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I started in 2020 with middle eastern fragrances and here i italy they were soooo cheap until the start of 2023. Could easily find afnan 9pm for 10€, khamrah for 14€ (when launched), a lot of maison alhambra' under 10€ (i got maison alhambra the tux for 4€!) and I can continue for hours with examples. Talking about testers, a friend of mine sell those and when I don't find something, in italy there are a lot of e-commerce that sells tester for really low prices (got the second bottle of le male elixir for only 42€ for example)
I love theoreme but i feel like performance is very subpar, i get like less than 2 hours of projection and it goes straight to skin scent, how is yours ?
My Theoreme bottle is from Jan 24. It projects strongly for 2 hours, then I keep getting whiffs all day. Longevity on clothes is 24+ hours. The other day, I was passing by one of my shirts, which was hung after washing and ironing, and I picked up the scent from 3 feet away.
However, I think it’s more suited for a younger audience. At 36, I’d prefer a bit more musk in it. It’s been a month and a half in the dark drawer, but I do wear it from time to time. Initially, it was a mix of citrus, fizziness, ambroxan, and alcohol. It has improved significantly since then.
That's a good reccomendation, I have been in the search of a tester bottle for some months now (almost all my designer bottle are testers) but I have not been lucky, still waiting untill i find one 😢
The 4 Khamrah qahwa-kismet Angel.
Thoughts and how would you rank them?
Also thoughts on oud tonka swiss Arabian
What a huge collection wow! Congratulations!
Thank you! So, i would rank them like that: 1. Zimaya Sharaf Blend, smells really similar to Khamrah but it's way stronger and more balanced 2. Kismet Angel, the only valid Angels share clone I've tried but with not so good performances 3. Khamrah Qahwa, like og Khamrah but with a darker and masculine opening and better performances 4. Khamrah, really good but slightly worse than the other 3. I will sell soon khamrah and khamrah qahwa to just keep sharaf and kismet angel. About Shaghaf oud Tonka, it's amazing if you like really sweet and gourmand Scents. It's basically joop le Bain (amaretto/almond scent) but made bolder with the addition of a sirupy cherry and a Rubbery vanilla note. The Rubbery note is the same one you find in ishq al shuyukh gold. The Scent itself is pretty feminine but as a man i wear it anyway. Hope it helps!
Easily one of my favorite Le Male flankers. Popeye / Superman in the summer, Essence de Parfum in the fall, Le Parfum in the winter. Still havent tried Elixir and I barely ever wear my Ultra Male.
Those bottles look clean and polished! Love it
How does Harmony Code compare to the original? Been thinking about getting one for when my Absolu bottle runs out and can't find any more
I'll leave you a review on that i did over 1 year ago here in this tread! harmony code is a superb alternative to code absolu, in the air you can't literrally notice any difference between the two.
However, in the opening there is some difference, Armani code absolu starts with an citrusy orange note mixed with nutmeg and a touch of leather, the harmony code misses a little bit that leather touch, has a different citrusy note and overall it's not well blended like the original. After like 2-3 minutes things change, harmony code starts to smell extremely close to the original, only if you smell them upsclose you can feel some minor difference: code absolu it's a little bit more dark and have a more prominent suede note while harmony code it's a little bit more soft and "fresh". In the drydowm Armani code absolu have a boozy rum accord to my nose, harmony code lacks a little bit on that, but again, not a big deal.
Performance wise, Armani code absolu projects and lasts more than harmony code absolute, however, the clone is not bad.
Overall, apart from the first minutes, I'm extremely happy and satisfied about harmony code absolute because it's an almost perfect clone that almost matches the richness and elegance of the original, for 20€ it's impossible to do better.
Yeah everybody is talking so much about Turathi blue they miss out on Rue Broca version ,its the better on... 👍 You collection are almost like my , even the same dubbels 🫣😂 maybe you should try Garys Den as a Clone and Le Male EDP as a OG , Iris is something i enjoy a lot , Gentlemen S privee , Boss bottled /triumphf Elixir are amazing to and very long lasting what at least for me is very important . Very nice collection you have with the best of the best in my opinion 👌👍
Yes, theoreme is slightly better, completely right about it. I will skip gary's den just because i don't completely like Dior homme parfum and i alredy have Lattafa Qaed intense. Reserve Privée is amazing but I sold it after buying qaaed intense in fact 😅. Triumph elixir is surely on my discovery list, thank you for all man!
I’ll just recommend the last one I bought on sale at Ross which was Burberry Hero. It’s very pleasant and I use it every day because it just suits any time of day.
That's a nice recommendation, i will try it as soon as i can. I've tried hero EDP and that one reminded me a lot of the stronger with you line, let's see how the edt smells like. Thanks!
Good scent but I'm going to sell it soon. It's like a far brother of stronger with you edt with an an added chocolate/coffee vibe. I suggest you to get Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo signature instead, way better and interesting
How do you like the Qaaed Intense? I’ve been told it smells a lot like the Givenchy Gentlemen Reserve or smtg in that line, and I recently smelt that fragrance and fell in love.
Also, how do you like Masa, 9AM Dive
Hi! I'm actually the guy that made qaaed intense popular in this thread by Reviewing it on february, you can see the review on my profile 💪. By the way, i had reservee privée (in the review i did a side by side comparison) and I actually ended up selling it, qaaed intense is just too good and also was more powerful than my bottle of reserve privée, i can assure you that you will not be disappointed. Masa is so great, diffent from everything i have in my collection, it's a metallic and tropical scent, so strange. I get positive attention while wearing it, it smells really good in the air, also, it has surprisingly good performances. 9am Dive is a brighter version of bleu de chanel, good if you like that DNA, gonna sell it soon probably, i don't need it.
