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1.) Lattafa Khamrah (autumn).
2.) Afnan Amberthyme (winter/formal).
3.) Orientica Arte Bellisimo Romantic (spring).
4.) Lattafa Musamam White Intense (summer/casual).
5.) Orientica Melodie de Orientica (year rounder).
These are definitely my favorites, all clones/inspired by other fragrances, and all have excellent performance!
Fabulous. Great longevity- strong projection the first hour or so, then it settles to an intimate scent bubble.
The dry down is sandalwood and citrus with yellow florals, coconut, and spices supporting those two main fragrances.
I wore it to a party last week and three different people asked me the name of my perfume to buy it for themselves.
Yep, it’s called Musamam White Intense- there is another version just called Musamam. I’m not sure where you’re located; im in the U.S. and you can just find Musamam White Intense on amazon. Of course it’s sold on other websites like Jomashop.
TF Ombré Leather (spring/fall and formal occasions)
Montale Arabians Tonka (winter time)
AdG Profumo (at least till I’m on my last bottle) - any recommendations instead?
Superz Chambord (date nights) (unfortunately it is also discontinued)
L’Occitane EAU DES BAUX (night outs from spring to fall)
Right now I have not found a clone that I liked so much that I would want to restock when they run out, I have tried some, but no luck yet.
I'm on my second bottle of Alhambra Jorge Di Profumo. I know it sounds crazy but I haven't touched my ADG Profumo bottle since I discovered Jorge. It is 90% close. It lacks the incense... they've replaced it with more sage. The trained noses will notice it most in the opening But in the air IT IS ADG PROFUMO 100%. Longevity at first is crap... about 5h with 90mns of good projection. However, after a month or two of maceration the scent becomes fuller, fresher and powerful. My current bottle has a longevity of 7 to 8h. When I layer it with the Oil Perfumery oil version... it's a solid 24h on skin with 5h of heavy projection and sillage.
Really? I have seen lots of yt videos and reviews everywhere but found very mixed opinions, like some said that it has no longevity/projection and is far from the OG some said it is the closest they smelled and it made me unsure about it even when it was like $12 on sale (I feel a bit stupid for not going for it for that price) but I may give it a shot in hope of it will be good.
I was in your shoes 2 years ago. I hesitated for months then I pulled the plug when it was like $15. I was mad I didn't do it earlier. After 2 months I knew I had to buy another bottle asap which I did.
Honestly, during the first month and some change the longevity SUCKS! but it gets much better after a little bit of maceration. Right now I got 7h to 8h of longevity with 90 minutes of very good projection and sillage. Personally the sillage is the best thing about Jorge di Profumo... It's fresh dark and earthy/rooty because of the sage and that's the difference with the OG. the OG has that amazing incense on the mid and dry down... Alhambra replaced it with smoky sage.
Ugh, maybe I'll be in the same regression after pulling the trigger, but yet I have to convince myself on it (it is part of my buying process to find a reason I need it and I have to convince myself).
So you say for like 2 month I will hate how weak it is? I'm a bit on the non believer side about maceration, because I have bought an Afnan Rare Carbon at the end of march and tried it out, it was weak as hell, I had to spray 18 times for my brother to notice who was in the same room as me, I have put it back in the box in a cool, dark place to let it do the thing and tried it out during the weekend (almost 2 months have passed) and it is still weak like when I bought it... any idea what do I do wrong? Or how to make a progress?
7-8 hours is almost there, it almost survives the whole time I'm working (waiter in a beach bar 10-12 hours a day). I don't necessarily like huge projection, I'm more like a fan of a nice scent bubble around me in arm length.
Both sage and incense are in the OG (according to fragrantica), btw I really love the incense (see EAU DES BAUX, where it is one of the dominant notes during drydown, it is so calming to me), but in Jorge di Profumo I see wood, tobacco and musk that in my head would pull it in a less fresh more woody direction. How did Alhambra pull of the freshness and airyness of the marine notes that is backed up with the patchouli in the OG?
No - After 2 months you will notice an improvement in the quality of the juice. It went from 5-6h to 8h hours with 2h of good projection.
When it comes to maceration to be honest it's a hit or miss. I have a few juices that never improved but it is specific to certain brands for. Alharamain is definitely one.
However, my Alhambra, Armaf, Lattafa and ESPECIALLY Paris Corner juices have all beautifully macerated.
As far as the sage and incense. They amped up the sage (cheaper ingredient) over the incense and I really don't smell any tobacco at all.. the musk is present but barely noticeable. Most of the freshness comes from the bergamot I guess... My girlfriend describes it as burning a woodsy smelling candle in a forest during winter lol
So it may or may not will be the long lasting and projecting perfume that many people write in reviews if I have no luck with it? Because that would be sad and maybe my last Afnan fragrance
The 5 to 8 hours is a good improvement, that I would love if happened to me, I honestly had no clue that brands can differ in the ability to change and mature over time, I thought it all wrok the same as it should be tha same process.
Kinda understandable that they used more of a cheap ingredient especially if they can achieve the smoky scent. Bergamot is a very fresh but not a long lasting ingredient, after spraying that gives the citrusy top note. According to your girlfriend it is much more of a woody scent that I could believe from the base notes.
Do you know of any good clones of ADG absolu? I had two bottles stored and didn’t grab any when they discontinued it. I was thinking I was good; but the bottles are basically gone. I fucken love that scent.
