DO NOT Buy Clone Fragrances BEFORE Watching This Video!

[@ChadSecrets]

A lot of people saying this is clickbait but i literally address the issues an delivered on the thumbnail so clearly a lot of people not watching more than a minute as predicted, haha. I guess my intro brought that on myself 🤣 The downside of being an HONEST creator is sometimes i will say some controversial things. Not everyone will be happy about this video but that is okay! I still do love clones and i hope this video helped provide some value for you all! SUBSCRIBE if you like honest fragrance content!

[@SweatCookienese]

great video just gotta turn the background music down IMO. All factual info spoken tho, well presented.

[@Abhimanyu8095]

No you are absolute right

[@fragrancefan]

That's one of the things I liked about your channel from the first time I saw you

[@fattyhatty1291]

Man we can't afford that bs niche sh!t

[@danerodriguez7335]

This is real bro

[@LandingNow]

Clones make up around 40% of my collection and they really helped reduced my spending on this hobby. As you said, some of these houses have gone crazy with these prices especially in this economy which opened a big entry gate for clone houses to target an audience that is passionate about fragrances but cant afford them. Its also important to mention how the demography of the audience has changed as you can literally find kids under the age of 12 with full blown collections and a good knowledge about perfumery but again cant always afford a $200+ fragnance. And the best thing is that 99% of people cant tell apart clones from the actual frag.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i have a lot of clones too and they do have a time and place. However, there are some horrible clones and some good ones! But blind buying a clone is not a good idea no matter how cheap they are

[@Menruleall]

​@@ChadSecrets Some of us live in areas of the country that simply do not have anyplace to go to test a niche fragrance. Finding decants of niche clones is a futile endeavour as well. Sometimes, the only choice available, is the research and blind buy route. I've had hits and misses with this strategy. Amber and leather was horrendous. Exclusif Tabac is magical. It'll always be hit and miss for people in situations like mine.

[@ChadAV69]

My opinion is clones are inevitable so it’s pointless to ponder their ethicality. It’s just a result of technology.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yup just like Ai. I agree with that and thats why i stopped csring about how bad it is and accepted them

[@Obokombo]

Lol😂

[@TevinC814]

Clones are usually bad

[@ike780]

It's always worthwhile while to ponder ethics. UAE, where most clones are from, is around 80% migrant labor, and they dont afford them human rights. That's why clones are cheap. They're not paid the way you'd want to be paid.

[@arjanmoore5522]

@@ike780 110% im of Indian origin and my grandpa went to Dubai before moving here to Canada as a migrant worker he was treated like absolute crap & got no rights I would rather pay extra then support some of the non sense that goes on in the Middle East.

[@BertRussell4711]

One's inability to afford original designer fragrances isn't the only reason for buying clones. There is justification to do so on principle alone. Consider that the designer houses start with inflated prices, and then, as their fragrances grow in popularity and hype, they reformulate and dilute them, or play the scarcity game, while simultaneously raising prices in response to increased demand, which further gouges consumers and increases profits. And while some folks may dispute these allegations of price gouging, what cannot be disputed is that inferior or bastardized reformulations occur with disturbing frequency, and they all occur without transparency, which is nothing less than bait-and-switch. So why should consumers engage in loyalty that is not reciprocated? As for the quality of the clones themselves, in my experience, two of the primary differences between clones and originals are 1) the inferior quality of clone top notes, and 2) how clones smell when you put your nose right on skin. But the people smelling your fragrance don't notice or care about those weaknesses, so we needn't care about them either - especially when we recognize that we're paying a mere fraction of the designer price. What's more, there are a LOT of clones that will get you into the ballpark of the originals, and some may even surpass them, depending on individual preferences, or on how badly the originals were reformulated or watered down.

[@aaron4387]

Great observation

[@ChadSecrets]

Some clones are good and some are not. Thats my point! I have found garbage clones and amazing clones! Sadly, i have see people promoting the garbage ones.

[@BertRussell4711]

@@ChadSecrets I think that, by now, most people in the frag community have gotten the message that influencers have a conflict of interest, and that their recommendations should be viewed as jumping-off points for additional research. For example, before I buy a clone, I try to sample the original if it's available (as you advised). After that, I _always_ look at the ratings on fragrantica, basenotes, and parfumo, and read the user reviews on a variety of sites to get a sense of its quality and performance - and that has worked quite well for me. Anyone who _isn't_ doing similar research will probably start doing it after they've been burned by an influencer's recommendation. Either way, the best thing about buying clones, IMO, is that, since they're relatively cheap, a bad purchase won't break the bank.

[@davejones9342]

@@ChadSecrets How do you know that a clone is garbage? One man's trash may be another man's treasure. 🤷🏻

[@Mike-1000]

@@BertRussell4711 I like your points on reformulations, something I despise passionately. I've actually just been to Boots UK and returned a bottle of Invictus Victory Elixir which was on sale. Barely 1 hour of performance. It's not the first I've returned recently as well.

[@MichaelCasella-we2uy]

Another issue I'm starting to see is that alot of the clone craze results in over-buying when you were trying save money in the first place. You see this rationale "well it's only 20-30 bucks" and end up with a bunch of clones that you may like or are ambivalent to but not too much you really love because you never sampled before you bought. Also spending 30 bucks on a bunch of different clones, which add up isn't smart when you could of just smelled something for free in the store or spent only a few bucks on a sample. Personally, I've never experienced a clone that was "better or equal than the original" despite how much these bought infuencers may try to make you feel. Big respect to you and your channel for keeping it real.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yup i see that a lot too. Or buying a clone with less performance thats 1/4th of the price only to have to overspray it to get the perfromance of the originals. Price per application ends up being the same as a designer at that point

[@moodurr13]

As a clone buyer I %110 agree with this. That's par for the course with this hobby, This is why I now only sample before I buy. Clones would provide 33ml or 100ml bottles for the same price it would cost to sample some of the major niche fragrances they are cloning. So this still justified their cost, but then that would cause one to buy far more clone frangrances ultimately spending what they would have spent, if not more, on the actual fragrance they were into. I have done this countless times - I have over 100 niche/designer frangrances and over 200 clones. I am into to fragance, while the points in his video are valid the core essense as to why clones are a viable option is missed. I can start a youtube channel on this and have flirted with the option but I no longer buy fragrances anymore. I may dabble once a year but not enough to be in the know. I disagree about the clone being better than the original part though as that is highly personal preference. Some niche/designer fragrances may die quicker, pass a note quicker you may have wanted to linger etc etc etc I've come accross some real gems in the clone space and also some duds. I do think they are necessary though and should be examined on a case by case basis

[@eaudetreasure]

Aromatix taking a hit in this video 😂😂. I like his content, informative and he works hard. Lots of passion and content. But, I wonder how he can really test those fragrances when he's covering over a dozen a week. Thanks for this video. I agree on your take that clones are stealing art. At the same time, that art costs hundreds of dollars and clones are getting better and better. Unfortunately the prices keep climbing for those as well. People proudly paying over $40 for these clones, which all should be $20-25 imo. Subbed.