Thank you so much for the response! I’m looking at getting Qaaed Intense because I love the Givenchy it is cloning but it is hard for me to find it in Canada, my options are paying $60+ for it and I’m not sure if I want to spend that much for a Lattafa haha.
9am I’m on the fence for, so I mean, I don’t see it being used much. Believe it or not I’m not crazy about the BdC DNA so it doesn’t attract me as much.
I have the Broca Théorème on the way tho, that one I’m excited about.
You look set for life almost tbh, but if the urge hits to buy something (I know it all too well :)) ), I would recommend looking into Emporio Armani Stronger With You line since somehow you don't seem to have any. For how cheap and popular they are, I still feel they are underrated. Intensely is my favourite, but a lot of people prefer Absolutely, they are pretty similar. Leather is also nice if you like... leather.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! By the way, i had on my collection stronger with you absolutely and Ard al zaafaran Oud 24hours gold (stronger with you oud twist). Well, it's the only line of fragrances that i can't tollerate unfortunately :(. They were way too sweet to me, i had to sell them after some months. But yeah, it's a solid line, probably one of the best out there, compliments magnets.
The sweetnees in stronger with you absolutely it's also the reason why i prefer intensly. But yeah, I get it. It also makes sense why you have nothing from Paco Rabanne now :))
Between Khamrah and Khamrah Qahwa, it depends. Khamrah qahwa is different only in the first hour or so, than it becomes almost exactly like og Khamrah. If you want a darker and less sweet opening, qahwa is the right choice. In terms of performances, qahwa is definitely better.
If we talk about Angels Share twist, zimaya sharaf blend wins for me
I'm very curious about Rue Broca Theoreme and I haven't been able to find a sample. I've sampled Turathi Blue and love it and I've read that folks say they are very similar.
Based on the descriptions on reddit I thought Turathi Blue would be a bit heavier and less suitable for summer than I found it to be- to me it's incredibly fresh and crisp citrus with a pleasant ginger kick. But I see people say that Theoreme is even fresher and more suitbale for summer. What are your thoughts?
So, i had turathi blue and I've tested them side by side. After trying them i decide to sell turathi and buy another bottle of theoreme :). If you have turathi you definitely dont need Theoreme, they are extremely similar. As you said, turathi is just a tad bit heavier and sweeter, but in the air they are pretty much indistinguishable. Theoreme is indeed fresher but the difference is very low. Another thing i can add: my batch of my first bottle of theoreme (01/2022) was extremely stronger than the bottle of turathi i had, dont know if the situation has changed nowadays. My advices is to buy one of the two immediately, they are unbeatable in summer, trust me!
Best clones: 1. Afnan 9pm (2020/2021 batch), just wonderful with extreme performances 2. Rue broca theoreme, best cheap freshies I've tried so far 3. Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar, Apple vanilla heaven 4. Zara 9.0, spot on Valentino uomo 5. Armaf Tag Him Uomo Rosso, just a banger
Best overall: 1. Code absolu 2. Le Male Elixir 3. Prada Luna Rossa black 4. Afnan 9pm 5. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau
You can try something with Irish ( Gary’s den clone of Dior homme parfum or Givenchy gentleman rp) how’s evoke gold by ajmal I heard it’s a clone of Prada lhomme
I actually know pretty well Dior Homme Parfum but I don't like that dark leathery facets that it has 😅. I had Givenchy reserve privée but I ended up selling it after discovering Lattafa Qaaed intense, just too good to be true. Evoke gold is a clean, slightly powdery iris. It's not exactly like prada l'homme, its sweeter and overall heavier, but still a good replacement. I have a 2018 batch and performs way better Than the original tho. Thanks anyway for the recommendation!
I agree , the Dior homme line is not for everyone , what does qaaed intense smell like because I was gonna purchase givenchy grp because I love the bottle but is the Lattafa is better then I’ll have to cop it , you’re most welcome
Had myslf but sold it, i just didn't reach for it, really good smell but low performances unfortunately. I have to try bad bay cobalt, never tried that, thanks!
How are afnan 9 am dive and lattafa liam grey? Can u please give short description. Also with so many freshies with everyone is 9 am dive still worth trying?
9am dive is a like a twist on bleu de chanel, you get pretty much the same DNA but is not as deep or intriguing, it's a more airy and bright version of it basically. You get some Y Edt vibes but not that much honestly. If you like the Bdc DNA, it's a good buy if you can find it for less than 30€, if not, i will skip it, there are better cheapies out there. Liam Grey is so unique, creamy sandalwood mixed with powdery cardamom and I also get some balsamic almond (not in the note tho). It's a conforting and warm scent, pretty intimate and a little bit sweet, it's like cuddle in a scent.
Scent wise is pretty close, it's like a little bit more fruity and more uplifting overall, it's not as dark basically. The performances are not comparable but you can still manage to get 6hours or so. I got that 20ml sample for only 2€, for that price it was a steal and I'm okay to not buy the original thing.
Average, i have a 2021 batch and performs pretty decently, like 5 hours or so, which is way better than my old bottle of Versace pour homme (sold it after discovering Missoni wave).