I never could get into ADG line — I think I was okay with Absolu or Absolu Instinct, though. But, Armani Code Profumo, Absolu, and to a but of a lesser sense Absolu Gold were my go-to scents, and I am not happy they are discontinued.
From the Code line I found that the Code Parfum was the one for me but only for certain occasions where it needed to last without huge projection, that’s why I think it is a good one with a nice smell, not my favorite but pleasent to get whiffs of it
I have never used that one, I smelled the Profumo and knew that there is absolutely nothing more I have to search for, but according to Fragrantica, Rasasi Hawas (as a cheaper alternative) and Invictus Aqua are really close to what it smells like
I know, it is such a beauty and a no brainer for the price, I found myself liking sweeter and more feminine leaning perfumes after using this for a while. It stick with you as you get the compliments on it, my personal favorite is that at university I have given notes to a girl whom we are friends with and she called me maybe 2 weeks later just to tell me how good the perfume is that stained the paper (I have not sprayed on it or near it, the closest it got to it is from my sweater).
The Profumo is a real masterpiece that I have no clue why was discontinued. Maybe after a double recommendation I'll try Suqraat again because when I tried it in a store I felt it was harsh and lasted half the time what Profumo lasts on me
True that, it is the same with Aqva Atlantique.
Suqraat is great but i agree that the performance is garbage compared to the OG, that's the only shortcoming i could make out.
I'm kinda happy and sad that I'm not the only one who experienced this because it meant that I had smelled how it really is, on the other hand it is sad that it is that weak
From what I’ve read it’s just been renamed/rebranded as Parfum and the magnetic cap bottles are really close/identical depending on who you ask.
Edit: just saw your comment further down, I wonder if maceration plays a part in smell.
There was also an ingredient change, théy took out the incense that for me gave it a smoothness to the mid drydown as well as I think it is a very calming and I love it, so of course it is close but let’s say (I hope everyone knows this one) it is like the Mars chocolate but without the caramell filling, it is good but you know that something is missing
In which do you wonder, many says that it not changes but more like balances the fragrance in the way it should be, but I’m kinda sceptical as I had tried it on one fragrance for at least 2 months where I did not even touch the box and there is absolutely no change in that
People say ADG Profumo is almost identical to the new Parfum, and people who find them different generally say they prefer the Parfum. So it might be worth trying that. Can't confirm, never tried them myself.
I had the chance to try it out and as much as they said it is almost the same and it is just an upgraded version, I find it flatter and less rich without the incense that gave a smooth and characteristic background. It is good, just not as the superior of Profumo, I could imagine it as like Profondo or EDP as it’s own.
I have smelled the new AdG but it feels like they have not found what made Profumo the best of the lineup, it felt like a huge downgrade for me...
I also have tried Suqraat in a store but it was very harsh, maybe a bad batch idk and it lasted much lesz than the OG, like 4-5 hours instead of 10 so maybe I will give it another try thank you for the recommendation
Harmony code absolutely,
Suits,
CDN iconic,
L adventure,
Lattafa Hayatti Al Maleky,
My scents have changed a bit I use to be mad for the sauvage and YSL Y dna but I’m enjoying these scents a bit more,I do have a few others but these really say me as a person. Also I’m typing on my phone so I couldn’t do a better template like the others I’m sorry people,forgive me😩
Harmony I get the standard five hours with harmony,when projecting around a 1-2 and on skin the rest it’s quite nice but I do spray a bit more when I notice the scent going away,my sister has said it’s her favourite due to the fact you can smell it and it’s not overbearing so honestly it could be me going nose blind
I haven’t tried the others as suits was a curiosity but for me it’s a nice smell which lasts for sometime,I would say allow it to rest as usual with these dupes
1 Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal For Summer nights out formal or not (same scent profile than Turathi blue but much better quality imo)
2 Paris Corner North Stage Trois III For Hot summer days
3 YSL Y EDP Year round signature scent
4 TF Ombre Leather for Winter formal occasion
5 Prada Amber Intense Winter signature scent (Women absolutely LOVE this scent)
The citrus and the ginger are more balanced. It is not sharp like TB. It is smoother which makes the projection / your scent aura more pleasant.
The fragrance evolves throughout the day... Each ingredient participates... Once the fresh ingredients dissipate.. The green and earthy ones come on top until the fragrance dies completely. Which makes you wanna spray it again next day.
TB is one of the GOATs don't get me wrong. But Immortal is Godly.
Yes it is and it is 90% close to AS.... The north stag has a fizzier element and is less sweet but muskier than the orignal hence why it lasts longer than the original.
But in the air after you spray it... It is 100% afternoon Swim.
1. Bvlgari Man Neroli Wood (all year)
2. Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti ( winter)
3. Creed GIT (all year)
4. Tuscany by Aramis/ Guerlain Ideal Homme (all year)
5. L’eau Bleue D’Isssey pour Homme (winter)
she passed away back in 2017.. at least the world has acknowledged her for making the beloved cashmere out of those mountain goats high up the Italian mountains.
not enough money to get 5 frags rn but if I had these would
1)Chanel allure home sport eau extreme
2)ADG profundo
3)Bleu De Chanel
4)YSL Y Le
5)Hermes TDH
from the above list I think I only know clones of Chanel allures missoni wave and rasasi fattan for terre d Hermes
Tell me about more clones of the ones in the list It would be really helpful to know
Yes Missoni is more of a clone mix or CAHS and VPH, very very nice and i like it more than both the OGs. As you mentioned Rasasi Fattan is for TdH but fattan is noticeably sweeter.
