Queen of Roses

As someone who adores spicy oriental type fragrances but not so much rose or heavy florals, this one was a blind buy gamble. I really like it though! There is a lot of pink pepper, saffron, and a soft and almost creamy rose up front, it feels mysterious and witchy and perfect for cooler weather. If you like gothic type scents and more niche fragrances you may enjoy this spicy, warm rosy blend. A lot of the time rose notes give me scent migraines but Queen of roses does not. The rose is prominent but not overpowering. I would say is more like an incense-y baby pink rose, not a fresh loud red rose. It smells good to me right out of the box but am also not sad to let this one continue to age though the summer months for fall use. An influencer said that this is a dupe for Brompton Immortals by Ex Nihilo, I have never smelled the original, but I feel safe saying that this is probably a more mild and streamlined version if so, as most of the Arabian dupes tend to be, but also more work friendly. Another reviewer said that this is like Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper from Kayali, I could see the comparison but Sweet Diamond is much more rosey and has more patchouli. Overall, I recommend this one if you like edgy spicy florals

Very similar it Velvet Roses by Lataffa , more spicy but similar. Im a fan the dry down is worth the wait Correction not sure which came first but this and Hawass London are the same

This is a beautiful, spicy, seductive, mature rose. I love it.

It was with much anticipation that I received and applied Lattafa "Queen of Roses." I received the perfume in a lovely box set that included four large Lattafa samples. I'm on the search for a lovely, AFFORDABLE rose-centric perfume that I can liberally apply and enjoy at bedtime (mostly). After initially disliking Queen of Roses, I can say the perfume is growing on me! Even though QOR is undeniably an odd fragrance, I find the perfume oddly intriguing. Upon initial application, all I can smell is strong, peppery rose and very oily saffron. And to my nose, the saffron note smells industrial and akin to motor oil. But as the fragrance develops on skin, things improve. The rose note persists. But the emergence of a greenish patchouli, along with amber, musk & vanilla tame the fragrance and balance out the somewhat screechy opening. The base notes improve things a lot and the dry-down is even better. I also think not over-spraying, or not over-applying is key. Not a love but we'll see.

Acquired taste, NOT BLIND BIND SAFE. This is in your face "harsh" perfume. Can't wash it off, still lingers on skin after shower. I like complicated perfumes but this is too much, even for me.