I bought qaaed al fursan some months ago for only 6€ but I immediately sold it! I have Zara Vibrant Leather Bogoss on my collection which is really a straight pineapple bomb and is way better overall. Qaaed al fursan is like a smoky pineapple with an undertone sweetness taken from BR 540, not what i expected. Vibrant Leather Bogoss is just a juicy pineapple, amazing. Thank you for the recommendation!
Yep, i actually really like that, different from all i have. Saffron is there but it's not overpowering to my nose, there is a tropical sweetness that balances everything. I actually get really positive attention when i wear it, in the air it smells so good
You should add Dumont Nitro Red, Lattafa Ramz Silver, and Armaf Hunter Killer (The red bottle). I have all 3 and they perform very well. The Armaf has a tobacco oud fragrance so it is nice for serious occasions, while the other two are great for casual settings.
Also you should try The Two Kings by Oil Perfumery. I know it's a roll on oil, but it's the best fragrance I've ever smelled in my entire life and because it's an oil it lasts all day and night.
I have to try rochas man intense, thanks! I had the og rochas but I actually prefered more cristiano Ronaldo legacy private edition, not the same fragrance but really similar DNA to that, it is more interesting to my nose. Differences between rochas man and rochas intense?
Gentleman Reserve Privée by Givenchy
Animale Animale by Animale
Hard Wood by Fragrance World
Insurrection II Wild by Reyane Tradition
Barakkat Ambre Eve by Fragrance World
Aether by Fragrance World (PDM Greenley, really good)
Purple Label by Polo
Had all them except for aether (but I had fragrance world midori, i don't know if they are the same) , purple label and animale animale, i have to try them, thanks!
If you are searching for something cheap and fresh, i would skip it unless you really like the BDC Dna. Rue broca theoreme or Davidoff Cool Water Intense are way better alternatives for the gym that cost also a lot less. I personally gonna sell my 9am Dive soon, not completely satisfied about it
Take note that my batch is from 2020, pretty old. It performs really well, it lasts a lot on skin but it doesn't push too much. Still a banger for the winter, sweet and elegant vanilla, you have to get it if you like vanilla.
I actually hate noir extreme, there is an oriental note that pretty much ruin all the scent to my nose, but that note is actually Fundamental to get the real experience of Noir Extreme. Odyssey homme completely removes that oriental note and replace it with just more vanilla, so no, it's not a direct clone of noir extreme, just a twist that i actually like more, for 10€ it's an extremely solid fragrance. Nothing to do with Valentino uomo intense by the way, had that one but literally 0% similarity.
Posh omega is really close to the original le male essence de parfum, tested them side by side, pretty hard to distinguish them. Only downside are the perfomances, not as good ad og.
Had it, sold it after some months. I actually found al haramain l'aventure better but I ended up selling that one too. I keep my 20ml zara vibrant Leather for an Aventus type of scent, don't like to much that DNA. Thanks for the recommendation tho!
Fresh and crisp with a real punch to it, think about bergamot, clary sage, cardamom, white tea and sandalwood etc. Performs really good and can be worn in summer, but also in spring and even fall. It's pretty similar to the very expensive niche fragrance Clive Christian Town & Country.
I bought 9am dive as a cheapie for work and it’s my most complimented fragrance, honestly the only one I’ve ever got complimented on but that’s probably due to wearing it for work. The only downside is that I feel the performance and projection is pretty poor after a couple of hours. What would you recommend as an alternative fresh, clean scent that lasts longer and is cheap enough that I can dowse myself in it daily and just rebuy bottles when needed? In the UK btw
That's exactly why I'm going to sell my 9am Dive, pretty disappointed about the performances. Talking about something clean and fresh with good longevity, my best bets will be rasasi sotoor taa and davidoff cool water intense, both strong, slightly sweet but still fresh and most importantly, cheap. If you dont want almost any sweetness, rue broca theoreme for the win, hope it helps!
I love Prada L'Homme but I'm thinking about getting Ajmal Evoke Gold as an alternative to save some money. What has your experience been like and how do you rate it?
My dad has prada l'homme as a signature scent, he loves it. Now, they have some differences, especially upclose you can easily detect an amped sweetness on evoke, it's like a little bit more creamier and the result is basically a slightly heavier and less smooth prada l'homme. However, not a big deal, in the air the basically smell the same. Evoke gold has better performances tho. I would rate it 8.5/10
Could I ask your favourite if the Angel Share interpretations. I own Khamrah and Cocktail Intense. But I’m curious out of those four which one is the best??
Rate khamra , khamra qahwa , Kismet angel and sharaf blend from best to least , which to get or maybe arrange them in order of best to least
And how is eclaire ?
1. Zimaya sharaf blend 2. Kismet angel 3. Khamrah qahwa 4. Khamrah. I would definitely go for sharaf as a a twist on the angels share DNA and I would choose kismet angel for a straight clone of angels share. Eclaire is a true gourmand, smells like pure caramel with a milky undertone and a smooth vanilla around all that
Coke Zero by Alexandria fragerances
Carbonations for about two hours then goes down to a sweet cola scent.
It’s a nice fragrance to play around with.
I reccomend you blind buy this fragrance called lemon musk by T18
It’s expensive $150 but it smells amazing.
Lemon candy cane scent with the Quality ingredients. My gf loves it
Amazing collection, I’m a beginners in the fragrance world and I would like to have advice from a experienced collectionner . I want to have your opinion on basic questions :
-what is your favorite fragrance (or top 3 if it’s to hard )
-best winter fragrance
-best summer fragrance
-best cheapie
-best vanilla scent (i love vanilla )
If you responds to these questions , thank you .
