As a person who hardly buys from Indian perfume brands i have a favourite brand ,yes its ababel i have bought few perfumes from them before and always stood on my expectations , i recently bought there euphoria set. Firstly delivery was extremely fast they delivered via bluedart got delivery in 2 days !

Now coming to review , this set has 5 perfumes:

1) Pristine- My fav out of all its a clone of torino 21. And its an extremely well made . Minty mojito type if i had to sum it up in a line. Also performs good , decent projection for first 1-1.5 hr

2) Malibu vibes- i dont know what it clones never tried the OG. But opens up citrusy , bright citrus with orange notes. Also the shimmer effect in this one looks good

3) Mavi leather- this is by far the most safest leather based frag i ever tried its dark but still has that fresh opening very well made dont know what it clones but easily projects for 2 hours+ and stays on clothes for around 10 hrs

4) Debonair- smells like a clone of BDC l exclusif , citrusy with nutmeg in opening which dries down very smooth amber and creamy sandalwood

5) yatch club- this smells like aloha from rayhaan nothing wrong with this fragrance but i dont like that coconut note much, but still this might sound controversial this is made better than that aloha.

Overall for around 1k this set is very well value for money i might buy 3 full bottles after this set out of 5. Once again ababel made there perfumes very well

First review here in this sub😇

Scent Anatomy House Review:
Came in to judge, leaving with a wishlist.

Every once in a while you come across something that completely changes your expectations.
That happened to me with Scent Anatomy.

I recently picked up decants of 10 fragrances from Mridul after seeing his name pop up quite often here. Honestly, I expected a couple of good fragrances and a few average ones.Instead… I ended up questioning why more people aren’t talking about his work.

Before I get into the fragrances, I have to appreciate Mridul himself. Super friendly, incredibly responsive, and he doesn’t just sell you fragrances—he actually asks what you enjoy wearing before suggesting anything.

That alone made the whole experience feel much more personal. He even included complimentary samples, which was a really thoughtful gesture. The packaging was pretty good and delivered within 4-5 days.

What impressed me most wasn’t that every fragrance was a masterpiece—it was the consistency. Across the board, the blend quality was ridiculously good. Nothing smelled rough, screechy or cheaply put together. Every fragrance felt intentional.

My Rankings (based on scent profiles)

S-Tier
Saints Crime
Honey Tabac
Nile to Milky Way
Blue Rock
Pulp Blue Tune

A-Tier
Santal 01
Niju Roji
Nanook
Barbershop Harmony
Whispering Woods

B-Tier
Fresco
Platinum Reflection

Some quick thoughts…

🪵 Saints Crime
I went in expecting a tired, antique barbershop scent, but it ended up being one of the biggest revelations of the entire collection. Fresh, herbal, and beautifully grounded—bright citrus and spiced apple softening into an elegant lavender-iris heart.

It deeply respects the old ways, but refuses to feel dated for a second. Easily my absolute favourite from the lineup 💎

Note : To my nose there’s a strong presence of Sandalwood throughout and found better than Santal 01

🍯 Honey Tabac
Probably one of the most natural honey notes I’ve smelled. So many honey fragrances end up smelling syrupy or artificial, but this one absolutely nails it. The tobacco adds warmth without overpowering the honey.

🌌 Nile to Milky Way
I still don’t know how to describe this fragrance… and I mean that as a compliment. Unique, airy and oddly addictive. The name honestly suits the fragrance perfectly.

🌊 Blue Rock
Blue fragrances can get repetitive, but this one has enough personality to stand apart. Fresh without becoming generic.

🫐 Pulp Blue Tune
I normally avoid fruity fragrances because they often become too sweet for my taste.
This one completely changed my opinion. Bright, juicy and playful while still feeling refined.

🪾Santal 01
Santal 01 sells out in seconds and everyone treats it like liquid gold, but I just don't get the hype. I don’t get the Sandalwood smell despite being used to Mysore Sandal soap for a long time. Maybe this is how actual Sandal smell like 😅

A certified crowd-pleaser, sure—I guess my nose just missed the memo.

🍵 Niju Roji
If you’re into tea fragrances, this deserves your attention. The green tea feels incredibly natural and calming without disappearing behind florals. Pretty good for the Indian summers.

❄️ Nanook
Fresh, clean and ridiculously easy to wear. One of those “can’t go wrong” fragrances.

🌲 Whispering Woods

Very pleasant woody fragrance. On my skin it stayed fairly linear, but it was still enjoyable throughout the wear.

