How to Choose Between Ansaam Gold and Art of Wood by Lattafa Pride for Work in Sarawak

Shopping for a perfume you can actually wear to the office in Sarawak? Lattafa Pride has two 100ml EDPs that come up a lot — Ansaam Gold and Art of Wood — and they're honestly quite different from each other. One is a sweet, feminine floral, the other a fresh, woody unisex scent. In this post we'll go through what each one is really about, from notes to occasions, and which one makes more sense for your work week. Both are eau de parfum strength in a 100ml bottle, so size and concentration won't be the deciding factor here. Let's get into it.

Ansaam Gold by Lattafa Pride — sweet, feminine and easy for daily wear

Ansaam Gold is made for women, and its fragrance family is floral aquatic. Don't let that label fool you though, because the store describes it as a fruity-sweet gourmand. It opens with pear and mandarin, which gives a bright, fresh and slightly playful first impression. In the heart, rose and jasmine meet a creamy candy accord, so the sweetness feels feminine and modern rather than childish. As it settles, you get raspberry, musk and vanilla — a warm trail that the store says suits Malaysia's warm weather nicely. Its listed occasions are daily wear, casual outings and special events. So if your week is a mix of errands, lunch outings and the occasional special moment, this one covers it. One thing to note: office is not in its occasion list, so if you're shopping strictly for desk duty, keep that in mind.

Art of Wood by Lattafa Pride — the one with office on its list

Art of Wood is a unisex EDP, also 100ml, and its fragrance family is floral woody. The opening is grapefruit, bergamot and pink pepper — fresh, sparkling and a little spicy. The heart blends rose, patchouli and cedarwood, bringing floral elegance together with earthy depth and smooth woodiness. When it dries down, you're left with vanilla, vetiver and oakmoss for a warm, grounded finish. Out of the two, this is the one that actually lists office among its occasions, alongside daily wear and evening. The store describes it as fitting for daily wear, office, outings and special evenings in Malaysia's climate, with a character that comes across as neat and put-together. If your main goal is a scent for the workplace, this is the straightforward pick of the pair.

So which one should you pick?

Here's the simple version. If office wear is the main reason you're buying, Art of Wood is the clear choice, because office is right there in its occasion list, and its fresh citrus-woody profile suits a neat, workday vibe. If your days lean more casual — daily wear, outings, special events — Ansaam Gold fits that brief, with its sweet floral character built around rose, jasmine and vanilla. Gender matters too: Ansaam Gold is for women, while Art of Wood is unisex, so it can sit happily on a shared dressing table. And it comes down to taste as well. If you love sweet scents, Ansaam Gold's candy and vanilla side will probably win you over. If you prefer something fresher with a woody backbone, Art of Wood is your match. Either way, you're choosing between two different moods from the same brand, both in EDP concentration and 100ml, so pick the profile that sounds more like you.