La Collection D'antiquites 1505 Watch by Lattafa Pride is a fragrance built around an idea: that scent, like a fine antique timepiece, can hold a moment forever. Presented in one of the most striking bottles Lattafa has ever produced, complete with its watch-inspired detailing, this unisex eau de parfum pairs dark cherry sweetness with smoky frankincense and polished woods. The result is a rich, vintage-tinged gourmand that feels like an heirloom from the very first spray.
The Scent Journey
The Opening
The fragrance opens on a lavish note of black cherry, deep, ripe and liqueur-like rather than sugary. Almost immediately, a ribbon of saffron threads through the fruit, adding a leathery, golden warmth that announces this is no ordinary cherry scent. The opening is bold, plush and instantly memorable.
The Heart
In the heart, the composition turns contemplative. Frankincense rises with its cool, church-stone smokiness, softened by the creamy, slightly resinous character of amyris. Osmanthus adds an unexpected flourish, an apricot-suede floral that bridges the fruit above and the resins below. This is where the antique character truly emerges, evocative of old wood, polished brass and quiet rooms.
The Dry Down
The base settles into a warm, balsamic embrace. Styrax and balsam bring sweet, ambered resin, cypriol contributes a dry, earthy smokiness, and gaiac wood rounds everything off with its gentle, toasted depth. Hours in, the cherry still glows faintly at the centre, like an ember in dark wood.
Fragrance Notes
Top notes: Black cherry, saffron
Heart notes: Frankincense, amyris, osmanthus
Base notes: Balsam, cypriol, gaiac wood, styrax
Longevity and Performance
This is a true Pride-line performer. Expect eight hours or more on skin, with the resinous base clinging to fabric for a full day. Projection is confident through the opening and heart, creating a warm cherry-incense aura around the wearer before settling closer after four or five hours. A little goes a long way, three sprays will comfortably see you through an evening.
When to Wear It
Suited to autumn and winter, when the cherry, resins and smoke feel richest, this is a fragrance for cold evenings, candlelit dinners and special occasions. It also makes a wonderful signature for anyone who loves gourmand scents with a darker, more grown-up character. Unisex by design, it wears equally well on all.
La Collection D'antiquites 1505 Within the Lattafa Family
Collectors of Lattafa's more theatrical bottles should also see Vintage Radio, another Pride release built around a nostalgic object. If the sweet-and-spice character appeals, the legendary Khamrah is an essential companion. Browse everything in our complete collection.
About Lattafa
Lattafa is a fragrance house from the United Arab Emirates that has won a global following by combining Middle Eastern opulence with modern, wearable perfumery. The Pride line sits at the top of the range, known for extraordinary bottle design, rich ingredient lists and performance that rivals houses charging several times the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the bottle really shaped like a watch?
The flacon features ornate watch-inspired detailing as part of the D'antiquites collection theme, making it as much a display piece as a fragrance.
Is this fragrance very sweet?
The cherry gives it a sweet core, but saffron, frankincense and smoky woods keep it dark and sophisticated rather than dessert-like.
Can women wear it?
Absolutely. It is a unisex composition, and the cherry and osmanthus give it broad appeal across all wearers.
How should I store it?
Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and heat, ideally in its box, to preserve the fragrance at its best.
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Final Thoughts
La Collection D'antiquites 1505 Watch is a fragrance with a story, a dark cherry gourmand wrapped in incense and antique woods, housed in a bottle you will want on display. For lovers of rich, characterful scents, it is one of the most distinctive releases in the entire Pride line.