Safeer by Lattafa Perfumes

A rare fragrance. At first, it smells like Lemon Pie. After an hour, it turns green, becoming barely woody once it dries. The first half-hour isn’t to my liking, but afterward, it becomes more sophisticated and grows on me. I didn’t think it was for summer because the vanilla is too prominent; I see it more as a SPRING, AUTUMN, or WINTER scent.

I went to an Arab perfumery and on the first spray, I said ‘wow’—it was like an explosion of nature. At first, I was immersed in a deep forest with bergamot and mint, a green shock of pure pleasure. Then the heart emerged: a wild, animalic punch with dense musk. I felt a slight arousal, maybe even some phenotypes; it’s different from anything else. In the end, I woke up to soft wood and vanilla. I recommend it for open spaces, night outings, or dates—not for enclosed offices because it can be overwhelming. It’s a sensory journey. It seems masculine, perfect for someone seeking sophistication but outside the norm. The emerald velvet bottle with the deer head already gives you clues.

A citrusy, aromatic, and sweet masterpiece—truly a joy to smell, and I’ve received compliments, though I understand it’s not for everyone since it’s not a basic scent.

To Noble Safeer: A distinctive niche fragrance that will make you stand out. I see it for days under 30 degrees, perfect for afternoons and nights with friends. It literally smells like lemon gummies—if you’ve tried those little lemon candies, it’s that: sweet with herbal touches. It’s very linear; I don’t notice any shift between the opening and dry-down; it stays consistent. DO NOT BUY BLIND if you’re not already in the niche world, because you won’t like it. Packaging: Simple cardboard with a nice velvet finish (8.5). Bottle: Glass lined with suede, unique, topped with a heavy, eye-catching deer head stopper (9.0). Atomizer: Regular to poor, low power (6.5). Longevity: Lasts 4-5 hours on my skin, plus two extra sprays right on the skin. It macerates but doesn’t increase aroma or longevity; you can feel it at the sixth hour, but by the seventh, it’s hard to detect (8.2). Projection: One meter away in the first hour (8.0). Sillage: A bit weak, but noticeable when you pass by (8.0). Compliments: Haven’t received any, but people ask because it’s so different (7.5). Price: $20, super accessible (9.5). Conclusion: Versatile except for formal events; no problem for everything else. Normal longevity of 6-7 hours and very distinctive. Final rating: 8.2

I admit, I bought four bottles just in case it gets discontinued. Even though I haven’t finished the first one yet, every use surprises me. It’s a blend of freshness, sweetness, spices, and a touch of acidity. The bergamot starts vibrant and sparkling before merging into a spiced, woody base. It lasts about eight hours; it projects well at first, creating an enveloping trail, then becomes intimate and close to the skin. It doesn’t change much over time, which I like—it keeps that forest vibe. If you like oud, layer it with Lattafa’s Oud for Glory: Safeer on top complements that sophisticated scent perfectly.

The opening is intense: sweet, green, citrusy, and spicy, all synthetic and somewhat unappealing. It’s like drinking a Coca-Cola with herbs, maybe a Jagger. The bottle is beautiful, velvet with a metal cap, but up close, the logo isn’t centered and the letters aren’t aligned. It’s like having a great idea poorly executed. I didn’t like it, and honestly, it doesn’t call to me at all.

At first, you feel the citrus of the bergamot with very green notes. As it dries down, the sweetness (nuts) kicks in, smelling like lemon cake. I don’t perceive the wood, but maybe it’s just not noticeable in the combination. It doesn’t cause olfactory fatigue; it’s long-lasting but challenging. UPDATE 04/23/25: After months of oxidation, it has improved tremendously. Now I do notice the wood behind the bergamot; the herbal notes are still there, but things have improved or the perfume has evolved. Worth it. UPDATE 11/24/25: Layering with Al Noble Safeer and Encre Noire Sport. Safeer opens deliciously, like a lemon dessert with an herbal celery note. When combined with ENS, that greenness softens; the fresh, clean vetiver corrects the green phase, leaving a balanced, masculine, and easy scent for warm climates. It lasts 7-9 hours with good projection from two sprays. This blend improves Safeer without taking away its freshness.

