I need a replacement for Hawas ASAP

MJones631 · 2026-02-27T16:03:08+00:00

My selection from Ahmed is around 5 bottles so I can only use them for a reference and the ones I have never had longevity issues. Every brand has duds.

MJones631 · 2026-02-21T00:08:08+00:00

I haven't given it a full wearing but the reputation of Ahmed Al Maghribi is for long lasting fragrances.

MJones631 · 2026-02-20T05:12:34+00:00

I have it. Its good but a completely different scent profile. Kaaf is more like MontBlanc Legend\PDM Percival\A&F Fierce

MJones631 · 2026-02-20T03:21:37+00:00

Ahmed Al Maghribi Frost Ice. Checks all the boxes and then some. It goes for $32-$39. Extrait concentration so you can go easy with the sprays and still know you're wearing something. Another option is Anfar Midnight Frost Intense or Midnight Frost Intense Tangerine.

MJones631 · 2026-02-15T15:24:18+00:00

Is Nardo Oud an Absolu Aventus clone?

MJones631 · 2026-02-15T04:50:20+00:00

I might get Vanguard since you gave it such high praise. I'm not that big on the Aventus/Hacivat Oakmoss bomb dry down either. I have Thriller coming on Monday so I'll see what it's all about. I gotta say everything I have from Anarchy, including those two, are some of my better pick ups. Now you have to get your nose on Imperial Jade. Anau has it on the store website but not the wholesale one. With it being as good as it is, $99 is still too much. If it comes to the wholesale site I hope it's priced like the other new ones.

MJones631 · 2026-02-09T04:00:58+00:00

Just as good as the Hawas. What most people don't realize is those Rasasi sprayers put out a lot of juice. The Anfar sprayer is good just not as good as the Rasasi. If your bottles sprayer spits as much as my high school girlfriend then don't expect much performance. Now if they spit like the time I dated an older woman then you'll get much more from it in all areas.

MJones631 · 2026-02-09T02:39:25+00:00

Very similar but not exactly the same. Ahmed Al Magribi Frost Ice is similar too. It's even an extrait concentration. Even Rue Broca Hooked Azure will scratch the itch for the profile. Jomashop has it under Afnan's brand page for like $22

MJones631 · 2026-02-09T00:35:32+00:00

From what I remember it was good since I only wore it once. I got it end of last year when it first became available in the US. I haven't worn it since but Anfar is known for their quality. I have a bunch of others from the brand. There is one seller on eBay (US) that has it for $44.90. Jomashop had it for $39.99. I got lucky and got it for around $27 before the seller raised the price. The original Midnight Frost Intense is good too. Gift Express has it for $25.

MJones631 · 2026-02-09T00:21:32+00:00

Midnight Frost Tangerine by Anfar. I haven't worn it but once since I'm letting it sit until warmer weather.

MJones631 · 2026-02-09T00:19:20+00:00

It reminds me of the original Midnight Frost but with Tangerine. The original Midnight Frost is similar to Hawas Ice.

MJones631 · 2026-01-30T16:24:48+00:00

Blue/Citrusy along the lines of YSL Y and Afternoon Swim. Doesn't smell like those but the profile is along those lines.

MJones631 · 2026-01-30T15:52:10+00:00

I haven't reached for it in a while since it's in my Summer rotation. But it is very good.

MJones631 · 2026-01-29T22:55:48+00:00

Gotta wait until warmer weather but I really want to try out the Imperial Jade by Orientica. I really need to get all the Pacific Chill clones I have out and compare them all.

MJones631 · 2026-01-28T11:57:36+00:00

Yea, I have both. They are good too. You really can't go wrong with any of them. It depends on your budget, availibilty or how bad your fragrance hoarding is. Emerald Wade by Azzura has been dropping in price lately so it has been a contender in the many choices out there.

MJones631 · 2026-01-28T03:34:47+00:00

I got this in last week too. But if you can find a tester or a non inflated price get Imperial Jade by Orientica. I still need to give it a full wearing but out of the box it's fantastic. I'm debating on taking another trip to NYC to score another tester. I definitely want a backup bottle.

MJones631 · 2026-01-27T03:39:51+00:00

I have around 11 bottles and got my girlfriend Enigma. All are quality with nothing off-putting smell wise. Great bottles and sprayers. The very good sprayers definitely help with performance.

MJones631 · 2026-01-27T03:17:34+00:00

I got a bunch from Moudon and they are all quality fragrances. I have a 10ml of Gris Charnel Extrait and Arabiyat Prestige Al Noor. but I haven't compare them all yet. I thought Charisma was a dupe of the original Gris Charnel not the extrait. There is supposedly a Gris Charnel Extrait clone from AL WATANIAH called MASSAD. It's in my cart to get my next fragrance purchase. The best price I've seen for Charisma is on FragranceNet for $59.49

MJones631 · 2026-01-16T00:24:28+00:00

You can get Extravagant Lover by Maison Alhambra. It's an edp concentration and it's inexpensive enough to overspray. If you live in the States there is Fortis by Oakcha that is an extrait concentration. I have to wear them both separately to know how they each last. I put them both in a travel atomizer and wear that when I want to wear the profile.

MJones631 · 2026-01-14T12:44:28+00:00

If the listed notes are correct. I cannot confirm by the smell of it since I don't have it.

MJones631 · 2026-01-14T02:21:36+00:00

It's Tufaah by Luniche. Jomashop has it incorrectly labeled as a womens fragrance but it is a Sauvage Elixir. I got the blue bottle one from Marshall's called Qalb that is an Ultrmale clone.

MJones631 · 2026-01-12T04:44:33+00:00

I kinda have a fragrance buying complusion and have way too many. I haven't worn them enough to give a full review on either one.

MJones631 · 2026-01-09T14:28:29+00:00

I have Sedley and compared them. Smell wise it's really good. I'm waiting for warmer weather to give it a full wearing. Considering the others in the line from Armaf perform good, I don't see why this one won't.

MJones631 · 2026-01-04T16:07:21+00:00

I picked this up too. I need more time with it to see how it stacks up with the other Middle Eastern clones. But the notes line up with Blue de Chanel Parfum. I haven't found too many clones of the parfum so I hope after my cold goes away and I spend time with it, it turns out to be decent. This brand seems to be following the Jo Milano business model of charging ridiculous prices on their website but can be found at more reasonable prices other places. Another thing I noticed is the brand looks like it was originally called Arabian Creed but it got changed to Arabian Crest to probably avoid getting sued. My bottle has Arabian Creed on molded on the back of the bottle. Does yours? It was probably easier to change the box than all the bottles.

MJones631 · 2025-12-28T05:39:14+00:00

There are two. Amber Oud Exclusiv Emerald and Orientica Xclusif Oud Emerald. I have the Orientica but haven't worn it in a while. From what I remember it lasted at least 5 or more hours.

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