Trantüte66

Is the fragrance "inspired" by a well-known model? Even from a Creed fragrance? Uh... Nope.
Are there fragrance notes that are also found in other fresh, woody men's fragrances? Of course there are.
But one thing at a time:
In a rather unexciting bottle, unfortunately with an annoying blue fabric ribbon, is a fragrance that I find pleasing. At least the tassel of the ribbon is covered in plastic, so the thing doesn't get fuzzy from the outset...
About the fragrance:
Fresh, slightly citrusy notes at the beginning, woodiness and a hint of leather follow later. The fragrance is always supported by a slightly bitter bergamot. The woods are not dark, but rather well balanced between light but seasoned pine boards and varnished oak planks. The whole thing lasts surprisingly well and for a long time, at least on my skin and clothes. What about the projection? So medium...
I like the fragrance as a pleasant companion for the lighter part of the year, which also suits a summer evening with friends on the terrace.

So, the Ayat Black Shine has arrived and I can't help but write something about it...
First of all: Purchased via Amazon for just under €30. After all sorts of (mostly good to excellent) experiences with fragrances from Lattafa and the associated sub-brands, I now have another oriental "mass brand" in my inventory as of today.

Packaging: Very sturdy box, precisely finished and covered with a thin, golden metal foil both on the lid and on the inside. The flacon is firmly embedded in a fabric-covered mold.

Flacon: The flacon itself weighs almost 440 g and is also well made. The lid is firm enough to lift the bottle, even if it doesn't click into place. The sprayer performs excellently; plenty of fine mist that is easy to place.

Fragrance: Asad in more mature, cooler and less sweet. Clear resins, tart, transparent forest honey, the whole in a damp, cold autumn mist at dusk. Malty Assam tea smells in the cup in front of me and a premonition of the flavor that is about to be perceived mingles with the scent of spruce or pine, not Nordmann fir... Even after a few hours, the slight coolness and restraint compared to the scent of Lataffa remains, but at the same time the scent is present and not too quiet. I would say that Ayat can also work well for office workers if you don't overdo it. Oh yes, in my opinion it is masculine and not necessarily unisex, but that was to be expected...
Even though the brand clearly comes from the Orient, this fragrance is not a "typical" Oriental, but, as described, is clearly oriented towards Dior Sauvage Elixir and Lataffa Asad, even if it is nothing like them.
Oh yes, the whole thing lasts (on me) similarly to the Asad and it also has a similar radiance.

Whether you prefer the one from Lataffa or Ayat is up to you; I think both are great. The Asad seems to me to be "louder" and the Black Shine more distinguished, more grown-up, but of course that's just my opinion. As there is not much difference between the two in terms of price, it really comes down to personal preference and perhaps the look of the flacons.

Even if the bottle is reminiscent of a shower gel from the 90s and at 250ml also has as much content as a corresponding pack, it contains an aftershave cologne... and it smells, and zar great, I think. It is clearly in the direction of a very well-known Davidoff cologne, but it is not as fine and a little soapy. There is also a certain menthol freshness kick, which can be a good addition to a shaving soap or shaving cream with menthol, especially after shaving in the summer. The durability and radiance are surprisingly good for an aftershave cologne. However, due to the reasonable price and the quantity offered, restraint is not necessarily required when applying...Give it to him or her is the appropriate motto...
The fragrance is not very subtle or playful, rather straight forward, which suits the character of the pack and the shave well.
So if you're looking for something fresh with a touch of nostalgia for after shaving, this is certainly the right choice. The various Arko varieties can often be found in Turkish supermarkets, even if they have become rare there recently. If you can get hold of a bottle, you can't go wrong for around €5 or less and start the day fresh.

Yes, chocolate is in the start, rather the bitter kind..but sweet and also tender.
But from the beginning:
It is an aftershave that contains excellent care substances in addition to the fragrance. Micro-injuries after wet shaving are closed quickly and without "burn" and only the fragrance.... which is what this is actually about....
Chocolate, sweet and bitter, Cuban-Caribbean notes with a slight hint of spice and rum. The slightly tart hint of incense is also present in the background. In combination with the identical scent of the shaving soap, this makes for an excellent start to a Sunday morning, when shaving after a shower is the first highlight of the day. In combination with the pure chocolate, there is also a truffle cream, a kind of melting, similar to ice cream confectionery.
As far as I know, the fragrance is only available as an aftershave and shaving soap, but not as an EdT or in any other form as a pure fragrance.

Ha, an oriental without oud and without saffron or leather...but with plenty of fruit instead.
It is a little reminiscent of Creed's famous representative, but here the pineapple is clearly in the foreground and the focus. The citrus notes, which are also present, and a sweet and tangy undertone are all rather secondary. The fruit is rich and ripe and dominates the overall experience. Pineapple all in" is available here for a really small price. Even if there are other pineapple fragrances from Lataffa and this scent is certainly presented in a finer and more intricate way in fragrances from other manufacturers, for me this fragrance is a summer and sun scent par excellence. For the price, you wouldn't expect a real "fruit extract" here and the whole thing is clearly synthetic. However, this is not a disadvantage as far as the fragrance itself is concerned.
Why it is marketed as a men's fragrance remains Lattafa's secret, as it seems to me to be really suitable for fruit-loving Danes. When sniffing the scent of a fruit, who looks at who is holding it in their hand...
It lasts, at least for me, from "after the shower" to "under the comforter" and also has a good range. If you spray discreetly (2-3 puffs), you can also wear it "to the office"; if you want to leave a clear impression on a warm summer evening on the terrace, spray more. However, he or she will have to put a plate of sliced fruit at the coffee bar for colleagues to snack on during the day...
You can tell I like it, even if, for me at least, it is clearly seasonal from spring to late summer.
Now if only I knew where the cocktail umbrellas had gone...