Impressions of Vurv Craft Noir Eau de Parfum by Lattafa

Lattafa's Vurv Craft Noir Eau de Parfum was the first in a long line of Arabian perfumes to be purchased.

When it arrived from OZON, I sprayed it at the parcel pickup point. I was struck by the chemical stench from the bottle. The drive home took five minutes, and neither my wife nor I could tell where I'd applied the perfume. The scent lasted as long as the drops hit my skin.

I didn’t exactly let this eau de toilette settle, but I simply put it away in the closet, since I didn’t need it with such a terrible smell.

After some time had passed, I sprayed the perfume on my hand again, just for fun. The scent was now normal—it smelled of cinnamon and cardamom with a slight hint of leather, fading into oud.

The stated composition is as follows:

Opening notes: Amber, Geranium, and Iris, followed by citrus and cinnamon, and a base of leather, spices, and tobacco.

Anyone who's never encountered Arabian perfumes will be pleasantly surprised by the quality and design of the bottles and boxes. This is likely the focus. These are ready-made gifts for any occasion, without delving into the essence of the perfume itself.

Lattafa's Vurv line features a cord that encircles the bottle. The bottle's color varies depending on the fragrance.

It is unclear what the words "Natural Spray" on the sticker means.

I didn't notice any distinctive citrus notes, even after six months of settling. The scent is similar to Tom Ford's Wood Oud. It has leather, oud, and wood.

There's no real development. It's just what it is, from start to finish.

The longevity is a maximum of an hour and a half. On my skin, it's only noticeable for about twenty minutes. Therefore, it has no practical use. It can be used as a hand sanitizer or for wiping down car interiors.

After six months, the already weak scent begins to fade, and after a year, it's practically undetectable even from the bottle.