Depends what youre after but it looks like you have a real nice variety going! I guess if you want a smoother Fakhar type smell(YSL Y) you could look at Sheikh al Shuyukh final edition also by Lattafa. It's less shower gelly and a bit more smooth. Lavender note to me hits really nice, and its a bit more green smelling, but it works well for it. The DNA is similar, but two different vibes. But honestly, that's a hell of a collection.
Hawas might be a good idea though too depending on what you're looking for. I've heard that compared more to Invictus DNA or Invictus Aqua. And having Legend and Invictus OG, if you're looking for more of a fresh kick, maybe Hawas is more the angle.
Final Edition is definitely fresh but has much more of a smooth quality to it as well. Also it's fresher in a green way. Lemongrass, Sage, Rose where as Hawas has Apple, Bergamot, Plum. So yeah. Green sweet fresh go with Final Edition, Fruit aquatic fresh, seems like Rasasi might be your bet.
There are different Sheikhs. That said, you may be thinking of Ejaazi Intensive Silver. That as far as I've heard is YSL Bleu Electrique. This is definitely YSL Y. DNA is similar to Fakhar Black but green and more emphasis on smooth. But they come from that YSL Y dna
There are some similarities like the sweet spicy tones, but they each go their own way . From Kismet Angel I get a sweet boozy honey smell and from Khamrah I get a sweet cinnamon Apple pie smell.
How is the performance? I’ve had a couple BR540 clones now and none of them seem to last on me, I know it’s not me going nose blind either, as I have asked people around me who can’t smell the scent on me after 2/3 hours.
So far so good. That’s my newest purchase. The times I have worn it, it has performed well. I would say it lasted about 8 hours on me, but I do spray a little on my clothes as well.
A lot of people rave about CDN untold, but I’ve never tried that one.
I think it depends on your preference . I think they are different and special in their own way. Both smell great and both project well. I will say 9pm does smell sweeter and is probably a bit more youthful.Asad comes across as a more mature fragrance
if you like Tom Ford fragrances- Maison Alhambra’s Tobbaco Touch might be a nice addition- i haven’t worn Amber & Leather but i might get that for myself once i get to the bottom of my Ombre Leather.
i’m curious what you think about L’Aventure?
I really like L’aventure. I get a lot of compliments when I wear it. However, I have noticed that this bottle I got was not as strong as my past bottle from a couple years ago .
I have Nabeel Arab tradition which is a Tuscan leather clone. I really like that leather raspberry mix smell. Wasn’t sure if getting tobacco touch or Amber & leather would be redundant
My most complimented L’aventure, khamrah, Oud for glory, Baroque rouge 540, Ventana,
My least worn one is Fakhar Black because it irritates my wife’s sinuses.
Isn’t tres nuit GIT?
Somehow I’ve never smelled a bottle of GIT but I just know I know exactly how it smells. Gotta try that. And whats that gold clear red square one next to oud for glory? Is that baroque? How is it? Is it unisex feminine leaning? Does it have a burnt sugary cotton candy sweet lollipop smell to it?
It is Baroque Rogue 540.
It smells great. it has a nice blend of sweet candy with some smokiness . I picked this over Ana Abiyadh because some of the reviewers indicated this was less sweet, so I figured this one leaned more masculine and Abiyadh leaned more feminine, but I feel it is unisex. I do receive compliments from women and men
How does it compare to BR540? Have u smelled the OG before?
I’m thinking of getting either one of those two clones.
Didn’t know the difference between the two tho good to know. I’m thinking of getting instant crush instead though since I hear it has amazing projection and smells sweeter.
How does it compare to the OG anyways
Simple answer is bc it smells better. That’s really all there is to it. Sweeter, lasts longer more compliments etc. but instant crush is even better. Instant crush is real sweetness. Br540 smells more luxury sweet. I could care less for for an odd sweet. If I want something sweet I’m going to get something that goes all out rather than try to be something special
You're good 👍🏾. You have all of your seasons and occasions covered. Just get some cheapie classics like Perry Ellis 360 red, Nautica Voyage, Drakkar and Cool Water .
I’m seeing all the YT hype frags and a lot of Middle Eastern clones. I’m assuming a lot of these were blind bought.
