Lattafa 2021 EDP

M £ Acquired

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab

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Lattafa Qaa'ed Al Shabaab is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Qaa'ed Al Shabaab opens with Ylang-Ylang and Osmanthus, and settles into a heart of Leather and Cedar. Lattafa's Qaa'ed Al Shabaab carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a bold, uncompromising leather bomb of a fragrance, not for the faint-hearted. It’s a polarizing scent that people either adore for its raw, authentic leather and outstanding performance, or recoil from its intense, industrial edge. If you’re into serious leather, this Lattafa offers niche quality at a bargain price.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
  • Warm
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Qaa'ed Al Shabaab Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Oud Essentiel by Guerlain
20%
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Oud Essentiel the original Qaa'ed Al Shabaab inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Osmanthus53%
Ylang-Ylang47%
Heartas listed
Leather67%
Cedar33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its nuclear performance and intensely strong, animalic leather accord make it too overwhelming for polite office settings. It's best suited for casual evening wear or specific 'bad boy' occasions rather than formal events, though a subtle hand on a cold-weather date might work.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Qaa'ed Al Shabaab kicks off with a surprising floral sweetness from osmanthus and ylang-ylang, a brief calm before the storm. Once that fades, you're hit with an intense, authentic blast of leather, akin to new car upholstery or a worn-in biker jacket. This robust leather is quickly joined by an animalic oud, and a strong cedar note, creating a dark, woody, and powerfully masculine aroma that lingers for ages.

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