Qaa’ed by Lattafa Perfumes

Just bought it after seeing videos and reviews, and the truth is, this is NOT for women. I love strong perfumes that lean masculine, and this is 100% masculine. That said, it’s a spectacular perfume for mature gentlemen… wow. What a beast! The bottle is gorgeous and elegant; I loved it so much. The opening didn’t agree with me because it’s very strong—the sandalwood and cardamomo at first are quite sharp, along with the amber. Personally, I don’t detect the cinnamon, maybe because it’s new and not yet macerated, but after a minute, the magic begins: that leather scent, cedar, ufff, it’s a 10/10. The sandalwood starts to soften a lot… Personally, I’m going to gift this to my dad because it’s definitely ideal for him. A handsome, elegant gentleman smelling divine! My mom will be smitten, as the dry-down lowers the intensity while the notes become higher but without losing presence. The vanilla is light and very masculine. It’s definitely a woody perfume; that’s its style. What I recommend is applying few sprays, at least start with 3, because the opening might be unpleasant, and we don’t want that, since minutes later the perfume transforms into pure luxury and class. But it’s divine if you’re 40-50 or older; I recommend it literally. It smells like a millionaire gentleman dressed in black getting out of a Bugatti in Monaco.

Qaa’ed is unisex, though I imagine it tastes even more delicious on male skin. It opens with a very noticeable cardamom before settling into a spiced vanilla with a delightful and pleasant oud. As it dries down, I notice a strong similarity to other Lattafa fragrances. This happens with the brand: while they are magnificent, I have no interest in buying more because they all dry down to a very similar DNA. They are incredibly rich and differ at first, but eventually, they smell the same, so I prefer to finish what I have before adding more. The trail is moderate-to-strong and lasts over 12 hours. The imitation leather box and hyper-chromed bottle may not appeal to everyone, but given the price, it’s worth mentioning. Use this as an example for brands that charge much more for less. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 9/10, Value 10/10, Versatility 6/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy again? Yes.

Bought it blindly and I didn’t make a mistake at all. Qaa’ed is one of those perfumes where as soon as you spray it, you know it will accompany you with presence throughout the day. It’s an elegant, masculine, and characterful perfume, ideal for standing out discreetly—without exaggerating, but leaving a mark. It has a warm and spiced aroma with a woody touch that gives it that firmness you feel with every step. It’s perfect for autumn and winter because it maintains a noticeable scent at meetings, work, or a night out. In my experience, longevity is around 6 hours, leaving a sober trail that doesn’t invade. It’s a perfume that generates compliments, but mostly, it makes you feel good about yourself. This perfume combines class, presence, and an elegant masculine scent without breaking the budget.

I had doubts about the oud because sometimes in Eastern houses it’s super strong, but here it’s not the star. It belongs to the amber and spicy family, but it’s very harmonious. Lightly caramelized vanilla takes the lead, leaning gourmand, paired with soft leather like a fine jacket and flashes of cardamomo at the start. I also notice a smoky touch as it dries down. It smells great on skin, but in the air it leaves an intoxicating trail. Reminded me of Ferrari Leather Essence, but with the vanilla and amber parts much more developed.

Lattafa is giving us another gem at a Zara price point. It’s an ode to cardamomo with sweet leather and spicy notes that will delight anyone who loves this scent. The only downside is the longevity, a bit weaker than usual for Lattafa, lasting around 8 to 10 hours. I was surprised that wearing Qaa’ed on one wrist and Bergamot&Leather Spritz from Zara on the other, the latter performed better. Great ingredient quality for achieving a warm, perfect spicy fragrance ideal for fresh days or spring-summer nights.

At first, my nose couldn’t handle it for wearing out and pleasing others; I always wait to get used to a fragrance before wearing it out, usually testing it before bed. This wasn’t an exception, and I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve had it for 6 months and it mellowed out, but it’s really creamy now and works great for an outdoor evening date; people will definitely want to eat you up. Warning: test it before buying, but since it’s so affordable, you can take the risk.

Bought it without testing and thought I’d made a mistake, but by the next day I was already wearing it, hoping it would improve with maceration. Now I’m thinking about buying another bottle. Spiced, sweet, enveloping, absolutely delicious. Be careful with the sprays in public. Also, don’t use too many if you’re wearing it during the day. It’s better suited for night, definitely not feminine at all. Wear it well, and please, don’t be a clown using this.

I think it’s a good fragrance: warm and very spiced, though I’d say too much; it’s even spicy to the nose, which might be the part I don’t love. I can smell the cinnamon, but the saffron and woods don’t get the spotlight. It lasts well but isn’t a beast mode; about 6 to 7 hours on skin. Scent: 7/10 Longevity: 7/10 Projection: 6/10 Recommended: Yes.

Lattafa really caught me off guard with their fragrances (I already own Qaa’ed and Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud). To me, Qaa’ed is seductive, sweet, and full of personality; vanilla, oud, and leather really stand out. They last about 12 hours and project well. It’s super cheap, a real steal. It pairs best with cold, humid days.

Lattafa caught me off guard with their fragrances (I already own Qaa’ed and Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud). To me, Qaa’ed is seductive, sweet, and full of personality; vanilla, oud, and leather really stand out. It lasts about 12 hours and projects well. It’s super cheap, a real steal. It works best on cold, humid days.

This is extremely overpriced for the crap they’re selling you. It’s a perfume you can easily wear if you’re over 80 and it’s winter. They tell you it’s sweet leather, but that’s a lie; it’s sour leather, too strong, and smells old. I’d say it even smells like expired mustard. The worst purchase I’ve ever made!!!

Excellent purchase, it’s quite sweet and masculine, undoubtedly led by vanilla and wood. After some time, leather and amber notes emerge, giving an incredible olfactory sensation. Just a couple of sprays last a long time, deeply impregnated on the skin; without a doubt, one of my favorites.

Huge vanilla, refined and elegant. Emerges from the start between saffron and cedar, also very fine and balanced. Not cloying, but long-lasting and projects a lot. Awesome perfume, for sure. A top 10 winter scent in any collection if you like oriental fragrances.

This perfume smells of cinnamon, wood, incense, vanilla, and sandalwood. But as a whole, it smells like walking through an Egyptian shop. I don’t know why, but it smells like papyrus, paper, a pile of dusty old notebooks you just pulled out of the closet.

It was one of my first Arabic perfumes; honestly, I liked it a lot at first, but as time passes, it becomes very heavy and bothersome. Honestly, it’s great for a specific occasion in an open area, but if not, you’ll suffocate people.