Assaf Shift vs Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

At a glance

Assaf Shift costs £96.96 and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black costs £15, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black is £81.96 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (22%). Assaf Shift is EDP and listed as unisex, while Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

Assaf Shift

Shift is a fruity spicy woody composition built around blackcurrant, cardamom and a vetiver sandalwood base, inspired by Nishane Hacivat.

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

Qaed Al Fursan Black is a bold fruity woody masculine fragrance inspired by Nishane Hacivat, combining pineapple brightness, bergamot freshness, black currant sharpness, and smoky birch woods into a confident signature with clear modern prestige energy.

Assaf Shift, dupe of Nishane HacivatLattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black, dupe of Nishane Hacivat

Comparison

Assaf ShiftLattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black
Overall rating6.9/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/107.8/10
Projection6.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.0/108.2/10
Value for money7.2/108.5/10
Price£96.96£15
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byNishane HacivatNishane Hacivat

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Assaf Shift

Top Notes

  • Blackcurrant
  • Pink Pepper
  • Grapefruit
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Vetiver
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

Top Notes

  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Blackcurrant

Heart Notes

  • Birch
  • Patchouli
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Oakmoss
  • Ambergris
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Blackcurrant
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Patchouli

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Assaf Shift lists Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber that Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black does not.

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black lists Birch, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Musk that Assaf Shift does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Assaf Shift

  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Smoky
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Tropical
  • Oakmoss

Both share Patchouli and Oakmoss. Assaf Shift also lists Amber and Cinnamon. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black also lists Woody, Fresh, Musky, Citrus, Fruity, Smoky, Mossy, Aromatic and Tropical.

Vibes

Assaf Shift

  • Warm
  • Confident

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Compliment
  • Confident

Both share Confident. Assaf Shift also lists Warm. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black also lists Fresh, Clean, Dark, Bold, Elegant, Modern, Masculine and Compliment.

Occasions

Assaf Shift

  • Evening
  • Daytime

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Daily
  • Work
  • Everyday
  • Smart casual
  • Tropical

Both share Evening. Assaf Shift also lists Daytime. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black also lists Signature, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Smart casual and Tropical.

Performance

Assaf Shift

  • Moderate projection
  • Versatile
  • Moderate longevity

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

  • Lingers

Assaf Shift lists Moderate projection, Versatile and Moderate longevity. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black lists Lingers.

Style lane

Assaf Shift

  • Spicy woody

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

  • Woody aromatic

Assaf Shift lists Spicy woody. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black lists Woody aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black (£15)

Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Assaf Shift has 1 community review and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Assaf Shift or Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Assaf Shift costs £96.96 and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black costs £15, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black is £81.96 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Assaf Shift or Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black 7.8 out of 10, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black rates higher.

Which projects more, Assaf Shift or Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black 7.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black rates higher.

Which is closer to Nishane Hacivat, Assaf Shift or Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 7.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black 8.2 out of 10, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black rates higher.

Which is better value, Assaf Shift or Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Atlas ratings give Assaf Shift 7.2 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black rates higher.

What notes do Assaf Shift and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black share?

They share 4 notes: Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Assaf Shift and Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black?

Assaf Shift is tagged for Evening and Daytime. Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Smart casual and Tropical.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Nishane Hacivat vs Assaf Shift
  • Nishane Hacivat vs Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Black

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