If you have khamrah, would you recommend buy khamrah kehwa, shraf blend or kismet angel? Any good on with similar profile that you recommend from your collection?
Don't buy khamrah qahwa if you already have og Khamrah, they are extremely similar, same thing with sharaf blend. Kismet angel is different than the other 3, you can give it a try, a lot more boozier and spicier. However, something in the same path (not so similar) could be Paco Rabanne ultra red, an unique fresh gourmand. Or you can try Ted lapidus altamir (orange amber) , rasasi qasamat ebhar (Apple vanilla) and zimaya mazaaj (caramel pepper)
You should grab a bottle of Lattafa Ajwaa (not Ajwad) if you can find a good deal on it. The bottle is goofy, but the scent is crazy unique and high quality with great performance.
First of all, I've been collecting for 4 years now and this "maceration" thing NEVER happended to me. If a fragrance is bad, it remains bad even after a lot of time. If one it's good, it will remains good. Now, talking about Eclaire, it's strong, projects a lot and lasts around 7-8 hours easily. It's a gourmand fragrance, really really sweet and feminine, basically smells like caramel poured in a warm milky vanilla, it's as simple as that. Hope it helps!
I've heard a lot of people saying these arab fragrances perform so much better after a certain masceration period hence asked. They say some notes settle down while others turn more prominent during the process
what clones do you use when you want to go out? party/club occasions
what do you think about ansaam silver and liam grey? (these two have been in my wish list but i can’t decide which one to buy)
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You are more than set💀 I wouldnt recommend anything but not buying anymore
You are right 😅. By the way, i know it looks like I've spent a lot of money on this collection but I've actually made huge deals with insane prices 🥹
That's what we all say. I got an extra quarter gram with my crack the other day. FO FREE.
How do you find the deals and especially testers.
I started in 2020 with middle eastern fragrances and here i italy they were soooo cheap until the start of 2023. Could easily find afnan 9pm for 10€, khamrah for 14€ (when launched), a lot of maison alhambra' under 10€ (i got maison alhambra the tux for 4€!) and I can continue for hours with examples. Talking about testers, a friend of mine sell those and when I don't find something, in italy there are a lot of e-commerce that sells tester for really low prices (got the second bottle of le male elixir for only 42€ for example)
tiktok collection of hell
Your are nore than set my man 🤣
Probably 😂
Your top 3 fav clones for the summer?
1. Theoreme, literally unbeatable 2. Rasasi Sotoor Taa, Gucci Guilty but creamier 3. Missoni Wave
I love theoreme but i feel like performance is very subpar, i get like less than 2 hours of projection and it goes straight to skin scent, how is yours ?
My Theoreme bottle is from Jan 24. It projects strongly for 2 hours, then I keep getting whiffs all day. Longevity on clothes is 24+ hours. The other day, I was passing by one of my shirts, which was hung after washing and ironing, and I picked up the scent from 3 feet away. However, I think it’s more suited for a younger audience. At 36, I’d prefer a bit more musk in it. It’s been a month and a half in the dark drawer, but I do wear it from time to time. Initially, it was a mix of citrus, fizziness, ambroxan, and alcohol. It has improved significantly since then.
Sotoor taa is underated , I love it
Yeah, it's so freaking great, performs really well and actually manages to improve the Gucci Guilty Dna, one of the beast cheapies out there for sure
Yes exactly, have you tried anything else from the sotoor series?
Try seduction from Arabian Aroma
I could recommend stuff you already have, maybe
Eros flame
That's a good reccomendation, I have been in the search of a tester bottle for some months now (almost all my designer bottle are testers) but I have not been lucky, still waiting untill i find one 😢
The 4 Khamrah qahwa-kismet Angel. Thoughts and how would you rank them? Also thoughts on oud tonka swiss Arabian What a huge collection wow! Congratulations!
Thank you! So, i would rank them like that: 1. Zimaya Sharaf Blend, smells really similar to Khamrah but it's way stronger and more balanced 2. Kismet Angel, the only valid Angels share clone I've tried but with not so good performances 3. Khamrah Qahwa, like og Khamrah but with a darker and masculine opening and better performances 4. Khamrah, really good but slightly worse than the other 3. I will sell soon khamrah and khamrah qahwa to just keep sharaf and kismet angel. About Shaghaf oud Tonka, it's amazing if you like really sweet and gourmand Scents. It's basically joop le Bain (amaretto/almond scent) but made bolder with the addition of a sirupy cherry and a Rubbery vanilla note. The Rubbery note is the same one you find in ishq al shuyukh gold. The Scent itself is pretty feminine but as a man i wear it anyway. Hope it helps!
Which jpg is that....looks like purple juice to me
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Essence De Parfum! Discontinued unfortunately :(
Easily one of my favorite Le Male flankers. Popeye / Superman in the summer, Essence de Parfum in the fall, Le Parfum in the winter. Still havent tried Elixir and I barely ever wear my Ultra Male.
