Recommended Fragrances under $40

[SharpieB]

Which one? Amazon.de offer all three; I’m attempting to discern which one the post was about.

This one.

The only other one I know of is the below and I haven’t tried it. They are both cheap though.

 

[Hak.1963]

I received my Lattafa Qaa'ed a few days ago and I can only say "WOW"!!!
And btw, it is the gold coloured bottle.
The scent is absolutely beautiful, and a real compliment getter from my female co-workers, and from my wife

 

[Juanmosey]

The colognes by Bigelow are very nice, have excellent reviews on Fragrantica and run about $40.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Received this Lattafa Oud today - 100ml for 26.22

Warm and sweet start with a woody dry down definitely not a funky Oud. Staying power is rather low so the EdP part seams more marketing than anything. Good casual winter scent perhaps a touch to much for the office even though it stays rather close.

 

[Multum in parvo]

I received my Lattafa Qaa'ed a few days ago and I can only say "WOW"!!!
And btw, it is the gold coloured bottle.
The scent is absolutely beautiful, and a real compliment getter from my female co-workers, and from my wife

I just looked this one up on AZ. There are indeed 2 golden versions available, Ginger and Sandalwood. Which one did you get?

 

[SharpieB]

Received this Lattafa Oud today - 100ml for 26.22

Warm and sweet start with a woody dry down definitely not a funky Oud. Staying power is rather low so the EdP part seams more marketing than anything. Good casual winter scent perhaps a touch to much for the office even though it stays rather close.

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It is really good stuff IMO.

Another that is very similar and possibly a bit better is Majd Al Sultan Asdaaf. Also very inexpensive. I bought two bottles as it is so good and so cheap. The velvet covered bottle is tacky, but the juice is excellent.

 

[Hak.1963]

I just looked this one up on AZ. There are indeed 2 golden versions available, Ginger and Sandalwood. Which one did you get?

It's only called Qa'eed, nothing more.
Here is a link, lots of info here:

Qaa'ed by Lattafa / لطافة

Qaa'ed is a popular perfume by Lattafa / لطافة for men and was released in 2018. The scent is oriental-spicy. The longevity is above-average. The pr...

www.parfumo.com

 

[Multum in parvo]

It's only called Qa'eed, nothing more.
Here is a link, lots of info here:

Qaa'ed by Lattafa / لطافة

Qaa'ed is a popular perfume by Lattafa / لطافة for men and was released in 2018. The scent is oriental-spicy. The longevity is above-average. The pr...

www.parfumo.com

All the review sites talk about Sandalwood so I guess this is the original. Not sure why there is also a similar (name, packaging) Ginger version around.

I’m waiting for a Mancera sampler including Hindu Kush and a couple of summer scents. Should the Hindu Kush don’t work out I will blind buy either the Qa‘eed or the one that @SharpieB recommended.

 

[Hak.1963]

All the review sites talk about Sandalwood so I guess this is the original. Not sure why there is also a similar (name, packaging) Ginger version around.

I’m waiting for a Mancera sampler including Hindu Kush and a couple of summer scents. Should the Hindu Kush don’t work out I will blind buy either the Qa‘eed or the one that @SharpieB recommended.

This Qaa'ed is a copy, or a dupe, of Issey Miyake Nuit D'issey Polaris.
I believe this is a safe blind buy

 

[Boroda88]

This Qaa'ed is a copy, or a dupe, of Issey Miyake Nuit D'issey Polaris.
I believe this is a safe blind buy

Lattafa Qaa'ed was launched in 2018, Nuit d'Issey Polaris was launched in 2020...

 

[Hak.1963]

Lattafa Qaa'ed was launched in 2018, Nuit d'Issey Polaris was launched in 2020...

You are absolutely right!
And a few well known fragrance Youtubers still call it a copy/dupe of Polaris.
It's like when they say Nikos Sculpture Homme is a dupe of Montale wood and spice, even though Sculpture is ten years older than Wood and Spice.
I will never listen to Youtubers ever again

 

[Eutychus]

Tres Nuit EdT, 3.4 oz., $24 (Said to be a clone of Creed's Green Irish Tweed. I wouldn't know because I've never tried GIT. But after reading a favorable review by Bryan Ross at From Pyrgos, I decided to give it a try, given how affordable it is. I like it a lot, and SWMBO really liked it. Decent projection and longevity.)

 

[Multum in parvo]

You are absolutely right!
And a few well known fragrance Youtubers still call it a copy/dupe of Polaris.
It's like when they say Nikos Sculpture Homme is a dupe of Montale wood and spice, even though Sculpture is ten years older than Wood and Spice.
I will never listen to Youtubers ever again

Price wise the Nikos would fit in this thread, so how is it?

 

[Hak.1963]

Price wise the Nikos would fit in this thread, so how is it?

Nikos Sculpture is absolutely one of the best spring/summer fragrances.
Check out the reviews online, on parfumo.com and on fragrantica.com.
It's fresh, a bit citrusy and flowery, yet very masculine.

 

[zifnab]

I discovered solid colognes, bought a bunch and looking forward to trying them. 2024, probably going to stick to unscented aftershaves and using solid colognes.

 

[scribble]

Finally took the plunge and picked up a bottle of Drakkar Noir and Nautica Voyage from TJ Maxx. I do like the deep scent from the Noir but is probably not well suited for every day. The Nautica reminds me of cool water and is a good every date scent. Not sure on there longevity though as I just tried them on the wrist after purchase to see if I liked the scent. Monday I will test there lasting strength with full day at work.

 

[Hak.1963]

I discovered solid colognes, bought a bunch and looking forward to trying them. 2024, probably going to stick to unscented aftershaves and using solid colognes.

I bought a solid solid parfum, Extro Cosmesi 17 Stormo.
Beautiful scent, easy to apply, only downside is the longevity (skin scent after just an hour)

 

[DwnSouthJukin]

I was impressed with this. A manly, dignified smell. Stays around about 6 hours or so.

 

[KCD]

I recommend Lagerfeld Classic as a solid choice for any man's fragrance stable:

Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/Karl-Lagerfeld-Classic-Toilette-Spray/dp/B01M0IRRBQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VNHMDNQH005P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iQbRcii1dj2gLPQ16aBhYPS02lJXijhwuROGay_gBoW3m1ExMaGyt2aUfUBkySg_7Hm2p8dnnTRv6K3lzKWDBuFtySdQqxZsKuzlIE1OsmB5YztXz8iSfaINiOk65jU3yuLBj0pz5_794myPogEdwu1AmGKtXtiM4wCA3uzfoi-z39Gmzz1n6wSAh8lqKYOy1aTEtrCni4pooTVFSIESe9E5lZtHXPJCTZXjd06b9PVHGZ9JwtM6GF-I9bsqhzx9Hw2hwZI8Q-4wFm7dVKH12ArLNY9_lOkX0PqS4XsFhcM.CU5ECK377tM1M084VBFSFzCm5lZqCQ6__1bUqcVVlGA&dib_tag=se&keywords=lagerfeld+classic+cologne+for+men+original&qid=1710095263&sprefix=lagerfe%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

 

[Multum in parvo]

25 bucks for 50ml of this fresh French Classic