Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition 100ML EDP By Lattafa

Fragrance Notes

• Top: Lavender, Pink Pepper, Marine Accord
• Heart: Cinnamon, Black Soap, Cashmeran
• Base: Tonka Bean, Amber, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
• Scent Family: Aromatic Marine / Amber Woody
• Gender: For Him
• Best For: Warm days, cooler evenings, smart casual occasions, spring and autumn

Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition is a clean, crisp and quietly spiced fragrance that reworks the original Asad Zanzibar into something fresher and softer. It opens with aromatic lavender, a sparkle of pink pepper and a breezy marine accord, moves into a heart of warm cinnamon and clean black soap, and settles into a smooth base of tonka bean, amber and woods. It is polished, easy to wear and made for the man who prefers to smell fresh and put together.

The Story
Asad means "lion" in Arabic, and Zanzibar is the East African island famous for its spice trade and coastline. Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition is a limited re-release of the original Asad Zanzibar from Lattafa, a Dubai perfume house known for modern, wearable Arabic fragrances.

The composition is different from the original. The original leaned on coconut water, salt and iris, while this edition replaces them with a black soap accord, cinnamon and a marine opening. Reviewers note the packaging looks almost identical to the original, so check the label if you are looking for this specific version. The perfumer is not publicly credited.

The Scent
The opening is lavender, pink pepper and a marine accord. The lavender is aromatic and smooth, the pink pepper adds a fizzy, spicy spark, and the marine accord brings a breezy, slightly salty freshness. It is crisp and energising rather than sweet.

In the heart, cinnamon adds a gentle warmth, black soap gives a clean, slightly smoky, soapy character, and cashmeran wraps everything in a soft, velvety texture. The soap note is the star of the heart, and it is what separates this edition from the original.

The base is tonka bean, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood. Tonka adds a soft, sweet warmth, amber ties it together, and the woods give a smooth, dry finish. The dry-down is calm, clean and slightly sweet, with a soft powdery warmth.

An Honest Note on Performance and the Opening
Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition is a divisive fragrance, and you should know that before buying. Some reviewers love it, with one calling it their favourite Lattafa and others singling out the lavender as beautiful. Others find the soap note too dominant, describe it as synthetic or like an inexpensive soap, and wish the cinnamon and marine notes stood out more.

A few reviewers also report that they cannot smell the cinnamon or tonka at all, and that what comes through is mostly soap, marine and lavender. One reviewer found that after about a month of maturation the soap note came in earlier and lasted through the dry-down. Because this is a newer release, there is limited longevity data, so we would rather be upfront than overclaim.

This is also a different fragrance from the original Asad Zanzibar, so if you did not enjoy the original, this edition may still suit you, and if you loved the original's coconut and salt, it will not smell the same.

Product Details

• Brand: Lattafa
• Fragrance: Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition
• Size: 100ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Perfumer: Not publicly credited
• Release year: 2025
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Origin: UAE

Performance

• Longevity: Data is limited for this newer release; one reviewer reports around 8 hours before refreshing, so expect variation with skin chemistry
• Projection: Reported as strong for the first couple of hours before settling into a closer, softer bubble
• Sillage: A clean, soapy-fresh trail early on that becomes softer and more skin-close as the base develops
• Best season: Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May); the fresh opening also suits warm days and the base suits cooler evenings
• Caveat: The black soap note is polarising, so test it before committing to a full bottle

About the Brand
Lattafa is a Dubai-based perfume house known for modern Arabic fragrances that are bold, wearable and made for everyday life. The name comes from the Arabic words for kindness and pleasantness, which fits the brand's friendly, accessible style.

The Asad line is among Lattafa's most popular men's ranges, and this Limited Edition is its fresh, soapy member. It has earned a devoted following, and some strong opinions, among fragrance fans.

Why Buy From Dubai Blends

• 100% authentic: sourced directly from authorised Middle Eastern distributors, no middlemen, so you get the best price in Australia
• Fast, tracked shipping Australia-wide from our local warehouse
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• Loved by thousands of Australian fragrance fans

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition smell like?
Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition smells fresh, soapy and softly spiced: lavender, pink pepper and a marine accord on top, cinnamon, black soap and cashmeran in the heart, and tonka bean, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood in the base. It starts crisp and aromatic and dries down clean, smooth and slightly sweet.

Is Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition for men or women?
Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition is marketed for men, and its fresh, aromatic profile leans masculine. Fragrance has no rules, though, and some reviewers describe it as highly wearable by anyone who enjoys clean, soapy scents.

How long does Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition last?
Longevity data is limited for this newer release. One reviewer reports around 8 hours before refreshing, with strong projection in the first couple of hours, but skin chemistry plays a big part, so expect some variation.

What season and occasion is Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition best for?
Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition suits spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) in Australia. Some reviewers describe it as a fresh, warm-weather scent, while the amber and woods base also suits cooler evenings, so it works for smart casual wear, dinners and relaxed outings.

Is Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition a safe blind buy?
Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition is not a guaranteed blind buy, because opinion on it is divided. If you enjoy clean, soapy, lavender-led fragrances it is a good bet, but if you are unsure, a sample or a test on your own skin first is the safest route.

Is this the same as the original Asad Zanzibar?
No. The Limited Edition is a different composition. The original is built around coconut water, iris, salt, vanilla and incense, while the Limited Edition uses marine notes, cinnamon, black soap, tonka bean and amber. Reviewers say the bottles look very similar, so check the label for the words "Limited Edition".

Does Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition smell like coconut or the tropics?
Not really. Despite the Zanzibar name, the pyramid has no coconut or salt, and the character is marine, soapy and lavender-led, with cinnamon and tonka adding warmth. If you want a creamy tropical scent, this is not it.

Does Dubai Blends ship Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition across Australia?
Yes. We ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse with full tracking, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and all regional areas.

Pro Tip
Give Asad Zanzibar Limited Edition a full hour on your skin before deciding, as the soap note is the most polarising part and it settles into a smoother, warmer tonka and amber dry-down. Apply two sprays to the neck and chest, and if you are sensitive to soapy fragrances, test it on your wrist first.