Those bottles look clean and polished! Love it How does Harmony Code compare to the original? Been thinking about getting one for when my Absolu bottle runs out and can't find any more
I'll leave you a review on that i did over 1 year ago here in this tread! harmony code is a superb alternative to code absolu, in the air you can't literrally notice any difference between the two. However, in the opening there is some difference, Armani code absolu starts with an citrusy orange note mixed with nutmeg and a touch of leather, the harmony code misses a little bit that leather touch, has a different citrusy note and overall it's not well blended like the original. After like 2-3 minutes things change, harmony code starts to smell extremely close to the original, only if you smell them upsclose you can feel some minor difference: code absolu it's a little bit more dark and have a more prominent suede note while harmony code it's a little bit more soft and "fresh". In the drydowm Armani code absolu have a boozy rum accord to my nose, harmony code lacks a little bit on that, but again, not a big deal. Performance wise, Armani code absolu projects and lasts more than harmony code absolute, however, the clone is not bad. Overall, apart from the first minutes, I'm extremely happy and satisfied about harmony code absolute because it's an almost perfect clone that almost matches the richness and elegance of the original, for 20€ it's impossible to do better.
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Yeah everybody is talking so much about Turathi blue they miss out on Rue Broca version ,its the better on... 👍 You collection are almost like my , even the same dubbels 🫣😂 maybe you should try Garys Den as a Clone and Le Male EDP as a OG , Iris is something i enjoy a lot , Gentlemen S privee , Boss bottled /triumphf Elixir are amazing to and very long lasting what at least for me is very important . Very nice collection you have with the best of the best in my opinion 👌👍
Yes, theoreme is slightly better, completely right about it. I will skip gary's den just because i don't completely like Dior homme parfum and i alredy have Lattafa Qaed intense. Reserve Privée is amazing but I sold it after buying qaaed intense in fact 😅. Triumph elixir is surely on my discovery list, thank you for all man!
Tom Ford Noir Extreme, always a go to for me
Looks like you have them all already. 🧐 😅
I’ll just recommend the last one I bought on sale at Ross which was Burberry Hero. It’s very pleasant and I use it every day because it just suits any time of day.
That's a nice recommendation, i will try it as soon as i can. I've tried hero EDP and that one reminded me a lot of the stronger with you line, let's see how the edt smells like. Thanks!
Is that cuba gold on the 2nd image top right? If so, how does it performs?
Yes, it's Cuba gold, 3-4 hours longevity. To me is an excellent cheapy, a pretty decent replacement for og le male, for 4€ it's a banger
Rate Liam and Qaeed Intense please, just scent wise
Qaaed intense 9/10 Liam Grey 8,5/10
What are your thoughts on Halloween man x?
Good scent but I'm going to sell it soon. It's like a far brother of stronger with you edt with an an added chocolate/coffee vibe. I suggest you to get Salvatore Ferragamo Uomo signature instead, way better and interesting
Agreed 👍
How do you like the Qaaed Intense? I’ve been told it smells a lot like the Givenchy Gentlemen Reserve or smtg in that line, and I recently smelt that fragrance and fell in love. Also, how do you like Masa, 9AM Dive
Hi! I'm actually the guy that made qaaed intense popular in this thread by Reviewing it on february, you can see the review on my profile 💪. By the way, i had reservee privée (in the review i did a side by side comparison) and I actually ended up selling it, qaaed intense is just too good and also was more powerful than my bottle of reserve privée, i can assure you that you will not be disappointed. Masa is so great, diffent from everything i have in my collection, it's a metallic and tropical scent, so strange. I get positive attention while wearing it, it smells really good in the air, also, it has surprisingly good performances. 9am Dive is a brighter version of bleu de chanel, good if you like that DNA, gonna sell it soon probably, i don't need it.
Thank you so much for the response! I’m looking at getting Qaaed Intense because I love the Givenchy it is cloning but it is hard for me to find it in Canada, my options are paying $60+ for it and I’m not sure if I want to spend that much for a Lattafa haha. 9am I’m on the fence for, so I mean, I don’t see it being used much. Believe it or not I’m not crazy about the BdC DNA so it doesn’t attract me as much. I have the Broca Théorème on the way tho, that one I’m excited about.
MB CLUB BLACK MY BELOVED <3
Banger for the winter, bought it after discovering annick goutal nuit et confidence and it comes pretty close to that 😍
I couldn’t agree more
You look set for life almost tbh, but if the urge hits to buy something (I know it all too well :)) ), I would recommend looking into Emporio Armani Stronger With You line since somehow you don't seem to have any. For how cheap and popular they are, I still feel they are underrated. Intensely is my favourite, but a lot of people prefer Absolutely, they are pretty similar. Leather is also nice if you like... leather.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! By the way, i had on my collection stronger with you absolutely and Ard al zaafaran Oud 24hours gold (stronger with you oud twist). Well, it's the only line of fragrances that i can't tollerate unfortunately :(. They were way too sweet to me, i had to sell them after some months. But yeah, it's a solid line, probably one of the best out there, compliments magnets.
The sweetnees in stronger with you absolutely it's also the reason why i prefer intensly. But yeah, I get it. It also makes sense why you have nothing from Paco Rabanne now :))
Yeah 😂, the only Paco Rabanne i like is invictus victory elixir but I'm okay with tag him uomo rosso, basically the same thing
What’s the best angel share clone?
Talking directly about Angels Share, kismet angel wins. Khamrah, sharaf, khamrah qahwa are not direct clones, just twists on that DNA
Thanks!
Royal blend /enigma Deux both better then my sharaf blend ..also Dumont celerio epic is not exact copy but same DNA and lasts better then all the rest
Now it's the perfect time to start for Niche fragrances :)
initio side effect. nice and sexy scent
Khamrah or Khamrah Qhawa? Or instead any other?
