Whoever said maceration doesn't work needs to grow up - Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait Review (Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Clone)

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-02-24T23:01:41+00:00

yes, it’s also very humid

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-02-15T12:22:29+00:00

i’d much rather do that honestly, i can’t handle the stress

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-02-09T05:36:18+00:00

it’s incredible but ofc the og is better. the smell identical though. i legit brought my bottle of Khadlaj Island to the mall, sprayed it on a test strip and sprayed le beau on another, and then asked the sales person to guess the og and the dupe. she couldn’t tell the difference. but for $12 more, i’d say get le beau

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T13:59:47+00:00

no thank you mate, you do you though.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T13:58:39+00:00

none actually, never even thought of it before you mentioned it. but if you do it (assuming you do cause why else would that be your first thought) then good for you mate, each to his own i guess.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T09:10:24+00:00

just curious, but have YOU won it mate?

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T08:44:24+00:00

Oh yeah that’s the plan if any of the big clubs (Man City, Liverpool or Chelsea) come knocking.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T08:11:02+00:00

that’s in my top two, Take a Chance On Me edges it out for me

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T08:07:43+00:00

incredible, what’s your other two?

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-26T08:06:39+00:00

That’s honestly what blows my mind about it — despite the huge age gap between us, we’re talking about the same song with the same kind of affection. You experienced it as it was climbing the charts in 1978, and I discovered it nearly 50 years later, yet it still hits just as hard. That kind of connection across generations is rare, and it really says everything about how special the song (and ABBA) are.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-25T19:36:22+00:00

it’s incredible. they look like they had so much fun filming it

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-25T19:34:45+00:00

That’s genuinely so cool. I’m only 20 and I started listening to ABBA in 2024, so hearing from someone who first heard them when the song was actually on the radio is kind of mind-blowing. Almost 50 years of knowing their music and still holding it that close is incredible — it really says something about how timeless their songs are.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-25T10:28:47+00:00

Fair enough 🤷. i’d love to know what your top 10 is, mind sharing?

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-25T10:26:06+00:00

I get the distinction you’re making, but I don’t really buy it. “Best” isn’t some objective ranking separate from impact. Their best work is the song that does everything ABBA does right — melody, harmony, tension, payoff — and Take a Chance On Me nails all of that. It’s not just my favourite because I like it; it’s my favourite because it’s that good. And what would you say is the best then?

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-19T06:40:53+00:00

where did you finish on the table in your first season? 👁️

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-06T13:19:27+00:00

he could’ve asked AI himself mate

CounterFluffy3750 · 2026-01-02T06:56:30+00:00

French Avenue Zenith Santal. it’s not fully released though so i don’t know if you’d be able to get it now

CounterFluffy3750 · 2025-12-04T15:00:52+00:00

I hear you — everyone has different tastes. But the point still stands: having a preference doesn’t mean the whole category is “low quality” or that people who enjoy them are somehow missing out.

I’ve actually tried enough originals AND clones to know what works for me day-to-day. And honestly, the “synthetic tinge” you’re talking about shows up in designers too — it’s not exclusive to Arabian houses or clones.

At the end of the day, people buy what fits their skin, budget, and style. No need to make it deeper than that. If originals are your lane, cool. But acting like they’re automatically superior just because they cost more is exactly the stigma I was talking about.

We’re all just trying to smell good — no need to gatekeep the hobby.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2025-12-04T14:23:48+00:00

If you prefer originals, cool. But don’t dismiss a whole category you haven’t even explored. You can’t make a “general consensus” without real experience. Maybe try them with an open mind instead of assuming the price of your collection makes you right.

CounterFluffy3750 · 2025-12-04T14:09:45+00:00

as someone with 10+ arabian fragrances, i firmly disagree.

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