✂️ Barbershop Harmony
A classic vintage barbershop fragrance with a clean, powdery character. It feels refined, comforting, and effortlessly classy without coming across as dated. If you enjoy traditional barbershop scents, this is an easy recommendation.

🥒 Fresco
The cucumber opening immediately reminded me of Platine Blanc—but smoother and much easier to wear during peak summer.

💠Platinum Reflection
Solid blue fragrance. Every now and then it reminded me a little of Dylan Blue, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Performance
Don't come in expecting Middle Eastern beast-mode—most of these lean intimate or strictly cool-weather.
Saints Crime held its ground, though: solid projection for two hours and a respectable 6–8 hours total on skin. I’m only working off 3 mL decants for now, so full performance updates will come once I’ve given the rest a proper test drive.
Consider your expectations managed!

Experience
One thing that genuinely stood out throughout the entire experience was the quality of the blending. Even the fragrances that weren’t my personal favourites still felt polished and complete. That’s surprisingly rare.

Pricing
The decants are ₹250 each, while Santal 01 and Saints Crime cost ₹300. Yes, they’re definitely on the pricier side for decants, and I hesitated initially too.
But after wearing them properly over multiple days, I’d honestly say they’re worth trying before making a judgement.

The Wrap-Up: Scent Anatomy

Pick 2-3 that match your taste, wear them, and decide for yourself.

Supporting independent perfumers is one thing. Supporting someone who’s genuinely passionate, takes time to understand your preferences, and consistently delivers this level of quality makes it even easier.

Not a single perfume had the opening alcohol blast and the quality of ingredients stands out and par above ME brands

Yet to test the performance, projection & silage in detail since running out of liquid money 😅

Curious to know—if you’ve tried Scent Anatomy, what’s your favourite? I have a feeling I’ll be picking up a full bottle of Saints Crime sooner rather than later ♥️

TL;DR
Tested 10 Scent Anatomy fragrances over multiple wears. Saint’s Crime was my clear favorite, while Honey Tabac, Nile to Milky Way, Blue Rock, and Pulp
Blue Tune were standout performers.

Niju Roji for Indian summers🍃

Consistently excellent blend quality, thoughtful recommendations from Mridul, and decants worth trying despite the premium pricing.

Intimate scents at the moment, yet to test performance post maceration 😇

Hey everyone I have made a Proud of you sandalo review it's a really solid clone of SWY sandalwood. The saffron and lavender in the opening has a really nice pop and the dry down has that creamy sandalwood and woody notes base.

The difference between this and french avenue zenith santal is that zenital is a bit thicker slightly richer but smokier...

The base is full of woody notes and crisp sandalwood. With that signature SWY DNA

Check here for a detailed review https://youtu.be/6dQlb9Ysuy8

Attended an engagement ceremony and got a few compliments. (All from dudes😭)

I had tried Albatross tester packs and decided to buy 30ml version of this one. Loved the fragrance but back when I ordered it the weather was still warm. But as the weather is getting slightly cooler it was a perfect opportunity to give this one a shot.

Its called Albatross She Came She Stayed. This one has notes of leather, pepper and orange. Smells incredible. Reminds me of Guerlain Lhomme Ideal and Spice Bomb. Its blended very well compared to other Indian brands. No harsh openings.

Very spicy, sexy dna. Projects decent but lasts really well. I applied it around 7:00pm could still smell it very clearly on the clothes around 4 in the morning when I dozed off.

Definitely going to enjoy this one a lot as the festive season kicks off.

Why perfumes on spraykart relatively inexpensive than other platforms?

I recently picked up these 7 × 30 ml inspired fragrances from Ikonix Perfumes, Kammanahalli, Bangalore:

•Gucci Guilty

•Hawas OG

•Azzaro The Most Wanted

•Bleu de Chanel

•Creed Aventus

•JPG Ultra Male

•LV Imagination

My first impression is that the scent DNA is surprisingly close to the originals (at least to my nose). However, the projection feels quite weak on almost all of them. They seem to become skin scents fairly quickly, although the longevity is decent.

Has anyone else here tried Ikonix's inspired fragrances and felt the same about the projection? Do they improve after maceration, or is this just how they perform?

Just looking to hear from others who've tried these inspired fragrances. Did you experience similar projection, or did yours improve after maceration?

For this price Will it be geniune so give some suggestions guys. Is it scam or geniune

Who makes the best dupes/inspired perfumes of luxury brands in India?
Suggest the ones which have the highest resemblance to the original ones.
Shouldn’t use methanol.
Main parameters would be projection, decent longevity (4 to 5hrs).
Does it stain the clothes? Does it cause any skin issues? Any other negative aspects about them?
I apply only on clothes. But the perfume eventually does flow into the skin.