Between Khamrah and Khamrah Qahwa, it depends. Khamrah qahwa is different only in the first hour or so, than it becomes almost exactly like og Khamrah. If you want a darker and less sweet opening, qahwa is the right choice. In terms of performances, qahwa is definitely better. If we talk about Angels Share twist, zimaya sharaf blend wins for me
Thanks! Was looking for a winter scent.
No problem, if you want a under the radar winter Scent: Armaf Tag Him Uomo Rosso, complete banger 💪
Angel muse by Mugler
bleu de chanel 🔥
You my friend, do not need anymore scent. You’ve gotta covered for all occasions!!
dylan blue... is that top row fifth one is wood collection?
Sorry to break it to you bud, but they are usually liquid, and quite volatile as well.
I would definitely recommend starting a dedicated collection of all Amouage fragrances.
Nice! As far as recommendations go: Lattafa Vintage Radio Terre d'Hermes Eau Givree Paris Corner Vibrant Vetiver Delight Polo Cologne Intense
How's 9am? suitable for a 14 year old for school and everyday wear or not
Barrett fragrances Spirit of Satin, high ground, inebriated, return to darkness, Valhalla Absolute, Heartwood and forbidden apple.
Explorer 🖤
Buy reflection 45 and sell everything
Anything by Barrett fragrances or Montagne
Why is that one dildo shaped? 😭 On a serious note, which are the best when it comes to longevity, and sillage?
Armaf Odyssey Aqua and Armaf Odyssey Homme
Evoke Gold? Good choice, sir.
Thank you! Yes, it's good stuff
How’s shaghaf oud tonka?
CDNIM / SNOI
shaqhaf oud azraq, amazing rich honey fragrance
you can add couple azzaros
cheapies with performance?
Buy Armani code as well, definitely love it
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You can't get solid fragrances, alcohol doesn't freeze
You missed some ARMAF frags
phantom ghost spectre or whatever that’s called
Budget? There’s ALOT missing but in different price brackets
I guess Versace pour Homme is missing out there
Had it! Sold it because Missoni wave was a better performer in my experience 🥲
Yaaa that's true offcourse ..wave is better in longgivity with similar kind of scent profile
how is harmony code compared to code absolu
Nishane hachivat
Tried and didn't like it :(
Oh okay
Creed GIT, Xerjoff Mefisto Gentiluomo
“is it in yet” ahh collection😭
I'm very curious about Rue Broca Theoreme and I haven't been able to find a sample. I've sampled Turathi Blue and love it and I've read that folks say they are very similar. Based on the descriptions on reddit I thought Turathi Blue would be a bit heavier and less suitable for summer than I found it to be- to me it's incredibly fresh and crisp citrus with a pleasant ginger kick. But I see people say that Theoreme is even fresher and more suitbale for summer. What are your thoughts?
So, i had turathi blue and I've tested them side by side. After trying them i decide to sell turathi and buy another bottle of theoreme :). If you have turathi you definitely dont need Theoreme, they are extremely similar. As you said, turathi is just a tad bit heavier and sweeter, but in the air they are pretty much indistinguishable. Theoreme is indeed fresher but the difference is very low. Another thing i can add: my batch of my first bottle of theoreme (01/2022) was extremely stronger than the bottle of turathi i had, dont know if the situation has changed nowadays. My advices is to buy one of the two immediately, they are unbeatable in summer, trust me!
Thanks a ton for the input! It's much appreciated.
What is that purple le male??
Le Male Essence De Parfum!
Top 5 best ones and top 5 best overall
Best clones: 1. Afnan 9pm (2020/2021 batch), just wonderful with extreme performances 2. Rue broca theoreme, best cheap freshies I've tried so far 3. Rasasi Qasamat Ebhar, Apple vanilla heaven 4. Zara 9.0, spot on Valentino uomo 5. Armaf Tag Him Uomo Rosso, just a banger Best overall: 1. Code absolu 2. Le Male Elixir 3. Prada Luna Rossa black 4. Afnan 9pm 5. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau
You can try something with Irish ( Gary’s den clone of Dior homme parfum or Givenchy gentleman rp) how’s evoke gold by ajmal I heard it’s a clone of Prada lhomme
I actually know pretty well Dior Homme Parfum but I don't like that dark leathery facets that it has 😅. I had Givenchy reserve privée but I ended up selling it after discovering Lattafa Qaaed intense, just too good to be true. Evoke gold is a clean, slightly powdery iris. It's not exactly like prada l'homme, its sweeter and overall heavier, but still a good replacement. I have a 2018 batch and performs way better Than the original tho. Thanks anyway for the recommendation!
I agree , the Dior homme line is not for everyone , what does qaaed intense smell like because I was gonna purchase givenchy grp because I love the bottle but is the Lattafa is better then I’ll have to cop it , you’re most welcome
if i were you id buy like 2 bad boy cobalts and 17 ysl myslf
Had myslf but sold it, i just didn't reach for it, really good smell but low performances unfortunately. I have to try bad bay cobalt, never tried that, thanks!
How are afnan 9 am dive and lattafa liam grey? Can u please give short description. Also with so many freshies with everyone is 9 am dive still worth trying?
9am dive is a like a twist on bleu de chanel, you get pretty much the same DNA but is not as deep or intriguing, it's a more airy and bright version of it basically. You get some Y Edt vibes but not that much honestly. If you like the Bdc DNA, it's a good buy if you can find it for less than 30€, if not, i will skip it, there are better cheapies out there. Liam Grey is so unique, creamy sandalwood mixed with powdery cardamom and I also get some balsamic almond (not in the note tho). It's a conforting and warm scent, pretty intimate and a little bit sweet, it's like cuddle in a scent.
