{"product_id":"badee-al-oud-amethyst-fusion-lattafa-edp-100ml","title":"Badee Al Oud Amethyst Fusion Unisex EDP 100ml by Lattafa | New Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eLattafa doesn't sit still for long, and Amethyst Fusion is one of its newest releases — a fresh spin that takes the \"Amethyst\" name in a completely different direction from the rose-oud original. Where the first Amethyst built its reputation on jammy rose and oud, Fusion goes gourmand and boozy instead, built around amaretto, rum, and a soft vanilla-sandalwood base. It's a newer release, which means it hasn't flooded the market yet — and if you've been looking for it locally, you've probably noticed it's genuinely hard to track down in Australia right now. Most local sellers either don't have it listed yet or are charging a premium for something this new. That's exactly the gap Dubai Blends is stepping into, bringing it in early and keeping the price where it should be rather than cashing in on scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe opening leans straight into indulgent territory. Amaretto brings a nutty, almond-liqueur sweetness right from the first spray, with rum adding a warm, slightly boozy depth alongside it — together they read less like a typical fresh fragrance opening and more like something poured from a bottle at a bar. Mandarin sits underneath, bright enough to stop things from feeling too heavy too early, giving the opening a bit of lift before the sweetness properly settles in. As the top notes ease off, usually within the first half hour, the heart brings in patchouli, caramel, and amber. Patchouli adds an earthy, slightly dry counterweight to all that amaretto sweetness, while caramel and amber lean into the gourmand direction fully, giving the fragrance a warm, syrupy richness that sits right at the center of this composition. This is the part of the fragrance where the \"boozy dessert\" character really comes into focus — sweet, warm, and a little indulgent without tipping into cloying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe base is where Fusion settles into something calmer and more wearable long-term. Sandalwood brings a creamy, soft woodiness that grounds the sweetness from the top and heart, vanilla deepens the gourmand character into something smoother and less sharp, and benzoin adds a warm, resinous, almost balsamic quality that ties the whole thing together into a cosy, skin-hugging finish. By the time you're several hours in, what's left is soft, warm, and comforting — the kind of dry-down that feels like a favourite jumper rather than a loud statement, making it an easy fragrance to live in over a full day or evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmethyst Fusion takes Lattafa's love of bold, layered compositions and points it toward the boozy-gourmand lane — amaretto and rum instead of rose and oud, caramel and amber instead of jasmine and saffron. It's a genuinely different read on the Amethyst name, and being one of the newer releases in the range, it's still flying somewhat under the radar in Australia, which makes it a nice one to get into early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFragrance Notes Matrix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eOlfactory Layer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eScent Experience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAmaretto, Mandarin, Rum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA sweet, nutty, boozy opening with amaretto and rum leading, lifted by a touch of bright mandarin to stop it feeling heavy too soon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePatchouli, Caramel, Amber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWarm, syrupy caramel and amber take the lead, balanced by earthy, slightly dry patchouli underneath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA soft, creamy, resinous finish — smooth vanilla and sandalwood with a warm, balsamic depth from benzoin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lattafa Perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum (EDP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlfactory Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oriental Gourmand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex — the boozy amaretto-rum opening and warm vanilla-sandalwood base don't skew distinctly masculine or feminine, making this an easy, comfortable wear for anyone drawn to warm, sweet, gourmand-leaning fragrances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong for a gourmand composition — expect 7 to 9 hours of wear as the vanilla-sandalwood-benzoin base is built to hold onto skin well after the boozy top notes have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSillage \u0026amp; Projection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable and warm in the first couple of hours thanks to the amaretto-rum opening, settling into a moderate, cosy skin scent as the base notes take over — present enough to be noticed, without overwhelming a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Season \u0026amp; Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to autumn and winter, evenings, and cooler-weather social occasions where a warm, gourmand fragrance feels right at home. Works well for date nights, gatherings, and casual evening wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Brand: Lattafa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLattafa Perfumes is one of the most prolific and widely recognised names in affordable Middle Eastern perfumery, known for releasing frequent, well-considered compositions that borrow the richness of niche and designer fragrance DNA without the niche price tag. The brand has built a genuinely loyal global following by consistently delivering strong performance and interesting note combinations, and Amethyst Fusion continues that pattern — taking an established, popular name in their catalogue and giving it a completely fresh, gourmand-driven identity for a new release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat the Community Is Saying\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"Grabbed this as soon as I found it in stock because I'd been searching everywhere in Australia with no luck. The amaretto and rum opening is genuinely different from anything else I own, and it settled into this warm vanilla-sandalwood base that I keep getting compliments on.