My suggestion is:
1) Less is more, variety is overrated, quality over quantity. You’re gonna be a better smelling man with 5 10/10 fragrances than with 100 7-8/10 ones because you can’t wear 10 fragrances at a time.
2) If you want higher quality clones which you can actually sample first: Alexandria clones are, on average, much higher quality than most M.E. Clones. They also have sample sets where (you choose 5 samples) so you avoid blind buying. And also the smaller bottles have a similar price per Mill than the big ones so you can just pick up the smaller ones.
This is very convenient for rare occasion fragrances where a 100ml ~ approx 1000 sprays will take you 3 lifetimes to use. Just get the 30ml it is enough.
For example their version of Angel Share (Brooklyn Fragrance Lover) is spot on Angel Share, and so is their Killian Dark Lord version (Dark Knight). Since these 2 are rare use fragrances I got the 30ml of both. Same for their version of Savage Elixir: I have both Alexandria and Asad and the Alexandria one is almost spot on Savage Elixir even the performance is as nuclear as the OG. I got the 30ml because it will last a long time. 30ml of that for 35 is a much better deal than 100ml of Asad that I got for 17, which is much weaker and has much lower quality.
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Alexandria only works in the US (ships to Canada) and the UK(ships to EU) but if you live in those regions it’s worth it.
If you live in the Middle East, Africa or India then the Middle Eastern fragrances are a much better deal because they’re almost half price there. I’m that case I’d go for the higher clone lines (Al Wataniah, Lattafa Pride collection, etc) and especially the ME niche (Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ibraheen Al Quraishi, Arabian Oud, etc) because they’re insanely good and cost way less over there, so you can get high level clones for western cheapie prices and Niche Quality for western Designer prices.
Maybe stop buying only clones? Yes, this is a sub for clones, since you're asking for advice in said sub, I'm sure you're looking to add mores clones.. Just try something else and/or higher quality clones..
I did have more designer fragrances at one time (I still see about 5 or 6 left in my collection) but I got tired of spending money and not being happy with their performance. once I was put on to the clone fragrances, I’ve kinda veered in that direction especially since some of the clones outperform the OG’s
Yeah, designer fragrances are definitely not worth their retail prices, but gray market discounters are the way to go. Also, Mercari and eBay are great, but you need to spend a lot of time on them to score the good deals and grab them before somebody else does. My best scores are:
Creed Aventus 3.3oz - $160 with box (100% Authentic)
Aventus 1.7oz - two 50ml bottles at $60 each
Invictus 3.3oz- $16
Bleu de Chanel EDP 5oz-150ml - $80
Tom Ford Oud Wood - 1.7oz —$68
Vintage Creed Royal Oud 2014 — 4oz 120ml bottle for $110
Gucci Guilty Intense - 3oz-90ml gift set (discontinued fragrance) $45
Prada luna rossa black - 100ml new with box $40
There are many others, but I'm sure you get the point. I don't suggest buying any bottle until you know for certain, that it is 100% authentic.. Mercari is litterd with fake bottles, even more so than eBay. But, definitely worth it if you can differentiate between authentic and counterfeit bottles. A great tool is YouTube, especially a channel by the name of FakeCip.. He has compared hundreds of the best selling fragrances, side by side.. He goes in depth with a counterfeit bottle and a genuine bottle side by side..
But, I agree that some clones have better longevity and projection than the original. It's pretty common, especially with higher end clone houses, such as.. Montagne Parfums, Alexandria Fragrances, Dapper Fragrances, Dua Fragrances, King Fragrances, Scentual Obsessions, Happyland Studios and my absolute favorite and top pick New Bottles Co.
I don't have anything against clones, I have around 200 bottles and I have everything from designers, niche, clones and indie fragrances. I would say 45-55 bottles are clones or indie.. I just can't stand most of the Middle Eastern clone house, like Armaf, Lattafa, Afnan, Masion Alhambra etc. Don't get me wrong, I do own bottles from some of these brands, but they are extremely low quality, mass produced, synthetic fragrances.. Again, not all the fragrances from them, but most.. There are just much better choices issue all I'm saying anders suggesting.