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha i personally wasnt targeting him but if he does that then 🤷‍♂️ I dont watch his content but i admire his hustle. Probably one of the hardest working dudes in fragcomm to be fair

[@dtom8053]

Had to stop listening to him, he promotes every clone as being the best. I made the mistake of purchasing some and they were horrible, ended up just buying the original.

[@eaudetreasure]

@dtom8053 I just can't keep up with all the content. But I value his takes because he's really digging into it, like frag testing on roids. And yes there are some opinions I don't agree on, but a lot that I do. Especially with the clone wars. Who else has time for those comparisons? He gives a whole lot of info on each one, beyond good or bad. The trick is, always have low expectations and you won't be too disappointed 🤣

[@zaratutsirol5391]

@@dtom8053 do you just eat when someone tells you that its good and not tasting it first?... same as those perfume... test it first the if you like it the buy it... if not then dont

[@umaydniassuh6511]

He hypes everything new coming out

[@alejandroxan]

My honest opinion about clone fragrances is that they are keeping brands in check from price-gouging the consumers. If I absolutely love a fragrance like JPG Ultra Male, I will buy the original. If I only like a fragrance such as Nishane Ani, then I'll buy the clone Fragrance World Spectre Ghost.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats fair 👌

[@shmoopiebear]

Most, if not all clone houses, are better than Zara and Bath And Body Works. And you don't see people giving Zara and BABW a hard time for their clones. Then there are legit houses that make cheapies. Sure snobs turn their noses up at them but they don't deserve any criticism other than being cheap. They still smell good. Some even smell as good as designer and niche. Maybe even better. How about companies like Alexandria, Alt, Dossier, Scentual Obsessions, and others? Are they clone houses, too? Are they bad for what they do? And even designer and niche clone each other for supposed "better" quality. They have even used the same perfumists. Even clone houses have used their perfumists. So what's the big deal? People need to get over it. There is no exclusivity to fragrances. Just snob appeal. And copycats are rife in the industry. Period. Wear what you like and keep other people guessing. Nobody cares. Nor should they. Unless they're snobs. Or, fragheads. Haha. Cheers.

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha well, even though i agree with your assessment, the reason the Middle Eastern clones get the heat is because they pay for their hype. That's the main difference. And they pay quite well! Take it from me who has emails from the majority of them. I will say that there are some gems out of the majority of the companies. But unfortunately the older ones are fewer and farther between. Newer clones are getting better and better, and i have some that i absolutely LOVE! Im not against clones anymore, but im finding the ones that are hype or actually good and close and telling my viewers my findings

[@Benshafran]

Lol..agree.!

[@NoseofaVizsla]

Why do you think no one’s talking about Zara? BECAUSE THEY DON’T PAY INFLUENCERS AND GIVE OUT FREE BOTTLES. The moment they’d start doing it is the exact moment influencers would start to hype up the new Zara fragnance as the second coming of Jesus

[@shmoopiebear]

@@NoseofaVizsla Not true. There have been many influencers, who are fragrance enthusiasts first, hyping BABW and Zara. They're not doing it for free stuff. They're doing it for likes, views, and subscribers. Some may not be top shelf and tier influencers. But they're making a living on their side gig hustle. They may even be less biased about their reviews because they are loyal first to their base. And not to companies which may hire or sponsor them. It's all about what motivates and incentivizes people to do social media. It's not always about free stuff. If these "influencers" were called marketers and advertisers, nobody would give them such a hard time. At the end of the day people do things for some kind of payout. It could be altruism but hardly ever is. Everybody likes to think they're the good guy. Till they're not anymore.

[@untamedbanana3794]

i appreciate that you’re making different content like this in the community! these informative topic videos are the reason why you, school of scent and justin copeland are my favorite fragrance influencers to watch. i think the reason why clone fragrances are more justifiable in our eyes than a knock off designer handbag or piece of clothing attire is because it’s all about the enjoyment we get from the fragrance rather than a display of status or fashion. fragrances are about smelling good while designer fashion is about looking like luxury (most of the time at least) i recently picked up lattafa al nashama caprice and i’m definitely very impressed with it. i used to have la nuit de lhomme but i wasn’t a huge fan of the almost abrasive cardamom in it. really liking how this take on the bleu electrique dna smoothens it up while retaining soft spiciness from the cardamom

[@ChadSecrets]

I need to try that one, and yes, i agree. That's why i started recommending clones recently on my channel. Just have to sort through the bad ones to find the gems! Thanks for watching, and for your kind words!

[@Quecy01]

😮 Genuinely thought the heading was clickbait. Been seeing it in my reccomended and skipping but I really found it informative. Especially the latter part with the breakdown of how clones got made. I learnt something new.

[@ChadSecrets]

A lot do say its clickbait but i deliver on the title and thumbnail. I think most just dont watch much before commenting that so i appreciate you watching. I am glad to hear you learned something from it too! Thanks for watching!

[@tomlyons7066]

Lovin' the 100% honest and unbiased opinions. Keep them coming unfiltered and raw!

[@ChadSecrets]

I appreciate you watching 🙏

[@ucfjzl8660]

Your videos are so informative and the quality is improving...keep up the good work ❤

[@ChadSecrets]

That means a lot to me. Thank you for watching them!