I bought it blindly because it looked like Oud for Happiness by Initio, and the moment I sprayed it, it was something unique that transported me out of the city like a Harry Potter teleporter. I found myself in a dense pine forest with recent rain and mist, all dew; in the background, a goat with its deep urea scent, amidst a patch of cilantro waiting for the victim wearing that animal and green aroma. It boils down to green, animal, and more green. There isn’t enough green in a palette to draw it; it’s Arabic perfumery taking an underexplored aspect to the extreme. Ideal for impact in daytime meetings, like when you want to be ‘the goat that pees the most.’ OXIDATION UPDATE: After two months in the shadows, it changed a lot. It no longer smells like a pine forest or has that animal part, but it’s still a ‘wuaaaaoo.’ The opening is intense lemon caramel, the kind you’d serve in glass bowls, transporting you to childhood with its sour taste and brown sugar, making you scrunch your face. As it dries, the citrus lowers and black pepper and cilantro with sugar appear. By four hours, notes of sweet wood, patchouli, and incense soften the initial tension. It’s for daytime events unrelated to food due to its potency. Moderate to powerful trail, eternal longevity of over 12 hours; if you want to take it off, you might as well amputate. Buy blindly for spicy, woody citrus. For those over 30, it’s not a youthful citrus like Lacoste; it’s warm and woody.

I really dislike this perfume, even though I love difficult ones like Interlude. With this one, there’s no point; I can’t wear it for more than half an hour, and it overwhelms me to an extreme level. But I’ll give it another chance; I see the reviews and think I must be wrong, so I’ll try it again…

Acidic, astringent, sweet, and spicy all at once, with a hint of medicinal herbs. Intense all on its own. I was looking for a ‘distinct’ fougere, and wow, it is. Some won’t like it or find it cloying, but if you like it, it can be addictive. Currently one of my favorites.

I’ve had this fragrance for a while. The moment I smelled it, I was fascinated. It smells green, like a forest. It’s perfect for walks under trees or in parks so as not to overwhelm the natural setting; it smells like caramelized plants. It belongs to the Fougère Spicy family, where fern and green notes take center stage, with a soft caramel base. I wore it once at a craft beer expo; it lasted all day outdoors. The impact was so strong that every time I wear it now, I’m reminded of that day of drunkenness with my wife (which was great), so now it’s my ‘beer’ perfume. I love wearing it on days I have a beer. Hope this helps; for the price, it’s a bargain—you can’t ask for more.

Very rich fragrance. It’s different because the citrus is sweet, like a lemon pie. Great longevity, projection, and trail.

At first, I liked it just for being different. It has more than it seems; within the first half-hour, the development shows. It reminds me a bit of Germaine’s vetiver, which I don’t particularly like, but here it seems to work better. It must be the hyssop; I’ve never identified it before. It has a sweet touch that doesn’t fully convince me, but it’s not excessive; the patchouli adds a subtle, addictive acidity. I do recognize the guaiac wood; it adds creaminess without killing the spicy character. I like this weird thing. High versatility, ridiculous price, standout longevity, and almost niche differentiation. It’s challenging, of course, but that’s what we’re here for. Update: Wearing this Safeer more often, I’m detecting an undeclared saffron note with increasing intensity; for some reason, I now see it as the core of the fragrance.

A different scent. It’s not the typical perfume where smelling the opening makes you fall in love, or at least that was my experience. The first day, it felt weird to me; I didn’t like it much. The scent I perceived was green struggling with woods and spices to see who would dominate; that phase isn’t my favorite. As it dries down, it becomes delicious, sweeter, less green. As an anecdote, I swore my wife wouldn’t like it at all. One day I applied it at 11 am; I saw her at 7 pm, and she said, ‘You smell delicious, dad, you just put it on, is it Layton, isn’t it?’ I was like :O haha. First off, the potency is incredible because I almost couldn’t smell it and never had to reapply. As for the similarity to Layton, in my opinion, they have nothing to do with each other, but she loved it. Anyway, as many reviews mention, it’s a different scent. In my opinion, it’s worth it, but you should try it first and give it a few chances.

I bought this perfume by mistake. I don’t know the Initio fragrance this one is inspired by, but this citrus scent with incredible trail and longevity… it’s a unique, different aroma that everyone likes.