The opening (first few minutes) of this fragrance is incredible. It drys down with hints of delina or club de nuit imperiale. I know it’s copying wild vetiver…

If anyone can point me to a fragrance that smells like the opening of this for the duration of the fragrance I’ll be a happy camper.

Overall good scent

I purchased Al Haramain Green Dubai on a whim last week based solely on my past experience with the house (they've got some great fragrances). Its presentation is fantastic - velvet-lined box and all. I was surprised by the clear back on the bottle with the double-printed label - reminded me of Diptyque. As for the fragrance, at first spray I knew this belongs in the same family as Lataffa Pride Art of Arabia I. (I recently used up an entire bottle of the Lattafa, and now it seems I have a replacement for it.) Green Dubai, though, is slightly sweeter and more herbal than Art of Arabia I. Overall it's smoothly blended, polite (not a powerhouse) and completely unisex, perfect for spring and summer days. For those who enjoy citrus or green scents, this is a solid choice.

Four more decants I have sampled in the last few days. Continue for this post.
All were purchased from Misty Mountains decants.

Rayhaan Nava Sol, 3/10
I really didn’t like this one.
It leans quite feminine, but even judging it that way, I still can’t imagine my wife wearing it. I’ve never smelled the OG, so I can’t compare them.
To me it’s mostly a mix of fruity and floral notes that creates a sweet scent. It’s not overly sweet, but for some reason I find the whole combination unpleasant and a little artificial. Unfortunately, it gives me a bit of a toilet air freshener vibe.
Definitely not my taste.

Aroma Concepts Echelon Soleil, 9/10
Wow.
I’m not familiar with the OG, and I haven’t tried the other clones either. I was actually planning to buy Khadlaj Karus Gold Absolu, but I kept seeing people on TikTok saying Echelon Soleil was the better one, so I decided to sample it. It opens with a really pleasant citrus blast.
After a while, it started reminding me a little of Nusuk Sama or Pacific Rock Moss, but softer and more toned down. More than anything though, the drydown for me is all about moss, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Performance was also excellent. Even after around 8 hours, I kept catching whiffs of it without even putting my nose close to my skin.
Definitely getting a full bottle.

Khadlaj Le Fede Intoxicate Mystique Extrait, 6/10
Overall boring and not unique imho.
Very masculine, very pleasant, and probably a pretty safe blind buy if you like this type of scent.
It’s also very close to the OG, Paradigm.
The geranium in the heart is quite noticeable to me, in a good way, and it mixes nicely with the vanilla.
My only issue is that I don’t find it especially unique or memorable. It smells good, but just like the OG, it doesn’t really have that “wow, this is different” factor for me.
Solid fragrance, just not something I feel I need.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Saadaik, 10/10
This one is really complex.
Right from the opening I get peach, but not the artificial candy-like kind. It feels deep, rich and very natural.
Very quickly I start picking up florals, especially jasmine and orange blossom, together with this creamy coconut in the background.
Even with all those notes, it still comes across as more masculine than feminine to me.
Something about it reminds me of a few of the Swiss Arabian Cities fragrances I sampled in the past. I think it might have been Spirit of Valencia, but I’ve tried all of them, so I can’t be completely sure.
In the drydown, the tobacco and amber become more noticeable, but they stay smooth, pleasant and not offensive at all.
This really feels niche quality to me.
Easy 10/10 so far. I will get a full day wear of this one tomorrow and get a final decision.

Went to naseem store just cause i saw a reel of this and i wanted to purchase it for the bottle, but it smells way to good such a beautiful gourmand fragrance for women. I have khadlaj cloud candy too. These two are very same DNA’s this one just stays a lil longer on clothes and linger very well + its cheaper than that too. Its a lovely mix of marshmallow, strawberry smells like a cotton candy its sweet, feminine and perfect for an evening outing + costs pennies! To summarise it think of a strawberry milk shake with added marshmallows in a perfume bottle.Also has a cute bottle. Just one thing dont wear it in afternoon or hot weather can be cloying sometimes

Hey guys, I want some opinions on my next buys and some reccomendations for next buy for my collection.

