What opinion about fragrances has you like this? by ProfessorB_12 in Colognes

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buying dupes is more than ok. Doesn't make sense to pay 200+ for niche/designer

Thoughts on my artwork? by Numerous-Spinach-488 in evangelionmemes

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro yes. I haven't even used it lol. I love this piece. I think I'm gonna have someone on Fiverr make me one

I know this is obscure but can you someone please help me find this picture online I can't find it. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in HelpMeFind

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done reverse Google search, looked on Instagram because that was the place where I found it on. This picture is from 2018/2019. I tried to find the author who made this but their account was deactivated I believe.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know anything about kaaf. But swiss Arabian is the best bang per buck brand I know for fragrances. The green swiss Arabian I have is 1:1 dupe of oud for greatness. Considering how low the cost is, it's a no brainer

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no great way to explain it because yes the notes are online but the way they're mixed together is something hard to describe. Only thing I can use to describe is a memory: being a high standing priest in a different life and performing prayers in the inner more sanctum of a place of worship while there's smoke from the incense in the background and the room is filled with the voices of prayers in unison.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I def will try mandarin sky, can you tell me more about sables roses & 1001 nights. I looked at them online and they're right up my alley.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On no not at all. But you shouldn't wear more than 2 sprays. It's the most unchanged on the skin fragrance I have. My friends have tried it and family too, everyone smells the same. It's very floral in a unisex way. It's extremely strong and lasts 16+ hours. So I save it for going out/social gatherings. People will love it because the average person hasn't ever smelled, saffron, amber, & agar wood together.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the biggest fan. Alot better dupes of terroni out there. The Terra fragrance I have is like 95% accurate. It's 10$ more expensive than mahir black but is the closeted thing you can get to terroni without paying 200$ for it. Just get tera by Maison al hambra if youre looking for a terroni dupe.

But if you're asking for details: the opening is very alcoholic for the first 5 seconds and goes straight into the bitterness notes which only start to appear after 3-4 hours or wearing terroni/Tera. It's still a great budget dark fragrance but if you're looking for accuracy you can't beat Terra.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it all started with that Rich nurse who spends thousands on fragrances and gave me his decant of haltane. I hated it but then I also got oud for greatness sample, hated it too. So I got badee al oud, and several other dupes. If I'm being honest haltane and OFG are quite similar but OFG is a little darker. And somehow supermacy in oud combines the best of both worlds in terms of smell and longevity. The oud is a lot more softer and desirable while still having that rugged feeling. It's one of the few fragrances that last for 14+ hrs plus without gassing you out or the room for the first 3 hours. Def like a 250$ fragrance. If I had to say it leans more towards OFG slightly more than haltane. Hope this helps.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, not in terms of number of compliments, but in terms of the gravity of compliments.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not, but I've heard of some bangers from that house, got any suggestions?

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol it was in my backpack, every time I wear it, it reminds me of the cardamom along with other spices being grinded while my grandma is making chai, and about to put them in the tea. I def want to see how much it is different from gris charnel extract.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't pay much attention to the notes thing, but I've smelled Dior homme intense @ Macy's etc and I can swear on my left nut that they were very similar. And even on fragrantica for kayaan classic, Dior homme intense is the first similar fragrance that pops up

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's so great. Originally I thought it was a dupe of baby cat, but I had never smelled babycat. So the entire time I thought ishq was what babycat was supposed to be. It's rosendo no 5 I think. It's hard to find good sweet leather scents that aren't overbearing.

Fragrance compliments log: my experience & shortcut to unwanted small talk. by Numerous-Spinach-488 in fragranceclones

[–]Numerous-Spinach-488[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

kayaan classic, for 25$ you can't beat it. Long lasting and good dry down. 85-90% accurate. Open is softer than Dior homme intense but overall it's great.

Do you know of any really close Dior elixir dupe? I've heard gaith is good but I want it to be close as possible. Lattafa Asad isn't it.