\" — Amelia, Perth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"Didn't expect to find a brand new Lattafa release this easily locally, let alone at a price that didn't feel like I was paying a scarcity tax. Warm, sweet, cosy — exactly what I wanted for winter.\" — Josh, Canberra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Buy From Dubai Blends?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Few Australian Sellers Stocking This Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a genuinely new Lattafa fragrance, Amethyst Fusion hasn't reached most Australian retailers yet — Dubai Blends is one of the limited number of sellers with it in stock right now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Pricing on a Hard-to-Find Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e New and scarce releases often get marked up elsewhere. Dubai Blends prices Amethyst Fusion fairly, so you're not paying a premium just because it's new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Guaranteed Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced completely via direct, authorized supply chains within the United Arab Emirates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulated Vault Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meticulous multi-layered bubble wrapping ensures your luxury crystal flacon arrives in pristine condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate-Regulated Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept in temperature-controlled darkness to prevent the premature degradation of delicate citrus top notes and precious natural oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What does Amethyst Fusion actually smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt opens with a sweet, boozy blend of amaretto and rum, lifted by a touch of mandarin, then settles into a warm caramel-amber heart with a bit of earthy patchouli underneath. The finish is soft and creamy, with vanilla, sandalwood, and a resinous touch of benzoin. Overall it's a warm, gourmand-oriental fragrance — think dessert-and-liqueur rather than fresh, floral, or woody-oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Is it overly sweet, smoky, or heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's sweet, but in a warm, boozy way rather than a sharp sugary one — patchouli in the heart and sandalwood in the base both add enough dryness and depth to keep it from becoming cloying. There's no smokiness to speak of here; this sits firmly in cosy-gourmand territory rather than heavy oriental-smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How long does it actually last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a solid 7 to 9 hours on skin. The boozy amaretto-rum opening is the most noticeable in the first hour or two, and the vanilla-sandalwood-benzoin base is built to carry the warmth of the fragrance through the rest of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Is it genuinely unisex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The note profile — amaretto, rum, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood — doesn't lean distinctly toward either gender, which makes this an easy, comfortable choice regardless of who's wearing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. What season and settings suit this best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a cooler-weather fragrance through and through — autumn and winter evenings, casual gatherings, date nights, and cosy social occasions are where it really shines. It's less suited to hot summer days, where the warmth of the composition can feel like a bit much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Do I need to let this sit or macerate before wearing it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with most EDPs, it's ready to wear straight away and doesn't need the extended maceration period that pure oud oils or attars sometimes require. That said, letting a freshly opened bottle rest for a week or two can occasionally help newer compositions like this settle and round out slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Is it appropriate for the office, or is it better suited to evenings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt leans more toward evening wear given its warm, boozy-gourmand character, but a light application (one or two sprays) would still work fine in an office setting during cooler months. If you want something distinctly office-safe every day, this is better saved for after-hours wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Why is this so hard to find in Australia, and why buy it from Dubai Blends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmethyst Fusion is a genuinely new Lattafa release, and Australian stock is still catching up — most local sellers either don't carry it yet or list it at a premium given how limited supply currently is. Dubai Blends has secured stock early and prices it fairly, so you're not paying inflated \"hard to find\" pricing just to get your hands on one of the newer names in the Lattafa range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePro Tip: Warm It Up to Bring Out the Boozy Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the amaretto and rum in the opening respond well to warmth, apply this to pulse points that run naturally warmer — the inside of the wrists and the base of the throat — rather than cooler areas like the forearm, since body heat helps those boozy top notes bloom more fully before settling into the caramel-amber heart. If you want the warm, gourmand character to linger even longer into the evening, layer one spray onto a scarf or jumper alongside your skin application, since wool and knitwear hold onto vanilla, benzoin and amber notes especially well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubai Blends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48874979262647,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5597\/8423\/files\/9EE34A96-E78A-4622-A87E-B6DEF7CE34FF.png?v=1784023072","url":"https:\/\/dubaiblends.com.au\/products\/badee-al-oud-amethyst-fusion-lattafa-edp-100ml","provider":"Dubai Blends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}