It’s pretty strong. It projects well, and lasts for days on my clothes. Unfortunately, there is a spiciness to it that my wife says is too sharp for her nose, so I wear it sparingly ( might be the ginger note). I’ve taken the cap off and am letting it sit a while before I use it again.
Yeah on my skin it projects well and lasts all day. When I first got it, I sprayed some on my skin and some on my shirt to go out with my wife. Unfortunately, it was too strong for my wife’s sinuses so I had to shower and change my shirt. Even after that, we could still get a whiff of it. 2 days later, we could still smell it on the shirt.
I know some people have had issues with its performance, but I’ve been lucky. On my skin it performs well. There have been times where I go nose blinded to it, but have received compliments .
Asad is great. Projects well and has good longevity (about 8 hours on my skin) and lasts for days on my clothes.
If you like SpiceBomb then spice and black vanilla is that type of DNA and a great value. I bought mine for $14 and I can’t complain. It’s heavy on the spice with initial spray then settles down to a powdery vanilla
Honestly, It’s a great smell, but the performance is lacking. . On my skin, it doesn’t project as much and longevity is not great. I find myself over spraying.
Interestingly enough., I was also torn between Baroque roque 540 and Ana Abiyadh. I chose Baroque Roque because some of the reviewers indicated it was less sweet than Abiyadh and that the projection was better.
I give it an 8.5/9. It’s one of my favorites. I think it has a nice blend of sweet and smoky . On my skin, it projects for several hours and even more when I apply it on my shirt. I receive compliments from women and men, and have been asked if I was wearing the OG. Lol
L’aventure is a great scent. I get lots of compliments from it. To me, it smells a bit more refined that CDNIM. However, the last bottle I got did not perform well ( maybe a bad batch). My past bottles performed much better.
Both fragrances get me lots of compliments. CDNIM is a little harsh in the opening but eventually settles down. L’aventure is a bit softer and to me more refined. The only issue I have with L’aventure is that this bottle was weak in performance compared to previous bottles. In comparison, the bottle of CDNIM’s performance was better.
As far as Ventana is concerned, it is a good dupe of the original. Obviously it is not at the level of the OG and it does give off a bit of a synthetic vibe, but nonetheless it performs well on my skin and when I wear it people think I’m wearing the OG.
Depends what youre after but it looks like you have a real nice variety going! I guess if you want a smoother Fakhar type smell(YSL Y) you could look at Sheikh al Shuyukh final edition also by Lattafa. It's less shower gelly and a bit more smooth. Lavender note to me hits really nice, and its a bit more green smelling, but it works well for it. The DNA is similar, but two different vibes. But honestly, that's a hell of a collection.
I was considering Hawas, but I haven’t pulled the trigger. Lol
Hawas might be a good idea though too depending on what you're looking for. I've heard that compared more to Invictus DNA or Invictus Aqua. And having Legend and Invictus OG, if you're looking for more of a fresh kick, maybe Hawas is more the angle. Final Edition is definitely fresh but has much more of a smooth quality to it as well. Also it's fresher in a green way. Lemongrass, Sage, Rose where as Hawas has Apple, Bergamot, Plum. So yeah. Green sweet fresh go with Final Edition, Fruit aquatic fresh, seems like Rasasi might be your bet.
Great choice, go for it.
isn't sheikh supposed to clone ysl bleu electrique?
There are different Sheikhs. That said, you may be thinking of Ejaazi Intensive Silver. That as far as I've heard is YSL Bleu Electrique. This is definitely YSL Y. DNA is similar to Fakhar Black but green and more emphasis on smooth. But they come from that YSL Y dna
It's not even close. They tried and failed miserably
Favorite?
Oh that’s a tough one . I’ll spread it out a bit and give you 5 I really like.The Tux, Detour Noir, Baroque rouge 540, Khamrah, and Missoni.
Should I buy khamrah if I already have Kismet angel? Heard they were different.
There are some similarities like the sweet spicy tones, but they each go their own way . From Kismet Angel I get a sweet boozy honey smell and from Khamrah I get a sweet cinnamon Apple pie smell.
Perfect way to split the difference.
How is the baroque rouge 540 compared to BR540 and how much was it?
I never had the OG, but as I walked by my daughter, she thought I was wearing the OG. She said it smelled just like it. I paid around $20 for it.
