Top 5 Long-Lasting Fragrances for Men and Women in 2025
What makes a fragrance “long-lasting”
Before the list, quick reality check (because I’m nerdy that way):
- Concentration matters: Eau de Parfum (EDP) / perfume oils / attars tend to last longer than EDT or sprays with lower fragrance oil content.
- Base notes: Oud, amber, woods, resin, musk tend to anchor scent longer.
- Skin chemistry + application: moisturised skin, layering (oil + spray), clothing + hair all help.
- Quality of the formulation / maceration: good quality oils + longer resting time help scents develop fully and increase longevity.
Top 5 Long-Lasting Fragrances for Men & Women in 2025
These are some of the best from your brand basket. Strong longevity, high value, good scent profiles.
1. Lattafa ‑ Oud Mood (200 ml Spray)
Why it lasts: Oud + resins + woody base + amber + incense. Very rich base notes which help it linger. The spray format means you can layer. Great when you want impact.
Best use: Evenings, special occasions, or when you want the scent to carry into night. Less subtle, more “leave a mark.”
2. Lattafa ‑ Azeezah (100 ml EDP)
Why it lasts: As an EDP, higher perfume oil content. Floral + oriental notes over a deeper base (vanilla/musk/woods) which linger. Unisex, which means if someone tries to classify, you get more room to wear.
Best use: Day-to-evening transitions. Office + dinner. Works well if you want something versatile but still durable.
3. Lattafa ‑ Badee Al Oud Amethyst (200 ml Body/Perfume Spray)
Why it lasts: “Oud” in the name is already a strong hint. Plus musk / woody elements in the base. The large body/body-spray format lets you use more coverage (clothes, hair) which helps.
Best use: Casual days when you want something noticeable. Good for layering: spray on clothes and body to extend wear.
4. Lattafa ‑ Azeezah Spray (200 ml)
This is a variation of #2, but as a body spray / larger format. Slightly less concentrated, so best if you aren’t happy with subtlety. You can layer it under or over richer oils to boost performance.
5. Khadlaj – Oud Noir EDP or Khadlaj – Ombre Notes
Why these deserve mention:
- Oud Noir by Khadlaj is frequently praised for being “long-lasting” with oud + ambery + woody + musk notes.
- Ombre Notes EDP unisex by Khadlaj also has a rich, strong dry-down with woods, oud, musk, and resins.
These are solid if you want something more intense, less mass-market.
Bonus Mentions from Other Brands
- Ard Al Zaafaran – Dirham is popular. Fresh / floral / woody, good “everyday” wear, with several reviews noting that it lasts the whole day especially when applied well.
- Rave Now EDP 100ml – marketed as long-lasting, bold, unisex. Users often say good projection and scent that lasts through a big part of the day.
How to Choose & Maximize Long Wear
Since not every scent lasts equally on every person, here’s how to get maximum out of the ones above:
- Test how it dries down on your skin. Sometimes a perfume seems weak in the first hour but gets stronger after that.
- Layering: use a matching or complementary scented body oil / lotion first. Then the perfume. Clothes and hair pick up scents and hold them.
- Spray not just the pulse points: chest, inside elbow, behind knees, even hair. Fabrics often retain fragrance longer.
- Store properly: keep perfumes away from heat, light. Small changes reduce volatility.
- Consider season: warmer weather may make sweet / gourmand base notes be more noticeable; colder weather often improves the performance of woods, oud, resins.