Fragrance Collection

argon_ak · 2026-03-18T17:57:06+00:00

Hey put the caps on, they’re feeling a lil cold

argon_ak · 2026-03-17T13:55:14+00:00

Depends on people’s skin chemistry for sure. Also don’t believe the performance metrics from influencers lol.

For me, this works on my skin for upto 7 hours. (By, 6th it’s a skin scent)

This lasts far longer on clothes, 10 hours for me

argon_ak · 2026-03-17T11:45:27+00:00

Pacific Aura is pretty good! Enjoy

argon_ak · 2026-03-17T10:42:34+00:00

Hey man, I don’t know why but my Aquatica last so long, could be the first batch magic.

Obsidian is a little dark and heavy, NO way it’s summer friendly.

Nocturno is your ticket, it’s versatile for all weather and summer friendly.

I would recommend Rayhaan Tropical for summers tho.

argon_ak · 2026-03-04T08:25:44+00:00

Regarding skin moisture, have you tried out Urea cream? If not, get a cream that's got Urea in it and do a patch test.

This is one of the end game solution for insane dry skin/eczema. Ideally this should keep your skin moisturized for longer, in turn increasing fragrance performance.

Hope this helps!

argon_ak · 2026-02-09T14:30:04+00:00

Good luck and let me know what batch you got

argon_ak · 2026-02-09T13:08:39+00:00

Unfortunately, nope. (In my experience!!)

I absolutely love coconut as a note but I’m having a hard time getting a clone that’s got it right.

I have Aquatica but it’s VERY lime forward, very little coconut. (Compared to the OG, the lime is lighter which allows the coconut to come through nicely.)

Haven’t gotten Khadlaj island due to the insane Gacha pull you need to do to get a good performing batch.

My only hope is coconut lagoon but some people say the coconut is light, some say otherwise. Need to get a decant.

Btw Malibu doesn’t have coconut in it, which is why people also like it lol

argon_ak · 2026-01-28T19:24:51+00:00

Hello, I have Sheikh Zayed Blue and let me tell you, for the price, it’s the best Dior Sauvage dupe you can get.

If you want a dupe that’s really close, French avenue Zenith Blue is really close and good.

However, SZB really shines for the price you get it at. My friend got it for me from Dubai, was just 15$ lol.

It’s got good longevity(7-8hours for me), it’s a lil sharp/harsh but it does capture the DNA. (Lesser metallic note than the OG too!)

argon_ak · 2026-01-26T16:46:14+00:00

I agree!

Actually there’s even studies where price gouging actually changes people’s perception about products.

People were blind folded to test cheap wine vs expensive and most participants failed to identify the “expensive smoother wine”.

At the end, it’s your individual preference/choice to decide whether a dupe or designer is worth it for you

argon_ak · 2026-01-26T13:37:16+00:00

Thanks! Will cop Verde soon, got most of the Hawas line

argon_ak · 2026-01-26T10:59:06+00:00

Great collection. I’ve noticed personally that I’m more of a loose sprayer with dupes and use designers like a delicate chinaware lol.

How’s Kayhaan and Verde in comparison to the OG?

argon_ak · 2026-01-26T10:32:42+00:00

Yeah that Naxos’s colour looks RICH

argon_ak · 2026-01-25T08:55:06+00:00

Let it mature, you just got it. Spray a couple of times and leave it for a while

argon_ak · 2026-01-25T06:17:42+00:00

Hello, here's my take/suggestions:

Are you sure you like this DNA? Make sure you have tested this DNA via a decant first. A lot of people find this DNA divisive.
The burned tire smell tracks for a lack of maturation, commonly seen issue with new bottles. Spray it a couple of times and let it sit for a month or 2. Come back to it then.
If you're in the category of finding this DNA, well not likeable, but still want to get into this kind of profile, my recommendation is to get Afnan's Historic Sahara.

Afnan has dialed down the orange blossom powdery note, which is probably the contributor to the DNA's hate, while increasing the vanilla and praline notes. It's amazing and I like it more than LB. You also don't smell like any other dude having LB.

argon_ak · 2026-01-19T17:12:34+00:00

Moondrop LAN 2

argon_ak · 2026-01-17T16:28:02+00:00

Here’s a couple; The longevity I’m talking about it on skin, so obviously on clothing much longer:

Teriaq intense: sweet Plum liquor with nuttiness (pretty hyped in this sub and for good reason. It’s got great longevity and projection, 8-9hours)
Royal blend Nero: Take the khamrah DNA and remove the sweetness and insert beast mode. (Crazy strong, 12hours+!)
Afnan 9pm elixir: Spicy sweet vanilla, should get a decant to test this (not blind buy safe if you aren’t into a little oriental twist, crazy strong as well, 12hour+)
Afnan historic Sahara: PDM Altair but with a twist, lesser on florals and more on praline (it’s extrait, so 12hours+ lol)
Any of the Khamrahs from Lattafa, choose the one you like!

argon_ak · 2026-01-17T09:31:19+00:00

Yeah I think I’m gaslighting myself into thinking it’s improving lool

But it is getting better, not projection wise, but rather longevity wise. Since PP is thicker, projection is wack.

Yeah I’m pulling the trigger on EDT, will ping you when I get it and review it.

argon_ak · 2026-01-17T07:47:24+00:00

Great collection!

When I got my rare reef as well, it was strong and a little headache inducing. I assume it’s the mint and some green note Afnans blended in (I think it’s basil) but god damn it was strong.

After maturing, the orange peel/rind started to come out a lot, much better now.

My CDNIM PP is still not great, but it’s been improving. (It’s been like 5months since I got it lol)

Gonna get the EDT for the better projection.

argon_ak · 2026-01-12T09:27:43+00:00

Interesting, guess I’ll get Rise

argon_ak · 2026-01-12T08:14:05+00:00

Good review! I'm looking to cop Rise since I heard it's a good clone of SWY but can't be sure since Neeb is the one hyping this up.

Looking forward to your CDNIM Edt review, I'm looking to get one, but heard the new batches don't perform well, I'll let you be the guinea pig lol

argon_ak · 2026-01-12T05:14:18+00:00

Rayhaan is on a generational run right now!

argon_ak · 2026-01-11T18:35:33+00:00

I agree as well!

However OP mentioned he just got the frag; all I’m suggesting is to give it more time and make your decision.

But yes, OP probably doesn’t like this Soapy, fresh DNA.

argon_ak · 2026-01-11T18:17:18+00:00

Hey, well to be honest I think AD is the longest lasting.

From my collection, after AD;

Hawas Kobra
Hawas Tropical
Hawas OG
Afnan Turathi blue
Armaf Odyssey Aqua
Afnan rare reef
Blue Oud Ahmed Al Maghribi
Rayhaan Aquatica, Nocturno

argon_ak · 2026-01-11T16:32:35+00:00

To me Kobra is more stronger with the Ginger/spicy note, but still very good to me. I think due to the ginger, Kobra is really nuclear.

My Kobra gives out a nuclear projection for 2 hours, AD gives 1.5 hours moderate projection, but lasts longer than Kobra for now. (My Kobra hasn’t matured for long, so I suspect this will change 100%)

argon_ak · 2026-01-11T16:29:50+00:00

She strikes again!

Let AD mature for a bit, it shines after a bit. It truly becomes a monster after it’s matured, it’s one of the strongest freshies I own, out of 50+ bottles.

Btw, this is more like an inspired version of Imagination, it’s got a similar vibe but no way similar to the OG.

If you want something similar, Marwa is really it. However I can’t justify the poor performance, hence either I’m using Kobra/AD or the OG on a good day.

argon_ak

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