Score

80/100

Lattafa Perfumes

Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold

EDP2022

“Saffron and suede by the fireplace. A warm, grown-up winter comfort scent.”

leather

vanilla

musky

Often cited as a YSL Babycat-adjacent scent with Bvlgari Black character through its distinctive 'new tire rubber' saffron opening — Lattafa Pride's 2022 saffron-caramel-leather oriental. Opens with rubber-like saffron and subtle caramel, settles into a suede-leather-tonka heart, finishes on a creamy vanilla-amber-musk base.

$25–$40Good value

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The take

What works

●Saffron-caramel-suede-leather oriental in a $25 budget package
●Distinctive rubber-saffron opening that's polarizing in the best way
●Cold-weather evening wear with genuine 8+ hour longevity

Trade-offs

●Rubbery saffron opening can be off-putting to unfamiliar noses
●Performance can drop off in first 2 hours on some skin chemistries

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Notes

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Mid

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Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Unisex.

When

Spring, 37%
Summer, 12%
Fall, 90%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 44%
Night, 87%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk (85%), Tom Ford Eau d'Ombré Leather (71%), Yves Saint Laurent Babycat (59%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.

How long does Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold?

Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.

Is Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold worth it?

At $25–$40, yes for this tier. Saffron-caramel-suede-leather oriental in a $25 budget package. Distinctive rubber-saffron opening that's polarizing in the best way.