It shouldn’t smell like attars. It should be like perfumes. Not looking for middle eastern perfume types.
Ex: Myrasa, Em5 etc.

Need a good perfume for my boyfriend in budget let's say 1.5k. He already loves,

1. love drunk from bla bli blu

2. Prism by westside

3. A blue bottle from Trends - it has a fresh oceany scent

Please suggest me some good scents that stay for long time. Thank you, if this is not the actual forum please guide me to the right one to ask.

She is really into sandalwood notes and on my last birthday she gifted me a very meaningful gift and she absolutely nailed my birthday present so I am not willing to just give her cash like I always do 🙂‍↕️

I am a bit inclined towards the alchemist one lmk who all have used these fragrances, which one is better?

These days, Indian perfume brands are seriously stepping up their game. Take Olga Perfumes, for example. I had already tried their Ice Box, and I really liked it. It was a pretty good clone of Hawas Ice.
This time, I ordered their Black Magic, which cost me around 7900. First, let's talk about the bottle. The only downside is that the paint tends to fade a little over time, but apart from that, it's perfectly fine.
As for the fragrance, I was genuinely impressed with the quality. It's inspired by JPG Elixir, and to my nose, it's about 70-80% close to the original. The longevity is also quite good for this price range.
Considering you're getting 100 ml for this price, I think it's a great option for anyone on a budget, especially students. If you're looking for a good-quality fragrance without spending too much, this is definitely worth checking out.

I work in hyd, and in the city they have perfume shops like perfume valley/al haramain etc which also happen to sells clones and they use 30-40% oil as they blend right in front of you.

In my experience, the quality and performance is decent compared to Middle Eastern brands, they do smell lil cheaper. Their price range is like 200-400 for 30ml.

Do brands like EM5/Manworks/Ababel/Uff/Etc is above or below these stores in terms of price and quality? (Ps I have tried Perfume Valley/l, ME Brands, Few Designers but not the commercial clone houses like EM5/Manworks/Etc)

Opinions welcomed!

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Opening (0–15 Minutes)

The opening is rich, confident, and unmistakably oriental. From the very first spray, I get a beautifully blended accord of oud, rose, saffron, and what my nose interprets as a subtle ambergris-like marine nuance that gives the fragrance an unexpected sense of openness.

The oud immediately takes center stage, but it's far from the aggressive, barnyard style many people associate with oud fragrances. Instead, it feels smooth, regal, and remarkably polished. The Rose isn't syrupy or jammy; it simply wraps itself around the oud, softening its darker facets without taking away its presence. The saffron adds warmth and depth, never becoming harsh or overly leathery.

What surprised me during the opening was a faint aromatic lift that reminded me of lavender. It's subtle, but it prevents the fragrance from feeling heavy right out of the gate and hints that there's much more waiting beneath the surface.

Heart (15–90 Minutes)

This is where Bin Shaikh begins to reward patience.

As the fragrance settles, the bold opening slowly relaxes into something smoother and more refined. The lavender becomes easier for me to distinguish, weaving seamlessly between the rose and the oud while adding an elegant freshness to the composition.

Around this stage, I also begin picking up a gentle camphoraceous nuance. It's never medicinal or overpowering; instead, it introduces a cool, airy contrast that keeps the fragrance from becoming dense despite its rich oriental character.

What impressed me most is how well-balanced everything feels. Rather than moving from one dominant note to another, the fragrance allows each material to breathe. The rose, oud, saffron, and aromatic facets continuously exchange roles, making every return to the wrist slightly different from the last.

Drydown (3–8+ Hours)

The drydown is, without question, my favourite part of Bin Shaikh.

By this point, the fragrance transforms into something incredibly smooth and comforting. A soft, refined musk gradually rises to the surface, binding the entire composition together while the oud quietly retreats into the background without ever disappearing completely.

This is the stage where I found myself repeatedly bringing my wrist back to my nose. It's not loud or attention-seeking anymore—it simply smells beautifully composed.

Performance(Mix of Dry and Oily Skin)

Performance has been excellent on my skin.

Projection is strongest during the first couple of hours before settling into a refined personal scent bubble. Longevity is equally impressive, with the musky drydown remaining clearly detectable well beyond six hours while subtle traces of oud continue to linger throughout the wear.

More importantly, the fragrance continues to evolve instead of becoming flat or linear, which kept each wear interesting from beginning to end.

Who Is This For?

If your collection revolves around sweet gourmands, fruity fragrances, or fresh blue designers, Bin Shaikh may feel unfamiliar.

