@@ShivanngN_Eldritch No. I tried TF Oud Wood at Parcos. I too own a 30Ml of Lattafa Qae'ed. In Layman terms or in desi lingo, Lattafa Qae'ed has a hint of Haldi. That earthy spicy kind of mellowed Haldi smell that makes it oriental and spicy. I'm pretty sure it is not actually the smell of Haldi, but the concoction of Cardamom+saffron+cinnamon, gives hint of Turmeric/Haldi. If you are not into some kind of Oriental + Arabic fragrance, then don't fall into the hype. I'm not such ultra omega perfume expert, but I like perfumes of my own preference.
Love your reviews! And Middle Eastern fragrances...I'm new at this and a female, and here goes: 1) Sultan Oud Al Rehab 2) Black Horse Al Rehab 3) Musk Oud Al Rehab 4) Golden Al Rehab 5) Balkis (these are all Al Rehab) 6) Aroosah 7) Arabisque 8) Dalal 9) White Musk 10) Africana/Dehn Al Oud
Haha. Don't buy Oud for Glory online! I believe it is AED65. But if you head to AAZ in Naif, you'll get it for 30. Let me know when you're going, I'll join you! 😊
@@smellycatreviews Ahhh I wish I could go explore! But being a student without a car in the pandemic has limited my outside time :(( Samawa may be my best bet after all. (PS: I acquired Kalemat, super exciting addition to my new but growing collection!)
Being based in Dubai, we are actually quite lucky to try out these hidden gems for such a low price. Have a small collection of 30 odd perfumes but got to discover lot more on your channel. Time to visit perfume souq :)
(1) Rasasi Shuhrah - I'm loving it. Haven't smelled anything like it. (2) Nabeel Ya Ghali - Amazing gourmand fragrance (Vanilla for days) (3) Ramz Al Rasasi 9453 (The Leopard One) - Sweet & Cumin (4) Rasasi Nafaes Al Shaghaf - I don't usually like aquatic scents like Nautica Voyage, but this one has a nice touch of fruitiness (5) Ajmal Qafiya 01 - Not really a budget fragrance, but it has a lovely mixture of amber and saffron. I think it is a polarizing fragrance so don't blind buy it.
Here are my top 10 middle eastern budget fragrances: 1. Rasasi Hawas 2. Armaf Shades Wood 3. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man 4. Arabian oud- Arabian Knight 5. My Fragances..Fragrance world's- Rose Arabie 6. Ajmal Mukhallat al Shams 7. Armaf Shaykh al Shuyoukh Luxe Edition 8. Lattafa Rumz Silver 9. Rasasi Shuhrah 10. Swiss Arabian Rakan Honorable mentions: Rasasi Wisam Day, Rasasi Shaghaf, Lattafa Raghba, Ajmal Blu, Arabian Oud Woody Intense and Kalemat Black
Smelly Cat - I have a tip for you to make your videos better. My tip is to write the names of the perfumes you are reviewing in the description of the video. Like that viewers can easily see the perfumes being reviewed and also how to spell them. I love it when reviewers take the time to write the names of the perfumes in the video description. It's something that makes reviewers look more professional and considerate. Thanks.
Yo SMELLY!!So I got my Nakahat yesterday and man oh man.I really do appreciate everything that has been made available to us,but it's time's like these that I just overflow with gratitude for what the middle eastern houses and reviews like your self has done/is doing for us.This is a HOME RUN!!!!👏🤝🕺🏾keep it up bro.
Awesome ranking, Nixon! Nakahat al oud is also my favourite from Lattafa. It smells so high quality for such a low price. I have to say I prefer Ajmal Evoke for him instead of Evoke Gold. More unique, more projection and longevity. Beautifiul fragrance... one of my favourites for summer. But my number 1 is still Shuhrah since the first time I smelled it 3 years ago. Arabian houses are the best in terms of quality vs price! Best regards :)
Absolutely. I'd put Shuhrah higher if only I'd get to wear it a little more. I did once stink up an entire Tram with it! It was -5 degrees, the tram was stuffy, and everyone knew it came from me. 😊
@@smellycatreviews I take that as a good thing lol I think you just to have to get used to it. It's powerful as f*ck but a very pleasent scent after all. My girlfriend loves it!
i agree it is amazing! best cologne ive botten i think comparing by price and everything i have rasasi hawas and I have had the Zebra which is aventus clone and this is also a KILLer bought it for my dad he loved it good for office. QAAED seems to be good for cold time or night time and it smells aromatic zingy and fresh and inviting
Not exactly sure but the Lattafa Qaa'ed not only looks like Icon Absolute but more appropriately it also looks like Arabian Oud's Amiri. Funny thing to me is it smells quite close to Amiri as well. The Arabian Oud retains a sharp fizzy middle where Qaa'ed finishes a bit more woody /smoky? It's great for the money!
