Скачать или смотреть Lattafa Liam Gray Review: $20 Fragrance worth it?

I recently got my hands on Liam Gray by Lattafa, a 100ml eau de parfum that I picked up for just $20 on Jomashop, though you might find it cheaper elsewhere depending on discounts. The presentation is stunning, with a luxurious velvet-backed gift box and a classy bottle featuring a medallion, possibly displaying "Liam" in Arabic. Marketed as unisex, I find it leans slightly masculine, but that’s subjective based on personal and cultural perspectives. My initial impression is based on spraying it on paper and skin, as I like to compare how fragrances perform on both.

The opening notes of cardamom, fig, and black tea are what drew me to this fragrance, as I’m a big fan of fig and tea notes. On paper, the cardamom hits hard with a cozy, sweet vibe, blending beautifully with the fig and a tea note reminiscent of Earl Grey. It’s not a summery scent—more of a cozy fall fragrance. On my skin, however, it’s a bit different; the denatured alcohol takes a while to flash off, and I get a touch of bitterness, likely from the vetiver in the middle notes popping through early. The fig and tea are still prominent, but the cardamom is less dominant, and there’s a hint of iris, which I’m not thrilled about since I’m not a fan of that note.

About an hour in, the middle notes of iris, vetiver, and labdanum start to emerge. The iris is more pronounced than I’d like, making it a bit powdery, though the labdanum smooths it out somewhat. My wife picked up a coconut-like sweetness in the opening, possibly from the cardamom and fig combo, which she described as reminiscent of coconut sunscreen in a good way. While the iris isn’t my favorite, it’s not overwhelming, and the fragrance still feels well-balanced. I’m curious to see how the base notes will play out in the dry down, as I’m hoping the vanilla, sandalwood, tonka, and patchouli will shine through and temper the iris.

After a full dry down, Liam Gray settles into a sweet, powdery blend dominated by vanilla and tonka, with sandalwood adding depth; the patchouli is barely noticeable. Longevity is impressive for a $20 fragrance, lasting all day as a skin scent and projecting well for about three to four hours, especially in cooler fall or winter weather. While the iris makes it a bit mature for younger folks, I’ll definitely wear this in colder months, as I’m in my late 30s and appreciate its semi-professional, friendly vibe. If you love iris, you’ll likely adore this, but even for someone like me who’s not a fan, it’s a solid, long-lasting option for the price.

0:00 unboxing intro and prestation of product
1:17 - Notes and First Impressions
5:00 - Middle Notes and Early Performance
6:13 final drydown and analysis of longevity and projection.