[@CarbonFire220]

i will never gonna stop saying, " CHAD FOR PRESIDENT". Protect this man at all cost!!! ❤

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha i really appreciate that. Thank you 😅 🙌

[@ScentingSquirrel]

Very eye opening video. Your honesty is so refreshing. Thank you, Chad! I generally avoid clones, but I do have two in my fragrance collection. (Turathi Blue and L'Aventure Intense.) I just generally prefer the OG. "You get what you pay for" is often so true. But I appreciate that everyone's nose and budget are different. SOTN: Carlisle.

[@ChadSecrets]

Good choice with Carlisle and i agree. Turathi Blue is amazing!! It replaces Tygar for me

[@agriperma]

So do people like the painting of the Mona Lisa because they like the image and art or the fact that it is famous and priceless? because a photograph of the original would be the same exact image, and that is what is going on here. Are you buying a fragrance because it smells good or because it is expensive? it really boils down to that, i have maybe 50 fragrances non smell like one another and they are all very good smelling, so why does a fragrance have to smell 100% like an original to smell good, when none of the other fragrances you have smell like that one. people create these rules in their mind to justify what they like and don't like. some want to believe that real oils are only the domain of expensive niche houses, that is silly, yes >some< natural oils like oud or saffron are very expensive. even some expensive niche houses use synthetics, not so much because they "smell better" but because of consistency between batches availability and longevity. many notes are synthetic across the board, ambergris / Ambroxan, civit and others from animal sources are largely all synthetic. other notes like "water notes", "aquatic notes" etc. are not real notes per se, no one is squeezing oils from the pacific ocean here. these are concepts. Anyway regarding influencers, they are useful to help identify what a particular fragrance is inspired by, but luckily for me, there are distributers near by I can sample "clones" before buying. I try to avoid frags that are too similar to one another, and also performance, DNA, and quality are important. >I do not care how close they are to the original< to me, how good they smell is what is most important. performance is another thing, if it smells good, but last 3-4 hours, it's getting donated. Clone houses quality is at about par with designer frags with most of their recent releases. look at your typical 100 dollar designer fragrance, how much of that 100 dollars goes into the oils? and how much goes into advertising (TV, Magazines, Internet, mall billboards) , agents that push their frags in stores, celebrity endorsements plus the profits needed to pay of shareholders, all that goes into that 100 dollar frag. so when a UAE company sells a perfume for 40 bucks. but has no movie actors, are fancy TV ads, or special billboards in airports or representatives in Macy's pushing their products. they can still put out the same quality. Niche is not niche because it is expensive (although most are) they are niche because they are generally not mass appealing scents. that does not mean they are automatically harder to clone by default.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree with some of your statements however there are a lot of influencers promoting straight garbage clones that use clearly lower quality ingredients

[@MP-od1zz]

I agree with u, I am a PDM fan, and I have 9 of their fragrances, and I always wanted to get the PDM fragrance. However, I always buy when an online site is having a sale. The one PDM that has eluded me since its release is Altair. It is always one of the first fragrances that is sold out on those sites. And unfortunately, I could not wait any longer and broke down and bought French Avenue Liquid Brun. And I must say, I am very happy I took the chance, it is an amazing clone.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree with you. Its one of my favorite clones!

[@TedPapastefan]

Awesome video Chad! I appreciate your honest take! I only wore Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir for 15 years before it was discontinued. I got tired of dealing with all of the fakes in the market. It was time to find a new fragrance. I wasted a lot of money on designer fragrances that smelled good in the store, but later found out it wasn't for me for different reasons; Didn't mix well with my skin chemistry, bad performance, caused headaches or my wife didn't like it, etc... So, I turned to KZbin for advice. This is how I found out about clone fragrances. For $20-$30, why not? I quickly found out the top influencers were full of sh*t! All of these clones that they were promoting sucked! I was done with clones. I then came across your Turathi Blue review and decided to give a clone one last shot. Your review was spot on. It's a great fragrance! There are only a handful of fragrance reviewers that I trust, and you're at the top of the list! My only hang-up is that I'm embarrassed to tell someone what I'm wearing when they ask. When wearing a clone, what do you or anyone else tell people that inquire about the fragrance that you're wearing?

[@therealestbadman]

I couple of years ago I bought my first clone fragrances and I was so exited because it honestly felt like I owned fragrances that I could not afford before. I kept on buying new clones out of pure curiosity, also hoping to find that cheap hidden gem one day that ticked all the boxes and I could stick with for a while. I wasn't feeling it in my pocket, because I would usually spend around 20 euro's on a clone and I would buy 1 every month. As time passed by my nose developed and I started to get more and more disappointed in the quality of the clones. Some of them just straight up smelled bad and then it became the norm to let them "macerate" first before they became anything decent. I also started comparing the clones side by side with samples of the originals, and realised that although they would smell good on their own, they were nowhere near the OG in terms of quality. Also I lot started to smell bad after the first year. It became very clear influencers were overhyping clones, simply because they would get more views or they were being paid by the clone brands. All in all looking back I spend about 800 euro's on 40 clones that I hardly wear because I just own to much fragrances, and with the experience I have now I would rather spend that money to buy a view holy grail fragrances that would get more wear and give me more enjoyment.

[@RodT87]

Alot of people dont care to pay for an expensive niche fragrance because that much on a scent makes no sense. The clone is good enough. Btw...Tik Tok is a cyber moat of misinformation.

[@ChadSecrets]

Not if you dont like the smell to begin with. But to be fair there are some clones i am happy with and dont need the originals. As i state in this video 😁

[@RodT87]

​@@ChadSecretsI agree. I don't like all of them either, but the ones I do like are good enough for me too.

[@liltigercometman]

I've bought BR540 at least twice, I ran by Armaf Untold and I will never buy BR540 again, Untold to me smells better and last way longer. So to me clones are a most..

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats fair. But some are trash!

[@bannerbingbong8165]

I've owned aventus and club de nuit intense and have had more complaints of cdni . I'll never buy aventus again. And there are a lot of clone fragrances out there of discontinued fragrances. I'll never pay 500 pound for a fragrance that was originally 100 give or take.

[@ChadSecrets]

I have the limited edition parfum and it also replaced my need for Aventus

[@CptIglo772]

I get why people buy clones/dupes but some of them don't last/perform as good as the Original, and what we see more and more is the price being really close. Ofc they are some that are really worth the money but I prefer to drop 30, 40 bucks and get the real deal.

