragrances, but those are subjective, and the only reliable test is how it smells on you.
Is Lattafa Emeer a good gift?
Yes, for someone who finds sweet gourmands too much and likes fresh, woody scents — it is unisex, office-friendly and £29.99 for 100ml, so it is a low-risk present. It is a poor gift for someone who wants a loud sweet scent or a heavy oud.
How should I store Lattafa Emeer?
In a cool, dark place with the cap on, away from sunlight and steamy bathrooms. Emeer’s bright citrus and juniper opening is the most fragile part of the scent, so good storage protects it over the life of the bottle.
Should I judge Emeer on the first spray?
No. The opening is bright and slightly gin-like, but the heart softens into white tea and incense and the dry-down is dry, woody and calm. Only a full day’s wear shows you the fragrance you will actually live with.
