Is Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan a dupe of Rabanne Black XS?
Black XS EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2016 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Qaed Al Fursan EDP
Qaed Al Fursan is a tropical pineapple explosion, whereas Black XS leans into dark fruits and cacao. The Lattafa projects a loud, sweet, and woody profile, ideal for those wanting to be noticed. Rabanne's offering is more subdued, potentially polarizing with its sweeter, gourmand vibe that some find fleeting. If you enjoy a bold, tropical statement, go with Qaed Al Fursan. For a darker, more nuanced (though potentially weaker) fruity-cacao experience, Black XS is the better choice. Both share sweetness, but their presentations diverge significantly.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS
- Qaed Al Fursan
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a strong, attention-grabbing tropical scent.
- Affordability is a key factor in your decision.
- You love pineapple and sweet woody notes.
- You want a fragrance with excellent projection.
- You prefer a darker, more gourmand fragrance.
- You want something less overtly tropical.
- You appreciate cacao and dark fruit notes.
- You prefer a more subtle and nuanced scent profile.
A dark-fruit and cacao gourmand with a seductive, soft finish. Tart cranberry, tamarind and pink pepper cut the sweetness, and rose, violet, vanilla and sandalwood keep it dressed up.
A bombastic burst of syrupy pineapple with a sweet woody backbone, Qaed Al Fursan is a fun, affordable crowd-pleaser. Not for the shy or those seeking subtlety, but unbeatable for pure tropical energy and mood-lifting effect.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Cranberry
23% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
19% share of the perfume
Vanilla
12% share of the perfume
Violet
12% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
10% share of the perfume
Tamarind
10% share of the perfume
Massoia
8% share of the perfume
Rose
5% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
4% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cranberry, cacao and vanilla are dark and warm, so autumn and winter suit it best. A touch of pink pepper adds a little brightness for a cool spring night.
Occasions
Dark and seductive, it is ideal for dates and evenings, where it makes a statement without overpowering. It is not a sport scent and lacks the strength for a big formal event.
Seasons
The juicy pineapple and freshness make it lively for spring, while the syrupy sweetness and woody base anchor it well in fall. Summer works if not too humid, but the sweetness can be cloying in heat. In winter, the scent lacks true depth for cold weather.
Occasions
Best for casual wear, weekends, social gatherings, or gym due to its playful, bold pineapple-forward nature. It can work for daytime dates but may overwhelm in formal or office settings due to its sweetness and assertive fruity character.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds amber and cedar, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Where to buy
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