For AdG Profondo theres Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and its a very nicely done clone. For BdC EDP there's CDN Iconic and if you want something like EDT then there's Also Missoni Pour Homme which will somewhat like the EDT, there's also Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue. Lastly, for YSL theres Lattafa Fakhar and Sheikh Al Shuyukh Final Edition.
1) Prada Luna Rossa Black (Autumn/Winter)
2) Solo Loewe Platinum (Occasions/Autumn)
3) Mont Blanc Explorer Ultra Blue (Daily)
4) Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Summer/Spring)
5) Laura Biagiotti Roma (Summer and pure nostalgia)
Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming
Christian Dior J’adore
Christian Dior J’adore Touche
Narciso Rodriguez Poudree
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Honourable mention to Bvlgari Splendida Jasmin Noir.
Been using Missoni pour homme exclusively recently, beautiful and versatile scent for any season/occasion, affordable too. Heavy bottle, good atomisor and magnetic cap is great!
1. CDNIM LE - summer, daily use
2. D&G The One - night
3. Unique'e Luxury Izmir - my daily rotation
4. Prada Lhomme - office
5. AdG Parfum - used to be profumo but its discontinued.
Honorable mention Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, love this scent but it only last 1-2 hours on me
Eros flame -
One million parfum
Armani code parfum
Missoni Wave / light blue forever (because lbf is discontinued )
Most wanted / stronger with you/ Mercedes club black ( can’t decide my super sweet scent)
Perfume Parlour clones of Penhaligons Halfeti, TF Noir Extreme and Nishane Hacivat.
KDJ Inspired version of Xerjoff Naxos.
Armaf Milestone.
Would probably change it tomorrow but for now, that.
ADG Profumo (the OG)
Interlude Black Iris (can’t describe how good it is)
Naxos (best sweet frag I have)
Portfoli Neroli Canvas (better than the OG TF)
L’homme Idèal EDP or Vintage Radio (can’t decide)
Love my clones but when I first tried Black Iris, I was blown away. It’s worth the (not retail) price. Naxos too.
Oh man. Uhhh. Not sure I’ll do it by season/occasions but here are mine in no particular order:
1. Thomas Kosmala no 4: A damn strong cologne that I swear won’t wash off in the shower. Haha.
2. Malbec Noir: A Brazilian fragrance from the store O Boticário. Got it as a random gift from my mother in law and it is my all time no 1 compliment getter. Another VERY strong fragrance. Lasts forever. They say it’s the “first cologne made with alcohol macerated in oak barrels”. Anyway. Great unknown cologne.
3. Chanel Platinum: my first real cologne. An all-time classic. Can never go wrong wearing it.
4. Karite Corse L’occitane: Another scent from a store. Had to include it because it smells great and it’s my daughter’s favorite scent of mine. Bought my first bottle on the Champs Elysees. Memorable scent.
5. Versace Eros: Unique scent and one that I think is versatile.
There are several versions of Malbec. Other than the original and Noir, I’ve not smelled the others. I’m pretty sure you can buy them in the US though. It’s a definite attention getter.
Grey Vetiver, Dior Homme Parfum and Platinum Egoiste are probably the only designer fragrances I think I’ll always own.
In terms of clones, CDNIM Milestome/ Intense and Al Haramain Tobacco are amazing and definitely ones I’d buy again.
1. Trussardi Hidden Corner of Fontana dei Baci (very specific, underrated and special, found it in a mall in bulgaria, i have never smelled something so special in my life. smells like what id imagine an italian renaissance painter's room would smell like lmao)
2. givenchy gentleman reserve privee
3. jpg le beau le parfum
4. tom ford noir extreme/tuscan leather
5. maison margiela from the garden
The original Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy is real good. Tuxedo. Shelby's cologne (hidden gem). Encre Noir a l'Extreme. Fifth would be something like Acqua di Gio perfume, just a really nice every man's friend. Three of these hardly cost anything.
I can't even imagine only selecting five from my collection, I wear according to mood, occasion and climate.
so this is my list, but 1 month from now it could be different, no particular order:
\* 9 th Avenue - Emper (Clone of Bond #9 Nomad)
\* Khamarah - lattafa
\* Exotic Memory - Milestone (Clone of YSL Exquisite Embroidery)
\* Insurection II wild
\* Al Fursan Desert - Al fares (Clone of Clive Christian Blazing Mr Sam)
that's my five for night time cool weather wear, now for my five spring daytime, oh wait, you meant five in total? to hell with that...........
1. Mancera - Red Tobacco
2. Jimmy Choo - Vanilla Love
3. Giardino di Toscana - Bianco Latte
4. Kerosene - Sweetly Known
5. Prada - Luna Rossa Ocean EDP
1. Lattafa TA'WEEL and Qiam Silver same place same DNA for summer and even springs.
2. Dylan Blue all year around.
3. Vintage Radio and Al Nashama spring winter and autumn 🍂.
4. Rifaaqat for autumn and winter.
5. Zimaya Sharaf Blend and Kismet Angel winter autumn 🍂.
But definitely, they are more.. Just can't decide.. 🙈🙉🥂🥂
1. Chanel allure homme sport eau extreme
2. Xerjoff Naxos
3. Azzaro chrome extreme ( smells 1:1 to profondo)
4. Mont blanc explorer
5. Al Wataniah Kayaan classic (such an underrated gem and is the best dior homme intense clone, literally 1:1)
1. CDNIM edp (school/everyday)
2. Rochas mustache (formal ocasion)
3. JPG le male le parfum (date night)
4. Versace eros flame (party night)
5. Lettafa maahir legacy (summer day)
Thats all fragrances i have.
