Lattafa 2018 EDP

M £ Acquired

Qaa'ed

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Lattafa Qaa'ed is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Qaa'ed opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, and settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Carnation, and Saffron. Lattafa's Qaa'ed carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. A super-affordable Middle Eastern spice bomb that some adore for its warmth and fantastic performance, while others find it a harsh, synthetic nightmare. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
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Qaa'ed Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Nuit D'Issey Polaris by Issey Miyake
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Best For:
Date Formal

Qaa'ed's potent projection and lasting power make it too overwhelming for polite office wear, but its seductive, opulent character is spot on for dates and formal evening events. Its strength is best reserved for cooler weather and casual situations where you want to make a statement.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, AQUA, LIMONENE, GERANIOL EUGENOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL LONONE, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMAL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opening with a fiery blast of cinnamon and cardamom, Qaa'ed quickly settles into a rich, complex heart of leathery saffron and creamy sandalwood. The base deepens with vanilla and a distinct oud, creating a warm, oriental tapestry. It's a heady mix where spice and wood intertwine, hinting at a hidden cocoa warmth underneath.

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Where to buy

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