Lazuli

Lazuli di Al Wataniah Il profumo del miliardario "pulito": quando il sogno di un'estate eterna diventa realtà Esistono profumi che valgono per ciò che costano, altri che deludono le aspettative e poi ci sono le chimere: scoperte straordinarie capaci di unire l'accessibilità economica a un viaggio emozionale profondo. Lazuli di Al Wataniah appartiene categoricamente a quest'ultima, rara specie. Per chi scrive, questa fragranza non è semplicemente un esercizio di stile della profumeria araba, ma la materializzazione di un desiderio d'infanzia. Chiunque sia cresciuto respirando le note frizzanti della classica 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, usata dalla mamma nelle mattine di primavera o dal papà d'estate, fresco di rasatura dopo il barbiere, ha coltivato un sogno segreto: far durare quell'aroma di pulito impeccabile oltre il tempo di un sospiro. Lazuli esaudisce questo desiderio, ponendosi come il perfetto anello di congiunzione tra la freschezza della colonia e il lusso moderno. Piramide Olfattiva Apertura L'esplosione iniziale è un trionfo agrumato, solare e vivido. Il Limone, il Bergamotto e il Mandarino creano un accordo frizzante e immediato, ma è la presenza dell'Arancia Amara a fare la magia. In questo esatto momento si compie il miracolo della chimera: l'anima iconica di 4711 Original Eau de Cologne si fonde istantaneamente con l'architettura sofisticata di Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. È un'apertura rigenerante, nitida, priva di spigoli sintetici grossolani. Cuore Nel cuore della fragranza, l'evoluzione si fa elegante e signorile. Il Neroli e il Fiore d'Arancio Africano prendono il controllo assoluto della scena. La sensazione di pulito evolve, abbandonando la volatilità della colonia per strutturarsi come un vero e proprio abito di sartoria. È un cuore floreale bianco, luminoso e cristallino. Drydown Mentre 4711 Original Eau de Cologne svanirebbe e Tom Ford Neroli Portofino inizierebbe a perdere colpi, Lazuli si siede su una base solida di Ambra. Questa nota dona alla fragranza una consistenza leggermente più densa e calda, che mantiene gli agrumi ancorati alla pelle e impedisce alla composizione di evaporare nel nulla, lasciando una scia discreta ma persistente. Valutazione Composizione e Originalità Voto: 10/10: Un dieci pieno per l'equilibrio. Riuscire a creare un gemello di Tom Ford Neroli Portofino che racchiuda la nostalgia di 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, mantenendo una qualità percepita altissima a una frazione del prezzo, è un piccolo capolavoro commerciale. Zittisce anche i collezionisti più ortodossi e intransigenti verso la profumeria araba. Prestazioni Voto: 7/10: Diciamoci la verità: pretendere una persistenza da scia nucleare da un profilo olfattivo dominato dal neroli e dagli agrumi è irrealistico. Tuttavia, Lazuli fa meglio di Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. Offre una durata moderata sulla pelle e ottima sui tessuti, ideale per rinfrescarsi durante le giornate più calde senza risultare mai invadente. L'effetto "Miliardario a Portofino": È uno di quei profumi da 7 in prestazioni che però ti catapultano in un'altra dimensione. Indossarlo dà la sensazione impagabile di essere un miliardario appena uscito dalla doccia, vestito in lino bianco, che attraversa la hall del Belmond Hotel Splendido di Portofino o sorseggia un aperitivo sulla terrazza dell'Hôtel de Paris a Montecarlo. Trasuda ricchezza, pulizia e un'eleganza assoluta. Consigli per l'Uso Stagione ideale: Estate e Primavera. Dà il meglio di sé con il caldo umido, dove la sua freschezza agisce come un vero e proprio scudo rigenerante. Occasione: Perfetto per il giorno, per l'ufficio, per il post-barba estivo o per un aperitivo al tramonto sul lungomare. Suggerimento: Visto il costo estremamente democratico, non abbiate paura di spruzzarlo generosamente anche sugli abiti, come camicie di lino o polo di cotone, per massimizzare la resa e prolungare l'effetto hotel a 5 stelle fino a sera. In conclusione: Lazuli di Al Wataniah è una scoperta imperdibile. Che siate collezionisti navigati o semplici amanti del profumo di pulito, questo flacone merita un posto d'onore nel vostro armadietto estivo. Bisogna dare il giusto merito a questo prodotto: è un successo per gli occhi, per l'olfatto e per il portafogli.

