“This fragrance is Beast mode. This perfume is signature Middle East vibe in a bottle. Dark smokey wood, incense and sweet that comes from the caramel. Spray this on my sweater on Saturday and continued to smell it on Friday. Super long lasting very unique perfume if you like dark perfumes.”
“I just received Raghba Wood Intense today and I'm loving it. This is my second Lattafa fragrance, the first being Velvet Oud which I also love. So far Lattafa is batting 1000 for me.So a little background on me. I really do not like sweet smelling fragrances in general. No Paco Rabanne 1 Million or Versace Eros clubbing scents in my collection and there never will be. Likewise, I'm not into heavy florals either. I tend to go for stuff with woods, booze, coffee, vetiver, incense, resins, leather, and did I mention woods? The current trend in men's fragrances is depressing for me. Give me an 80's powerhouse or Bentley Intense, or Bvlgari Man Black orient, or Ferragamo Uomo Signature rather than some metrosexual sweet candy juice loaded with ambroxan.So Raghba Wood Intense had me excited (smoky woods) and worried (caramel and sugar). I'm happy to report that the woods, incense, oak moss and musk dominate the caramel, sugar, and vanilla. What the sweet elements provide here is the illusion that you're smelling not just woods but wood that is in a fireplace or campfire. This is NOT a twist on a clubbing fragrance. I picture wearing this in front of a roaring fire after a day of skiing with a brandy or bourbon in my hand. Or maybe at a bonfire on a beach in October.....with a beer in my hand and a hoodie on.So the sweet elements here don't make me nauseous. They actually contribute to the overall effect the fragrance is going for. I don't detect the licorice as a distinct note. It may be used to pull off the "burning wood effect" also. And there ain't one dang floral note anywhere. This stuff is all man.With that said, I can see why a lot of guys who were weaned on the current crop of men's fragrances from the last decade may not like this and may feel all insecure about wearing something like this. Also, I have no delusions about this being a compliment magnet for women. I'd bet most women would not instantly "love" something like this. But.....I'd also bet that any guy with the balls to pull this off will make an impression with the ladies just because you're wearing it for you, not them. If you're gonna wear this, you better have thick skin and an attitude of "I don't really care that you don't like it, I do".For me, this is what a man's fragrance should be. Not for everyone. Not there to attract women. Ya just wear it because you damn well are gonna wear whatever ya like and you like the smell of burning wood on a cold, dark night.As for longevity and projection, I can tell that this is no citrus bomb that dies in an hour. But a real opinion will have to wait until fall or winter. I'm wearing this in 75 deg F weather at the moment.Regarding price and value Raghba Wood Intense is right up there with Bentley For Men Intense, Lattafa's own Velvet Oud, Lalique's Encre Noire trio, and Ferragamo's Uomo Signature. Which is to say price is low (under $30) and the quality / scent / performance is off the charts. This is as good as any niche product selling for $150 and up.Getting a whiff off a tester is not likely in the USA. I don't know any stores here that stock Lattafa. Blind buy? Yes, if you like these heavy, dark, manly scents. This is a great one! If you're into sweet clubbing juice, blue fragrances, and generic citrus bombs, I'd say just stay away. You ain't gonna like this any better than Gucci Guilty Absolute. Don't even try. On the other hand, if you're open minded and like stuff that is different and strong, you may want to give this a try. But for God's sake don't go around apologizing to everyone for wearing it. Just tell them to go find another place to stand.”
“Es una fragancia completamente diferente a todo lo que había probado antes ya que tiene un aroma oriental de incienso con toques dulces alicorados muy deliciosos.”
“Raghba Wood Intense is a very pleasant fragrance, and it lives up to the hype. I enjoy wearing it because it has that woody, incense, sweet, and warm vibe, and it's very unique. The only reason why I give it 4 stars is because I couldn't give 4.5; -0.5 for longevity. On me it lasted about 8 hours, and I am accustomed to very strong, and sometimes nuclear fragrances. For the regular fragrance lover, you should try this one and for the price you'll never go wrong.”