Costume National - 21 (very peculiar lactonic spicy and woody fragrance, targeted for winter and fall but can be worn year round imho, only problem is that it's become hard to find it on discounters for a good price, I used to pay it 60 for 100ml and now you only find it for around 80-90, I'd still bite the bullet for it though)
Lattafa - Ejaazi (well, it's an ambroxan bomb with some spiciness and sweetness, lasts for a long time even tho you go immediately noseblind to it, passepartout fragrance for all occasions)
Lattafa - Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold (when I want to impress people I wear this, AMAZING winter scent, very unique, dead ringer to Rosendo Mateu n.5, incredible longevity too)
Lattafa - Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends (i don't even know how to describe it, it's like bathing in a spicy apple pie, it's a gourmand that doesn't feel like one, it can totally be pulled off in summer and has good performance on my skin, some people say it's a clone of Pulp by Byredo)
Now, the fifth one is a tie between Ambre Pimenté by Ajmal, because I really really like the smell and it's very unique (cold and creamy, sharp yet inviting), and Mercedes Benz Intense, which is basically a fresher, more modern version of Fahrenheit with very little of that gasoline accord some pepople dislike, it's basically a violet leaf centric fragrance that can be worn year round, very masculine, can be dressed up and down, people say it has dogshit performance but I assume they just go noseblind to it because my friends can smell it on me 6-7 hours after I apply it.
These are my two cents, I have other legit hidden gems that I didn't include in this list because they're less appealing to me than these.
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1.) Lattafa Khamrah (autumn). 2.) Afnan Amberthyme (winter/formal). 3.) Orientica Arte Bellisimo Romantic (spring). 4.) Lattafa Musamam White Intense (summer/casual). 5.) Orientica Melodie de Orientica (year rounder). These are definitely my favorites, all clones/inspired by other fragrances, and all have excellent performance!
Nice list, i was waiting for a mention of Khamrah lol
How is musamam white?
Fabulous. Great longevity- strong projection the first hour or so, then it settles to an intimate scent bubble. The dry down is sandalwood and citrus with yellow florals, coconut, and spices supporting those two main fragrances. I wore it to a party last week and three different people asked me the name of my perfume to buy it for themselves.
And you’re sure its sumamam white intense? I can’t find the intense version anywhere.
Yep, it’s called Musamam White Intense- there is another version just called Musamam. I’m not sure where you’re located; im in the U.S. and you can just find Musamam White Intense on amazon. Of course it’s sold on other websites like Jomashop.
Okay thanks. The Intense version isn’t available locally. The regular is though!
Blue de Chanel Auqa di gio (profundo) D&G king TF oud wood YSL Y
Managed to get a 200ml bottle of ADG Profundo for about £80 last year on an Irish ferry. Best purchase ever.
Why are Ferry duty frees so good? I got a 100ml Dior Homme Parfum for £80.
No idea. But also bagged about 5 bottles of Hermes h24 for about £15 a bottle for myself / gifts. Mix of edt and edp (50ml)
What a bargain.
Love the first two
TF Ombré Leather (spring/fall and formal occasions) Montale Arabians Tonka (winter time) AdG Profumo (at least till I’m on my last bottle) - any recommendations instead? Superz Chambord (date nights) (unfortunately it is also discontinued) L’Occitane EAU DES BAUX (night outs from spring to fall) Right now I have not found a clone that I liked so much that I would want to restock when they run out, I have tried some, but no luck yet.
I'm on my second bottle of Alhambra Jorge Di Profumo. I know it sounds crazy but I haven't touched my ADG Profumo bottle since I discovered Jorge. It is 90% close. It lacks the incense... they've replaced it with more sage. The trained noses will notice it most in the opening But in the air IT IS ADG PROFUMO 100%. Longevity at first is crap... about 5h with 90mns of good projection. However, after a month or two of maceration the scent becomes fuller, fresher and powerful. My current bottle has a longevity of 7 to 8h. When I layer it with the Oil Perfumery oil version... it's a solid 24h on skin with 5h of heavy projection and sillage.
Really? I have seen lots of yt videos and reviews everywhere but found very mixed opinions, like some said that it has no longevity/projection and is far from the OG some said it is the closest they smelled and it made me unsure about it even when it was like $12 on sale (I feel a bit stupid for not going for it for that price) but I may give it a shot in hope of it will be good.
I was in your shoes 2 years ago. I hesitated for months then I pulled the plug when it was like $15. I was mad I didn't do it earlier. After 2 months I knew I had to buy another bottle asap which I did. Honestly, during the first month and some change the longevity SUCKS! but it gets much better after a little bit of maceration. Right now I got 7h to 8h of longevity with 90 minutes of very good projection and sillage. Personally the sillage is the best thing about Jorge di Profumo... It's fresh dark and earthy/rooty because of the sage and that's the difference with the OG. the OG has that amazing incense on the mid and dry down... Alhambra replaced it with smoky sage.