Before diving deeper, I should mention that this fragrance is clearly inspired by Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. The resemblance is undeniable, and surprisingly, Lazuli even seems to offer slightly better performance on my skin, despite costing a fraction of the price. The opening is where the similarity is at its strongest. To my nose, they smell almost identical at first spray. As it dries down, the Tom Ford becomes more refined and better defined, which is to be expected considering the massive price difference of over €200. Still, the average person would never be able to tell them apart in everyday wear. What impressed me most is how expensive Lazuli smells for what it costs. The quality of the scent far exceeds its price tag. The packaging and bottle are also excellent. Everything feels solid and well made, with no cheap plastic components, and the presentation is genuinely impressive. As for performance, it's decent but not exceptional, even though it's an EDP. That said, expecting beast mode longevity from a fragrance built around neroli, orange blossom, bergamot, and other fresh citrus notes is unrealistic. This is a fragrance I would mainly recommend for summer, especially for people who enjoy clean, citrusy, Mediterranean-style scents. It's definitely unisex, but personally, I think it leans slightly more masculine. Overall, this has become one of the nicest fragrances in my collection and is absolutely worth the money. It's the kind of scent that's very easy to wear and difficult to dislike. During vacations, it really shines. It smells like walking into the lounge of a luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast or overlooking the Aegean Sea on a sunny afternoon. Really brings some old memories to my mind when I was a child vacationing with my parents. Anyway for the price, it's an easy recommendation.

Classic without smelling like the old guy down the street pretending he’s in charge. Oh yes—this actually performs a little better than both the Fragrance World version and Tom Ford’s take. The citrus hits harder, lasts longer, and completely embarrasses the FW version. The opening is so smooth thought I had the expensive one . I looked at the bottle like, “You sure you’re not the one running this family?” The citrus–neroli combo is honestly some of the best I’ve smelled—simple, effortless, and classy as hell. It’s the kind of neroli that walks in with quiet confidence, pulls out a chair, and says, “Sit down. We gotta talk.” Fresh and bright, but still elegant enough to make you feel like you’re in a dimly lit Italian restaurant, red wine on the table, giving instructions to your guy about how Vinnie’s been short on his money again... and maybe talking to the wrong people. This is that clean, citrus-floral Italian style done right—sunlit, breezy, quietly powerful. Fresh and sharp, but never harsh. Classic without smelling like the old guy in the corner pretending he’s in charge. It’s calming and exhilarating at the same time—like hearing the accordion music in the background while you whisper, “Handle it. But make it look like business.” And the layering? Beautiful. I love it with Sauvage EDP, and even with Megamare. Half the time Megamare is still clinging on, but I reapply anyway because I’m addicted to this neroli–citrus hit. Call it my cologne version of “one more job.” Overall, it’s like a breath of coastal Italy—crisp, clean, timeless, uplifting. If you love neroli, this one satisfies every craving... the way business gets handled when someone forgets who they owe.

* Pretty much a perfect clone of Neroli Portofino * Extremely bright citrus and floral fragrance with a clean soapy drydown * The aromatic fougere version of a citrus fragrance * A rare floral fragrance that men can use confidently * Totally unisex * Fresh and aromatic * Proof that sometimes less is more when it comes to fragrances * good performance * Great for warmer weather * Good for users of all ages * Versatile * Good price * Fantastic presentation that rivals some of Lattafa's best * Can come off as industrial citrus cleaner to some noses * More floral than citrusy * Might not appeal to fans of more citrusy fragrances such as the Light Blue and Acqua di Gio lines Lazuli's Al Wataniah is pretty much a perfect clone of Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino. It's an extremely bright citrus and floral fragrance, emphasis on the floral. Those are pretty much the only two notes, but they are so strong that it almost comes across like an aromatic fougere in and of itself. Incredible. This is fresh and highly aromatic and proves that less can be more. This is quite strong and can come off as industrial cleaner to some noses because of that. The citrus is really more of a citrus blossom and the florals dominate here. If you're looking for actual citrus a la Acqua di Gio or Light Blue, this might be disappointing. But as a floral fragrance, particularly one that men can use, this is pretty awesome. This is totally unisex, great for the warmer weather, good for all ages and very versatile. The price is great and the unique presentation rivals some of Lattafa's best. Add in strong performance and this is a total winner. Highly recommended.

I love this fragrance for hot weather - it's absolutely heavenly. The neroli is beautiful and the citruses have been done so beautifully. But as a couple of people say here though the performance is pretty bad. Mine is now 6 months old and despite starting off nice and strong it's gone to nothing in one hour flat. I've been chided on an online review by a fragrance reviewer for being anosmic by a woman who maintains she gets at least 8 hours from this. I don't really mind that but I don't know: maybe there's more than one formulation out there. Not the first time my experience with one of these Arabics is the polar opposite to influencers' assessments on performance (Khadlaj Empire Victor is an absolute rubbish performer on me despite 8 months' maceration). I wonder what's with that. UPDATE: I have now had this since around June 2024 now (It's now 18/12/2025) and it's gotten stronger on first spray BUT NO CHANGE with the longevity which is way below par). Even when I spray it on hair (which usually gets me way more longevity than skin - I have long hair) the performance is awful.

purchased as a blind buy instead of the overpriced tom ford neroli portofino and its now my favourite summer fragrance in my opinion much better than my parfum de marley greenley. very unheard of aswell. slightly aquatic but very floral scent with an obviously arabian profile to it. only problem i could see is the atomiser is awful. other than that smells class and its stronger than some high end fragrances .

