{"product_id":"asad-zanzibar-100ml-edp-lattafa","title":"Asad Zanzibar 100ML EDP By Lattafa","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender, Black Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut Water, Iris, Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, Incense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Aromatic Aquatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer, warm-weather and tropical occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf the rest of the Asad collection is built for cool-weather intensity, Asad Zanzibar takes the line somewhere completely different — a fresh, tropical, slightly salty detour created by perfumer Fanny Bal that stands apart from the darker, spicier DNA the Asad name is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLaunched in 2024, Asad Zanzibar trades the original Asad's dark spice for something lighter and more coastal. It's become one of the more divisive entries in the Asad family — some longtime fans of the line find it a strange fit, while others who approach it without expecting the original's intensity have genuinely fallen for its unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Scent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt opens with lavender and black pepper — aromatic and slightly sharp, a somewhat unconventional introduction that catches people off guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe heart brings coconut water, iris, and salt together, delivering a fresh, slightly salty, tropical character that's genuinely distinctive within the fragrance world more broadly, not just the Asad line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe base settles into vanilla and incense, rounding the composition out with warmth and a soft, smoky sweetness that balances the salty-coconut heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn Honest Note on the Opening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a genuinely polarising fragrance, and it's worth knowing that upfront. Some reviewers describe the opening as \"downright schizophrenic\" or find the salty-iris combination too unusual for their taste, with a handful calling the overall effect cloying or synthetic. Others love exactly that unconventional character, comparing it to a love child of JPG's Le Beau and darker, smokier designer fragrances, and specifically praise it as excellent value and a genuinely safe blind buy for anyone wanting to try something different. Several reviewers note it also benefits noticeably from a few weeks of maceration, growing on them considerably after the bottle had time to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration: Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Lattafa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Asad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfumer: Fanny Bal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Year: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongevity: Mixed — many reviewers report it lasting all day or even into the next day, while a smaller number find it fades faster than expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjection: Strong initially, with several reviewers specifically praising its performance and projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSillage: Noticeable, described by fans as long-lasting and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest season: Spring and summer especially, given its fresh, coconut-salt character — genuinely different from the rest of the Asad line's cooler-weather focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaveat: If you're expecting the same dark, spicy DNA as the original Asad or Asad Bourbon, know this one is intentionally very different — approach it as its own fragrance rather than a flanker extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComparison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsad Zanzibar shares little in common scent-wise with the original Asad or Asad Bourbon, despite the shared name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA separate \"Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition\" released in 2025 is a completely different, cleaner, soapier aquatic fragrance — if you're specifically after that one, double-check which bottle you're looking at, as this listing is the original 2024 Asad Zanzibar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviewers describe this original version's coconut-salt-iris character as closer to a tropical, fresh-fougère style than anything else in the Asad family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAbout Lattafa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLattafa is a family-run, third-generation Emirati fragrance house and one of the most recognised names in modern Arabic perfumery, reaching customers in over 120 countries. Asad Zanzibar represents the brand's willingness to take creative risks within a beloved, established line, offering a genuinely different warm-weather option for fans who want something unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic — sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurely packed — every bottle arrives intact, guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Asad Zanzibar smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fresh, tropical aromatic — lavender and black pepper up top, a distinctive coconut water-iris-salt heart, and a warm vanilla-incense base. Unlike anything else in the Asad line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Asad Zanzibar the same as the Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they're different fragrances. This listing is the original 2024 Asad Zanzibar (lavender, coconut water, iris, salt, vanilla, incense). The 2025 Limited Edition is a separate, cleaner, soapier aquatic often compared to Invictus Parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Asad Zanzibar similar to the original Asad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really — despite sharing the Asad name, Zanzibar trades the original's dark spice for a fresh, salty-coconut character. Approach it as its own fragrance rather than an extension of the original's DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a safe blind buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpinion genuinely varies — some reviewers call it a very safe, great-value blind buy, while others find the salty-iris combination polarising. Several note it improves noticeably after a few weeks of maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it unisex or gendered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully unisex — Asad Zanzibar is designed and marketed for both men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat season or occasion is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring and summer especially, and tropical or warm-weather occasions — this is the fresh, coastal pick of the Asad family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Dubai Blends ship Asad Zanzibar across Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — we ship tracked, Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra. Browse our full Lattafa range, including the complete Asad Collection, for more from the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your first impression feels a bit chaotic or unbalanced, let the bottle rest for a few weeks in a cool, dark spot — several reviewers specifically report the salty-coconut-iris combination settling into something much more cohesive and enjoyable with a little maceration time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340467429559,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/FullSizeRender_c40b53c7-2b27-44f2-ab42-5e0ef83d06a2.jpg?v=1760109174","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/asad-zanzibar-100ml-edp-lattafa","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}