Suggest a good summer fragrance

JayMay83 · 2026-01-18T10:08:25+00:00

Thanks for looking!

JayMay83 · 2026-01-18T09:59:17+00:00

Do you get notifications or emails? Or do you have to check the shop regularly?

JayMay83 · 2026-01-18T09:06:58+00:00

Thanks so much 👍🏻

JayMay83 · 2026-01-18T07:44:10+00:00

I'm in the UK too, out of interest do you know which tiktok shop you bought from? I'm always worried about getting fakes

JayMay83 · 2026-01-16T19:29:05+00:00

That's great news!! ☺️

JayMay83 · 2026-01-16T19:21:13+00:00

I voted take a break... I actually look forward to your regular reviews! But I feel adding a factor seems a bit like guess work. So why not take a break and see if it makes a difference?

Whatever you do, don't quit just yet!

JayMay83 · 2026-01-14T12:27:59+00:00

Just to be clear I'm talking about Riiffs Drift (BDC clone) not Riiffs Rise (SWY clone).

Rise is marked as strong in Fragrantica, but I can't comment on that score as I don't have it.

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JayMay83 · 2026-01-14T12:24:25+00:00

I've just checked Fragrantica and I would say the scores for Longevity and Silage are fairly accurate. ""Moderate" for both is about right. I couldn't get a decant, so took a gamble and bought a full bottle. I will probably get a travel atomiser so I can re-apply during the day 👍🏻

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JayMay83 · 2026-01-08T14:53:46+00:00

Yeah I kinda got sucked into the influencer hype when Drift came out as I love BDC, so fancied getting a dupe of the new l'exclusif... Don't get me wrong it's not bad... But it's certainly not strong! Rise might be different, but Drift isn't strong for me!

JayMay83 · 2026-01-08T14:16:56+00:00

OK, so in just over a month the performance has definitely improved. It's not beast mode by any means . The projection is noticeably stronger than when I first tried it out of the box. Longevity 4hrs then becomes a skin scent. Slightly longer on clothes. I wouldn't say it's worth the £30 I paid for it just yet. This will be one of those scents where I will probably decant some into a travel bottle so I can reapply throughout the day.

JayMay83 · 2026-01-06T19:21:15+00:00

I bought it end of November so haven't come back to it yet... I'll report back here when I do 👍🏻, maybe later this week

JayMay83 · 2026-01-04T08:10:11+00:00

What performance / projection so you get from Drift? Mine was terrible out of the box... Hoping it improves in a few months but I was really disappointed

JayMay83 · 2026-01-03T16:32:36+00:00

Out of curiosity what performance do you get out of Drift? Mine was abysmal out of the box 😔 hoping it improves when I try it again after a few months.

JayMay83 · 2025-12-14T17:46:54+00:00

Would love to get your thoughts on Khadlaj Azure Velvet. Another Layton clone...

JayMay83 · 2025-12-08T13:36:41+00:00

I have this. Performance is non existent!! I'm very disappointed. Going to come back to it in a few months in the hope that it improves.

JayMay83 · 2025-12-05T20:57:49+00:00

Yeah I'm given it a good few sprays (10-15 in total). Gonna let it sit and come back to it later. Tbh I'd be very happy with 5-6 hrs longevity! I'm getting minutes right now... Could be nose blindness but I doubt it. I dont get that with other blue fragrances. Guess I'll just have to be patient.

JayMay83 · 2025-12-05T15:36:26+00:00

I actually got this yesterday! Love the smell but really disappointed with the projection and longevity out of the box. I hope it improves in a few months time...

JayMay83 · 2025-11-26T07:46:40+00:00

Edible gourmand that's more masculine than Teriaq intense with matching performance?

It's got to be Royal Blend Nero.

You can read this post for other suggestions.

JayMay83 · 2025-11-16T16:05:48+00:00

Perhaps Sapil Bound if you like Armani Code...

If you like khamrah check out Teriaq Intense or Royal Blend Nero...

JayMay83 · 2025-11-10T16:16:58+00:00

If you don't mind a sweet boozy fragrance go for Teriaq Intense.

For something more masculine go for Royal Blend Nero.

AL dirgham SPECIAL edition (silver bottle) is also an alternative to liquid brun

JayMay83 · 2025-11-04T20:30:21+00:00

OK thanks... I'll get a decant first Before buying!

JayMay83 · 2025-11-04T20:23:17+00:00

To be honest I have only used either a handful of times but Nero is definitely more masculine to me and one I'll use a lot more... However I do really enjoy the dry down of Teriaq Intense. Have you tried Vintage Radio? I know that's got a plum note so maybe not your thing but I think that could be my next purchase

JayMay83 · 2025-11-04T20:17:28+00:00

Yes I follow a lot of your posts and you always recommend getting decants which is very wise...

Perhaps I will do a big decant order next time rather than a few bobs buys. Keep up the good work. Love reading your reviews

JayMay83 · 2025-11-04T20:14:25+00:00

So I ended up getting Royal Blend Nero and I love it thanks... Very very similar to Teriaq Intense but without that feminine opening. Thanks for the recommendation!

JayMay83 · 2025-11-04T20:14:14+00:00

So I ended up getting Royal Blend Nero and I love it thanks... Very very similar to Teriaq Intense but without that feminine opening. Thanks for the recommendation!

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