This is an exact clone to neroli portofino, at least 96%. I saw a bunch of videos saying this is neroli portofino with longevity so obviously I had to get it and let me tell you this not one of my friends or family could tell the difference they just thought my neroli portofino got stronger its that good, if your on the fence about getting don't think just get it!!!!

In the opening realy smels like a soap. But when its opened I have fealing like I'm smelling a flower. Clean and fresh scent. Very easy to wear. Citruses are only there in the opening, in the beginning. But I say again, when its opened you can only smell a flower. No soapiness when its opened. Great fragrance for this price. No sintetich smell. Natural fealing.

Im in love with the scent profile. I own pretty much every clone of TF neroli portofino.this may not be the longest lasting But the quality is insane considering the price! 1h of projection 4 or 5 h lasts on my skin 6h on fabrics

Better performance than Tom Fords Neroli Portofino which has longevity issues. I regret purchasing this. Save your hard earned cash and buy Lazuli Al Wataniah instead.

I love it. Nice summer scent that is unisex. Neroli and Citrus bomb. Well done. Uplifting. Warmer days for sure.

A HIDDEN TREASURE,,, I FEEL I SHOWERED WHEN I WEAR THIS AMAZING STUFF,,, EVEN WHEN I DIDNT SHOWERED😌😏😏

Neroli Portofino with much better performance. Skip the Tom Ford and all other clones. Get this one.

Bought it. Trash. Macerated it fore about a month. Pretty good. Longevity isn’t great. 8/10

This is a 1:1 to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino. 100ml for $30 is a no brainer. Safe blind buy

Love it same smell as the OG trust me I have the the TF this is like 95% same thing

Great Dupe for Neroli Portonifo! 10x Cheaper with 90% similaritties

Wonderful lemon fragrance.👍👍 Incredibly durable.🥰😱🥰😱

Getting it out of the way, it's certainly a take on Neroli Portofino, but it's predominantly a FLORAL perfume, not a citrus one. If you're expecting a huge blast of realistic citrus that hangs on for like 8 hours, you can dream on. Out of the gate and pretty much for a good 4-6 hours, it's straight up neroli - the flower, not the bitter orange fruit. It's pretty smooth, and there's a bit of petitgrain in the opening, but there's honestly barely any citrus at all. Really the reason so many of these types of fragrances get the "tropical" association is because they use the same sort of cosmetic base, and it smells like sunscreen/lotion. Don't know why nobody mentions it. There's even a Shiseido cleansing foam I use that smells similar. It's the same with Artisan Pure, WHICH is a much better interpretation of the non-floral side of the bitter orange tree imo, although it has a stronger woody amber presence. Same with Ferrari's Bright Neroli and AdP's Colonia Essenza, both of which have better musk components. If you're not into smelling like straight up floral neroli, then all three of those fragrances would make this a redundant purchase. Especially the latter two. Perhaps even BR's Neroli Woods. I'll admit that I was duped by so many online personalities raving about how great the citrus was in here. Yeah, no. The floral component is certainly closer to the TF than anything I've smelled so far, so if you're looking for a decent dupe in that respect, it'll do nicely. Unfortunately, it's just too one-dimensional and kinda flat off of my skin. I dunno, maybe the newer bottles aren't what the older ones were cause you can't expect more citrus after letting it sit for a few months. But the box and bottle are awesome and the atomizer isn't as bad as some were saying - kinda puffy, but gets the job done. Clearly the same metallic cap as some of the Navitus bottles too. Longevity is slightly above average if you spray heavily, but it's better than most citrus fragrances because this isn't one. For me though, it's pretty redundant so it's not exactly a win, but it'll certainly get some use as a layering fragrance. C'est la vie. Scent - 6.8/10 Longevity - 7/10 Projection - 7/10 Overall - 7/10 Seriously though, the presentation rocks.

Lazuli....I saw an online vid raving about how good this is as a TFNP dupe and bought it. Fell into the Hype. On smelling the first 2 sprays on my forehand, my nose already felt something not right. Then I proceeded to put in sprays all over. It seems the opening is pretty muted. I don't get the opening citrusy orangey projection. All I got was the scent sitting on my skin with hints of orange and then neroli flowers, it's like it goes straight to the heart and middle notes. I'm gonna let it sit and come back to it But even cheaper dupes for TFNP are so wonderfully nice and neroli fresh. This Lazuli straight away becomes like a light skin scent without projection and silage. I'm not sure if this happens to the rest of you. It's also not smelling like TFNP, it's more musculine mature with neroli warmth, not the fresh type of bright neroli. Maison's Porto neroli is still one of the better dupes that smells so great. However lazuli nice box presentation but Abit clumsy to take out the bottle from the split half top box. Quite disappointing actually, was expecting a fresher brighter neroli, not something so muted and sitting back.