50 community ratings

Al Areeq Gold

WomenClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
50 ratings

Lattafa Pride Al Areeq Gold is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental; it is classed as a women's perfume, yet its leathery, woody character reads closer to masculine.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.9 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Al Areeq Gold smell like?

Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, with daily and office wear far less favoured. In the character votes, masculine leads, with feminine behind it.

It opens with black tea and saffron. In the heart, suede, frankincense and leather bring a smoky, resinous turn. Musk, amberwood and vanilla at the base soften the sweetness. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud and Swiss Arabian Attar Mubakhar have a close profile.