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Fragrance Information Profile
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Brand: Lattafa
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Fragrance Name: Maahir Black Edition
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Category: Unisex Eau de Parfum, Smoky Oriental Spicy Woody
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Launch Year: 2019
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Design Concept: In Arabic culture, the horse symbolizes strength, elegance, and an unbreakable spirit. Maahir draws its name from the legendary Arabian warhorse, fusing Western perfumery structure with the mystique of Eastern spices. The Black Edition is the horse at midnight — calm, dominant, and impossible to ignore. This is a true Dubai perfume in spirit, born in the UAE and built to last.
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Affordable Alternative To: Amouage Interlude Black Iris Man
Core Olfactory Structure
# Top Notes (Opening):
The fragrance opens with a bold, spicy blast of black pepper and pink pepper. A distinct, almost petrol-like edge hits the nose immediately — unconventional and commanding — supported by the warm glow of saffron and a whisper of violet leaf. This is not a gentle hello. It is an Arabic perfume strong in character from the very first second.
# Heart Notes (Core):
The petrol sharpness fades quickly into a rich, resinous heart of labdanum and gurjun balsam. Rhubarb cuts through with an unexpected bright acidity, giving the darkness a flickering tension. Together with a billowing incense-like smokiness, the heart feels ritualistic and meditative — like a fire still breathing in the ashes. It is at this stage that the blend reveals its identity as a deeply satisfying oud perfume men and women who appreciate dark complexity will both reach for.
# Base Notes (Dry-Down):
The base is where the fragrance anchors itself for the long haul. Leather, cedar, patchouli, guaiac wood, moss, and musk form a dry, smoky, woody foundation that hugs the skin like a worn leather jacket beside a campfire. This is unquestionably a long lasting perfume for men — and equally for women who love bold dry-downs — delivering eight to ten hours of steady projection. If you are looking for a true woody perfume men with grit and soul, Maahir Black Edition over-delivers at every stage.
The Affordable Alternative Model & Pricing
Benchmarked Against: Amouage Interlude Black Iris Man

Created by the Royal Omani house Amouage and launched in 2020 by perfumer Pierre Negrin, Interlude Black Iris is a refined reimagining of the legendary Interlude Man. The creamy, powdery elegance of iris (orris) smooths out the original's raw spice, while vanilla and amber bring warmth and depth. It is widely celebrated as a masterpiece of luxury niche perfume, a collector's-grade statement piece in any serious fragrance wardrobe.
Price: 540 for 100ml, with some retailers listing it near $600.
With exceptional longevity and a near-mythical reputation, Interlude Black Iris consistently scores above 4.22/5 on major fragrance platforms, anchoring the very top tier of what a luxury perfume wholesale customer aspires to carry.
Maahir Black Edition Price: Approximately 35 / 100ml
At less than one-tenth of the original's price, Maahir Black Edition faithfully reproduces the smoky incense, leather, and woody-iris DNA that makes Interlude Black Iris so addictive. This is one of the most aggressive value propositions in the entire Arabic perfume wholesale segment.
Why Lattafa Maahir Black Edition Deserves a Spot on Your Shelf

- It filters out the casuals — and locks in the loyalists. This is not a mass-pleasing safe scent, and that is exactly its power. The customers who fall for it are the ones tired of generic sweet and fresh formulas.
- Fill the bold-masculine gap on your shelf — and capture the high-spending male buyer. If your current lineup is missing a dark, statement-making long lasting perfume for men, Maahir Black Edition is your lowest-risk entry.
- A fiercely loyal following in immigrant communities that most retailers completely overlook. African American, Latino, and Middle Eastern communities across the U.S. have deep trust in Lattafa's ability to deliver bold, authentic, long-lasting scents.
- Your autumn and winter profit engine. In the colder months, light fresh fragrances slow down, but rich, smoky, resinous scents move fast. Maahir Black Edition is a unisex perfume long lasting enough to carry your fragrance sales through fall and winter, keeping your margins healthy when other categories dip.
