Pisa by Lattafa Perfumes

What can I say… I absolutely adore this DNA. I’m not a fan of the opening as it smells synthetic citrus, like lemon caramel, but the dry-down is pure cleanliness, elegance and versatility. It might remind you of Turathi but it’s not the same and they don’t feel redundant. 100% recommended if you enjoy these scents.

100% citrus perfume. Simple, yet charming. I love it; it’s a fragrance that rejuvenates and it’s impressive in the heat. Guaranteed compliments generator. It doesn’t invade, but you notice it.

Nice bottle, but the liquid is forgettable. It’s citrus-woody, semi-formal, but it smells like a generic perfume.

I have no other fragrances to compare, so I’ll speak from my direct experience. The first time I used it, feeling so citrusy and invigorating, I made the mistake of applying too much, but it was a waste of money mistake because it doesn’t cloy, saturate, or bother. Everyone at my work praised it, asked me which one it was, and I felt elegant, clean, and attractive. A pleasant surprise: it doesn’t smell of alcohol at the start, it lasts, and it works very well for both formal and casual wear. I’d dare say it’s ideal even for special occasions. It doesn’t go unnoticed. I loved it.

It has surprised me quite a bit. The fragrance is simple; although it features several wood notes, what stands out most are the citrus, some bright, excellent quality citrus. Its longevity and projection are good; you can tell it’s very well crafted. For the price and the uses you can give it, I recommend it more than all the Imagination dupes: it’s more original, better quality, and let’s not mention the unboxing experience and the bottle, made of metal with lots of detail, certainly the best from Lattafa. Recommended 100%.

A perfume for the gym, with a very poor sillage that lasts at most an hour, barely skin-deep if it lasts a bit longer. It’s not a fragrance with which you’ll receive compliments; in any case, it’s for your own enjoyment, but you have to like it (it’s not my case). It smells like a cut lemon left outside the fridge; some will like it, others not so much (I’m in this group). If you’ve tried Pine-Sol disinfectant, this is what it smells like. I’d go more for Odyssey Limoni than this one. The best thing is the presentation, which is a 10/10 without doubt. They spent the entire perfume budget on the box.

Buy blind for summer or tropical climates. I think it’s a multitasker. I only applied it to try it, let it dry and bought it after 10 minutes. It’s not invasive and I think it’s perfect even for the evening. I’ll try it tomorrow. On skin it’s long-lasting. It’s 100% for tropical climate and its night strength will earn you compliments. Note: I think the blend of citrus fruits fuses to seem like just one fruit, a sweet lemon, a fruit the size of an orange and the same colour when barely ripe.

I almost committed plagiarism because I agree 100% with another review. Indeed, this is a citrus bomb that exudes quality. Without a doubt, it shares the DNA of many aromatic citrus fragrances such as ‘Bleu’ from Chanel, ‘Sauvage’ from Dior, ‘Tygar’ from Bulgari, etc., and their many clones. But unlike other clones, here we find a very well-crafted fragrance where quality stands out over its competitors. It is a very current fragrance, which doesn’t mean it’s ‘youthful’; I consider it quite versatile for those over 20. For some reason, Italian perfumery came to mind, not because of the name or bottle, but because of that handling of citrus and Italian barber-shop scents that I have in memory. This fragrance is an ode to Italian perfumery, unintentionally so.

I nearly committed plagiarism because I agree 100% with another review, luckily I read mine first. Indeed, this is a citrus bomb exuding quality. There’s no doubt it shares the DNA of fragrances like Bleu de Chanel, Sauvage by Dior, or Tygar by Bvlgari, along with their many dupes. But unlike others, here the fragrance is well-crafted and the quality stands out against its competitors. It’s very current, yet not necessarily youthful; I consider it versatile for those over 20. Italian perfumery came to mind, not because of the name or bottle, but due to that handling of citrus and barbershop notes etched in my memory. It’s an ode to Italian perfumery, unintentionally so.

Bright and citrusy opening with a high-quality, slightly sweet lemon, perfect for cooling down in the heat. Longevity is excellent; I can still smell it on my skin after 12 hours. Projection is strong for the first two hours. Recommended if you like citrus. By the way, the presentation is superb: the box and bottle feel very heavy, so once empty, it will surely make a great ornament on a shelf.

Take the leftover raw materials from other dupes (Sauvage, Bleu de Chanel, Tygar), pour them into a barrel, mix them, and… voilà: Pisa. Now, put it in attractive packaging and sell it for $40. This brand has become famous for overwhelming, crude, and cheap scents, with little refinement or identity of their own.

This is a gem, excellent, it has a mix of LV vibes and touches of Bvlgari.

To be honest, I didn’t know this perfume well, I didn’t know its notes or its longevity, until I went to a shop in my city where they sell mostly Arab fragrances and I felt like smelling it. To tell the truth, it was love at first sniff; I immediately perceived all the tangerine and fresh citrus it contains, as if I were smelling them physically. I didn’t even have to test it on my skin to decide to buy it, as I was amazed by this so captivating fragrance. Now, regarding its longevity and projection, it lasts approximately five hours on my skin, the scent persists a little longer on clothes, and it projects well throughout the life of the fragrance until it disappears completely. Lattafa Pisa is inspired, in my opinion, mainly by Tygar from Bulgari and a combination of LV L’Mensite and LV Imagination.

To be honest, I doubt it deserves 4.5 stars. The bottle is a work of art, but the scent feels underfunded. It starts with incredible natural citrus, but within a minute it turns into generic cedar and ‘lemon’ with a hint of sweet amber if you really look for it. Performance is average. I’m not exaggerating: the SportMan is the most basic citrus and makes this Arab gem look ridiculous. I suspect my unit came from a faulty batch, because I don’t understand how they recommend it if it’s only good for decoration. Try it only if you like the bottle and catch it cheap. Conclusion: better look elsewhere (Turathi Blue, Al Qiam Silver, Jean Lowe Inmortal, Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes…).