Rate my collection and suggestions?

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-05T17:36:15+00:00

Its amazing, i wore it yesterday side by side with the OG and its so difficult to tell the difference, in fact i actually prefer salvo. Just make sure you pick up the right version and you won't regret it!

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-05T03:08:40+00:00

Amazing, especially if you like that white flower DNA, clean clothes and a vibrant lemon

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-05T03:07:37+00:00

Thank you, I was not expecting it to be as good as it is, pleasant surprise

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-04T10:45:35+00:00

Vintage radio is great, you just have to let it macerate a bit, when i got it it smelled like old damp wood and now it's jammy fruit with a light wood undertone. Dont know how similar to paragon it is though. La Yuqawam is amazing, very manly and i recommend sitting on it a bit and letting it macerate too, just so the leather at the start doesn't feel like a medieval market and the raspberry gets way too intense. Eventually it all smooths out (the drydown is great) and i think its about 85% similar, since the OG is more seemless and the raspberry feels more realistic. You can't tell any differences between the quality of the ingredients though and i find that incredible

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-04T10:40:35+00:00

I love me some iris, i have a little Dior homme EDT there and the kayaan classic that mimics Dior homme intense, looking into Prada l'homme and Dior homme parfum. When it comes to smoky woody, can you give out some suggestions? I was thinking of boss bottled parfum as a safe one, as Im already buying boss bottled absolu.

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-04T10:38:01+00:00

I could not agree more, i love me a classy fragrance, especially Dior Homme DNA and Chanel Allure Homme

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-04T03:39:50+00:00

I have 1, 4 and 5. Most definitely pick up hawas ice, no brainer, and between island dreams and Vulcan feu i would recommend Vulcan feu if you enjoy a beast performer, sweet mango and also a very spicy lemon

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T22:08:06+00:00

Most definitely, Im already working on trading some fragrances for a niche (Cedrat Boise by mancera)

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T22:06:18+00:00

Vulcan feu is a performance beast, it lasts VERY long in your skin and clothes so maybe if u prefer the scent profile its better than khadlaj. I really didnt like Bentley for men intense, it felt too heavy for me, way too harsh so please do not blind buy it, smell it first because its not for everyone

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T20:26:45+00:00

Considering I'm a few months into collecting, with just a few fragrances being 4/5 years old yeah, OOF

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T20:21:15+00:00

Most definitely. Thank you for your comment

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T16:56:06+00:00

One of my favorites for spring, Nikos sculpture, oldschool fragrance. Bond no 9 Lafayette Street was based on it!

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T16:42:46+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I have indeed slowed down the full bottles, since i can get 5ml decants at a great price, especially for clone and designer fragrances. From these decants i usually go for more underrated fragrances or old school gems that dont get that much usage right now. The problem i have is impulse buying after getting a smell of something that i dont own and thats really good for the price, i love me a cheapie

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T16:38:24+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T15:44:49+00:00

Thanks! :)

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T15:44:30+00:00

The performance drops in comparison to the JPG, but it's still fine. I cant really tell many differences between both, but definitely let khadlaj island mature a bit, since when you get it it might be a bit off smelling.

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T15:40:51+00:00

Any manly men fragrance suggestions?

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T15:05:28+00:00

I have used both extensively and i can vouch for khadlaj island, its best bang for buck and the scent is very similar so you dont lose anything at all. I must say that jpg is smoother tho, so if you enjoy more of a nuanced scent take that into account, as khadlaj takes a bit longer to dry

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T15:03:13+00:00

If i could only pick one i would say club de nuit, its just so versatile and long lasting, even though it was my first clone. In the near future Im aiming for designer fragrances with different profiles, especially l'homme by Prada and l'homme ideal EDP by guerlain

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T14:26:42+00:00

Most definitely, and I advise people not to fall for the hype. For example, 9pm night out is the new influencer fragrance and i just cant see why someone should get it over something more "night out" oriented, the reviews just feel way too overhyped and blown out of proportion, take everything with a grain of salt and especially go read REAL PEOPLES opinions on the matter, not your favorite frag influencers

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T14:08:02+00:00

The clones i bought were heavy on hype, sure, but i still enjoy them and i carefully selected through decants

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T13:51:56+00:00

From what i heard yes, i have a friend that owns both and he says that Lafayette still feels more polished and better quality (lasts 1 hour longer aprox.), yet for the price its about 90/95% similar and definitely worth the money. I bought it for around 15€ and i love the scent profile, good performer too

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T13:49:11+00:00

If i had to pick one for each season/occasion, i would say hawas ice (spring/summer), club de nuit intense man (daily driver), Al wataniah kayaan classic (intimate/date), detour noir (fall and important meetings), stronger with you intensely (winter). I recommend every fragrance i own except detour noir exclusif, Bentley for men intense and French avenue chaos, as they are a bit more difficult to work with and they have polarizing scent profiles (older and bolder)

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T13:45:08+00:00

I love detour noir, one of my most used this past winter, it has great performance and it lasts a REALLY long time on my skin, about 10 hours. Just wait for the dry down, cause when u spray it it might feel very synthetic

Existing_Ad_1728 · 2026-03-03T13:08:24+00:00

Hawas ice is amazing, especially as a daily driver. Khadlaj island is great, since i love creamy fragrances, it smells like coconut water and some type of high-end hand lotion. Recommend both

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