[@ChadSecrets]

Some of the influncers lie to sell them. I have bought some that are hyped and they are trash and have worse performance than what they are cloning. But some will swear they are BEAST MODE

[@diegoplanes7183]

It ils my biggest issue with most clones. There are some exceptions, but the vast majority of the clone I have tried or sampled have no longevity, no performance. It is weak. I kinda like loud fragrances so most clones are not for me. And yeah so many influencers just lie and oversell those pseudo beast mode clones. That is extremely annoying.

[@CptIglo772]

@diegoplanes7183 yeah bro, there are good clones out there... but most of them lack performance

[@shawnwalker816]

12:39 really learned something today on KZbin. Good job!!!!

[@ChadSecrets]

Glad i could help. Thanks for watching!!

[@fragrancefan]

Being honest is hard because sometimes it goes against the grain but it's necessary

[@ChadSecrets]

100% my man. I appreciate you!

[@hassaannasir9054]

Great video. You came across honest and genuine, and that's a rare sight to see these days. Keep up the great content.

[@ChadSecrets]

Ill make some angry but thats the problem when you are honest. Thanks for watching!

[@tonyhann2714]

One issue with the spectrum method is that it doesn't give exact amounts. Same reason the Coke recipe isn't known. Exact amounts. Clones are definitely interesting. I think of them like kit cars or car replicas. Some are amazing others not so much

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah exactly. Thats why a lot of clones smell like it was not balanced as well or something is missing

[@vatanakso5536]

7:45 was a slap in the face to that cologneboy guy lol. I've only bought 2 clones ever, mainly out of curiosity to see how good they could be, I'd rather find another scent that I could afford and smells good, or maybe buy a smaller size, or even buy opened bottles. Regardless of how good a clone is, I'd be faking and lying to myself if I used it and that never makes me feel good about myself.

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha well i wasnt directing it as him i hope he isnt spreading that rumor however though. I like im he is a young guy i think 18 doing his thing and is very successful so props to him. And yeah, rarely i find a clone to replace to the original, but it does happen, and i love it when i can find those gems!

[@BmanGhosT30]

Who cares if it’s original or clones as long that you know and peeps know you smell good and good hygiene that really matters people need to grow up ⬆️

[@arjanmoore5522]

Im just in shock how many people are saying that clones smell BETTER then the original im sorry but i don’t think some of these people have smelled the original. Furthermore its one thing to do a twist & try to improve something or add a unique take on it and another to blatantly rip off a perfume that spent years to prefect, and come up with but hey do what you want with your money i guess 😭

[@horstwernerschneider8938]

They did an analysis of perfume prices in German TV and at the end the price for fragrance oils is 1/10 of the product selling price. About 40 % is owned by the retailer, about 12% are marketing cost for product placement and 16 % are taxes. Do you really want to pay about 50% of the price for nothing or 5x of the fragrance costs just for wearing a dedicated brand which noone will recognize? Lets be honest. Many pay these amounts because they want to set themselves apart. 25% of my collection are clones but not those ultra cheap clones.

[@hrishikeshbaishya917]

I agree with your point. But here in india, designers and niche costs a ton of money, like a tonnn. Its just ripping off people. I dont know about others but i dont wear clones to smell like the designer or niche they’re cloning, i just wear them because they smell good, and do not cost as much. As a student who doesn’t earn himself, i could never see myself buying a designer in the near future. But maybe if i earn well someday, i might. But clones all the way for now.

[@ChadSecrets]

And thats fine! My only point that applies to that situation is that its risky to get a clone of a fragrance you dont know what the smell of it is

[@hrishikeshbaishya917]

@ exactly 🙌🏾

[@arjanmoore5522]

In a country such as India there is no point to buy the original unless you are well off or have a good job! hopefully you guys get some discounted websites in the future

[@blkmarinewolf]

Love them. Why would i pay more for something similar on purpose? It's like going to an upscale bar and paying $25 for a jack and coke and saying, "This is a quality bar. That's why it costs more." Screw that. I dont have any allegiance to these companies. I just want the scent profile. With that being said, there are some frags that can't be cloned (yet), and or their clones are inferior. In the grand scheme of it all, clones have a place, and im happy they exist. This is how i rationalize it. There are clones for Naxos, so im not committing to a bottle for that. There are no clones for Iommi Monkey special, so I'll commit to a bottle for that. It's case by case basis. I have a bottle of Sauvage Elixir, and i bought my dad a bottle of Asad. It's basically close enough not to even justify buying SE. 😅 Any anti clone logic is flawed once you realize most of us buy dupes all the time at Wal-Mart or Amazon. Great value? Amazon basics? All that stuff is just cheaper versions of a name brand product. Stop the elitism. Let people smell good. Most dudes don't know a damn thing about fragrances anyways.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree with some of your points there yeah. I have come across some actual garbage clones though so just be careful!

[@blkmarinewolf]

@ChadSecrets same just gotta do research. But you can't tell me it's better to buy Aventus than to get CDNIM. But I'll tell you that there are no good Green Irish Tweed clones. Tres Nuit is poop

[@karlrogers3929]

Not at all if anything you expanded my mind to be aware of how clones are made and how they do it and also about these KZbinrs who say this is the best that's the best and thank you

[@looniaz]

I just subscribed to your channel not long ago and what you're saying in the beginning of the video is one of the general picture of today's society, especially on the younger people. You need to educate wake your viewers to reality. You have great public speaking and can make great difference for your viewers. Keep doing it,I wish you and your channel the best of luck.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Sadly, my point is proven even more true by some comments here but thats just a new reality. I can only do so much!

[@micah8943]

I did GC-MS for flowers volatiles and cannabis terpenes and just wanted to give a lil info most people wouldn't know. GC separates molecules by molecular weight and fragmentation pattern in a carrir gas (usually weight/density dictate this), not necessarily size. A molecule that is sensed in the spectrometer can't be identified with certainty. The graph essentially shows how heavy it is, and you can only see it's peak relative to some standard. In the case of scent volatiles, enantiomers (which are non-super imposeable isomers) are mirror images, so they basically have the same peak in GC-MS unless certain elements are present in a column to address this. This applies to perfume a lot because, for instance, limonene (S) and limonene (R) are enantiomers, but the way they smell is way different. One smells like lemon and one smells like pine. This is due to how they bind to out olfactory receptors. I can see this having interesting implications in cloning fragrances, as they could use a different isomer than the original and make something similar but distintly dofferent. Of course, with a big enough budget and good R&D team, I'm sure these clone companies could replicate scarily accurate interpretation but that's not gonna help their bottom line🤑

[@Benshafran]

chad, what you need to maintain on your channel right now is honest reviews. thank you

[@ChadSecrets]

I release one a week and one longer form video a week

[@xXxXMihawkXxXx]

that's why you don't wait till the very last second to "change" what you said as a premise... not an audience problem, a delivery problem... would you stay in a bad movie to see if the ending is good?

