Safeer by Lattafa Perfumes

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.

Lattafa’s Safeer is one of those perfumes that, without being a masterpiece, knows how to play its cards very well. At first glance, you don’t expect much for the price, but Safeer delivers more than it promises. It’s not the perfume that changes your life, but for what you pay, it’s solid, has body, and nuances that compete with more expensive ones. The first notes are a sweet, jovial fruity burst, playful without being cloying. Gradually, a spicy, warm layer emerges with a crafty touch and a stable woody base. Is it revolutionary? No. Is it worth the cost? Undoubtedly. It’s like that simple suit you bought without high expectations and ended up wearing more than planned because it feels comfortable. You won’t impress luxury fans, but you won’t go unnoticed either. For those seeking something accessible, with character and good performance on cool nights or in autumn, it fulfills its function. It doesn’t define your style, but it accompanies you faithfully without pretensions, and sometimes that’s all you need. Safeer leaves you with the feeling of having made a good move without spending more than necessary.

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.

Lattafa Al Noble Safeer: To each their own… I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but to be honest, the quality is noticeable, yet I just can’t handle this one. It smells like green caramel, like medicine or ointment, and it’s truly repulsive to me. I can’t see any occasion to wear it, hot or cold, day or night. It has its fans, I gave it several chances, but nothing changed; every time I smelled it, it became more unpleasant. I even tried it as a room spray and still couldn’t stand it, so I gifted it to someone at work I don’t like. As they say… it’s not you, it’s me who doesn’t appreciate it. Anyway, we’re not obligated to like everything. Scent: Not to my liking. Projection: Good. Longevity: Good. Recommendation: Try before buying, it’s not an easy fragrance.

I own the entire TRILOGY of this SAGA, and each one is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING—truly niche, distinctive scents. The GREEN DEER “SAFEER” is the FRESHEST of the three; it instantly reminded me of GREEN HERBS like CORIANDER or OREGANO with hints of LIME. It’s incredibly EXQUISITE and UNIQUE. Of course, you’ll SMELL different from everyone else, and I LOVE that. It evokes the era of THE THREE WISE MEN, making it perfect for KINGS DAY in JANUARY—it radiates MAGIC and that lush GREEN of freshly cut GRASS. It’s not commercial, but it’s not CHALLENGING either; it’s just uncommon, and most people generally don’t get it. Personally, I LOVE it just as much as AMEER and WAZEER. I adore smelling different. 9/10.

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.

A very interesting and different fragrance, but MUY HARD to wear. The hyssop note is too dense, smelling like freshly cut cilantro and celery. Not everyone will like it. Worth trying just to relax and feel like you’re walking through a forest or chopping wood. I don’t recommend buying it blindly because it smells like a forest goblin’s prepared salad, dressed with its own juices. The presentation is beautiful, wrapped in velvet with a heavy metal cap. Best to go for its siblings, Ameer or Wazeer, instead.

The best spicy citrus I’ve ever tried, almost at a niche level. The opening is warm lemon and bergamot with a spicy kick that projects for meters. My wife says it smells like freshly cut grass. I wear it a lot in summer and people really appreciate it, getting compliments all the time. Perfect for open spaces, nothing for the office. The luxurious velvet bottle with premium finishes deserves a spot on your shelf. Excellent quality and price.

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 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…

People will tell me it’s weird, but if you’ve ever eaten lemon pie, that’s exactly what it smells like at first. Once it dries down, it becomes softer… but it’s very sweet for my taste. Glad I bought a decant instead of the full bottle. I preferred Wazeer and Ameer, without a doubt.

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.

To my nose, it smells like a sophisticated person; it’s delicious. It’s not a scent for the masses, but it’s impressive—like a little herbal green lemon dessert. My wife wore it with The Serpent by Maison Alhambra, and she smelled exquisite.

I’ve tried it several times at a perfumery, and honestly, it’s delicious and lasts very well; even after showering, you can still smell it close to the skin. It’s for fresh or warm days, super herbal and fresh. It’s worth it.

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.