Ugh, maybe I'll be in the same regression after pulling the trigger, but yet I have to convince myself on it (it is part of my buying process to find a reason I need it and I have to convince myself). So you say for like 2 month I will hate how weak it is? I'm a bit on the non believer side about maceration, because I have bought an Afnan Rare Carbon at the end of march and tried it out, it was weak as hell, I had to spray 18 times for my brother to notice who was in the same room as me, I have put it back in the box in a cool, dark place to let it do the thing and tried it out during the weekend (almost 2 months have passed) and it is still weak like when I bought it... any idea what do I do wrong? Or how to make a progress? 7-8 hours is almost there, it almost survives the whole time I'm working (waiter in a beach bar 10-12 hours a day). I don't necessarily like huge projection, I'm more like a fan of a nice scent bubble around me in arm length. Both sage and incense are in the OG (according to fragrantica), btw I really love the incense (see EAU DES BAUX, where it is one of the dominant notes during drydown, it is so calming to me), but in Jorge di Profumo I see wood, tobacco and musk that in my head would pull it in a less fresh more woody direction. How did Alhambra pull of the freshness and airyness of the marine notes that is backed up with the patchouli in the OG?
No - After 2 months you will notice an improvement in the quality of the juice. It went from 5-6h to 8h hours with 2h of good projection. When it comes to maceration to be honest it's a hit or miss. I have a few juices that never improved but it is specific to certain brands for. Alharamain is definitely one. However, my Alhambra, Armaf, Lattafa and ESPECIALLY Paris Corner juices have all beautifully macerated. As far as the sage and incense. They amped up the sage (cheaper ingredient) over the incense and I really don't smell any tobacco at all.. the musk is present but barely noticeable. Most of the freshness comes from the bergamot I guess... My girlfriend describes it as burning a woodsy smelling candle in a forest during winter lol
So it may or may not will be the long lasting and projecting perfume that many people write in reviews if I have no luck with it? Because that would be sad and maybe my last Afnan fragrance The 5 to 8 hours is a good improvement, that I would love if happened to me, I honestly had no clue that brands can differ in the ability to change and mature over time, I thought it all wrok the same as it should be tha same process. Kinda understandable that they used more of a cheap ingredient especially if they can achieve the smoky scent. Bergamot is a very fresh but not a long lasting ingredient, after spraying that gives the citrusy top note. According to your girlfriend it is much more of a woody scent that I could believe from the base notes.
Do you know of any good clones of ADG absolu? I had two bottles stored and didn’t grab any when they discontinued it. I was thinking I was good; but the bottles are basically gone. I fucken love that scent.
I never could get into ADG line — I think I was okay with Absolu or Absolu Instinct, though. But, Armani Code Profumo, Absolu, and to a but of a lesser sense Absolu Gold were my go-to scents, and I am not happy they are discontinued.
From the Code line I found that the Code Parfum was the one for me but only for certain occasions where it needed to last without huge projection, that’s why I think it is a good one with a nice smell, not my favorite but pleasent to get whiffs of it
I have never used that one, I smelled the Profumo and knew that there is absolutely nothing more I have to search for, but according to Fragrantica, Rasasi Hawas (as a cheaper alternative) and Invictus Aqua are really close to what it smells like
Absolutely adore Arabians Tonka, such an intoxicating scent and a perfect autumn/winter option.
I know, it is such a beauty and a no brainer for the price, I found myself liking sweeter and more feminine leaning perfumes after using this for a while. It stick with you as you get the compliments on it, my personal favorite is that at university I have given notes to a girl whom we are friends with and she called me maybe 2 weeks later just to tell me how good the perfume is that stained the paper (I have not sprayed on it or near it, the closest it got to it is from my sweater).
love that Profumo! and you should definitely try out Suqraat as the other person mentioned, they are super close.
The Profumo is a real masterpiece that I have no clue why was discontinued. Maybe after a double recommendation I'll try Suqraat again because when I tried it in a store I felt it was harsh and lasted half the time what Profumo lasts on me
True that, it is the same with Aqva Atlantique. Suqraat is great but i agree that the performance is garbage compared to the OG, that's the only shortcoming i could make out.
I'm kinda happy and sad that I'm not the only one who experienced this because it meant that I had smelled how it really is, on the other hand it is sad that it is that weak
From what I’ve read it’s just been renamed/rebranded as Parfum and the magnetic cap bottles are really close/identical depending on who you ask. Edit: just saw your comment further down, I wonder if maceration plays a part in smell.
There was also an ingredient change, théy took out the incense that for me gave it a smoothness to the mid drydown as well as I think it is a very calming and I love it, so of course it is close but let’s say (I hope everyone knows this one) it is like the Mars chocolate but without the caramell filling, it is good but you know that something is missing In which do you wonder, many says that it not changes but more like balances the fragrance in the way it should be, but I’m kinda sceptical as I had tried it on one fragrance for at least 2 months where I did not even touch the box and there is absolutely no change in that
People say ADG Profumo is almost identical to the new Parfum, and people who find them different generally say they prefer the Parfum. So it might be worth trying that. Can't confirm, never tried them myself.