[@ChadSecrets]

I wouldnt say my delivery is bad there sport

[@xXxXMihawkXxXx]

@@ChadSecrets I know... that's why I said it, it's for you to take it or stay in the wrong, good luck with that

[@GGBoxerDogs]

Just got started collecting clones and designer scents. I'm up to 55 fragrances and have only been let down once or twice. My two least favorites in my small collection are Lattafa Qaa'ed and Paris Corner Wild & tobacco. I love watching reviews on TikTok and KZbin. GentScents is my fav Ash is entertaining. I also have about 10 other's that I watch to make my informed selections.

[@traffictraffic]

I dont mind clones, but I hate counterfeits/fakes that pretend to be the real thing. I recently found out that there are even counterfeit testers, like whyyyyyyyyy

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah thats horrible

[@TonnyRespect]

I absolutely support you with your reasoning for buying clones. I can't really say that I feel awesome that I bought a masterpiece formula for $30, but at the same time some brands make it insanely hard to buy certain fragrances, some come only in 100ml bottles and I know that I'll use probably only 30 or 50 because I have many. Some just impossible to buy or test - in my country (despite that I live in Europe) it's super hard to get Bvlgari and Louis Vuitton private lines, so I simply bought Anfan and Lataffa clones and I'm ok with that for now

[@ChadSecrets]

There are some absolutely amazing clones!

[@Trump2024Kentucky]

Very good video. I agree with your perspective. Fragrance prices have gotten out of control. You must choose what you like. Clone or not. Very informative as well. 👍🏼

[@Juanchomagro]

the only way to justifies a clone fragance purchase is that your signature fragance discountinued or just expensive for daily use. never blind buy clone fragances, you have to try or own the original fragance before buying the dupe

[@SunsetSheen]

Great video. Would love to see more content like this about what's going on behind the curtain in the fragrance industry. Very interesting.

[@osmanski57]

My scent all time is armaf club de nuit👍

[@ChadSecrets]

I love the limited edition parfum

[@Moyuukii]

Some people use the clones as the stepping stone before buying the originals and I think that's a good way to test the waters before commiting and spending your life savings on a niche fragrance.

[@ChadSecrets]

Or sample first is better. Most of the time it can be dome free! Even blind buying a clone and not liking it is a waste regardless of how cheap it is

[@Moyuukii]

@ChadSecrets oh yeah absolutely! But that is only if the fragrance you're lookiny to try out isn't discontinued. In my case I am looking to try out One Million Privé and Armani code profumo but they're both discontinued, and the only way to sample them is by buying clone samples of them unfortunately. In other cases, I've been looking to try out Santal 33 but if I were to buy a 15ml sized bottle from their website it would cost me £75 which is enough to buy me 3 clones for example 😂😂😂

[@adelmf6134]

the issue with clones for me is that they can incentivize you to buy more perfumes than you actually need/appreciate.

[@amichaiwiley4523]

Thank you for your honesty..... Neeb from aromatix has so many CONVINCED that these clone "Houses" and hiring famous perfumers....surprise surprise he now has 4 fraz with Paris Corner.....these guys are all about self promotion. Again, thanks for letting us know the truth! I always felt the way you did. I was buying a name buying "quality". Kind of snobby......I am now almost 60 and have discovered clones and am addicted. I am amazed at the quality of most. I do love the "oriental" "middle east" scents so I am drawn to a lot of these and their twists with Oud, Musk, Ambergris, etc. Keep up the great content......

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah, although they sometimes do work with perfumers its very obvious when they do and they even market it with the perfumers names as a selling point

[@jjwood32]

I get what you're saying, and I appreciate it. I just think you've got to decide who you're willing to trust. I mean, I also see people just blindly accusing any influencer who has something positive to say about a clone of being "bought," and I just don't think that's always true.

[@ChadSecrets]

Even i say good things about clones. I agree with your statement but its becoming easy to me as an influencer to see the bought and paid for

[@jjwood32]

Oh, I am definitely sure it does happen! Just seems like the shade comes from both sides sometimes.

[@isaacmajer]

me watching this 2 days after i bought lattafa khamrah i hope it is good ( i tried angels share in store to see if i liked its original)

[@saptarshimozumdar1657]

As per my opinion, clones are only worth it if it's something discontinued, or if the clone is very very close to the OG, or, if the OG is overly expensive. Apart from that, its better to get the OG, simply because of the better psychological factor, and the re-sale value, and also the flex that you can do :P

[@LoveJungle420]

Thanks handsome! That was very informative! Glad I watched it! And now I know how to make some By the Fireplace candles lol!

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha thats actually a very good idea! 😅

[@Ulvaeus]

The lack of transparency with some influencers is a problem and takes a variety of forms, including sneaking in fragrances (they are paid to promote) into their ‘top ten’ lists. There are a few well-known fragrance reviewers who actively promote brands and are transparent about it, but the problem then becomes how can you trust them in the future when they add those fragrances into their ‘best of’ lists. Seems to me you either have to be a fragrance reviewer striving for honesty, OR a salesperson, but not both.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i feel you 100%. Its becoming harder to know who to trust really

[@kurosai6771]

I think considering the current price policy of the original designers, it's ok to buy clones. Maybe the original can reconsider their price policy keeping in mind how much of a client base is lost due to the cheaper alternatives exsisting. My favorite clone so far is Detour Noir and every person that smelled me said I smell expensive. So what's the point to buy Layton?