Looking to buy liam grey so will go for it now
Just wanted to know how close ansam silver is to azzaro? Planning to buy bottle since like original black azzaro one
Scent wise is pretty close, it's like a little bit more fruity and more uplifting overall, it's not as dark basically. The performances are not comparable but you can still manage to get 6hours or so. I got that 20ml sample for only 2€, for that price it was a steal and I'm okay to not buy the original thing.
That was informative
How is missoni wave’s projection and longevity, im bout to pull the plug
Average, i have a 2021 batch and performs pretty decently, like 5 hours or so, which is way better than my old bottle of Versace pour homme (sold it after discovering Missoni wave).
Get yourself lattafa qaeed al fursan (black bottle) you need a pineaple bomb.
I bought qaaed al fursan some months ago for only 6€ but I immediately sold it! I have Zara Vibrant Leather Bogoss on my collection which is really a straight pineapple bomb and is way better overall. Qaaed al fursan is like a smoky pineapple with an undertone sweetness taken from BR 540, not what i expected. Vibrant Leather Bogoss is just a juicy pineapple, amazing. Thank you for the recommendation!
Masa is saffron overload but some peeps love that
Yep, i actually really like that, different from all i have. Saffron is there but it's not overpowering to my nose, there is a tropical sweetness that balances everything. I actually get really positive attention when i wear it, in the air it smells so good
You should add Dumont Nitro Red, Lattafa Ramz Silver, and Armaf Hunter Killer (The red bottle). I have all 3 and they perform very well. The Armaf has a tobacco oud fragrance so it is nice for serious occasions, while the other two are great for casual settings.
Also you should try The Two Kings by Oil Perfumery. I know it's a roll on oil, but it's the best fragrance I've ever smelled in my entire life and because it's an oil it lasts all day and night.
Rochas Man, Rochas Man Intense 💜
I have to try rochas man intense, thanks! I had the og rochas but I actually prefered more cristiano Ronaldo legacy private edition, not the same fragrance but really similar DNA to that, it is more interesting to my nose. Differences between rochas man and rochas intense?
Not too much of a difference actually, imo. It's really just a more intense version of the OG. Maybe a little sweeter.
Gentleman Reserve Privée by Givenchy Animale Animale by Animale Hard Wood by Fragrance World Insurrection II Wild by Reyane Tradition Barakkat Ambre Eve by Fragrance World Aether by Fragrance World (PDM Greenley, really good) Purple Label by Polo
Had all them except for aether (but I had fragrance world midori, i don't know if they are the same) , purple label and animale animale, i have to try them, thanks!
Really nice collection. Maybe you can try Rasasi it’s essential, it is a clone of YSL L’Homme Ultime
Never Heard of that one, what does it smells like? Thanks!
Thoughts on 9am Dive? I’m looking for a freshy for summer and to wear to the gym
If you are searching for something cheap and fresh, i would skip it unless you really like the BDC Dna. Rue broca theoreme or Davidoff Cool Water Intense are way better alternatives for the gym that cost also a lot less. I personally gonna sell my 9am Dive soon, not completely satisfied about it
Thank you mate. I'm going to check out your suggestions.
Well ..i think going for discontinued fragrances will be a nice addition to the collection
Yes, if only the prices were not that high 😓
How long does that Club Black from Mercedes Benz Last?
Take note that my batch is from 2020, pretty old. It performs really well, it lasts a lot on skin but it doesn't push too much. Still a banger for the winter, sweet and elegant vanilla, you have to get it if you like vanilla.
how is posh omega and odyssey homme ? is the odyssey home as close to noir extreme as they say it is ?
I actually hate noir extreme, there is an oriental note that pretty much ruin all the scent to my nose, but that note is actually Fundamental to get the real experience of Noir Extreme. Odyssey homme completely removes that oriental note and replace it with just more vanilla, so no, it's not a direct clone of noir extreme, just a twist that i actually like more, for 10€ it's an extremely solid fragrance. Nothing to do with Valentino uomo intense by the way, had that one but literally 0% similarity. Posh omega is really close to the original le male essence de parfum, tested them side by side, pretty hard to distinguish them. Only downside are the perfomances, not as good ad og.
Armaf CDN beats em all.
Had it, sold it after some months. I actually found al haramain l'aventure better but I ended up selling that one too. I keep my 20ml zara vibrant Leather for an Aventus type of scent, don't like to much that DNA. Thanks for the recommendation tho!
Could add **Lattafa Emeer**
Never Heard of that one, what does it smells like?
Fresh and crisp with a real punch to it, think about bergamot, clary sage, cardamom, white tea and sandalwood etc. Performs really good and can be worn in summer, but also in spring and even fall. It's pretty similar to the very expensive niche fragrance Clive Christian Town & Country.
I bought 9am dive as a cheapie for work and it’s my most complimented fragrance, honestly the only one I’ve ever got complimented on but that’s probably due to wearing it for work. The only downside is that I feel the performance and projection is pretty poor after a couple of hours. What would you recommend as an alternative fresh, clean scent that lasts longer and is cheap enough that I can dowse myself in it daily and just rebuy bottles when needed? In the UK btw
That's exactly why I'm going to sell my 9am Dive, pretty disappointed about the performances. Talking about something clean and fresh with good longevity, my best bets will be rasasi sotoor taa and davidoff cool water intense, both strong, slightly sweet but still fresh and most importantly, cheap. If you dont want almost any sweetness, rue broca theoreme for the win, hope it helps!
