Basics
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Brand & Line: Lattafa, from their Al Noble collection.
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Type / Concentration: Eau de Parfum.
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Unisex: Marketed for both men & women.
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Release / Popularity: It’s relatively new (2022) but has gathered attention, especially among those who like spicy, woody, and gourmand scents.
Scent Profile & Notes
There is some variation in what different sources list, but putting together the consensus, here’s how Safeer smells in stages:
| Stage | Notes / Character | What to Expect |
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| Top (opening) | Fresh citrus, some herbal / green sharpness. Bergamot + artemisia (some say also grapefruit, ginger, black pepper). | A bright, green‑citrusy kick. Slight bitterness or herbal freshness. Possibly a spicy edge early on. |
| Heart | Herbal / green notes, spices, possibly floral touches and sweet resin or caramel in some interpretations. | The green & herbal aspect becomes more noticeable; sweetness may start creeping in; some “warm” spices show up. |
| Base / Dry‑down | Woody & resinous woods (guaiac wood, patchouli, labdanum, frankincense), plus sweet elements like vanilla, possibly amber / musk. Some nutty or spicy base notes in some descriptions. | The fragrance becomes warmer, richer. The sweetness / resins smooth out the sharper herbal/citrus opening. Woody / earthy / smoky touches linger. |
Overall Character & Vibe
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Safeer is best described as green‑citrus + spicy‑woody gourmand. It mixes fresh and herbal elements with sweetness and wood/resin. Many users say it reminds them somewhat of Initio Oud for Happiness, especially in the vibe of the dry down.
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The green / herbal opening gives a slightly sharp or bitter twang before things soften. Then it becomes creamy or sweetish (candied citrus, caramel sort of) before settling into woods / resin.
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It’s somewhat audacious — distinct enough that it stands out, but likely to polarize depending on whether you like sweet‑herbal or green spicy scents.
Performance
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Longevity: Many report 6‑8 hours, sometimes more on clothes or in cooler conditions. However, some say the projection fades earlier.
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Sillage / Projection: Strong opening; then it settles closer to skin. Not always massive throughout, but gets noticed, especially initially.
Pros & Drawbacks
What people like:
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Complex layering — gets through multiple phases (fresh, herbal/green, sweet, woody).
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The fresh / green opening helps balance the sweeter base, making it less cloying than some purely gourmand scents.
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Good value: many feel you get a lot of fragrance for the price.
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It’s versatile: enough freshness for daytime or milder weather; warmth for evening or colder weather.
What some don’t like:
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The sweet / gourmand part is “artificial” to some noses — perhaps more synthetic in feel.
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Herbal / green sharpness early on can be off‑putting or too bitter, depending on your taste.
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For those who dislike sweetness or gourmand vanilla / sugary woods, the base might feel too dessert‑like.
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In very hot conditions, it may feel heavy or overwhelming.