The Midnight Oud is a little burnt smelling to my nose so far. I will give it some more wear time to see how I feel about it. Thank you for this video 😊
I don't have lots of Arabian cheapies, but some that I enjoy: Lattafa Oud Mood, Armaf Shades Wood, Lattafa Raghba Wood Intense, and Al Rehab Sultan Al Oud, Superman, Dakkar and Al Sharquiah.
Shurah is not for me. I hated it. Got Hawas and again there are days the smell hits you and days when it just does nothing wonder why 🤔 Today I ordered Lataffa Maahir based on your recommendation and look forward to it.
Yo Smelly! Another hit. So......your number 10 is a 10 in my books. Currently one my favorite cold weather scent next to Lhomme Ideal edp, This is Him and Chopard Oud Malaki. It smells expensive,it's mind-blowing how affordable it's is, Great stuff SMELLY!!👍😃
What are the links to these so I can make purchases? you have me wanting to buy 4 of them right now!... especially killer Oud and Oud for greatness.... I'm looking to order ASAP as I already have rasasi hawas and it is everything you say it is! A compliment Beast!... I look forward to many more of your videos as I have just subscribed!
Thanks, Kenny. You'll have to find them based on your region. Arabian Oud have stores almost everywhere, and also ship worldwide I believe, the others like Paris Corner you'll need to find a good reseller. :)
I have been waiting for this top ten list for a long time, to me cdnim is my all time favorite budget fragrance, good job bro and keep making videos like this👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I bought Killer Oud and I couldn't make up my mind for 3 days on if I like it or not. But I come to the conclusion I don't. . But I like the others you mentioned
Same with me... I tried a sample and I'm literally torn as to whether I like it or not. I don't like the fresh oregano note and burnt smell in the opening but I love the sweet balsamic incense in the dry down. I also much prefer the way it smells in the air rather than holding my nose to my wrist
Finally the wait is over 🤣🤣. Slept early yesterday and watched this video just now.. Afterall it was worth to wait and you killed it man.. Other reviewers just describe the notes and talk about the similarity with other niche perfume and it feels like i am seating in classroom where history subject is being taught but in your video it seems that you are enjoying while describing it and thats what connects you with people.. I am not getting oud for glory anywhere in India,and by the time it comes in India it gets reformulated, better you suggest some genuine buyer in India or ship one for me 🤪🤪🤪.. This video is gonna be huge hit and let the people know more about your fragrance love.. More power to you bro...
Thanks, Anurag 😊😊😊 Wish I could upload it faster, man... and do much more videos. But I'm trying as soon as I have the time. Believe me, this video was going to be much much much longer. I had to edit so much because I was just going on and on about my experiences and how they make me feel. 😊
Great video mate..always appreciate ur lists.. I enjoy ur lists quite a lot. You could also have lists with popular perfumes in the future ,may get u more views and subs..you definitely deserve more subs..
Ahmed Alwy I think so too ! I have it myself and I’m a woman..😅Love Love 💕 it so much . 👍 But it’s not cheap here in the UK 🇬🇧it’s like £77 !! I don’t know why it’s on the list of budget friendly. Maybe it’s just my budget then ! 😅😅
Just an observation If you see “exotic scents” or “smells good” videos they are making scent videos for years now and your first video was released just 6 months ago, However the number of views on few of your videos are way above what they have. No doubt you are doing greater justice and putting good hard work
Thank You so much Hanit. I don't even have that many subscribers. Haha. But the views are not bad. I'm really happy with them and the love I'm getting. Hope the hardwork and honesty shows. 😊
I would love to hear your updated top middle eastern fragrances. Im new to middle eastern but I'm loving so much not sure if I will go back to designer or niche.
Keep up the great work bro...i bought around 6-7 perfumes after watching your videos and liked all of them...i would love it if you could make a video about the top middle eastern clone fragnances
Dang it. I had ordered Nakahat last month but they delivered Amwaaj Al Oud (no return policy) ☹️. Great list by the way. Glad to see you back on your feet (quite literally). My favourite middle eastern frags for now are Najdia and Oud Mood.❤️
Thanks, Robin. 😊 Those two are great as well. This was a tough list to make. I want to pick up Amwaaj Al Oud too. Heard mixed reviews. How are you liking it?
