Qaed Al Fursan by Lattafa Perfumes

In 30-degree summer heat in Argentina, this scent is juicy and mature, featuring a pineapple top note superior to others and a woody base that keeps it from getting too sweet. It lasts about 4 hours on skin with a good hour of projection, then settles into a nice skin scent. At $25, it’s a great pick for spring and summer daily wear, though the performance really leaves something to be desired.

At first, it just smelled of dry wood and pineapple with no projection. But after wearing it to work, I was surprised: a sweet, addictive woody pineapple. It projected well for two hours before settling into a pleasant personal bubble. I’m not sure if it left a trail or if it was just olfactory fatigue, but I felt great. If you don’t like it at first, be patient and wear it occasionally. For the current price, it’s a basic but necessary piece for any collection.

I was gifted this and wasn’t very hopeful, but it’s an addictive scent that doesn’t bother: ripe, spicy pineapple from the saffron, with a cedar and amber base. I wore it all summer in South America; while I might switch it up, I love its DNA for the beach. I wouldn’t wear it at night, but 9PM Rebel could be better. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Very tasty, but you can tell it’s quite weak.

Pineapple, pineapple, and more pineapple would be the best way to summarize it, but I’m one of those who likes to linger (honestly, a bit too much). I bought it to fill a cart and get closer to that scent I’d heard of before, with low expectations. It smells of sweet ripe pineapple with subtle saffron notes giving it a tiny ‘kick’ but very mild, like it’s been diluted with sugar. The drydown is similar to the start but with a woody sensation suggesting oud, though it’s more cedar with Iso E Super or a synthetic wood note. Performance after maceration/oxidation is low: when I first got it, it lasted a breath; now it maxes out at 4 hours on skin (6 on clothes). Projects moderately for the first hour. For the price you pay, it’s good; I can’t believe it projects for more than 8 hours. I consider it casual, for hanging around the house or occasional walks, like going to the grocery store. If you want to wear it on long outings, I recommend decants. It’s correct; the fruity scent is addictive without being overwhelming. I was surprised to use it as a go-to when I don’t want to think too hard about what to wear. It’s good, but after finishing the bottle, I doubt I’ll buy another, as there are juicier pineapple alternatives on the market that catch my eye more, like 9PM Rebel and Nitro Platinum. Only time will tell if it remains the queen of sweet pineapples.

This was a blind buy and it turned out well, plus the price is a joke at 15 euros. Later I saw the hype and was surprised it was already out of stock online. To be honest, I don’t like the opening; it sounds super synthetic and petrol-like, but after 10 minutes, when it dries down and the pineapple note kicks in, I love it. It reminds me of Rabanne’s Black XS, though the synthetic vibe is noticeable. The performance is brutal—10 hours on skin and even more on clothes. Unbeatable value. That said, when the bottle runs out, I’m not repurchasing.

Yes, it’s versatile, and that’s the only thing that attracts me. It’s like a thick pineapple liqueur with a woody base. They say it’s heavy for summer, but it doesn’t feel heavy at all. I don’t feel it’s unisex; if a woman wore it, I wouldn’t like it. It stays the same the whole time: pineapple comes out and stays pineapple. Very boring. I’ve had it for 8 months and it doesn’t bother me in any season. Scent: 3.8, Projection: 7.3, Longevity: 6.8. Final rating: 5/10.

A friend gifted me a decant and I felt that decant was very fruity and fresh. Then I bought the full bottle and started feeling fruity, but it shifted from fresh to sweet, sometimes cloying. I wouldn’t recommend it for extreme heat or midday; after 3 or 4 PM it’s fine, literally smells like pineapple.

It’s super synthetic. The first time you smell it, it feels rich, but the illusion lasts no more than 10 minutes. After that, it starts to get cloying. Ironically, it has zero longevity; after a couple of hours, it’s gone. If I spray more than 5 times, I start to get dizzy. I would never buy it again.

As others have mentioned, I also smell Raid insecticide; it’s very synthetic. If you over-spray, it’s overwhelming and you can’t even stand it yourself. Compared to the pineapple in Urban Man Elixir, neither really convinces; they smell synthetic and cheap. Zero compliments.

I always let them mature for at least eight weeks because that’s when they truly shine, just like you can’t judge a person by their childhood. On my skin, Al Fursan is fruity and slightly intense, with a rich smoky touch—warmer than fresh, quite versatile, and lasts about six hours. You won’t get dizzy, but considering the price, the value is brutal.

To me, this smells only of pineapple and lasts a maximum of 2 hours, maybe an hour more on clothes (I wouldn’t buy it again). 4/10.

I bought it last November, and it’s exactly as many say: ‘macerated pineapple.’ It’s not a bad smell, though there are better things out there. Regarding longevity, like most Arab fragrances in this price range, it’s not much—about 3-4 hours on skin and a bit longer on clothes. Note: I let it mature and used it after 8 months; the longevity changed completely, lasting until the next day on skin, and even after 5 days on clothes, it was still noticeable. The secret of the Arabs is maceration…

It’s like rubbing a pineapple with honey on your skin and bathing in its juice. Among my perfumes, only some catalog or nautical ones have a similar price, but this one kicks all of them in the rear regarding originality, quality feel, and longevity. If you like a realistic pineapple scent, you’ll love it; if not, this isn’t for you. I use it for occasions when I feel like it, like a gourmand; it doesn’t have a specific setting, but it brings joy with that sweetened air from time to time.