[@brandoneverson938]

Honestly found your video informative and helpful. Thanks 🙏. I’m completely new to the frag game, and where I live you would have to travel a good distance to smell designer let alone niche. Went to Ulta last night and they laughed when I asked where Creed was. On top of that I will probably never be able to afford Creed. Unfortunately clones are my kind of budget. Wearing Asad now, and after smelling Dior they smell identical to me just not as much push.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah thats good though just unfortunately some clones are very bad. I like Asad though! Some clones are straight up awesome

[@TheBandProblem]

If you know all the possible ingredients you don't have to use mass spectrometry

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats true yes.

[@ChadAV69]

Chad Secrets actually giving away some secrets in this vid

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha i hope to give away more soon 👌

[@fernandoferdinand4866]

Well, Chad, that was great info. I've started to collect some good clones since I've been collecting vintages, designers, niche/luxury, and artisinal fragrances, and I've realized after about over 50grand of fragrances and almost two decades collecting them, getting into good clones is actually quite interesting. You really have to do your research because there's really a lot of bad ones out there. Many good clone companies are definitely from the Middle East; Lattafa, Afnan, French Avenue/Fragrance World, and a handful of others. But yeah, to those really serious about fragrance clones, do your research first and listen to Chad. He knows what he's talking about. He's one of about 3 fragrance influencers I'm subbed and listen to on KZbin...✨️👍🙏🔥😎

[@ChadSecrets]

That really means a lot to me thank you! And yes you are very correct. I have found some scary accurate clones and some absolute garbage

[@kennewman3919]

If the designers and neich houses want to only make their scents for one price bracket, I don’t think there is anything wrong with other companies filling in for the rest of the market. That’s how it’s been in terms of consumer goods since forever, and that’s because it works.

[@sharfalor4244]

Like you said, the perfumers work for the oil houses. They are buying the oils directly from the oil houses. Quentin Bisch made Teriaq and Teriaq Intense for Lattafa (and one of the Armaf ones). Therefore, Lattafa is working with Guivadan. I doubt Quentin Bisch would have attended a launch party in Paris for Teriaq Intense if that wasn't the case. All the oil houses also have loads of failed brief attempts sat on their shelves that they sell to anyone. The perfumers themselves aren't treated like artists. They don't receive royalties on sales. However, there are also plenty of influencers that try and claim every clone is born that way.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah thats where they are wrong for sure. I know they work with the perfumers but mostly to create original creations. However this could change in the future

[@comixof2morrow]

Well, Creed Aventus, for instance...is really expensive and they changed their formula and doesn't smell exactly like older batches nor does it perform well anymore...

[@ChadSecrets]

Yes hence why i always reccomend CDNIM LE Parfum

[@PheraAustiger]

Well,Fragrances like Asad are what made a person lean more toward clones. However some of us would just like to smell clean,and keep it simple with 1 or 2 fragrances in ones wardrobe. Don't really care much about having to spend $300 on an angel's share and would go for Khamrah Qhawa ( for me,its not a clone) because I just wanna smell clean. Influencers and Collectors are the ones who would have to worry about the quality etc. Most people don't wear cologne either way.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i agree. Thats why sometimes i hype up good clones!

[@PheraAustiger]

@ChadSecrets yeah I noticed, as one of your Subscribers. Thanks for the informative Video.

[@dtom8053]

Thanks for the honest review, clones still have a long way to go. Would much rather waste my money on the original than a clone at this point.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yea it can be very hit or miss buying clones

[@hillardschlachman6610]

LOL ! My collection is 75 % clones , but Armaf Craze's opening made me sick ( I think it was that sharp and loud cumin note ) , and I heard it gets better on the dry down , but it was one of two clones I have ever bought that ended up in the trash . I would not give it to my worse enemy ! There are a few clones that are twist , that I prefer over what they are cloning . For example , I am not a fan of anything with tobacco , and I love the fact that Lattafa The Kingdom tones down the tobacco note that you find more prevalent in the dry down of Le Male Elixir .

[@ChadSecrets]

I really prefer the twists as well. There are some clones that i think are absolutely horrible, but also some gems 👌

[@hillardschlachman6610]

@ Agreed . But generally clones are far better then they were 5-10 years ago and most are dent quality for the $40-$50 most of them run . One great example is Liquid Brun . Such high quality for $45 or so , and in the air , 90-95% close to Althair

[@Marik248]

Great video, packed with useful information, especially about pre-made oils. I keep hearing the term panty dropper, but let’s be real: no one’s falling for you just because you’re wearing Spicebomb Extreme. Compliments happen, but you still need to look presentable. I agree that designer perfumes are worth it, but prices have skyrocketed since the perfume influencer trend began. Clone houses, on the other hand, are improving rapidly. They’re edging closer to 1:1 accuracy and even outperforming originals in longevity. Hopefully, this competition will push designer brands to lower their prices, which have doubled compared to years ago. Take Invictus, for example-€118 for 100 ml? No way. I remember buying Invictus Legend for €50. What changed? Greed. As long as people pay, prices will stay inflated. That’s where clones shine. While they’re not exact replicas yet, they offer a budget-friendly alternative close to what designers used to cost. Decants are a blessing too-I can sample a clone, compare it at stores like Sephora, and buy it if the difference is negligible. For office wear, I stick to affordable options like Supremacy Not Only Intense. No colleague has ever called me out for not wearing the original. They just say I smell good, and that’s all that matters. Designer exclusives like Bleu de Chanel Parfum or Sauvage Elixir? I save those for dates. Funny enough, BDC gets more compliments from guys than girls, so it’s in a weird limbo for me.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree and have also realized they are getting better. French Avenue line is really impressing me with the newer releases there. Some older clones are not as good as newer ones too! I do still have some clones i absolutely love but this is worth a discussion and im happy to see everyones opinions!

[@milanmacik6094]

for me Aromatix is no longer trustworthy for quite some time.. you can smell from his videos he is paid by some brands.. i would say fragrance world etc.. i liked him when he started, now it is predictable.. you can always guess which brand will win the battle

[@ChadSecrets]

I mean he does have a fragrance line being made by them now so 🤷‍♂️ Seems like a nice guy. I have nothing against him and dont watch his content, but he is no doubt one of the hardest workers in fragcomm. To be fair, i have tried some very good clones from their French Avenue line.