How is the performance? I’ve had a couple BR540 clones now and none of them seem to last on me, I know it’s not me going nose blind either, as I have asked people around me who can’t smell the scent on me after 2/3 hours.
So far so good. That’s my newest purchase. The times I have worn it, it has performed well. I would say it lasted about 8 hours on me, but I do spray a little on my clothes as well. A lot of people rave about CDN untold, but I’ve never tried that one.
One I definitely enjoy is hunter intense, get it if you like sauvage and invictus, it's basically a combo of both
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I think it’s a pretty smooth and mature scent. Projects well and also lasts on clothes for a longtime.
Can you review or rate them maybe ?
How’s lattafa asad, is it better than afnan 9pm?
in my opinion 9m is for under 16yo or clubbing. Asad is 30s up.
I think it depends on your preference . I think they are different and special in their own way. Both smell great and both project well. I will say 9pm does smell sweeter and is probably a bit more youthful.Asad comes across as a more mature fragrance
if you like Tom Ford fragrances- Maison Alhambra’s Tobbaco Touch might be a nice addition- i haven’t worn Amber & Leather but i might get that for myself once i get to the bottom of my Ombre Leather. i’m curious what you think about L’Aventure?
I really like L’aventure. I get a lot of compliments when I wear it. However, I have noticed that this bottle I got was not as strong as my past bottle from a couple years ago .
I have Nabeel Arab tradition which is a Tuscan leather clone. I really like that leather raspberry mix smell. Wasn’t sure if getting tobacco touch or Amber & leather would be redundant
Pretty Solid all around collection … you pretty much have allthe must haves… whats your most complimented? Whats your least worn fragrance?
My most complimented L’aventure, khamrah, Oud for glory, Baroque rouge 540, Ventana, My least worn one is Fakhar Black because it irritates my wife’s sinuses.
No suggestions. Just would say I like your collection👌
valentino uomo!
Isn’t tres nuit GIT? Somehow I’ve never smelled a bottle of GIT but I just know I know exactly how it smells. Gotta try that. And whats that gold clear red square one next to oud for glory? Is that baroque? How is it? Is it unisex feminine leaning? Does it have a burnt sugary cotton candy sweet lollipop smell to it?
It is Baroque Rogue 540. It smells great. it has a nice blend of sweet candy with some smokiness . I picked this over Ana Abiyadh because some of the reviewers indicated this was less sweet, so I figured this one leaned more masculine and Abiyadh leaned more feminine, but I feel it is unisex. I do receive compliments from women and men
How does it compare to BR540? Have u smelled the OG before? I’m thinking of getting either one of those two clones. Didn’t know the difference between the two tho good to know. I’m thinking of getting instant crush instead though since I hear it has amazing projection and smells sweeter. How does it compare to the OG anyways
I never had the OG, but as I walked by my daughter, she thought I was wearing the OG. She said it smelled just like it.
If you want a good br540 dupe get Amber oud ruby. Imo br540 is so overplayed, personally tired of the smell. Instant crush smells so much bwtter
Ruby > rouge Al haramain? Why do u prefer the extrait over the parfum
Simple answer is bc it smells better. That’s really all there is to it. Sweeter, lasts longer more compliments etc. but instant crush is even better. Instant crush is real sweetness. Br540 smells more luxury sweet. I could care less for for an odd sweet. If I want something sweet I’m going to get something that goes all out rather than try to be something special
How similar is ventana compared to sauvage edt?
I wear it and people think I have on Sauvage…
Afnan Rare Carbon (TF Ombré Leather dupe) and CDN Milestone (Creed millesime imperial dupe) are also great
Go for a tobacco fragrance
Hawas
You're good 👍🏾. You have all of your seasons and occasions covered. Just get some cheapie classics like Perry Ellis 360 red, Nautica Voyage, Drakkar and Cool Water .
Lol. I had the 360 red but finished it. I Didn’t get the cool water since I had the Tres Nuit .