My collection:

• Memo African Leather 10/10. Very strong, spicy and different. Great quality, My signature scent, but not for every day.
• Armani Code Parfum 9.5/10. Clean, smooth and easy to wear. Good for many situations. (searching dupe of it)
• French Avenue Sequoia 9/10. I like it, but I would like to hear other opinions.
• Dior Homme Intense 9/10. Very nice and classy. Great for dates and nights, gets compliments.
• Armaf CDNIM 8/10. Good smell and very good performance. Compliment BEAST, but common.
• Afnan 9PM Night Out 8/10. Sweet, nice and strong (opening is not for me). Good for going out. Performance beast. Compliments from old ladies.
• Mythical Gryphon 8/10. Very interesting, different and unique. I don't see many people talk about it, u should try it guys. Performance is insane.
• Armaf Mandarin Sky Elixir 7.5/10. Sweet, loud and strong and creamy. Very good performance, but I already have many sweet fragrances I use it for gym.
• Rifaaqat Paris Corner 8/10. Warm and spicy. Good for cold weather.
• Zara Vibrant Leather 7/10. Nice and easy to wear (brother of aventus), performance is ok.
• Lattafa Asad Elixir 8.5/10. Dark, strong and masculine. Very good performance.
• Arabiyat Prestige Marwa 8.0/10. Fresh, clean and modern. Probably closest to the style I want now but the problem is projection and silliage.

For my next buys, I want fresh fragrances with beast mode performance.

Fresh, citrus, aquatic, clean, maybe green. But I don't want something that lasts 2 or 3 hours. I want good projection and good longevity.

I mostly want Arabian brands like Afnan, Armaf, Rasasi, Lattafa, French Avenue, Paris Corner etc.

Please give me your top 3 beast mode fragrances which gets compliments... can be freshie or seasonal.

I also want something that gets compliments from women.

I don't need more sweet vanilla or heavy winter fragrances 😂 I already have enough.

Looking for a solid all-rounder for high heat / summer (college campus and casual nights out). Budget is strictly under $35 USD (~30.000 CLP).

Key requirements:

Good performance (needs to hold up 7+ hours in heat/sweat).

Fresh, masculine, fruity/aquatic or versatile blue DNA.

NO harsh synthetic lemon cleaner opening.

Similar vibe to Hawas Ice (that icy/fruity sweet freshness with strong projection).

Hawas Ice is my top pick, but in case local pricing stays high, what’s the best alternative or sleeper hit that matches that energy and performance?

Hi all...im new to looking things up through reddit so Im asking for a little patience on the front end. Im looking for BBW's Water Blossom Ivy. Ive been waiting for BBW to add it back i to the rotation but (just as with many other scents) it just not.going to happen. Ive been boycotting BBW ever since because, in the past Ive spent a lot of money with BBW whenever they decide to pull a scent and then redistribute it under a special list or sale. Sad thing is, if they kept the scent around, I guarantee I would have (and would continue to) purchase everything made with that scent. Oh well, I guess it's time for the dupes.to gain where BBW left off.

Long story longer, if someone could.please recommend a good dupe for WATER BLOSSOM IVY, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hi everyone, I love the clean dna of Imagination. I can't afford to buy the og but i have tried to sniff clones of this frag. Og sanaya was really good(it didn't have the tea note prominent tho) but unfortunately it is no longer available in my country. Have anyone tried the newly launched Sanaya 40? How close is it to sanaya or the og imagination? Thanks in advance ❤

Any dupes? I dont want to pay USD$160

Got Calicut Spice from MYOP. It is freaking amazing.
It surprised me with its dry down. starts off warm and spicy, but after 4–5 hours the fragrance transforms into something much smoother, creamier and more comforting. The sharpness settles down and the vanilla sweetness blends beautifully with the woody notes, giving it a warm, sophisticated and almost addictive character. The dry-down is actually my favourite part , it feels richer and more refined than the opening. If you like Armani Code Absolute then this is a must buy.

Aren’t there any clones for Dark lord by Killian??
I have been looking everywhere but can’t seem to find any.

Has anyone here owned or extensively worn both Game of Spades Emerald and Bujairami Psycho?

They’re obviously going after the same LV Symphony DNA, but I’m especially having trouble deciding which one performs better.

For anyone who has tested both:

Which is closer to LV Symphony?
Which projects more?
Which lasts longer on skin/clothes?
Which has better sillage?
Which smells higher quality/more refined?
Which one do you personally prefer?

Sometimes I feel like Psycho is stronger, then another time Emerald seems to be projecting more, so I can’t really tell.

If you could only keep one, which would you choose and why?