[@randyr2k0]

It’s true, a lot of these influencers are just getting paid by these clone companies to hype up their fragrances. I just go to Macy’s or Sephora and I actually test out the fragrance. Sometimes if I like the fragrance that much I’ll buy it and do my homework on the clone and have the clone for everyday use so as not to use up the original so quickly. My favorite by far in my collection is Liquid Brun (PDM Althair Clone). I did check out Althair at Bloomingdale’s and I was blown away. Liquid Brun to me is almost identical and the differences are minute. Great video Chad, keep em coming!

[@kekceo3942]

All those fragrance influencer went to that Lattafa (clone house) conference and then right after coming back, they all started pushing Lattafa products, it's too obvious.

[@LoveJungle420]

Does Kismet Magic really smell close to Angels Share? Because I took a whiff Angels Share it at Sephora and Holy Jesus, I couldn't believe how good it smelled! In such a weird way too, almost like my body liked it before my mind could comprehend it. The best scent I've ever smelled.

[@ChadSecrets]

In my opinion its a very good clone but i love Angels Share so it wont fully replace it for me. But its good enough 👌

[@comixof2morrow]

Kismet Magic and Khamrah are about as close as you are going to get

[@LoveJungle420]

@@comixof2morrow Khamrah doesn't smell like Angel's Share to me. I mean it's in the ballpark, but I love that scent just on its own regardless. It's a beautiful scent. I really love Sharaf Blend even more I think.

[@78nailbomb]

We don't always get to test drive many niche fragrances. Some influencers do help me to point to the appropriate clones. Many clones have accessible testers. If not, it's cheap enough to blind buy. This is important to me because blind buying niche fragrances is very costly. Most clones are definitely not as good quality as the real deal but they definitely do have a role to play in the fragrance world.

[@ChadSecrets]

I just dont reccomend blind buying any fragrance no matter the cost! Always better to sample even if you can sample the clone first that still is more logical. Where i live its easier to sample the niche than the clone so its all perspective i guess

[@vannlocz90]

Now I wanna make my own fragrances. If I ever get the opportunity, I hope I get the mixture right.

[@ChadSecrets]

It wouldnt be hard! Just need to find if you want edt, edp parfum

[@vannlocz90]

@ChadSecrets I mean I wanna fiddle with all of the concentrations. But I would also like to get the individual oils N try my own creations. I'll pry never mass market them, but I'll hopefully smell good.

[@DonMascarpon]

The confidence that comes from knowing you have the real deal is what got me. I can't wear clones unless I'm sure they are very close to the real thing and try them side to side

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree its bad that it toys with our psychology, but it really does

[@fernandosaucedo4182]

Bruh

[@brucetec6597]

Sometimes, the clone is better than the original. You don't wear the bottle around your neck.

[@Burog1]

What about 9pm? Smells just as good as jpg ultraMale, 90-95% similar.

[@DonMascarpon]

@@brucetec6597 as I said, it's a mental thing and because you can't quantify it, it's easy to fall for it.

[@jamal5714]

Your last statement on designer is why clones will continue to sell. They have high mark up on the same basic ingredients. A lv t shirt is sometimes no stronger than a 20$ tshirt. We pay for brand. However I would say instead of making clones these companies should just make their own colognes

[@hablamosdemisterio7751]

TLTG and aromatix always like the last clone. Aromatix literally rates on at 12 and at 12:15 he rates another one and tells you the New one is the best. And if 2 minutes later another one comes out that is the best. TLTG is so sensitive and the whole video is saying "is just my opinion" dude just review it you look like you have the thinnest skins in the universe. I stopped watching TLTG and aromatix both look like they are very dishonest in their reviews.

[@Mike-1000]

Have a check in the description box of TLTG. He has a family package subscription of over $130 !!!!!. Can you believe that hahahahaha

[@Vkjhnfswlsf]

@@Mike-1000the guy is an egomaniac sleaze

[@Mike-1000]

*Clones also become appealing because of perfumers reformulating their products and turning them into trash.* I'm amazed that youtubers don't mention this much, I guess it would hurt their commission from the affiliated links.

[@ChadSecrets]

Influencers are making more affiliate from clones than any designer has ever offered. I do like getting clones of discontinued designer fragrances. I like that though!

[@Mike-1000]

@@ChadSecrets There is one youtuber who has a family plan monthly perk of over $130 hahahaha

[@Mike-1000]

@@ChadSecrets So you don't reckon that reformulation sways buyers to clones ?

[@Davej-shakenxstirred]

It can get pretty seedy. Keep up with your good Canadian ethics brother! You Make us proud.. a lot of people believe everything they hear. You opinions are yours. Never put your real opinions up for sale brother!

[@ChadSecrets]

Ill always keep it honest here. Thanks for your kind words!

[@scarjo39]

Just in case you want to update your informations, there's a clone company from Saudi arabian Assaf (not so popular in the west) made a fragrance named Gris erik(guess what's cloning) and the parfumer is Hamid Merati-Kashani!

[@reaperroseyt203]

You know im not proud to say it, but first watching i had bias thinking you were just bashing clones for being clones and cheap in a like "higher than thou" type thing like what people would do with like clothes and shoes. But after actually sitting down and listening intently on what you had to say and the points you bring, i realized this is completely far from that. Not even in the same space as that as a matter of fact. You are super informative and have given me even a new view on clone and designer fragrances and the fragrance community as a whole. And to even go further on how you arent against clones you literally have a clone that you like better than the original/gets the job done just as good as the original. Great video brother and keep em coming im new to your channel but you got my sub.

[@ChadSecrets]

It makes me very happy that you took the time to watch the video and listen to my points. I really do not dislike clones at all but nore or less just want to help people make the choice thats right for them! Sadly a lot of people commenting dont get through the video and leave with the impression that i hate clones when that is simply not the case. Thank you for subscribing as well. I really appreciate that!

[@3mKay]

Clones definitely is useful but your collection should not be comprised of clones only. And clone or not, decants are definitely the way to go if you have large collections, i start to declutter my collection by making decants for myself and selling the actual bottle or selling the decants. I could never finish the perfumes on my own

[@ChadSecrets]

That is a better and smarter way to go about it!

