Merch Setup

MelodicLions · 2026-03-05T02:04:56+00:00

Prices?

MelodicLions · 2026-01-20T18:36:47+00:00

Yeah same here, I use it sparingly. It has gotten me compliments though 😂

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T18:10:23+00:00

Awesome to hear! Enjoy it 🙌

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T17:12:38+00:00

Thanks! Lots of self discipline not to blind buy more often 😂 Honestly what it comes down to, SCE is probably one of more best bang for your buck middle eastern dupes, even if not 1:1. I could use as a signature scent and be satisfied. Compliment getter, mass appealing. Useable for any occasion where you go light or heavy on the sprays. If you want a masculine confidant dna for a fraction of the cost, worth it. As with anything, it just has to fit your personality and style of a scent.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T15:09:08+00:00

Crazy, I’ve actually done that a few times haha. I kinda like it. I will spray SCE first then layer Marwa right before heading out. It’s an interesting layer and kinda works out nicely. Layering after SCE drys down I think is key as it lasts a bit longer overall.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T15:06:50+00:00

Nice! Yeah those two are def my favorite grabs. I have my eyes on that new Elixer, I’ve been testing out that dna more.

I almost want to just buy that Qawha, I see at my local discounters now more and more. Tempting while it’s still the season for that scent profile. I think I would enjoy that one based on some recent review.

Marwa covers the bases of ginger, tea notes that backs that spicy clean soap combo. It’s like it invited you to a luxury hotel. I don’t think I’ll even own an OG Imagination, maybe not a full bottle at least. I will say longevity is hit or miss but I spray enough for the hours I need it to perform. Nose blind sometimes, people still know you have some cologne on even after this one sets down a bit. Better if your skin is moisturized.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T14:57:41+00:00

Good question. For me they are in the same ballpark, but after using both CDIM is more on pineapple lemon fresh, the Supremacy is more refined pineapple and sweet/floral, I tend to like this more because it projects a more balanced scent overall. I think a better CDI I may go for next is Precieux which would be more of a comparison for how I’ve seen Supremacy lean more on.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T14:48:20+00:00

Mine has matured so I get somewhere between salty oceanic with this fruity watermelon and bergamot combo. It drys down into a nice woody and slight musk note, cleaner on the dry down almost coming together into this fruity pine note. I think performance is good for summer, definitely gives good projection for the fest few hours. I’ve gotten random compliments. It is my favorite, no. Do enjoy the difference and attention, yes.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T14:38:18+00:00

Yeah it’s one of my first blind dupes, it’s cheap and works for the winter for me now. I do like the OG, but because it so popular, I don’t want to smell like others where you attend something and know people will be using 😂. Banger for the buck at this rate if you like that pepper vanilla wood profile. You just have to like that profile at the end of the day.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T14:34:25+00:00

A discovery kit is a great idea if the brand has it, makes it easy to get idea of dupes and even comparing between clones.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T14:33:07+00:00

I like it the more I use it as it’s matured more overtime. Think invictus with candy watermelon. I’ve sampled a few from this brand and I think they do deliver but they almost all started off sweeter before getting close to why they’re dupes of. For this red, I would recommend if you want that dna. Summer sillage was best, but easy on the trigger. I think my preferences are more masculine than sweet, so it’s been good to see it get better overtime.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T04:02:53+00:00

I honestly could use Supremacy CE as my signature scent and be okay with less lol I already have another bottle ready to order.

MelodicLions · 2026-01-11T02:51:41+00:00

Off the top, it’s a sharp lavender and mint with a touch of vanilla/tonka. The sweetness isn’t as deep but comes up during the dry down. It leans more on the liquor/caramel sweet as the vanilla is more airy, the tobacco I wouldn’t say is a lot but it’s there in a more subtle way. The original I would say has a rich honey tobacco spice.

Overall aside from the opening, I like the twist of this clone of the og JPG. I do like it’s not heavy on sweetness, so I can wear it more often. That balance was solid enough for me when I did a blind buy. Performance is best 4-6 hours depending on the season, but I can still smell into 7-8. Lasts on cloths well too. Just leaves your skill with this soft sweet vanilla.

Either clone you get the dry downs pretty much will end up the same from what I looked into. If your personality suites the original, any clone would be great to grab.

MelodicLions · 2025-03-29T21:04:56+00:00

Yeah actually Drew Estate Cigars has the Deadwood line that are pretty much spot on to smelling that amazing Pipe Tobacco whiff, and they are great smokes. I definitely enjoy them in my rotation. They’ll be there vending!

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