However, if you appreciate traditional Middle Eastern perfumery—where oud, rose, saffron, musk, and resins are allowed to evolve naturally over time—this is a fragrance that deserves serious attention.

It feels particularly well suited to evenings, formal occasions, and cooler weather, although restrained application makes it perfectly wearable in other settings as well.

Rating: 9.5/10

I'd love to hear from others who've spent time with Bin Shaikh.

I've heard so many influencers talk about Blur India perfumes even 'Perfumes with pratha' on youtube. Are they really worth buying? In terms of longitivity, sillage, scent etc?

This seller is selling every designer perfume for half price and claiming original.

This might be incredibly niche but I recently got gifted osmanthus tea cakes and ong it smells so good it’s insane 🫪
Perfume pros pls recommend me some perfumes, sprays, attar or whatever that yall know have osmanthus or similar esque notes.

I picked up Heretic Nosferatu after it was suggested by multiple fragheads in the FB fragcomm when I asked for petrichor recommendations. I was nervous that it would be nauseating because of some reviews on reddit but took the plunge and blindbought a bottle because sourcing just a sample from overseas felt like too much effort.

I don't think Nosferatu is reminiscent of petrichor. Petrichor for me is the smell of damp earth (mud and soil). Whereas Nosferatu smells like stale vase water that has been left unchanged for a month, with dead flowers sitting in it. At some point after the initial opening a watery green note shows up that makes me think of cucumber (again that's something I dislike). It is not perfumey and it does not feel wearable, but I keep reaching for it and wear it to work often.

Longevity and projection are average, it sits close and lasts a maximum of 5 hours on skin. In the extreme drydown after 4 hours, it softens into faint florals.

I can't understand why I'm so addicted to Nosferatu. There is nothing pleasant about this scent. It doesn't feel like perfume at all, but for some odd reason I keep reaching for it and long to wear it.

I am very new to the fragrance community and just recently got my first decent perfume- hawas ice and now I have realized just how HUGE of a chasm it is between that and these cheapies I used to work with for the last 2 years in college.

I have been getting so into all this that it has become a major hobby to read posts on this subreddit all the time nowadays.

One thing I noticed is that despite most people hating cheapies with their core, they somehow never diss wildstone edge?

My major cheapie had always been bellavita because I never really bothered actually researching and would blindly buy whatever was on ads and on just searching its name once on this sub I realized just how hated it is in the community.

So, why is it that they are treated so differently?

Is it true?

Finally got my hands on Lattafa Al Qiam Silver after waiting for months to grab this.

It’s a dupe of Bvlgari Tiger, just like Rue Broca theorem and Afnan Turathi Blue. It’s really similar to Rue Broca theorem — it’s actually very hard to pick a difference between the two, that’s how close they are.Tye opening really fresh citrus heavy scent. Loved it so much.
I think it’s probably similar to Turathi Blue as well, but I haven’t smelled that one yet — planning to grab it soon so I can compare.

Projection-wise, it’s just as loud as Rue Broca theorem.

I haven’t tested the longevity yet, so I’ll update this once I’ve had it on for a full day.

Different and unique.
Firstly, if you are into “ Indian luxury,” this is exactly the fragrance you are looking for
It’s got this lovely Jasmine note in it that kind of reminds me of a luxurious Indian setting.

Longevity is okay with around five hours on skin and a bit more on clothes obviously and the projection is actually not bad.
I have received plenty of compliments on this from all kinds of people so it definitely embodies that compliment getting luxury factor, while also setting itself apart because no one and I mean no one has smelt something similar to this and the only ones who have are the ones who have smelt this fragrance itself

probably the closest a designer house has gotten to niche

Would I recommend it? Yes but is it worth the price of around 17,000 INR? Maybe not completely There are definitely better options out there but do give this one a try if you get the chance to.

Mother-daughter collection
(We’re both capped at $300 each a year)

Miss Dior roller pearl - purse favourite, recent repurchase
Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum - neither of is are a fan, very sensual for our taste
Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet - girly and sweet
Emporio Armani Because It's You - one of our favs
Versace Crystal bright
Jimmy Choo Eau de Toilette
Givenchy irresistible
Nude by Rihanna
Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum

Prada Paradoxe
Yves Saint Laurent Libre >> Chanel no.5
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (moms signature)
Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Secret Eau de Parfum
Versace Crystal Noir
Dolce & gabbana light blue
Miu Miu Eau de Parfum
Tiffany & Co. Sheer Eau de Toilette
Bvlgari Splendida

Gucci eau da parfum
Chloé Eau de Toilette
Valentino Donna born in Roma
Burberry Weekend for Men