Attar Al Wesal by Al Wataniah

I put it away for three months because it was impossible to wear. At first, it smelled similar to Ultra Male, but then it turned into a nonsensical blend of notes, nothing pleasant. Now, the opening is still similar, something sweet, like an apple-pear mix. Although it’s not officially listed, I detect a hint of green apple, and that’s where it stays. It doesn’t evolve at all. On skin, it lasts about 4-5 hours, maybe a bit more if you apply a generous amount. On clothes, it lasts much longer and leaves a fresh scent that even the Swiss would envy. Would I recommend it? As a perfume, no. As a room freshener, if you don’t mind spending €15, it might be worth it.

Attar Al Wesal evokes cleanliness and comfort. It has that shaving foam or shower gel vibe that makes it very pleasant and easy to wear. The opening highlights lavender, fresh and slightly sweet, with a soft pear note and a minty touch. It’s not aggressive; rather, it’s clean, relaxing, and consistent. The heart maintains this aromatic line with lavender as the star. The evolution is linear, with no major changes, but it’s pleasant because it never gets heavy. As it dries down, vanilla and amber appear, giving it a creamy sweetness alongside a woody base. It’s sweet and fresh at the same time, very versatile and comfortable. It stays in safe territory without being overpowering. After letting it oxidize for a few months, I noticed a clear improvement in performance: at first, it seemed very soft, and after 3 hours, I barely noticed it, but now it lasts about 8 hours without issues, with moderate projection. It’s not a “room-filler” for me, but it performs quite well. I see it as usable year-round, especially in spring and autumn with mild temperatures. In summer, it can work on cool nights since it’s not heavy. It’s a youthful, comfortable, and easy-to-please fragrance, ideal for daily wear, work, or casual situations. For the price, it seems like a very correct and enjoyable fragrance. Rating: 7.5/10.

The opening is very strong, so much so that olfactory fatigue hits almost immediately. I expected something sweeter, and it turns out that among the Ultra Male dupes, this is the ‘least’ sweet (I put quotes because I haven’t tried others, not even the original), but it was a blind buy and honestly, I expected something more pleasant/sweet. I’m not diminishing this bomb; its dry-down is spectacular, and regarding longevity, it’s in my top tier in my collection, but maybe my expectations were off. I haven’t used it yet since I bought it in summer to let it oxidize properly, keeping it in the closet until winter; I’ll return in winter to see if I change my mind. 10/10 for others, for me, maybe a 7/10.

It’s cool, mainstream stuff. It’s comfortable for going out at night, lasts quite a bit on skin and much longer on clothes. However, it’s a very cloned, youthful club aroma; I wouldn’t recommend it in contexts where you want to stand out or mark your essence. Setting that aside, it’s ideal for fun days where you don’t care about anything; it’s undeniably rich and uplifting, it plays.

Hi, I hope you’re all having a great day. Today I’m leaving my opinion on this fragrance. The truth is, I like it; it’s a sweet and cheerful fragrance. On my skin, it opens with a caramelized fruit aroma; as it dries down, the sweetness calms a bit and earthy notes appear, which I personally like a lot. Also, at times, I sense a slightly metallic aroma, a sensation I also felt in Rave Now. It’s a pleasant, youthful, informal fragrance that I consider can be enjoyed mainly in mild climates; its sweet character would also allow it to perform well in cold climates, but on my skin, it behaves quite moderately in terms of longevity and projection. I can’t compare it to JPG Ultra Male because I’ve never owned it, however, I have had the 9PM, and while they are similar, I consider the 9PM has a floral touch that gives it a silkier texture, so to speak. Anyway, I consider that at the price the Attar Al Wesal is available, it’s a relaxed and fun fragrance worth trying. Sending a big hug from Argentina and see you in the next review.

I’ll let it macerate; it has better quality than Colonial Club Signature, but for now, I don’t feel it lasts long.

I’ve been hunting for something like Ultra Male without paying the original’s $35 price tag. This gem at $14 is a total hit: it smells almost identical but more gourmet and creamy, avoiding that 9PM gum-like scent. In terms of value, it’s a GOD. It lasts 7-8 hours and projects about a meter. Worth every penny compared to Attar Al Wasal, and I’d rank it right alongside Hayaati Noir.

I tested it at a perfumery and it felt much more intense than 9PM. At $45, I think I’m going to pick it up.

Elegant, with a fine lavender note.

Excellent for nighttime, perfect for sweet fragrance fans. The performance is outstanding, though the scent does feel synthetic.

Forget the official notes; this isn’t aromatic at all, it smells just sweet. If you’re from Argentina, it might remind you of Palitos de la Selva candies. It’s not very versatile and very youthful; if you’re over 30, it might break you out and make you want to go to the matinee.