The first impression is dessert, and unapologetically so. Pineapple and creme brulee open it together, producing a caramelised, sugary, slightly tropical effect that is instantly recognisable and, for some people, instantly too much. Stay with it. Cinnamon, black pepper and turmeric arrive quickly and change the character completely, adding a dry, dusty spiciness that cuts the sugar and pulls it toward something more like a spiced bake than a fruit dessert. Benzoin bridges into the base, where vanilla, sandalwood, cashmeran and a soft mossy note settle into a warm, slightly powdery finish that stays close and comfortable for hours.
On clone claims, be careful. Reviewers who have gone looking specifically for a designer counterpart to Honor & Glory report finding none, and it is best understood as a standalone composition. What it does share is DNA with its own line-mate, Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, which is the fragrance widely regarded as an Initio Oud for Greatness alternative. Honor & Glory is the sweeter, spicier, more gourmand relative rather than a copy of a niche original, so buy it on its own merits.
This is cold-weather, high-impact wear. Winter evenings, night functions, anywhere you want to be noticed. It is far too loud for a shared office and genuinely overwhelming in summer heat. Listed as unisex and it wears that way, since the spice keeps the sweetness from reading as strictly feminine, though wearers who dislike gourmands of any kind should skip it entirely.
Performance is the headline. Reviewers describe it filling a room within fifteen to twenty minutes and projecting several feet for the first hour, with roughly six to seven hours on skin and well over a day on clothing. One or two sprays is a full dose. Three is a mistake you will be reminded of by colleagues. That intensity is exactly why it has accumulated nearly 8,000 Fragrantica ratings and a 4.14 average since 2023: people either love the sweet-spice blast or find it suffocating, and there is very little middle ground. Sample it before you buy a full bottle, because this is a fragrance you will either wear constantly or never touch again.
At a glance
Bade'e Al Oud Honor and Glory by Lattafa Perfumes — Oriental – Oud Gourmand. Launched 2020. Longevity 6–10 hrs. Sillage very strong. Price in South Africa: R0 - R1,000. Best for: date night, black tie evening, garden party, all-day adventure.
- Scent profile
- Oriental – Oud Gourmand
- Launched
- 2020
- Longevity
- 6–10 hrs
- Sillage
- Very Strong
- Price in South Africa
- R0 - R1,000
- Gender
- Unisex
- Best for
- Date Night, Black Tie Evening, Garden Party, All-Day Adventure
Performance
Powerhouse — long-wearing with commanding presence.
✍️ Did You Know?
- •Launched in 2023 as part of Lattafa's Bade'e Al Oud family, alongside Oud for Glory, Amethyst and Sublime
- •Unlike most of Lattafa's catalogue, no credible designer or niche dupe claim has stuck to it; reviewers searching for one report finding none
- •Its line-mate Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory is the fragrance widely regarded as an Initio Oud for Greatness alternative, at a fraction of the price
- •Reviewers report it filling a room within 15 to 20 minutes and lasting over a day on fabric, making it one of the strongest projectors in the brand's range
- •Turmeric, listed in the heart, is a genuinely uncommon note in commercial perfumery and part of why the spice accord reads as dusty rather than sweet
Main Accords
Community Opinions
Wear It When
Date Night
“Candlelight, slow conversation, and a scent trail that draws them closer.”
Black Tie Evening
“When the invitation says formal — this is what you reach for.”
Garden Party
“Blooming hedgerows, pastel dresses, and sunlight warming bare shoulders.”
All-Day Adventure
“From sunrise to sunset and beyond — one application carries you through.”
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This Scent Is For
Warm & enveloping — leaves an unforgettable impression.
Scent Mood
Peak season: ❄️ Winter (100%)
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Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
AI Review Summary
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Bade'e Al Oud Honor and Glory opens with a genuinely unexpected combo of juicy pineapple and sweet praline before settling into a richer, smokier heart of oud and rose that stops it from tipping into pure dessert territory. The amber and vanilla base pull everything together into something warm and plush — it's the kind of scent that feels confident without trying too hard. With heavy sillage and 8 to 10 hours of wear, you really only need two or three sprays, making it excellent value at its price point. Save this one for cooler evenings — a winter dinner out or a night braai where you want your scent to do the talking long after you've moved on. If you're drawn to bold, sweet-oud fragrances that sit somewhere between a Middle Eastern classic and a gourmand crowd-pleaser, this one's well worth exploring.
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