Qaed Al Fursan Untamed

(Review of 90ml Bottle) To address the elephant in the room, this absolutely does remind me of Versace Eros. Especially when you've got the bottle in hand and you're taking some whiffs of the scent as it sits behind the sprayer. But I don't think it's entirely related to Eros, despite their similarities in smell. There's a lot going on here that I didn't really get from Eros. I have not sampled Versace Eros Najim yet - so I can't attest to the similarities there, but there is some definite overlap between these two branches of scent within in the fragrance tree. One who enjoys the Eros line may enjoy Qaed Al Fursan Untamed as well. Anyway, I think the "Woody Spicy" denotation for this one isn't exactly misleading, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. This fragrance is actually quite sweet thanks to the dominating caramel note in the blend here; and what I also think is the amber note too - though I find the caramel aspect to be particularly tenacious from the start and the amber much more noticeable the longer the scent sits on skin. Overarchingly though, this does play out much like a standard, lovely woody spicy aroma usually would. This guy opens with a BLAST of cinnamon that permeates the experience for at least a couple hours. It's accented nicely by fragrant, almost floral cardamom and nutmeg, and a squeeze of mandarin juice underscores the composition here to add some freshness to the mix. That caramel note also does jump out almost immediately. It is by far the most dominant note in this fragrance, for some even being a bit too strong. I don't find this to be THAT strong, but it will turn some people off for sure because it is still rather potent. It does blend with those spices beautifully though, and when the more herbal accords like the lavender and sage come in, it helps cut down the caramel sweetness to a more controllable level. There's an ALMOST evergreen quality to it when you really get your nose into it, which might be that cypress note! The other most notable part of this fragrance is the drydown, which grows into a sweetened amber mix, complete with woody undertones. I find the olibanum to be my favorite addition here because it almost mirrors that aromatic, evergreen quality I mentioned earlier in the middle notes. The amber here is also quite lovely - sweet, somewhat darkened, and resinous - and is blended super well with the rest of the juice, making it an excellent core accord for this scent. The sweetness once again is still mostly here as it really is as pertinent as others say it is. I still catch strong whiffs of the cinnamon as well, but in a supporting role over a dominating one here. As it dries and dries that sweet/spicy combo does fade into a more classy amber wood scent on my skin with a distinct spiciness and traces of balsam floating around the drydown. You can find these for about twenty dollars at various stores like TJMaxx or Burlington, and I'd very much say this is worth the money. I am not totally in love with this fragrance, as I do find the sweetness to be a tad cloying for my nose, and some notes do lack a little depth, but the value proposition here is unmistakably excellent. This guy lasts at least 7 hours or so on me and projects off the skin so well, that the girl behind the counter at a convenience store making my chicken sandwich told me "is that you that smells so good?" So frankly - I'd say that's STRONG, and damn good. Another very solid cheapie from the legendary house of solid cheapies, Lattafa. Some people even say this one macerates very well, curious how this might develop over time!

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Untamed- what are we gonna get with this? I picked it up today at Burlington for 16 dollars. Well, it does not disappoint for a cologne you can get for 10-30 bucks. Features -Pressurized atomizer -Magnetic cap -3.04 oz (Great amount for price) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thoughts/ Main scent: Untamed in my opinion is a great fragrance! First, it is made from a very reputable fragrance company; Lattafa. It is inspired off of the Middle-eastern exclusive Versace Eros Najim, which does not smell like the normal Versace eros you'd find normally. It contains a very musky and woody/cinnamon opening, which settles into a lavendar, caramel, woody base and a tint of sweetness but not alot. I know this is a dupe of Eros Najim, but I find this scent to be VERY close to Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum; but instead with a much more caramel and lavendar scent profile, compared to the bare woody smell of Burberry Hero EDP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Performance: For 16 dollars, Untamed performs extremely good. While it opens with a musk and a woody base, I feel after it dries down into its lavendar and caramel aftersmell, it lasts around 4-8 hours. Standard for an EDP, but amazing at this price point. As for projection, your not gonna fill an entire room, but it will be smelled by someone in arms length. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blind buy safe: Honestly, no. Qaed Al Fursan Untamed is a great fragrance for the right person, but it appeals as a very masculine and expensive smelling fragrance, and might not be liked by some of the people who love sweet, candy-like smells. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When should you wear it: To me, this is not an everyday cologne. This is something I would wear maybe to graduation or end of year school party, or school dance, but not something everyday. I would personally lean to a more fresh ultra-safe fragrance like Azzaro Chrome, CK Eternity Aqua, or Versace Pour Homme. While you technically could wear it, I wouldn't but you totally can if you love the smell. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is it worth the price point: Yes. Yes. Yes. For a cologne that retails for 30 dollars but you can get at off-price discounters for 20-10 dollars, this is a steal. This cologne smells very expensive for how low-priced it is. Plus, you won't have to worry if you don't like it, you only spent 16 dollars versus a 175 dollar "niche" cologne. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final rating: 8/10 Very solid fragrance will keep in my personal collection in-stock.

