Asad Candy (35ml) “Asad” is a men’s fragrance that leans into bold, oriental aromatic territory. According to the brand’s listing:

Top notes: Black Pepper, Pineapple and Tobacco.

Middle notes: Patchouli, Coffee and Iris.

Base notes: Vanilla, Amber, Dry Wood, Benzoin, Labdanum.

It is often described in local listings as a “35 ml” version making it compact (travel size) and is marketed in Nigeria among other regions.

Format

Size: 35 ml is a common version.

Type: Eau de Parfum (spray) format in many listings. For example one listing describes “35ml Bold, confident, and irresistibly masculine … powerful oriental fragrance” for the 35ml version.
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Packaging: Standard small bottle; when buying locally in Lagos/Nigeria, check that bottle is sealed and the batch code is present.

Local listing: For example on Jumia NG: “Lattafa THE OFFICIAL CRYSTAL ASAD PERFUME 35ML”.

Sensory Profile

Opening (Top Notes): Starts with a spicy, sharp edge (black pepper) combined with pineapple fruit and tobacco. This gives a fresh & spicy fruit‑tobacco opening.

Heart (Middle Notes): Moves into patchouli, coffee and iris — so expect a somewhat dark, aromatic, slightly bitter/earthy mid‑section.

Dry‑down (Base Notes): Rich and warm base composed of vanilla, amber, dry woods, benzoin and labdanum — giving sweet, warm, resinous woods.

Overall Feel: The fragrance is masculine, bold, slightly sweet‑woody at the base with a spicy‐fruity opening. It is described by some users as “incense”, “sweet woody” or “spicy vanilla woods”. For example:

“To me Asad just smells of incense.”

Another user:
“Opening was kinda harsh… sweet vanilla and amber woody smell.”

Thus if you like richer, statement scents with woody‑spice characteristics, this one fits.

Wear & Suggestion

When to wear: Because of the richer profile and bold opening, Asad is especially suited to evening wear, cooler evenings, or air‑conditioned indoor settings. It can also work for semi‑formal or dressier occasions rather than light daytime casual.

How to apply: Use moderately due to bold opening (black pepper/pineapple/tobacco). On clean dry skin: two or three sprays on chest/neck/pulse points should suffice. If outdoors in hot/humid climate (like Lagos), you might apply just one or possibly one spray and one on clothing to avoid overwhelming.

Pairing & style: Works with darker attire (e.g., navy, black, charcoal) or with smart‑casual evening wear. Because of the boldness you might pair it with simple outfit so the scent becomes the statement rather than everything being bold.

Climate note (Lagos/Tropical): In warm and humid climates, heavy oriental woody scents can sometimes feel intense; the woods/vanilla base will help longevity, but the spicy top may mellow quickly. Consider using it indoors or during cooler parts of day or in the evening.

Best seasons/time: Late afternoon to night, autumn/winter (or air‑conditioned indoor settings). For a full‑day in intense sun it might feel heavy.

Helpful Tips

Test first: Because of the bold and spicy opening, test a spray before committing to big use — the black pepper / tobacco opening may not suit everyone.

Less is more: Given its richness, applying lightly may end up more comfortable and appreciated than heavy spraying.

Apply on skin and maybe on clothes: For longevity, a light mist on clothing (inner lapel) helps, but avoid over‑spraying on light fabrics.

Storage: Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight and high heat (important in Nigeria) to preserve integrity.

Layering caution: Avoid combining with strongly scented body lotions as they may clash with the strong profile of this fragrance. Unscented or neutral base products are better.

Authenticity & batch code: Because many listings show heavy discounts (e.g., a listing priced at ₦6,500 versus much higher in other stores) check for authenticity.

Longevity/performance expectations: Some users report great longevity (“lasts all day on my clothes”), while others report strong opening but projection drops. Example:

“Projection – it projects 2 to 3 hours easily … I could smell it on my clothes the next day.”

And:
“I actually love it. … only projects for 1‑2 hours then becomes a skin scent.”

So while performance is decent for the price point, don’t expect extremely high beast‑mode like top niche heavyweights.

When it might not be ideal: If you prefer very light, fresh citrus scents or need something subtle for office/close‑quarters, this may be too bold/intense for daytime.

Gift friendly: The 35 ml size is compact and could be a good gift for someone who likes oriental woody masculine scents and wants something affordable.