LattafaPerfumes Qaa'ed for Unisex Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce

I got curious to try this after reading some rave reviews on Fragrantica (the best website for cologne and perfume reviews IMO, check it out) and am glad I pulled the trigger on it.It’s an Arabian of course, and it smells and performs MUCH better than its ridiculously low price point.It’s kind of a lightly spicy oud — I pick up on the Cardamon and Saffron notes more than the rest.I live in LA and find it’s well suited to cooler temps like our mild Winter, but I wouldn’t wear it in the heat.Now to be honest it initially smelled a bit “synthetic” to me (of course 99% of all colognes and perfumes ARE synthetic, even the expensive ones, but some smell more natural than others) but after it "settled down" it smelled great. And now that my nose is accustomed to it I find it smells good to me right away.And it lasts a long time too.If you have fairly conservative taste like I do you might find the bottle looks a bit gaudy, but it comes in a solid black leather case so I leave it inside that. But remember if you want to move it while it’s still in the case, pick it up by the BOTTOM of the case. Because if you try to pick it up by the top of the case, the bottom part holding the bottle can drop onto the floor.

It smells really good, at first it has the high cologne smell but after it has a soft sweet scent, the quality of the cologne is very good and the bottle is really nice

Let's set aside the gorgeous, luxurious packaging and bottle for a moment. Initially, I was a bit unsure about the fragrance when I first sprayed it, but as it settled, it transformed into a wonderfully sexy, woody, and leather aroma. The more I wear it, the more I find myself falling in love with it. Unisex for sure.

I have been watching this fragrance since it came out in 2018. Back then it seemed like something too strong for me, i wasn't mature enough back then.But now, in 2024, I'm ready!!This opens with a blast of Cinnamon and saffron and stays that way for the first 40 minutes. Then it transitions into the carnation, suede and vanilla taking the lead for the next 6 hours! It dries down to the same scent mix and keeps a strong cloud around you for an overall wear time of 10-15 hours indoors, and 8-10 hours outdoors.The strength of this fragrance is the primary draw for me. It is nuclear and lasts all day. The fragrance tone comes second for me because it starts out smelling like many other middle eastern style fragrances like "oud for glory" and "intense oud", but after the opening is when this one differentiates itself from all others.Will definitely buy another bottle!

This was a blind buy and I must say I’m impressed I first read the notes and so I thought yeah why not🤷‍♀️tbh I wasn’t pleased when I first smelled it but when it dries down omg!!! It even smells better on somebody else and it’s long lasting not to mention the bottle,the packaging everything is just right I would definitely buy this again you can’t miss with lattaffa.

Performance is good (projection and longevity) so if you like the scent, this is a 9/10 buy. It's mostly sweet and spicy, with slightly darker notes as it dries down. The specific spice profile is unique which is nice.Unfortunately I'm not a big fan of the smell. The actual scent is not terrible but the product as a whole is disappointing. You can really tell it is cheap from the smell and this is the only fragrance that has ever irritated my skin (I'm guessing it was the alcohol). This is also the only fragrance I own that when I smell the nozzle/atomizer to get a whiff, the smell of the bottle itself contaminates the smell of the perfume. It is a soft, aquatic plastic smell that is not there when you apply the fragrance. Honestly I just don't feel comfortable wearing this one because it feels so cheap, but that could very well be personal preference than anything objective.

Lattafa Qaa'ed delivers on the scent notes: Amber, Saffron, Oud, Leather and Cardamom. I didn't get that much of a vanilla base note, though. This is initially strong, and mellows to moderate, and lasts a long time. About 12-hours after putting it on, the spot it was applied still had the distinct and recognizable scent. I'd say this is a bit more cologne than perfume (more for men than women). A co-worker noticed and asked if I was wearing it (by name).

Here’s the thing—this cologne smells amazing! I work at a factory, and when I wear it, I get asked about 20 times a day what I’m wearing. Yes, it’s that serious. Keep in mind, though, you need to know how to layer it properly, like I do. You also need to know how and where to spray it. I absolutely love this, and for under $20, you can’t beat it!