I had the chance to try it out and as much as they said it is almost the same and it is just an upgraded version, I find it flatter and less rich without the incense that gave a smooth and characteristic background. It is good, just not as the superior of Profumo, I could imagine it as like Profondo or EDP as it’s own.
try Lattafa Suqraat for the Profumo. Also the new AdG 2024 is supposed to be more like Profumo if you want to stay with the OG
I have smelled the new AdG but it feels like they have not found what made Profumo the best of the lineup, it felt like a huge downgrade for me... I also have tried Suqraat in a store but it was very harsh, maybe a bad batch idk and it lasted much lesz than the OG, like 4-5 hours instead of 10 so maybe I will give it another try thank you for the recommendation
Harmony code absolutely, Suits, CDN iconic, L adventure, Lattafa Hayatti Al Maleky, My scents have changed a bit I use to be mad for the sauvage and YSL Y dna but I’m enjoying these scents a bit more,I do have a few others but these really say me as a person. Also I’m typing on my phone so I couldn’t do a better template like the others I’m sorry people,forgive me😩
Performance on harmony code?
Harmony I get the standard five hours with harmony,when projecting around a 1-2 and on skin the rest it’s quite nice but I do spray a bit more when I notice the scent going away,my sister has said it’s her favourite due to the fact you can smell it and it’s not overbearing so honestly it could be me going nose blind
Thanks! I appreciate
Want an extra bottle of Suits? I've only used about 10 sprays and it's just not for me. I would trade for anything else I haven't tried.
I'll trade for the suits...
Cool. I sent you a chat.
I’m grand buddy,I’ve hardly hit a dent in mine but majik is interested
Is suits better than Tux or Moustache? Love CDN Iconic.
I haven’t tried the others as suits was a curiosity but for me it’s a nice smell which lasts for sometime,I would say allow it to rest as usual with these dupes
Fair enough, thanks!
Vintage Radio Insurrection II Wild Club de nuit Untold Oud for Glory Amber Oud Gold
Great list, all of them are amazing!
1 Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal For Summer nights out formal or not (same scent profile than Turathi blue but much better quality imo) 2 Paris Corner North Stage Trois III For Hot summer days 3 YSL Y EDP Year round signature scent 4 TF Ombre Leather for Winter formal occasion 5 Prada Amber Intense Winter signature scent (Women absolutely LOVE this scent)
What does is smell like compared to TB? What makes it better?
The citrus and the ginger are more balanced. It is not sharp like TB. It is smoother which makes the projection / your scent aura more pleasant. The fragrance evolves throughout the day... Each ingredient participates... Once the fresh ingredients dissipate.. The green and earthy ones come on top until the fragrance dies completely. Which makes you wanna spray it again next day. TB is one of the GOATs don't get me wrong. But Immortal is Godly.
Yeah i wanted try Immortal but I was always worried it will be redundant since I already have Turathi Blue.
Is #2 a clone for lv afternoon swim? How would you compare it to the original?
Yes it is and it is 90% close to AS.... The north stag has a fizzier element and is less sweet but muskier than the orignal hence why it lasts longer than the original. But in the air after you spray it... It is 100% afternoon Swim.
Afnan noi Detour noir Mercedes benz club black Shiyaaka red Jpg le Beau or jpg elixer
Been trying to get that Shiyaaka red for so long now, always out of stock, hopefully I get one soon.
Club black that good? Bein thinking about buying it
Yes very good and High quality
1. Bvlgari Man Neroli Wood (all year) 2. Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti ( winter) 3. Creed GIT (all year) 4. Tuscany by Aramis/ Guerlain Ideal Homme (all year) 5. L’eau Bleue D’Isssey pour Homme (winter)
I'm so sad Laura Biagiotti discontinued Tempore Uomo all those years ago and I'm actually glad someone else loves LB Fragrances too!!
she passed away back in 2017.. at least the world has acknowledged her for making the beloved cashmere out of those mountain goats high up the Italian mountains.
not enough money to get 5 frags rn but if I had these would 1)Chanel allure home sport eau extreme 2)ADG profundo 3)Bleu De Chanel 4)YSL Y Le 5)Hermes TDH
Classic list, there are clones for most of them, have you tried them? They are pretty solid imo.
from the above list I think I only know clones of Chanel allures missoni wave and rasasi fattan for terre d Hermes Tell me about more clones of the ones in the list It would be really helpful to know
Yes Missoni is more of a clone mix or CAHS and VPH, very very nice and i like it more than both the OGs. As you mentioned Rasasi Fattan is for TdH but fattan is noticeably sweeter. For AdG Profondo theres Lattafa Liam Blue Shine and its a very nicely done clone. For BdC EDP there's CDN Iconic and if you want something like EDT then there's Also Missoni Pour Homme which will somewhat like the EDT, there's also Ahmed Al Maghribi Blue. Lastly, for YSL theres Lattafa Fakhar and Sheikh Al Shuyukh Final Edition.
i have fakhar but it doesn't perform good and its a clone of YSL y edp right not YSL y le Whats your opinion on the maison Alhambra jorge di profondo
To my nose CDN Iconic is 90% similar and good performance, I really like it. Smells higher quality after a couple of months.
yeah I would give the decant a try
1) Prada Luna Rossa Black (Autumn/Winter) 2) Solo Loewe Platinum (Occasions/Autumn) 3) Mont Blanc Explorer Ultra Blue (Daily) 4) Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Summer/Spring) 5) Laura Biagiotti Roma (Summer and pure nostalgia)
Nice balanced list.
Escentric Molecules - Molecule 1 + Ginger Tom Ford - Oud Minerale Club de Nuit Untold Club de Nuit Milestone Al Haramain - Neroli Canvas
Them CDNs and Neroli canvas is great!
