This new release from the Qaed al Fursan line was eagerly anticipated. This fragrance is being marketed as a dupe for "Eros Najim | Versace." I must confess that I am (still) not familiar with this Eros flanker. I will probably skip it unless a sample happens to flutter into my home. In any case, the MSRP prices of this Versace are already hefty considering how expensive Versace fragrances used to be. The nice thing is that there are always great alternatives available, especially in many cases from Lattafa. Designer fragrances are generally quite easy to dupe, and there are already good alternatives for most best-selling designers. So here is an alternative to the new Eros for under €20, which could fit quite well into the upcoming autumn months. This fragrance is sweet-spicy-warm and impresses with great autumn vibes that are definitely suitable for everyday wear for this "Eros DNA." If you are a fan of this Eros line, you can definitely add this one to your cart.
This is flanker number 2. The original "Qaed Al Fursan | Lattafa / لطافة" is a pure pineapple overkill, while the flanker "Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited / قائد الفرسان | Lattafa / لطافة" is a creamy-clean scent. All three have nothing to do with each other in terms of DNA. The bottle is uniform and comes in a standard box. It looks good and also has a great magnetic cap. As mentioned, the fragrance has that famous Eros DNA that pretty much everyone knows or has smelled at some point. Here it is a bit more elegant and mature, leaning towards Najim, if we can trust the community. The spice from nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom is really nice and doesn’t come on too strong. With the mandarin, there’s also a wonderful fruity component that I really like. The sweetness becomes a bit milder over time, and the spice also softens a bit, becoming beautifully smooth with sage and geranium. The base is quite warm with amber-labdanum, and a subtle note of incense comes through without being too smoky. Additionally, there’s a light woody note that provides a mild drydown. Overall, everything is very rounded, and after hour 2, this fragrance becomes nicely mild and warm. A great choice for autumn and mild days. The performance is decent but not spectacular. You get a solid sillage that becomes milder over time, and the longevity should be around 8 hours.
Overall, a great release that offers a wonderful sweet-spicy mix with a very gentle drydown. Those who do not like fragrances like Eros can skip this test.
