Does this smell like the original Lattafa Asad?+−
No, the two are entirely different. While the original Asad is a spicy, ambery fragrance known as a "Dior Sauvage Elixir" alternative, Asad Zanzibar is a creamy, salty coconut and iris fragrance with a very different profile.
Is this a safe blind buy for summer?+−
It depends on your preference for sweetness. Because it features heavy vanilla, coconut, and iris, it is much denser than a typical fresh summer scent. If you dislike sweet or powdery fragrances, the pungent opening and heavy dry down might be challenging.
How does the coconut note behave in this fragrance?+−
The coconut is presented as "coconut water" but feels milkier and more like a toasted, creamy accord when mixed with vanilla. The addition of salt keeps it from being a pure candy-like scent.
How long does the fragrance last?+−
Performance is a major selling point for this release. Most users find it has strong projection for the first few hours and remains noticeable on the skin well past the eight-hour mark.