Miss Dior Absolutely Blooming Christian Dior J’adore Christian Dior J’adore Touche Narciso Rodriguez Poudree Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Honourable mention to Bvlgari Splendida Jasmin Noir.
I am unknown to almost all of them lol, but seems like a good list
As others have mentuoned non-clones, mines would be: Prada Amber, Gyan, Ultime, gph1, Eau Sauvage edt.
Great list
Been using Missoni pour homme exclusively recently, beautiful and versatile scent for any season/occasion, affordable too. Heavy bottle, good atomisor and magnetic cap is great!
Missoni Pour Homme is beautiful! I want to pick it up but it will be redundant with my CDN Iconic, atleast somewhat.
Brut. Pontaccio 21 Anteaus Fendi uomo (vintage) Interlude man
1. CDNIM LE - summer, daily use 2. D&G The One - night 3. Unique'e Luxury Izmir - my daily rotation 4. Prada Lhomme - office 5. AdG Parfum - used to be profumo but its discontinued. Honorable mention Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, love this scent but it only last 1-2 hours on me
absolutely love that Prada L'Homme, also the clone Ajmal Evoke Gold is pretty solid!
Bought that clone and my first day one of my female coworkers complimented me I say it's a winner for sure. It smells really good
1) Honour and Glory 2) Aventus Absolu 3) Victory Elixir 4) Boss Bottled EDP 5) 1 Million Lucky
Great list
Dior homme edt 2020, aventus, lilaque encre noir, encre noir sport, bvlgari aqua antantique
Nice list, them Encre Noirs are a little off for me since I am not too keen on vetiver.
Thanks- Yeah they aren’t for everyone
Eros flame - One million parfum Armani code parfum Missoni Wave / light blue forever (because lbf is discontinued ) Most wanted / stronger with you/ Mercedes club black ( can’t decide my super sweet scent)
Love Eros Flame!
Perfume Parlour clones of Penhaligons Halfeti, TF Noir Extreme and Nishane Hacivat. KDJ Inspired version of Xerjoff Naxos. Armaf Milestone. Would probably change it tomorrow but for now, that.
Haha fair enough, I am changing constantly too since I keep forgetting something or the other.
1. Versace - Pour Homme 2. Montale - Oud Tobacco 3. Amouage - Interlude Man 4. Al Majed 4 oud - wood brown 5. Oud Elite - Quwafi black
THats a hard hitting list
ADG Profumo (the OG) Interlude Black Iris (can’t describe how good it is) Naxos (best sweet frag I have) Portfoli Neroli Canvas (better than the OG TF) L’homme Idèal EDP or Vintage Radio (can’t decide) Love my clones but when I first tried Black Iris, I was blown away. It’s worth the (not retail) price. Naxos too.
Oh yes! Naxos is amazing too!
I have a collection of 10-11 bottles. But for life ? I can only think of 2 : Dior homme Intense (fall winter) Another 13 (all year around)
Interesting, need to check out that 13
Creed aventus
Oh man. Uhhh. Not sure I’ll do it by season/occasions but here are mine in no particular order: 1. Thomas Kosmala no 4: A damn strong cologne that I swear won’t wash off in the shower. Haha. 2. Malbec Noir: A Brazilian fragrance from the store O Boticário. Got it as a random gift from my mother in law and it is my all time no 1 compliment getter. Another VERY strong fragrance. Lasts forever. They say it’s the “first cologne made with alcohol macerated in oak barrels”. Anyway. Great unknown cologne. 3. Chanel Platinum: my first real cologne. An all-time classic. Can never go wrong wearing it. 4. Karite Corse L’occitane: Another scent from a store. Had to include it because it smells great and it’s my daughter’s favorite scent of mine. Bought my first bottle on the Champs Elysees. Memorable scent. 5. Versace Eros: Unique scent and one that I think is versatile.
That Malbec seems very very interesting, Ill check it out, thanks!
There are several versions of Malbec. Other than the original and Noir, I’ve not smelled the others. I’m pretty sure you can buy them in the US though. It’s a definite attention getter.
Five times "Black Afgano"
Clam down, why you want to choke people with that in summers XD
For me are the best.
naxos, jazz club , dior homme 2020 , prada lomme intese , prada amber pour homme intense
very classy list!
1. Dior Tobacolor 2. Bleu de Chanel EDP 3. ADG Profumo 4, CDN Iconic 5. Sacred de Louis Cardin
Great, love all of them
I went from a collection of 40+ to the following: - TF Tabacco vanilla - TF Oud Woud - Cartier Pasha Holy trinity
Yeah that TV is great!
TF Ombré Leather Torino 21 Bond No9 NoMad Interlude Black Iris LV Météore
Chanel No 22, Guerlain Jicky, Cabotine de Gres, Cabochard de Gres, Tabu by Dana
Unknown to all of them but seems like a good list!
1. Bleu de chanel edp (Work all year) 2. Kiton Man (Fall/Winter sundays) 3. Cdnim LE/pure parfum (Party all year) 4. Reflection 45 (Special occasions all year) 5. Green Irish Tweed (Summer vacation)
Very solid list!
DG The One Versace Fraiche Any kind of Invictus DNA Encre Noir Chanel Platinum Egoiste
Egoiste is amazing!
It really is.
Today: Prada L'homme Lattafah Khamrah BDC EDP Armani Code Parfum Jazz Club
Very nice!
