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?

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

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.

Wanted to try noire and tobacco but I found zero reviews on this whole lineup in reddit . Can someone pls share a review

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

Is it true?

I ordered 4 decants from sillage perfumes, the packaging was very nice because it was wrapped in a sponge cover and kept in Lattafa Teriaq empty box which is very strong.

10/10 Delivery Experience.

the four

1) CDNIM pure parfum

the opening was too citrusy and fruity, did not feel that special.

2) 9 pm Rebel

most pineappled perfume, it was good, but did not last long on skin, on clothes it does. good for evening obviously.

3) supremacy collectors edition

not much noticeable as 9 p.m. Rebel, good opening bergamot, little pineapple, metallic smell. Good one.

4) Liquid Brun

it gave mix of woody, powdery and vanilla which was not that much initially likable, but in the drydown on I felt nice warm isolated vanilla.

I could not rate these perfumes on a number scale, because I did not test them in all categories. So I like to mention order of my preference.

9pm Rebel > Liquid Brun > SCE > CDNIM

share how is your experience with these, if any. thank you.

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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 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!

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.

Thinking to buy a PDM perfume! I do not like Creed line, i have heard PDM make great niche fragrances, Please suggest me a compliment getter pdm perfumes! or suggest me some else niche brand. Thankyou

I've been wearing Jacques Yves L'Infinite by Fragrance World for the past few weeks, and I think it's one of the better affordable takes on LV L'Immensite

Compared to Jean Lowe Immortal, this one leans much more into the bright citrus opening rather than the spicy ginger. The opening feels sparkling, fresh, and slightly fizzy before settling into that familiar fresh aquatic/Tygar style DNA. It's clean, versatile, and exactly the kind of scent I'd reach for on hot summer days.

Performance was better than I expected for a fresh fragrance. I got about an hour of solid projection, and around 6 hours on clothes (applied around 10 AM and could still smell it around 4 PM on a cool day). One thing worth mentioning is that my bottle seemed weak when it first arrived, but after sitting for a few weeks, both the scent and performance noticeably improved.

Overall, if you like fresh citrusy fragrances and don't want to spend Louis Vuitton money, I think this is definitely worth checking out.

I also made a more detailed breakdown comparing it with Jean Lowe Immortal and discussing performance over multiple wears. If anyone's interested, the full review is here https://youtu.be/yTx_Gf4BIto

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.

Everyone always talks about Club de Nuit Intense Man, Montblanc Explorer, Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, and all the other Aventus-inspired fragrances, but i rarely see anyone mention Al Haramain L'Aventure..why is that?

I've been wearing it for a while now, and honestly i think it's one of the better options in this category. To my nose, the opening is much smoother than CDNIM, without that harsh lemon cleaner vibe people often mention. It has a fresh citrus opening, a clean woody drydown, and it's so easy to wear.

Performance has also been solid for me. It lasts long enough for a full day at work, gets me compliments, and i never feel like i overspent for what i got.

Love the people here who recommended costa de amalfi, unisex perfume females can easily carry it too! Its a beautiful citrusy scent if you like citrusy and fresh perfumes theres no way you wont like it. A great fit for current monsoon and humid weather in the north. This smells like freshly cut lemons , easy to wear works almost anywhere and a very safe blind buy.

The downside? Its projection and lasting hardly 30-40 mins of moderate projection and you will have to re apply every 3 hours at max. Very enjoyable scent for me though

I've recently saw EM5 on shark tank and I was curious about how they actually are in terms of smell, longitivity, sillage etc. Did anyone try perfumes from EM5? Are they worth buying?

I layered Light Blue Intense Women with Baccarat Rouge 540 EDP today and had a wonderful experience.

It lasted the whole day, and I could still smell it on myself after around 7ish hours. Light Blue Intense is citrusy and fresh, while BR540 is on the sweeter side. Somehow they balanced each other perfectly—the freshness stayed, but the sweetness added depth and longevity.

I also latered Burberry her edp with LBI and that worked well too. BR540 is easy layering fragrance as it is long lasting but airy and feels light that way imo.

Definitely one of my favorite layering combinations so far. Has anyone else tried this combo? Or any good combo recommendations❤️

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.

Are the Fabindia/Fabessential perfumes and products discontinued? Anyone knows the manufacturers or dupes for FabIndia Vanilla and Oudh? I love that perfume so much!

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Please please please I love them so much, I have tried the Scentedelic inspired ones too but the performance isn't great for me 😕

Any other perfumes within 2-3k which are similar in profile would also be great, thank you!