Nose Note #565 This (Eros Najim, I suppose) goes in the direction of: Armani Stronger With You, Rabanne Victory Elixir, some from the Carolina Herrera Bad Boy line and other super sweetened up aromatic scent with an emphasis on amber, cinnamon, pepper. So this one offers nothing new, but I can tell you that I like this one much more than all mentioned above. Even though I dislike Stronger With You, I think Untamed is closest to it, but it doesn't have the chestnut note or whatever that I just can't stomach. This is basically a good mens fougere, but sweetened up to the max. Cinnamon, orange, lavender, caramel, amber - all these go hand in hand and altogether the blend feels almost perfect. I generally don't like very sweet and gourmand fragrances, but this somehow became an exception. So it's both a common modern sweet mens scent, and at the same time it's special in its own way. It's like they've mixed Eros (which I'm indifferent to) and Stronger With You (which I don't like at all) and got this wonderful thing. The OG just spat on and I don't know why. Maybe Lattafa did a better job. I don't see connection between this and Asad Bourbon. Upd. after 4 months: I change my rating to "moderate" longevity (at best). I've been wearing this alternating with Ansaam Silver (which is very similar to Asad Bourbon). Ansaam Silver is LONG lasting. This I can bearly pick up after an hour. And they do kind of go in a similar direction, but not hugely. I've grown to like this scent and Ansaam much more. But I wish Untamed lasted longer. Performance is below average. Though the juice to dirt cheap. The start can be really not nice when oversprayed. But I have to say, the scent itself is just very nice. Well done. 8.5/10, special among the mass of sweet mens fragrances. The best in Qaed al Fursan line

Random purchases at Burlington. For the hype and rating I felt it was a good blind buy especially for $18.99 USD. I can't compare it to Eros Najim because I haven't smelled it. I definitely like this . From the look of the note breakdown and stuff I smelled I was afraid that this would be super strong or smell too spiced candle. It is none of that and that is a big plus for me. In the opening you smell spices but not overly warm with the orange . On skin it is dryer in the air it is sweeter and on clothes it is a tad more citrus . The opening isn't bad but as this develops after about 30-45 minutes it smells very good. You smell the caramel, light spices, Olibanum , light woody . It does get sweeter on the dry down but it's not super sweet at all. This is all about the dry down . On skin it does smell a tad dusty , not bad. But the whiffs in the air are very good. In the air it all comes together so nice. With these types of fragrances I'm afraid of them smelling too "fall" or "Christmas" and when they are strong you smell like a Christmas aisle. This is "light" and super pleasant. Performance, this is not beast mode unless you shower in it , and I'm talking about 10 sprays. Sillage is not great. BUT what I really like is that it creates a nice close scent bubble . Anyone near you will catch a good whiff but no one several feet away will unless a breeze hits you. You catch whiffs of it throughout the day. So it's strong up close which is what I prefer . On a heavy use day I will spray this 8 times. 6 on skin and 2 shirt and it all stays close and lasts about 7 hours. Anyone looking for this style fragrance that isn't offensive it's totally worth a try. I am giving this a 7/10 . I'm very curious to how this will smell in a couple months

Qaed Al Fursan Untamed by Lataffa is a delightfully pleasant fragrance that has captured my senses, and I am thrilled to have received mine today. This exquisite scent is characterized by a harmonious blend of amber, which exudes a warm, spicy aroma that is both inviting and invigorating. The fragrance is further enriched by aromatic notes of cinnamon, which add a touch of warmth and familiarity. The fresh spicy elements offer a lively zestiness that perfectly complements the smooth, buttery caramel undertones. A subtle woody essence runs through the scent profile, providing a robust and earthy backbone that is gracefully balanced by the zest of citrus, lending a vibrant freshness. Not to be overlooked, the soft whispers of lavender contribute to an overall sweet and calming effect, weaving an elegant tapestry of layered aromas. One of the standout aspects of this fragrance is its impressive longevity and enduring presence. The citrus notes provide a refreshing burst of energy and vivacity, while the woodsy notes contribute to its tenacity, ensuring that the aroma lingers long after its initial application. Remarkably, the fragrance comes at an exceptional price point; I was fortunate enough to secure mine for the remarkable price of just $15, with shipping fees included. This affordability does not compromise its quality, as evidenced by the fragrance's excellent sillage, which allows it to project and linger, leaving a memorable trail in its wake.