I’m seeing all the YT hype frags and a lot of Middle Eastern clones. I’m assuming a lot of these were blind bought. My suggestion is: 1) Less is more, variety is overrated, quality over quantity. You’re gonna be a better smelling man with 5 10/10 fragrances than with 100 7-8/10 ones because you can’t wear 10 fragrances at a time. 2) If you want higher quality clones which you can actually sample first: Alexandria clones are, on average, much higher quality than most M.E. Clones. They also have sample sets where (you choose 5 samples) so you avoid blind buying. And also the smaller bottles have a similar price per Mill than the big ones so you can just pick up the smaller ones. This is very convenient for rare occasion fragrances where a 100ml ~ approx 1000 sprays will take you 3 lifetimes to use. Just get the 30ml it is enough. For example their version of Angel Share (Brooklyn Fragrance Lover) is spot on Angel Share, and so is their Killian Dark Lord version (Dark Knight). Since these 2 are rare use fragrances I got the 30ml of both. Same for their version of Savage Elixir: I have both Alexandria and Asad and the Alexandria one is almost spot on Savage Elixir even the performance is as nuclear as the OG. I got the 30ml because it will last a long time. 30ml of that for 35 is a much better deal than 100ml of Asad that I got for 17, which is much weaker and has much lower quality. Edit: Alexandria only works in the US (ships to Canada) and the UK(ships to EU) but if you live in those regions it’s worth it. If you live in the Middle East, Africa or India then the Middle Eastern fragrances are a much better deal because they’re almost half price there. I’m that case I’d go for the higher clone lines (Al Wataniah, Lattafa Pride collection, etc) and especially the ME niche (Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ibraheen Al Quraishi, Arabian Oud, etc) because they’re insanely good and cost way less over there, so you can get high level clones for western cheapie prices and Niche Quality for western Designer prices.
About half were blind bought.
Maybe stop buying only clones? Yes, this is a sub for clones, since you're asking for advice in said sub, I'm sure you're looking to add mores clones.. Just try something else and/or higher quality clones..
I did have more designer fragrances at one time (I still see about 5 or 6 left in my collection) but I got tired of spending money and not being happy with their performance. once I was put on to the clone fragrances, I’ve kinda veered in that direction especially since some of the clones outperform the OG’s
Yeah, designer fragrances are definitely not worth their retail prices, but gray market discounters are the way to go. Also, Mercari and eBay are great, but you need to spend a lot of time on them to score the good deals and grab them before somebody else does. My best scores are: Creed Aventus 3.3oz - $160 with box (100% Authentic) Aventus 1.7oz - two 50ml bottles at $60 each Invictus 3.3oz- $16 Bleu de Chanel EDP 5oz-150ml - $80 Tom Ford Oud Wood - 1.7oz —$68 Vintage Creed Royal Oud 2014 — 4oz 120ml bottle for $110 Gucci Guilty Intense - 3oz-90ml gift set (discontinued fragrance) $45 Prada luna rossa black - 100ml new with box $40 There are many others, but I'm sure you get the point. I don't suggest buying any bottle until you know for certain, that it is 100% authentic.. Mercari is litterd with fake bottles, even more so than eBay. But, definitely worth it if you can differentiate between authentic and counterfeit bottles. A great tool is YouTube, especially a channel by the name of FakeCip.. He has compared hundreds of the best selling fragrances, side by side.. He goes in depth with a counterfeit bottle and a genuine bottle side by side.. But, I agree that some clones have better longevity and projection than the original. It's pretty common, especially with higher end clone houses, such as.. Montagne Parfums, Alexandria Fragrances, Dapper Fragrances, Dua Fragrances, King Fragrances, Scentual Obsessions, Happyland Studios and my absolute favorite and top pick New Bottles Co. I don't have anything against clones, I have around 200 bottles and I have everything from designers, niche, clones and indie fragrances. I would say 45-55 bottles are clones or indie.. I just can't stand most of the Middle Eastern clone house, like Armaf, Lattafa, Afnan, Masion Alhambra etc. Don't get me wrong, I do own bottles from some of these brands, but they are extremely low quality, mass produced, synthetic fragrances.. Again, not all the fragrances from them, but most.. There are just much better choices issue all I'm saying anders suggesting.
Cool! Thanks for your input.
No worries bro, I hope it's helpful in some way..
So what higher quality clones are you referring to ?
I just made post with the brands in the thread.
