Lattafa Angham Second Song Review: A Good Gourmand That Doesn’t Earn the $50 Price
I tested Lattafa Angham Second Song from a full bottle, and I’ll be upfront: I broke my own rule for this one. I usually wait at least six months before buying a new launch. I didn’t this time—because I love the original Angham enough to keep a backup bottle.
That context matters. A lot.
Second Song isn’t bad. But it also isn’t what its name, price, or lineage suggests it should be.
Claimed notes:
- Top: Pear Blossom, Bergamot
- Middle: Peony, Praline, Orange Blossom
- Base: Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka, Musk
Price: $49.99
First Impressions (On Skin, Not Paper)
On first spray, this immediately reads gourmand-forward. The praline and vanilla combination shows up fast, and the overall impression is warm, sweet, and cozy rather than bright or floral.
What surprised me is what it didn’t feel like. Despite the name, this does not feel like a continuation of the original Angham. Instead, it reminded me more of a slightly less intense Nebras Elixir style profile—rich, dessert-leaning, and smooth, but without the complexity or depth I associate with Angham itself.
It smells good. It just doesn’t smell special.
How It Develops on Skin (Cause → Effect)
As it warms up, the gourmand elements settle into a familiar rhythm. The praline and vanilla soften into a creamy sweetness, while ambroxan and musk provide structure rather than projection.
The florals (peony and orange blossom) stay quiet. They don’t lift the scent or add airiness. Instead, they sit underneath the sweetness, keeping everything rounded but also a little flat.
Cause → effect:
Because the sweetness leads and the florals don’t counterbalance it, the fragrance never really opens up. It stays in one lane from start to finish.
This is why it reads closer to Nebras Elixir energy than Angham energy—even though the notes are technically different.
Longevity & Wear (With Restraint Cue)
On my skin, Angham Second Song lasted about 4 hours.
That’s the part I can’t ignore.
The original Angham lasts noticeably longer on skin and even longer on clothes. Second Song doesn’t. Projection is moderate early on and fades fairly quickly.
Restraint cue:
4–5 sprays max. Overspraying won’t fix the longevity—it just compresses the opening and makes the sweetness heavier.
Buying-Logic Micro-Comparison
If you love gourmand vanillas but find the original Angham too nuanced or structured, this might feel easier to wear.
If you love Nebras Elixir but want something slightly softer and less intense, this sits in that space.
But if you are buying this because you love the original Angham, this will likely disappoint. The scent profile and performance don’t justify the shared name—or the price.
At $50, the value here is clearly tied to Angham’s reputation, not Second Song’s performance.
Who This Is For
- Gourmand lovers who prefer sweet, cozy, dessert-style perfumes
- People who enjoy Nebras-style profiles but want something a bit lighter
- Anyone who prioritizes scent comfort over longevity
Who Should Skip
- Fans expecting a true sequel to the original Angham
- Buyers who care deeply about lasting power for the price
- Anyone hoping this would outperform or equal Angham in complexity
Best Use Cases
- Casual wear
- Cooler evenings
- At-home comfort scent
- Short outings where longevity isn’t critical
Final Verdict
Test first.
Angham Second Song is a good perfume, but it is not worth $50 based on scent originality or performance. The price is carried by the Angham name, not by what’s in the bottle.
If this were priced lower, I’d be more forgiving. As it stands, it doesn’t earn its place next to the original.
