Musamam Black Intense

A dark, spicy, and gourmand-inspired unisex fragrance from Lattafa – lavender and sage meet creamy cocoa and warm maple in this bold, original EDP composed by Jordi Fernández.

Top notes: Lavender, Nutmeg, Sage, Bergamot
Heart notes: Rosewood, Geranium, Cedarwood, Mahogany
Base notes: Ebony Wood, Tonka Bean, CocoaPulse™, Ambrofix™, Patchouli

• Special occasion
• Everyday

• Fall / Autumn
• Winter

Musamam Black Intense – Lattafa Perfumes | Boldness in Dark Glass

Musamam Black Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025 by the Emirati perfume house Lattafa Perfumes. The bottle comes in 100 ml and represents something genuinely new from Lattafa – not an inspired interpretation of another designer fragrance, but an independent original creation. The fragrance is composed by Spanish Givaudan perfumer Jordi Fernández, and utilizes Givaudan's exclusive ingredient CocoaPulse™ – created specifically for Lattafa – in addition to the powerful Ambrofix™ in the base. The result is a modern, aromatic-woody unisex fragrance with a fascinating gourmand dimension.

A Fragrance Journey from Smoky Boldness to Warm, Creamy Seduction

Musamam Black Intense is not a fragrance for the timid. It opens with a slightly challenging, smoky, and resinous character that gradually resolves into something polished and elegant – ultimately landing in a rich, warm, and subtly cocoa-tinged finish. It is a fragrance that demands patience and rewards those who give it time to develop.

Top Notes – Aromatic, Spicy, and Confident Opening

The fragrance opens with a fresh-aromatic combination of lavender, nutmeg, sage, and bergamot. The lavender is clean and herbaceous, the sage provides a slightly smoky, Mediterranean character, and the nutmeg adds spicy depth. The bergamot lifts the opening with a citrus note that keeps it from becoming too heavy. The introduction is bold and unmistakably masculine, yet broad enough to appeal to both sexes.

Heart Notes – Floral, Woody, and Balanced Mid-Phase

In the heart, you find rosifolia, geranium, cedarwood, and mahonial. Rosifolia and geranium add a polished, slightly floral elegance, cedarwood provides a clean, woody structure, and mahonial – a floral-green accord – ties it all together with a modern and pleasant nerve. The mid-phase is where the fragrance truly finds itself: balanced, confident, and distinct.

Base Notes – Dark, Warm, and Cocoa-Tinged Finish

The base is where Musamam Black Intense truly stands out. Maple wood and tonka bean bring sweet warmth without becoming sugary. CocoaPulse™ – Lattafa's exclusive Givaudan ingredient – adds a creamy, bitter-chocolatey gourmand dimension with a spicy touch. Ambrofix™ and patchouli anchor the base in a long-lasting, ambery-woody radiance, ensuring remarkable longevity and sillage. The drydown is comfortably dark and sophisticated.

Fragrance Profile

• Top Notes: Lavender, Nutmeg, Sage, Bergamot
• Heart Notes: Rosifolia, Geranium, Cedarwood, Mahonial
• Base Notes: Maple Wood, Tonka Bean, CocoaPulse™, Ambrofix™, Patchouli

Suitable for All Occasions

Musamam Black Intense is a seasonal fragrance in the best sense of the word – it thrives in cool air and is perfect for autumn and winter. It is equally suitable for formal evenings and romantic dinners as it is for everyday wear for those who wish to leave a lasting, distinctive impression. Not a summer fragrance – but when temperatures drop, this is one of the most interesting and rewarding choices on the market.

Why Choose Musamam Black Intense?

Musamam Black Intense is one of Lattafa's boldest and most original releases to date. Instead of drawing inspiration from a designer fragrance, Lattafa and Jordi Fernández have created something unique – using exclusive Givaudan ingredients typically reserved for perfume houses in a completely different price range. The fragrance is complex, layered, and fascinating, rewarding the wearer with 8–12 hours of longevity and a sillage that does not go unnoticed. For those ready for something more than standard Arabian perfume – Musamam Black Intense is a natural next step.