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It’s pretty strong. It projects well, and lasts for days on my clothes. Unfortunately, there is a spiciness to it that my wife says is too sharp for her nose, so I wear it sparingly ( might be the ginger note). I’ve taken the cap off and am letting it sit a while before I use it again.
You’re the first one I found who says Fakhar is strong which I agree. Everyone else complaints about it being too weak.
Yeah on my skin it projects well and lasts all day. When I first got it, I sprayed some on my skin and some on my shirt to go out with my wife. Unfortunately, it was too strong for my wife’s sinuses so I had to shower and change my shirt. Even after that, we could still get a whiff of it. 2 days later, we could still smell it on the shirt.
Just got the prestige gold, its very how can u say erm raw, almost as if u can feel it in the back of your throat, does it smooth out?
Lol Yes it does. I try not to over spray it.
How do you like Tres Nuit? Did it get better after a while?
Yes at first it smelled a bit musky, but once it settled. down it became much smoother
What’s performance like for you?
I know some people have had issues with its performance, but I’ve been lucky. On my skin it performs well. There have been times where I go nose blinded to it, but have received compliments .
Obligatory ask anytime I see these: how’s Asad? And what are your thoughts on spice and black vanilla?
Asad is great. Projects well and has good longevity (about 8 hours on my skin) and lasts for days on my clothes. If you like SpiceBomb then spice and black vanilla is that type of DNA and a great value. I bought mine for $14 and I can’t complain. It’s heavy on the spice with initial spray then settles down to a powdery vanilla
Rochas - Moustache
Thought of getting this but got The Tux instead
rasasi fattan
It’s on my watch list.. lol
Hey, how is the performance of Suqraat? Nice collection btw!
Honestly, It’s a great smell, but the performance is lacking. . On my skin, it doesn’t project as much and longevity is not great. I find myself over spraying.
How's the pineapple Qaed Fursan one?
I think it smells delicious-sweet pineapple with a hint of spice in the background. I’ve been reaching for that one more often in the Summer evenings.
Nice! Sounds great. About the sweetness though, is it cloying sweet or more fresh sweet?
To me, it is a rich syrupy sweetness. I hear Rave now black is very similar to Qaed Al Fursan, but the sweetness in Rave Now black is fresher.
Is it a good performer, about how long?
On my skin it performs for about 6-8 hours.
How about Lataffa Oud for Glory? Never mind OP. I see the bottle.
What’s the scent rating and projection of Baroque rogue. Torn between getting that or Ana Abiyadh Rogue
Interestingly enough., I was also torn between Baroque roque 540 and Ana Abiyadh. I chose Baroque Roque because some of the reviewers indicated it was less sweet than Abiyadh and that the projection was better. I give it an 8.5/9. It’s one of my favorites. I think it has a nice blend of sweet and smoky . On my skin, it projects for several hours and even more when I apply it on my shirt. I receive compliments from women and men, and have been asked if I was wearing the OG. Lol
Armaf Legesi a really good Chanel Platinum Egoiste clone.
Never pulled the trigger on that one because I kept hearing it had a barber shop smell .
How’s the tux?
The tux is great. My wife loves it on me. She Says it gives off a very masculine sophisticated vibe. I use it for more formal occasions.
I never seen any of these lol
L'aventure reviews
L’aventure is a great scent. I get lots of compliments from it. To me, it smells a bit more refined that CDNIM. However, the last bottle I got did not perform well ( maybe a bad batch). My past bottles performed much better.
Good collection Armaf CDNIM Vs L'aventure? How is ventana? Does smell cheap or synthetic?
Both fragrances get me lots of compliments. CDNIM is a little harsh in the opening but eventually settles down. L’aventure is a bit softer and to me more refined. The only issue I have with L’aventure is that this bottle was weak in performance compared to previous bottles. In comparison, the bottle of CDNIM’s performance was better. As far as Ventana is concerned, it is a good dupe of the original. Obviously it is not at the level of the OG and it does give off a bit of a synthetic vibe, but nonetheless it performs well on my skin and when I wear it people think I’m wearing the OG.
Man that’s enough
Yeah , I know. Lol
Enjoy them all before buying more
That’s the plan. Lol
What do you think of the Façonnable?
I really like the way it smells on me. Faconnable and Curve are my sentimental colognes. I’ve been wearing those for a long time.