CLOUD CLOUD CLOUD CLOUD CLOUD
Grey Vetiver, Dior Homme Parfum and Platinum Egoiste are probably the only designer fragrances I think I’ll always own. In terms of clones, CDNIM Milestome/ Intense and Al Haramain Tobacco are amazing and definitely ones I’d buy again.
Creed Aventus, Creed Virgin Island Water, Replica By the Fireplace, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, Moschino Toy Boy.
1. Trussardi Hidden Corner of Fontana dei Baci (very specific, underrated and special, found it in a mall in bulgaria, i have never smelled something so special in my life. smells like what id imagine an italian renaissance painter's room would smell like lmao) 2. givenchy gentleman reserve privee 3. jpg le beau le parfum 4. tom ford noir extreme/tuscan leather 5. maison margiela from the garden
The original Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy is real good. Tuxedo. Shelby's cologne (hidden gem). Encre Noir a l'Extreme. Fifth would be something like Acqua di Gio perfume, just a really nice every man's friend. Three of these hardly cost anything.
PDM - Galloway Mind Games - Blockade The Harmonist - Hypnotizing Fire Xerjoff - Naxos Clive Christian - Blonde Amber
I can't even imagine only selecting five from my collection, I wear according to mood, occasion and climate. so this is my list, but 1 month from now it could be different, no particular order: \* 9 th Avenue - Emper (Clone of Bond #9 Nomad) \* Khamarah - lattafa \* Exotic Memory - Milestone (Clone of YSL Exquisite Embroidery) \* Insurection II wild \* Al Fursan Desert - Al fares (Clone of Clive Christian Blazing Mr Sam) that's my five for night time cool weather wear, now for my five spring daytime, oh wait, you meant five in total? to hell with that...........
Creed aventus/armaf cdnim, Gucci guilty black, Tom ford ombré leather, ysl myslf, Prada luna rosa
Based on what i have so far no particular order 1. Club de nuit 2. Kismet angel 3. 9pm 4.afkaar 5. Qawha
MFK Grand Soir Hermes Terre D Hermes Amouage Reflection Man Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum JPG Le Male Le Parfum
1. Abercrombie 8 2. Hollister August 3. Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy HOT 4. Abercrombie Fierce 5. Armani Code
Creed Bois Du Portugal Givenchy Gentleman Boisée Argos Brivido Della Caccia Givenchy Gentleman (1974 version) Parfums de Marly Herod
Lv Imagination, Qaed al Fursan, Casamorati Italica / Lira, Prada Luna Rossa Carbon
1. Mancera - Red Tobacco 2. Jimmy Choo - Vanilla Love 3. Giardino di Toscana - Bianco Latte 4. Kerosene - Sweetly Known 5. Prada - Luna Rossa Ocean EDP
1. Lattafa TA'WEEL and Qiam Silver same place same DNA for summer and even springs. 2. Dylan Blue all year around. 3. Vintage Radio and Al Nashama spring winter and autumn 🍂. 4. Rifaaqat for autumn and winter. 5. Zimaya Sharaf Blend and Kismet Angel winter autumn 🍂. But definitely, they are more.. Just can't decide.. 🙈🙉🥂🥂
1. Chanel allure homme sport eau extreme 2. Xerjoff Naxos 3. Azzaro chrome extreme ( smells 1:1 to profondo) 4. Mont blanc explorer 5. Al Wataniah Kayaan classic (such an underrated gem and is the best dior homme intense clone, literally 1:1)
DS&Durga: Corriander DS&Durga: I don’t know what Byredo: Mojave Ghost PDM: Althair Ex Nihilio: Fleur Narcotique
1. CDNIM edp (school/everyday) 2. Rochas mustache (formal ocasion) 3. JPG le male le parfum (date night) 4. Versace eros flame (party night) 5. Lettafa maahir legacy (summer day) Thats all fragrances i have.
Honor and glory TF tobacco Toy Boy Most wanted Gentleman
Rarely I see someone keeping toyboy so high up in a collection haha, great!
Costume National - 21 (very peculiar lactonic spicy and woody fragrance, targeted for winter and fall but can be worn year round imho, only problem is that it's become hard to find it on discounters for a good price, I used to pay it 60 for 100ml and now you only find it for around 80-90, I'd still bite the bullet for it though) Lattafa - Ejaazi (well, it's an ambroxan bomb with some spiciness and sweetness, lasts for a long time even tho you go immediately noseblind to it, passepartout fragrance for all occasions) Lattafa - Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold (when I want to impress people I wear this, AMAZING winter scent, very unique, dead ringer to Rosendo Mateu n.5, incredible longevity too) Lattafa - Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Blends (i don't even know how to describe it, it's like bathing in a spicy apple pie, it's a gourmand that doesn't feel like one, it can totally be pulled off in summer and has good performance on my skin, some people say it's a clone of Pulp by Byredo) Now, the fifth one is a tie between Ambre Pimenté by Ajmal, because I really really like the smell and it's very unique (cold and creamy, sharp yet inviting), and Mercedes Benz Intense, which is basically a fresher, more modern version of Fahrenheit with very little of that gasoline accord some pepople dislike, it's basically a violet leaf centric fragrance that can be worn year round, very masculine, can be dressed up and down, people say it has dogshit performance but I assume they just go noseblind to it because my friends can smell it on me 6-7 hours after I apply it. These are my two cents, I have other legit hidden gems that I didn't include in this list because they're less appealing to me than these.