House of Watan Veritas Red vs Lattafa Asad
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
At a glance
House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99 and Lattafa Asad costs £18, so Lattafa Asad is £21.99 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 30 distinct notes listed across both (7%). House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex, while Lattafa Asad is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Lattafa Asad
Asad is a dark, smoky amber powerhouse from Lattafa, built around black pepper, tobacco, and pineapple over a dense vanilla, benzoin, and labdanum base, delivering the commanding presence and performance of Dior Sauvage Elixir at a fraction of the designer price.
Comparison
| House of Watan Veritas Red | Lattafa Asad | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.7/10 · 1 review | 8.4/10 · 2 reviews |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Price | £39.99 | £18 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage Elixir | Dior Sauvage Elixir |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Lattafa Asad
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Tonka Bean that Lattafa Asad does not.
Lattafa Asad lists Black Pepper, Tobacco, Pineapple, Coffee, Iris, Vanilla, Woody notes, Benzoin and Labdanum that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
House of Watan Veritas Red
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Leather
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Green
- Metallic
- Resinous
- Spicy
Lattafa Asad
- Woody
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Oud
- Smoky
- Powdery
- Tobacco
- Patchouli
- Iris
- Coffee
- Tropical
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Spicy
Both share Woody, Amber, Gourmand, Smoky, Patchouli, Resinous and Spicy. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Aquatic, Leather, Herbal, Aromatic, Lavender, Violet, Green and Metallic. Lattafa Asad also lists Vanilla, Fruity, Oud, Powdery, Tobacco, Iris, Coffee, Tropical and Oriental.
Vibes
House of Watan Veritas Red
Lattafa Asad
Both share Modern, Masculine and Gourmand. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Fresh, Sweet, Sophisticated, Warm, Intense, Light, Classic and Aquatic. Lattafa Asad also lists Dark, Bold and Oriental.
Occasions
House of Watan Veritas Red
Lattafa Asad
Both share Signature and Autumn. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Evening, Casual, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. Lattafa Asad also lists Office, Winter and Tropical.
Performance
House of Watan Veritas Red
Lattafa Asad
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Strong projection. Lattafa Asad lists Powerhouse.
Style lane
House of Watan Veritas Red
Lattafa Asad
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber. Lattafa Asad lists Vanilla amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Lattafa Asad (8.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Lattafa Asad (7.8/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Asad (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Lattafa Asad (9.3/10)
- Price: Wins Lattafa Asad (£18)
Lattafa Asad leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. House of Watan Veritas Red has 1 community review and Lattafa Asad has 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, House of Watan Veritas Red or Lattafa Asad?
House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99 and Lattafa Asad costs £18, so Lattafa Asad is £21.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, House of Watan Veritas Red or Lattafa Asad?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Asad 8.8 out of 10, so Lattafa Asad rates higher.
Which projects more, House of Watan Veritas Red or Lattafa Asad?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Asad 7.8 out of 10, so Lattafa Asad rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, House of Watan Veritas Red or Lattafa Asad?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Asad 8.0 out of 10, so Lattafa Asad rates higher.
Which is better value, House of Watan Veritas Red or Lattafa Asad?
Atlas ratings give House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Asad 9.3 out of 10, so Lattafa Asad rates higher.
What notes do House of Watan Veritas Red and Lattafa Asad share?
They share 2 notes: Amber and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit House of Watan Veritas Red and Lattafa Asad?
House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather. Lattafa Asad is tagged for Signature, Office, Autumn, Winter and Tropical.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.