Lattafa Asad Zanzibar

Released in 2024, this men's Eau de Parfum, Lattafa Asad Zanzibar, is available now at Elina Glam for KSh 3,300, with fast delivery across Nairobi and countrywide in Kenya. Named after the island of Zanzibar, it's built around a tropical, beach-inspired concept, and it's become one of the more talked-about and debated releases in Lattafa's catalogue.

Quick Product Highlights

• Gender: Men
• Fragrance Family: Tropical Marine
• Scent Style: Creamy, sweet coconut with a salty marine touch and heavy incense dry-down
• Longevity: Long-lasting with moderate to strong projection

Fragrance Profile

• Top Notes: Black Pepper, Sea Lavender
• Heart Notes: Salty Coconut Water, Iris
• Base Notes: Vanilla, Incense

The opening is sharp and distinctive. Black pepper brings an immediate spiced edge, paired with sea lavender for an unusual, slightly salty freshness. It's not a conventional citrus or fruity start, it's something closer to standing at the edge of the ocean, which is exactly the point.

As Asad Zanzibar develops, it moves into its signature heart. Salty coconut water delivers that unmistakable creamy, beachy character, while iris adds a soft, powdery floral touch underneath. This combination is genuinely unique in the fragrance world, and it's exactly why reception has been so divided, some wearers find the creamy coconut and sea notes addictive and refreshing, while others find the opening sharp or unusual compared to more conventional scents.

The dry down shifts into something warmer and more grounded. Vanilla brings sweetness, while incense adds a heavy, smoky depth that feels worlds away from the marine opening. It's a genuinely interesting journey from tropical beach to warm incense, giving the fragrance real character across its full wear time.

Performance here is long-lasting with moderate to strong projection, so this is a fragrance that holds its presence through the day rather than fading quietly.

Shop the full 100ml bottle of Asad Zanzibar at Elina Glam today for KSh 3,300, with fast delivery in Nairobi and across Kenya.