From the start of the year, I switch out my winter fragrance choices for much crisper, fresher fragrances – citruses, fougeres. This trend continues up until June when the skies turn a bit overcast and I like to feel cosy. […]
Here’s an under-the-radar fragrance from Ard Al Zaafaran that I’ve had in my collection for a few years, yet have seen next to nothing about online, and I’ve no idea if it’s supposed to be a clone. Suitably green-coloured, it’s […]
Oudh Woody is an interesting one from Khalis. I can see what they’ve tried to do with the bottle, but that label makes it look a bit tacky. What you get with this one is a dry, resinous, woody (duh), […]
Hercules by Maison Alhambra is a clone of Parfums De Marley Herod. I LOVE this stuff. A smooth, sweet tobacco and vanilla mix. Very comforting. I previously tried Heros by Pendora Scents (Paris Corner), and whilst also very nice, I […]
Oud 24 Hours by Ard Al Zaafran is not an oud fragrance, and it won’t last 24 hours. Instead, it has sweet vibes with a dusty, smoky leather undertone. Has been compared to Stronger With You Leather by many – […]
Wow, this takes me back. I got this around a decade ago. Back in the early 21st century, whilst still enthusiastic about fragrance, I was pretty much limited to three fragrances: Boss Bottled, JPG Le Male, and Armani Aqua Di […]
Let’s take a look at Jaguar Classic Amber. I’ve quite enjoyed exploring the Jaguar line over the last few years. For the price point they’re fairly decent, though in my opinion, nowhere near the same league as the now sadly […]
Ferrari Uomo was one of my first ‘proper’ Ferrari fragrances with a 50ml purchased in 2017 and I remember first wearing it not long before Christmas while working nights in a shop. Having been very mainstream with fragrance at the […]
FA Paris is Fragrance World’s premium line and this one, Abraaj Brackish is a clone of Amouage Bracken. I had to give this one a try as I love the outdoors and forests, and Amouage fragrances fascinate me. Brackish is […]
Khalis don’t get the love they deserve in the fragrance community. They have a wide selection of originals and clones, most of which are at a really cheap price point – and I’ve got quite a few. This one was […]
I got Just Oud – Boulevard Edition not long after first experiencing Raghba Wood Intense. I wanted to explore more middle-eastern fragrances. I’ve got to admit, I do like the bottle, even if it has a bit of a cheap […]
Next do a pretty decent selection of fragrances for the money, and the longevity is generally pretty good with them. As far as I’m aware, most of them are clones – some of their more enduring clone lines are Code […]
Here’s one I don’t see much of at all online. Russe Leather by Maison Alhambra. Look at that bottle!! You don’t have to be a clone detective to figure out that this is a clone of Memo Paris Russian Leather, […]
Another one of this year’s acquisitions. Having already purchased the others in this line (Vetiver, Cedar, Yuzu), I noticed one was outstanding so took the plunge. I’m fond of amber fragrances, so didn’t think there was much to go wrong […]
I’ve got a bit of a thing for Bvlgari fragrances, but not the wallet for the real thing, so the clones really appeal to me! One of my absolute favourites is Le Gemme Ambero, but also love Man in Black […]
There are several fragrance houses that do clones that are talked about a lot in the fragrance community — Armaf, Paris Corner, Lattafa, Ard Al Zafaraan. But there’s one brand I’ve been trying for the last year or so that […]
I spent 2019 exploring the range from Ferrari. When you think of scents by car manufacturers, you tend to think they’re going to be a bit lacklustre – the sort of fragrances they don’t keep locked behind glass in Boots. […]
