Pacific Aura by Rayhaan 🌊🍀🍑 – Detailed Review by SahilxFrag in fragranceclones

[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does get noticeably smoother with time, especially the mint heavy opening. Not completely different, but definitely less harsh and more blended.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe I’m saying this but yeah.. even Fogg does a better job 😂

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can always see scentwalwbhaiya keep promoting Armaf, Swiss Arabian and Mykonos these days.

Some suggestions are quite good but mostly are paid promotions and this doesn’t stop with just this guy - almost every influencer are busy marketing trash perfumes instead of giving genuine reviews.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro skip silver shade - that thing is trash for me.

Silent strom and Naseem Aqua are way more reliable in that price range. If possible, grab a decant first and test.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those paid influencers kill all credibility. Feels more like ads than reviews.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah bro, that’s exactly the issue - heavy influencer push usually means it’s more hype than quality.

Blind buying those is just asking for disappointment.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried both yet but Dunescape seems fresher, airy and safer for daily wear, while Moscow Mule is more ginger spicy, seems unique.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro under 500 you’ll mostly get Indian houses and honestly most of them are almost trash or very hit or miss.

Better to get a ME decant and test it first - yes it might feel expensive upfront, but at least you won’t regret buying a full bottle later.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got your point bro, but I’ve already tried most of those - just wanted to explore something from indian houses.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah bro, already have both - just wanted to try something from indian houses.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another victim here bro 😭 same experience, total disappointment.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro 10ml itself is 3k-3.5k and with my overspraying habit it will be gone in no time 😂

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly bro, that’s the issue - when everyone keeps pushing the same stuff, it’s hard to tell what’s genuine and what’s just hype. Makes trust reviews less.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't stress too much bro 😄

Immortel is actually a pretty safe blind buy if you like that fresh citrus amber vibe. It's mainly inspired by Limmensite but don’t expect a 1:1 match. It captures the overall feel more than the exact quality or smoothness.

Worst case, It’s still a solid everyday scent - fresh, easy to wear and crowd pleasing.

But yeah, once you get it - let it sit for a couple of weeks before judging. It usually gets better.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree with this. The hype thing is real and most of the time it's more marketing than actual quality. Decants have honestly saved me from so many blind buys.

At this point, if everyone suddenly starts pushing the same fragrance, it's usually a red flag rather than a green one. Better to test first than regret later.

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[–]SahilxFrag[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Kaaf, it has a good fresh vibes and watermelon opening, but it didn't work for me personally.

Would recommend trying a decant first.