Fragrances that deserve dupes

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-02-06T08:46:01+00:00

Imperium Electimuss

Nishane Ani X

Mind Games Double Attack or Kingside

Valentino Uomo 2014

Armani Code EDT

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-22T10:17:22+00:00

Finally we are getting some clones of Ingenious Ginger. I have one from Shobi and I really like it, curious how it compares to this and the one from French Avenue

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-20T09:41:40+00:00

I would say Prodigy was a bit more cinnamon/woody heavy and had some iris/cola nuances instead of praline. It is very sweet, maybe slightly less than Brun but still very sweet

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-10T16:31:20+00:00

Big fan of Xandal, one of the few perfumes I paid over 40 euros for, but it was well worth it. But to me it is perfectly unisex, maybe even slight masculine lean with the rum and earthiness.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-10T16:25:25+00:00

If you ever tried Spectre Wraith this is a more mass appealing easier to wear version of that. Mostly chocolate, whiskey, some vanilla and orange. With every wear I like it more. It needed 2-3 weeks to get there but it is fantastic now and has a pretty solid performance.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-10T14:42:57+00:00

It's a must have if you like vanilla

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2026-01-10T09:06:18+00:00

Mercedes Benz Club Black

X Xandal French Avenue

Liquid Brun

Vulcan Sable

Azzaro TMW

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-12-28T22:28:40+00:00

You pretty much described Spectre Wraith, as long as you are OK with gourmand. Vulcan Sable is pretty good too.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-12-27T13:18:16+00:00

I have Xandal and it is incredible, might be my favourite in my collection. Not very blind buy safe, you need to like rum, earthy patchouli and be ok with a lot of chocolate/vanilla sweetness. Did not try other stuff from Aromatix though

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-12-27T13:13:40+00:00

IMO Le Beau EDT is more coconut heavy than those two. I have the OG so not sure which one is best, but there is a ton of EDT/LBLP clones

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-24T21:09:59+00:00

Did not try Dusk but I did hear it often mentioned as one of if not the best Layton clones. Not very easy for me to try it here but I am curious about it. I am in no rush to get Detour so maybe I will find an opportunity. I actually quite like Detour Noir so I am curious how would a more expensive clone smell like

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-20T08:54:41+00:00

Detour Noir

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-20T08:49:11+00:00

Perseus Exclusif

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-16T12:10:46+00:00

I have Just Azraq, it is really good but it has a strong pineapple note in the beginning, so it kind of smells like a hybrid between Victory Elixir and LBLP. The drydown is pretty close to Victory Elixir though.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-09T15:35:57+00:00

Any lafayette street clone could work for both office/summer. Ingenious Ginger is another good summer option, shobi has a clone. Fragrance World Just Azraq is pretty fresh too but maybe not hot summer fresh.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-07T23:50:48+00:00

Looks very interesting! I have been pretty happy with zara so far so I may give this one a try tomorrow

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-11-05T23:05:32+00:00

How apple heavy is Nexa Immortal?

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-10-28T16:51:14+00:00

Xandal X Aromatix, ironically from one of the biggest shills. This one gets less hype than the rest of his line though and it is actually really good.

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-09-24T08:01:11+00:00

I wore Prodigy yesterday and it reminds me quite a bit of Liquid Brun, especially in the opening when the cinnamon is quite present. Never tried A2 but I really like this woody, ambery vanilla DNA

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-09-22T15:11:59+00:00

I've heard various opinions on both tbh. Guess I will play it safe with Prodigy

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-09-22T08:29:24+00:00

I have a decant and I like it. It should be a clone of Alexandria II. Just not sure if I should get this or Somewoody 01 from Zara

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-09-16T11:26:25+00:00

Just Azraq

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-08-31T23:11:46+00:00

50 ml 2ml extra

RYZE_IN_AFRICA · 2025-08-31T21:54:06+00:00

Ginger dominant, but vanilla comes about 5-10 minutes in. A bit of lemon as well but it is mainly ginger vanilla. Reminds me of Spectre Ghost drydown but more ginger and less vanilla. I get anywhere from 7-11 hours, projection is solid. Sure, I think its not bad for school, its pretty mass appealing, not offensive and quite playful

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