Best Lattafa Woody Perfumes for Unisex in Malaysia

If you've been hunting for a unisex perfume that you can actually wear to the office in Malaysia, Lattafa has a couple of options worth a proper look. Teriaq and Rouat Al Oud are both 100ml EDPs made for men and women, and both are listed for formal occasions, so either one can earn a spot in your workweek rotation. The catch is that the two scents are nothing alike. In this post I'll go through the notes of each one, when it fits the Malaysian workweek, and how to pick between them.

Teriaq

Teriaq is a bold, aromatic EDP built on woody and spicy notes. The opening is bergamot and pink pepper, so the first impression is bright with a little spicy kick. From there it moves into incense and cedarwood, and the base settles on amber, musk and patchouli.

For office wear, this one is an easy case to make. The store lists it for everyday, casual, formal and special occasions, which covers Monday meetings, casual Fridays and dinner plans in one bottle. The bergamot opening keeps things on the fresher side for daytime, while the cedarwood and incense give it enough character for the meeting room. And since the seasons list covers the whole calendar, Malaysia's heat and humidity are no issue for it.

Rouat Al Oud

Rouat Al Oud sits in the oriental, woody and oud family, and it's the richer, deeper scent of the two from the first spray. It opens with saffron, rose and cinnamon, moves into a warm heart of amber, leather and patchouli, and closes on oud, musk and sandalwood.

It's also a unisex 100ml EDP, and its occasions list includes casual, formal and special occasions, so office wear is covered. One honest note though: the seasons attached to it lean toward the cooler side of the calendar. In Malaysia, that makes it more of an air-conditioned office, rainy afternoon or evening-event scent than something for the midday heat. If your office air-cond is set to arctic, it will feel right at home there.

So which one goes in your office bag?

Both are unisex, both come in 100ml EDP bottles, and both include formal among their occasions, so you can't really go wrong for office use. It comes down to the scent direction:

Pick Teriaq if you want something to reach for daily. The bergamot and pink pepper opening, cedarwood heart and amber, musk and patchouli base make it the more everyday-friendly of the two, and its seasons cover the entire year.
Pick Rouat Al Oud if you want more depth. Saffron, rose and cinnamon up top, leather in the heart and oud in the base give it a warmer, more dressed-up character that suits formal days, chilled meeting rooms and evenings out.

Still torn? Think about where you'll actually wear it most. A hot commute and a shared office space? Teriaq is the safer all-rounder. Cold air-cond and client meetings? Rouat Al Oud brings the deeper character.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wear both of these to the office?

Yes. Both are listed for formal occasions, and Teriaq also covers everyday wear if you want one bottle for the whole week.

Are Teriaq and Rouat Al Oud really unisex?

Yes, both are 100ml EDPs made for men and women, so they work whether you're buying for yourself or adding to a shared shelf.

Which one suits Malaysia's weather better?

Teriaq's seasons cover the whole year, so it's the more flexible choice in our heat and humidity. Rouat Al Oud leans toward cooler wear, so it's best in air-conditioned offices, rainy afternoons and evenings.