Lattafa
Qaa'ed
Best Issey Miyake Nuit D'Issey Polaris Dupe
Lattafa Qaa'ed is a clone of Issey Miyake Nuit D'Issey Polaris, with a 79% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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79% MatchInspired by $123 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy79%
Longevity6-8 hours
SillageModerate to Strong
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
Qaa'ed captures the smoky, woody essence of Velvet Desert Oud quite effectively, with a prominent oud and incense profile that closely mirrors the original. However, Lattafa adds subtle floral and vanilla undertones in the base that soften the composition compared to D&G's more austere amber-musk finish. The opening is notably fresher in Qaa'ed, trading some of the original's elegance for approachability.
Key Differences
Qaa'ed features a slightly sweeter base with vanilla notes versus the original's cleaner musk-amber foundation, and the sillage is moderately less projective. The oud accord is comparable in quality but presented with more roundness rather than the original's sharper incense-forward delivery.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.1 community ratingAccords
warm spicy· Dominantleather· Moderatecinnamon· Moderatewoody· Moderateoud· Moderatevanilla· Moderatepowdery· Moderateamber· Moderatearomatic· Moderateanimalic· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring37%
Summer16%
Fall / Autumn93%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional57%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 2.2K ratingsWhat people who wear Lattafa Qaa'ed report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
warm spicy
leather
cinnamon
woody
oud
vanilla
powdery
amber
Longevity
Very weak1%
Weak3%
Moderate27%
Long lasting57%
Eternal12%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate37%
Strong52%
Enormous7%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female1%
Unisex27%
More male37%
Male34%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced1%
Ok6%
Good value28%
Great value63%
People say it reminds them of
Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Polaris 145Alfred Dunhill Dunhill Icon Absolute 73Amouage Interlude 53 Man 73Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambré 73Asdaaf Majd Al Sultan 52CoSTUME NATIONAL Soul 38
What people like
- Great value for the price
- Prominent cardamom and warm woody notes
- Longevity and sillage are impressive
- Smoothly blended with high-quality feel
What people dislike
- Too dense for light scent lovers
- Not well suited for warmer seasons
- Aggressive and sharp spicy opening
- Polarizing oud and leather notes
What wearers say
“The opening isn't great, but after about five minutes, it develops into a masculine, sweet scent. I've received a few compliments on it, as it's a strong fragrance. I would never wear this in summer and wouldn't recommend it for anyone under the age of 30. The projection lasts about six hours, while the longevity on my skin is around ten hours. Considering the price, I'd rate this fragrance a 9/10.”
“I don't know if it got better after letting it sit for a while or I simply started liking it. It is pretty powerful. I use it on clothes and it lasts long, even 24h later you can smell it in the air. Nothing wrong about performance at all, if you ask me it's all perfectly balanced (longevity, projection and sillage).I love the scent.”
“A very likeable and easy to wear saffron, oud, and leather fragrance sweetened by a heavy dose of cinnamon and vanilla. The cinnamon lasts well beyond the opening, takes a backseat during the drydown but is never gone.Perfect for cold weather, major sillage, leaves a noticeable trail.Lasts for ages on skin and even longer on clothes.”
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