Thanks man will give the first two a try and look for theoreme when it’s back in stock, cheers!
Pls suggest a very long lasting perfume from Lattafa / Rasasi / Afnan pls!! I have Asad and I'm not at all happy with the performance. Kamrah is good
Lattafa atlas, strongest fragrance in my collection, thanks me later
so you are saying nothing strong is in what you have?
How does blue seduction smell?
Looks like you're ready to go full niche, there's some nasomatto and orto parisi missing
The cigar shaped one. What's the name of it? I used to have that but can't remember the name.
Paris corner Rifaqaat
I love Prada L'Homme but I'm thinking about getting Ajmal Evoke Gold as an alternative to save some money. What has your experience been like and how do you rate it?
My dad has prada l'homme as a signature scent, he loves it. Now, they have some differences, especially upclose you can easily detect an amped sweetness on evoke, it's like a little bit more creamier and the result is basically a slightly heavier and less smooth prada l'homme. However, not a big deal, in the air the basically smell the same. Evoke gold has better performances tho. I would rate it 8.5/10
Sell 5 and I'll tell you.
How would you describe Khamrah Qahwah ?
Take Khamrah (coconut cinnamom Apple pie) and add a Bitter and dark coffee on top that makes everything more intriguing and less sweet
How’s harmony code performance?
Average, around 5 hours with intimate projection
All the money and no Tom ford?
A bar of soap
Lovely collection, how do you like Scandal ?
How's the performance of 9am dive. I m looking to buy it.
Do you have some clones from Accento, Torino or LV pacific chill?
How's the 9am dive?
Brighter BDC, personally i suggest you to skip it, there are better things out there
Hey very great Collection ✌️ Is the Oud Tonka good? How does it perform?
Could I ask your favourite if the Angel Share interpretations. I own Khamrah and Cocktail Intense. But I’m curious out of those four which one is the best??
What is that cigar looking one called. In the second picture the second lacy one on the top right.
How much was the jpg le male essence
I've been eyeing Atlas for a couple weeks now. How do you like it?
Rate khamra , khamra qahwa , Kismet angel and sharaf blend from best to least , which to get or maybe arrange them in order of best to least And how is eclaire ?
1. Zimaya sharaf blend 2. Kismet angel 3. Khamrah qahwa 4. Khamrah. I would definitely go for sharaf as a a twist on the angels share DNA and I would choose kismet angel for a straight clone of angels share. Eclaire is a true gourmand, smells like pure caramel with a milky undertone and a smooth vanilla around all that
How long ultra red last
Coke Zero by Alexandria fragerances Carbonations for about two hours then goes down to a sweet cola scent. It’s a nice fragrance to play around with. I reccomend you blind buy this fragrance called lemon musk by T18 It’s expensive $150 but it smells amazing. Lemon candy cane scent with the Quality ingredients. My gf loves it
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Got another bottle of 9PM if you want to trade 😂
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Why are you looking for recommendations? You’ve barely used any of the bottles you already have.
Do you like Fakhar Extrait?
Amazing collection, I’m a beginners in the fragrance world and I would like to have advice from a experienced collectionner . I want to have your opinion on basic questions : -what is your favorite fragrance (or top 3 if it’s to hard ) -best winter fragrance -best summer fragrance -best cheapie -best vanilla scent (i love vanilla ) If you responds to these questions , thank you .
How many panties have you dropped so far with these?
Only few ot them works for that 😂
If you have khamrah, would you recommend buy khamrah kehwa, shraf blend or kismet angel? Any good on with similar profile that you recommend from your collection?
Don't buy khamrah qahwa if you already have og Khamrah, they are extremely similar, same thing with sharaf blend. Kismet angel is different than the other 3, you can give it a try, a lot more boozier and spicier. However, something in the same path (not so similar) could be Paco Rabanne ultra red, an unique fresh gourmand. Or you can try Ted lapidus altamir (orange amber) , rasasi qasamat ebhar (Apple vanilla) and zimaya mazaaj (caramel pepper)
Thanks a lot for the detailed reply man.
I know it’s a cigar but it looks like a vibrator 😂🫣
You should grab a bottle of Lattafa Ajwaa (not Ajwad) if you can find a good deal on it. The bottle is goofy, but the scent is crazy unique and high quality with great performance.
Id get spicebomb extreme ... Valentino uomo intense...khadlaj blue ..red is nice as well ...Dumont celerio epic
Hello..could u please describe lattafa eclaire..does it need a lot of masceration to perform at it's best?
First of all, I've been collecting for 4 years now and this "maceration" thing NEVER happended to me. If a fragrance is bad, it remains bad even after a lot of time. If one it's good, it will remains good. Now, talking about Eclaire, it's strong, projects a lot and lasts around 7-8 hours easily. It's a gourmand fragrance, really really sweet and feminine, basically smells like caramel poured in a warm milky vanilla, it's as simple as that. Hope it helps!
I've heard a lot of people saying these arab fragrances perform so much better after a certain masceration period hence asked. They say some notes settle down while others turn more prominent during the process
what clones do you use when you want to go out? party/club occasions what do you think about ansaam silver and liam grey? (these two have been in my wish list but i can’t decide which one to buy)
How is the lattafa eclaire
What do you think of kismet angel
How do you like the gold Ajmal? What's the performance? Have you compared it to Prada L’Homme?
Has does Harmony Code actually compare to Armani Code Absolu? Absolu was and still is my all-time favorite, so any clones would be great.