This one feels familiar the moment it hits skin… and that’s not a bad thing.
The Scent
Right off the spray, lavender and mint come through clean and confident—classic barbershop energy with a modern sweetness. As it settles, the heart turns creamy and warm with vanilla and orange blossom, backed by a smooth, lightly sweet tobacco nuance.
The drydown is where it really earns its name: tonka, benzoin, and labdanum create a resinous, ambery sweetness that stays close but feels intentional and masculine.
This is not raw or challenging. It’s comforting, seductive, and very wearable.
Scent Rating: 8.3 / 10
Longevity
This one holds its own. On my skin it runs 8–10 hours, with the sweet amber-tonka base hanging around well into the evening.
Longevity Rating: 8.5 / 10
Sillage / Projection
Strong out of the gate for the first hour, then it settles into a steady, noticeable aura. Not a room-filler, but people around you will catch it—and usually lean in.
Sillage Rating: 8.0 / 10
Comparison: Le Male Elixir vs The Kingdom
Let’s be honest, brothers—Lattafa The Kingdom is clearly inspired by Le Male Elixir.
Le Male Elixir is richer, thicker, and more honeyed. It has that unmistakable designer polish and a syrupy warmth that feels bold and indulgent.
The Kingdom takes that DNA and makes it slightly cleaner and airier, especially in the opening. Less honey weight, more smooth vanilla-amber balance.
Performance-wise, both are strong. Le Male Elixir edges ahead in density and luxury feel, but The Kingdom delivers serious performance for a fraction of the cost.
Final Brotherhood Verdict
If you already love Le Male Elixir, Lattafa The Kingdom won’t surprise you—but it will impress you for the price.
This is one of those fragrances that reminds you why clones exist—not to replace the original, but to give brothers a strong, confident alternative that still gets the job done.
Overall Score: 8.4 / 10