Sometimes, when the scent perception deviates so extremely, it seems like you must have smelled a completely different perfume than the rest. That's how I feel about Qaa'ed. The good news: that's not a problem at all, because what I smell is so good that I will definitely be getting a full bottle. Even though it is neither what is listed in the pyramid nor what the majority of commentators have detected.
Oud? I don't smell any at all. Leather? Also a no-show. Sandalwood and vanilla I can let slide, with a bit of imagination even nutmeg. What really surprises me: Why is there no lavender listed? I would have at least expected it in the top notes. And why has no one chosen "powdery" in their classification? I'm getting some kind of powdery fougère vibes here, by whatever magic hand that comes from.
Do you know Felce Azzurra? The Italian body powder in the blue bottle? What comes next smells to me like the oriental cousin of Felce Azzurra. Felce 2azra2, so to speak (I can't type Arabic characters on the keyboard, hence transliteration - amusingly, it shares a few letters with Azzurra, as if to confirm my impression again, ha!)
It has a bit more spice than the blue one, which would probably be nutmeg and saffron. Spicy fits, but above all, it is powdery and ethereal. Overall impression extremely well-groomed, like freshly bathed and enveloped in spicy powder. And the scent remains like this until it fades many hours later.
I don't know if my nose is broken or if I'm just lucky with my subjective perception of Qaa'ed. But what comes to my nose is absolutely wonderful and exactly my thing for days when it needs to be spice-powdery-clean-groomed.
Unisex? Definitely! It works equally well for all genders. Since apparently so few ladies have dared to try it so far: Go for it! It's so beautiful.
Sillage is perfect. It doesn't overwhelm, but it's also not skin-close. A pleasant, noticeable scent aura around the wearer. Longevity 8-9 hours. You really can't say anything against that. And all of this at the price - not even 20 euros! They really know what they're doing at Lattafa. And this proves once again: Good doesn't have to be expensive.
I wouldn't have thought of it myself, but absolutely - Felce Azzurra definitely comes to mind! What has been seen... can't be unseen. ^^
For me, it's not overpowering, but it makes everything feel more familiar.
And it's such a luxurious thing, gold on velvet, in leather...
Thank you! Your reminiscence of Felce Azzurra convinced me to give Qua'eed a try. And I completely agree. (Even though I can't entirely dismiss the motor oil comparison.) But still: a real gem!!
Really great comment, I couldn't have written it better myself.. Overall, many other fragrances can't compete with this one.. And I think this scent should definitely be tried by M, F, D, it doesn't matter..!
It's not really my vibe, but at least the scent has 145 owners.
Though it definitely leans heavily masculine. But it's nice that you're breaking the trend for the ladies.. (-;
Then I'm glad I'm not alone in picking up the Fougere/Barbershop vibes ;-)
I also get this nutmeg spice... in the late drydown, more vanilla. Great scent with an awesome price/performance ratio!
For me, it's not overpowering, but it makes everything feel more familiar.
And it's such a luxurious thing, gold on velvet, in leather...
Overall, many other fragrances can't compete with this one..
And I think this scent should definitely be tried by M, F, D, it doesn't matter..!
Though it definitely leans heavily masculine. But it's nice that you're breaking the trend for the ladies.. (-;
I also get this nutmeg spice... in the late drydown, more vanilla. Great scent with an awesome price/performance ratio!