@@smellycatreviews Its ok, I guess. Soft oud, soft woody base. Average performance. I was suprised on its average longevity considering it was from Lattafa. I would choose Oud Mood over Amwaaj any day. Was split between AAZ Midnight Oud & Qaa'ed. Pulled the trigger and ordered Qaa'ed after watching your video. I really want to experience Interlude man through midnight oud, but after watching countless reviews, decided not to do so because of its limited versatility. Hope Qaa'ed has better performance than Amwaaj.
Hello from Indonesia... really love watch all your video. Your review way amazing ... please can you make a review about women middle eastern fragrances too ...
I am a big fan ....you Opened my eyes to the House of lattafa no regrets from that house ... between what’s the projection and longevity of Nakahat Al oud
@@troecurov3 Lattafa - Asal al teeb, Swiss arabian - Zahra, Nawal vaporisateur не знаю производитель кто, но они женские, а из унисекс Lattafa sheikh al shuyukh и sheikh al shuyukh luxe edition☺️
Great video, Nixon! You have a great collection and a massive analysis of every note. Also wow how did u take that amazing video of Venice? Which mobile is this? It's extremely stable video...did u use a Gimbal?
kalemat & kalemat black no longer in the cheapy zone in the UK - £120 in store been in love with it for at least 8 years and all my bottles have been acquired off ebay on the cheap now word has gotten out 😤😤😤 i need a cheapy replacement for kalemat black please any recommendations. thanks in advance👍🏼
Hi Nixon, I never tried Middle eastern fragrances and oud, should I blind buy oud for glory or nakhat Al oud? And its already been a year do u suggest me anything else in budget
Hi can you help me in picking one best lattafa perfume which i can gift my husband on anniversary i am very confused one besr blind buy from latafa he will definitely love??
I've been sitting on the fence for nakahat Oud as I'm not big fan of patchouli, but when you draw similarity to jubilation 25 then I'm interested to give a shot..your thoughts?? If it's strong patchouli or mild one??
It's a strong strong Patchouli. The similarity to Jubilation XXV is only in the pathchouli and incense side of the scent. It lacks the jaminess and even the gourmand nature of Jubilation. So, if you're looking for that, you won't find it. 😊
Finally a guy who mentions a perfume that smells like Polo Supreme oud! I've been looking for a clone for ages. I can actually get one, but becuase of the lockdown everythings been closed and ive been craving ths scent for so long, I know on fragrantica people have compared DUnhill Icon Absolute to Supreme oud, and this is a clone of Dunhill. If you don't mind brother, could you confirm how close this smells to supreme oud? I already own TF OUD WOOD so not fussed about having it smell like that. Thanks.
Hi, Samar. if you're looking for a Polo Supreme Oud clone, you won't get it with this one. This one is much more similar to Dunhill Icon Absolute. Somewhere in the mids and drydown the spicy-woody combo reminds me of Polo Supreme, like a mix of pepper and woods. But very vaguely. This one seems a lot flatter than Supreme Oud for sure, like it lacks some sort of structure or complexity. But with so many whiffs you will be reminded of it. Not if you put your nose directly onto it though. 😊
Smelly Cat no problem mate. I appreciate your reply, and also been checking out your videos recently, quite nice work you’re doing. I ordered it anyways, I wanted it since joy amin reviewed it a while ago and since you mentioned it’s a bit similar to Supreme Oud, thought what’s the harm. Thanks!
Hi mate Great list 😊first time on your channel, 👍Prada lomme is allways one the top of my summerfragrances list on my channel. I have never heard about that Clone before now 😀Are your saying that Ajmal evoke Gold performes better than prada lomme?
Nice channel. Nice details. Love from PAKISTAN. Will see how these gulf perfumes go. BTW which one or two should i try for a budget blind buy. The best?
Try someof the Ajmal ones that are alternatives to designer brands. Those are more likeable. With the others, see what they're alternatives to and pick accordingly. .
Hi there love all ur reviews thank you....just a quick question...is rouat al oud a aftershave scent some reviewers says it's masculine....do u think its unisex..? I am a female :))
Brother I’m ordering just ONE perfume via a friend from Dubai. I need a beast mode nuclear projection oud based fragrance. 95% oud 5% other notes. Any suggestions?? I’m eyeing oud al shams from Ajmal.
Hi, Jayce. You should. There are many that are great alternatives to opoular fragrances and available at incredible rates. Not all of them with Oud in them. From this list - Hawas, Evoke Gold, Kuro and a couple of others have absolutely no Oud in them. 😊
Hey, Daniel. Didn't get the question. Do you mean how much of it? I didn't go too heavy on the trigger. Applied a couple on my neck and wrist and 2 on my jacket. It was below 5 degrees. Super cold. Projected like a beast. Hope that answers your question. 😊
