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LattafaEau de Parfum · EST. 2022

Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst

Part of Lattafa's popular Bade'e Al Oud line, the Amethyst edition pairs a juicy berry-and-fruit opening with a smoky oud and resin base. Sweet, modern, and unmistakably an Arabic-house take on fruity oud.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2022RETAIL: $25 - $38
The Quick Answer

Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst opens on Raspberry and Plum, moves through Oud and Rose, and dries down to Amber and Musk. At $25 - $38 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with long lasting (8h - 12h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.8
Expert
8.6
Longevity
8.4
Sillage
7.9
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.25/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($25) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Raspberry
  • Plum
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Oud
  • Rose
  • Patchouli
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Praline

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Autumn 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Composed by Undisclosed for Lattafa in 2022, Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.

The Opening

The opening leads with bright citrus and juicy fruit facets — Raspberry, Plum, Bergamot set the first impression in the initial fifteen to thirty minutes.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a floral and resinous oud heart of Oud, Rose, Patchouli forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and golden amber, with Amber, Musk, Sandalwood providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Raspberry and Plum opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Oud and Rose heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Amber and Musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.6/10
Sillage
8.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW–MEDIUM RISK
Final Score
9.1/10

Who Should Buy Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst

Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is genuinely unisex. Its season vector points strongest to autumn, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (8h - 12h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
40%
NIGHT
60%
GENDER INDEXShared / Unisex
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸20%
SUMMER ☀️15%
AUTUMN 🍂35%
WINTER ❄️30%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Raspberry and Plum lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Oud and Rose take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Amber and Musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Amber and Musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • ✓Autumn / Fall (35% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Winter (30% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Evenings, dinners and going out

Skip It

  • ✗Summer — it underperforms here (15%)
  • ✗Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
  • ✗Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty

Blind-Buy Risk

49/100SAMPLE FIRST
Risk factors
  • • Contains polarising notes (oud) that not everyone enjoys
In its favour
  • • Divisive, character-heavy notes mean reactions vary widely person to person.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Coumarin

IFRA-restricted; coumarin sources carry a general pregnancy-caution flag.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

MOST COMPARED WITH

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RasasiSame house — Lattafa
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst contain real oud?
It uses a synthetic oud accord rather than genuine agarwood oil. The result is a smooth, smoky woody-amber rather than the funky, animalic profile of natural oud — appropriate and well-executed for a budget release.
Is Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst a beast-mode fragrance?
It is a strong performer. Expect 8 to 12 hours of longevity and powerful projection in the first few hours, which is typical of Lattafa's amber-oud compositions.
Is it good value at its price?
Yes. At around $25 to $38 it delivers designer-level performance and a crowd-pleasing fruity-oud profile, making it one of the better value picks in the Lattafa catalog.
Is Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst worth buying?
For the money, Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst ($25 - $38) is strong value. It projects at a strong projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (8h - 12h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Raspberry and Plum character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans toward evening wear.
Can I wear Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst to the office?
Be careful. Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst projects strongly (strong projection), so in an enclosed office it can easily overwhelm colleagues. If you must wear it to work, limit yourself to one light spray on clothing and avoid reapplying. For shared indoor spaces, a softer fragrance is the more considerate choice.
Is Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst good for summer?
Not really. Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst scores only 15% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Amber and Musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in autumn, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst should I use?
Go light. Because Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst projects at a strong projection level, one to two sprays is plenty for most settings — one on the chest and one on a wrist. Three or more can quickly become overwhelming indoors. With longevity in the long lasting (8h - 12h) range, even a small application carries you through the day.
Is Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst safe for sensitive skin?
Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Raspberry, Plum and Bergamot, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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