[@ngumax]

I think clones are fine if cost and budget is a factor which is the majority of peoples' cases. In my case, I would only buy a clone for a fragrance that is discontinued by the designer, for example Boss Bottled Intense EDT and EDP. There is absolutely no way to get them anymore, except by paying outrageous prices on eBay. So, turning to clones like Nazih Silver or Pinnace Noir that replicate the scent with with up to 90, 95% accuracy is simply a godsend.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree thats a very good reason to opt for a clone! Just take a calculated risk if blind buying it or any fragrwnce is what i recommend

[@iliechicioroaga539]

Just a tip for the people living in europe: It is not worth it to buy clones! In my experience, the clones often dissapoint, why would you buy a clone of le male elixir for example which costs 30€ when you can get a bottle of 75ml for 60€ and in germany often cheaper than that , which definetely smells better and lasts longer?

[@ChadSecrets]

I agree. I usually only think clones can be good when substituting a niche fragrance. I dont like most clones of designers

[@iliechicioroaga539]

@ChadSecrets totally agree with you, it makes sense when the price difference is at least 1/4 of the price. From all the clones i ever had, only club de nuit LM was the only good one and is way cheaper than aventus which it clones, but the designer clones were all a waste of money

[@Obokombo]

Price difference is the principal motivation to getting good clones but not all clones

[@iliechicioroaga539]

@@Obokombo Well, you know, at least when there's a significant price difference, you might not feel as disappointed as you would if you spent 30€ on something that smells synthetic and cheap, only to realize you could have paid 60€ for the original, which is of much higher quality

[@Obokombo]

@@iliechicioroaga539 Personally i don't buy a clone that is not minimum 1/5 the price of the original and i have not blind bought any clone without using minimum of 5 of my most favourite reviewers and fragrantica to doublecheck it, i can't afford wasting my hard earned money on a fragrance

[@GrimScents]

And here i just thought that people don't watch my videos because they aren't good. I guess even yall great reviewers have the same issues. I personally watch all the way through though. Keep up the great content.

[@ChadSecrets]

Haha i try my best to get a hugh average view duration but on short media platform its so low! Not sure why people watch like 13% of a 1 minute video before commenting something negative haha

[@GrimScents]

@ChadSecrets for sure. They commented on 1 of mine based on the thumb nail. I had to tell them yeah I addressed that in the video. People definitely have short attention spans. Keep killing it though

[@shaw181818]

Excellent and informative video. I learn something from this video today.

[@ChadSecrets]

Im glad to hear that you learned something from it!

[@mightymog100]

There is definately an upside to blind buying. I have bought so many recommended fragrances without smelling first that I absolutely love now after spending a little time with it, that i absolutely would not have bought with just a tester strip at a retail shop. I would have missed it on so many good scents. I think a good way to go if you watch fragrance content is to choose someone whose tastes are similar to your own and one who sticks to describing instead of selling.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats fair but still a waste of money if you dont like the fragrance. Its not for everyone! I have more people complain about blind buys then people that are happy in my comments

[@mightymog100]

@ChadSecrets yeah the trouble is they probably didn't do their homework on them first and just randomly bought because some " trendy" influencers recommended them because they were paid to. As I said blind buy but not without at least reading the notes or on the recommendation of someone with similar tastes. I'd say that's their own fault...also people with complaints are more likely to comment than people who are happy, so there's that to consider.

[@thomasb2369]

I initially shared your view about clone fragrances. I was always told, "If you buy cheap, you get cheap. " However, the clone fragrances that are coming out today are of top quality. Yes, the price gets your initial attention, but the product quality is what keeps you coming back for more. I also attribute the popularity of clones to the ridiculous price that some brand names charge their fragrances -- yes, LV I'm looking at you! Why on earth would something made of perfume concentrate, alcohol, and/or water sell for $500+ for a 100 ml bottle when it would probably cost them no more than $20 to make?! Of course, folks will gravitate to a superior clone that smells identical, lasts 5x longer, and for a fraction of the cost.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i have changed my mind on clones i actually am happy having a lot over the original

[@Heather-nq4rv]

My feelings are, if I like it I like it. I pretty much refuse to pay the high prices of a lot of niche and other expensive name brand fragrances. I love good perfumes, but that's just not worth it to me. Plus, even though I know the ingredients are more expensive and high quality, I still feel that the mark up (and feeling of being scammed) is much higher with those well known expensive and niche fragrances. Just because of their name usually. 🤷‍♀️ So generally I prefer the Arabian versions of perfumes.

[@ChadSecrets]

Well thats fair and fine to do. I just reccomend people dont blind buy even a clone without seeing if they like the original first. Even a clone can be a waste of money if they dont like it. Some clones are amazing

[@muhanugrahprabowoputra2233]

Why i hate designer fragrances? Because most of them buy patchouli from my country which is number 1 in the world to produce patchouli for cheap price and sell it for $300++

[@ChadSecrets]

But patchouli isnt why they charge outrageous prices. Its because of their name attached to the fragrance

[@muhanugrahprabowoputra2233]

@ChadSecrets that's the point "The Name of Their Brands" what's the matter wear it clones? Like only 0.00000000001% ppl know about perfumes or we called fraghead the rest is don't know that you are using a designer fragrances, I don't say that every fragrance clones is good but at least many ppl able to try them, the sad part is if some this clones are get hyped the retail and resellers mark up the price

[@dieselboy77]

Good thing my collection is small and I only own fragrance I absolutely love . Unfortunately lots of niche and designer just doesn’t resonates with me and most new fragrances just smell way too similar to ones I already own . I’m sure clones are fine for people that into buying 100’s of perfumes to save money

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah thats fair!

[@ashuraisdedge]

This was a great informative video. From my perspective as someone who can't really afford some fragrances like Tuxedo by YSL, I feel like clones are good to get you started as a beginner, as it's not going to hurt as much if you end up not really liking a fragrance. To me, personally, I want to start my collection including a few clones, and having the clones of x fragrance motivates me to get the real deal one day. idk if it made sense, I'm pretty bad at explaining things lmao. So far my collection is: Versace Dylan Blue, Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc, just ordered Kayaan Classic from Al Wataniah, and Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa. Again, great video!

[@ChadSecrets]

You have a good starting collection. If you want clones thats fine! Just make sure you know what they are before getting the clone or you could be setting yourself for disappointment. Thanks for watching@

[@Zohaib1Hassan]

Wow this really opened my eyes. I honestly just got a tom ford clone this week and didn’t really like it even though everyone online really liked it. Definitely will be smelling the original fragrance before buying a clone or even the real thing.

[@ChadSecrets]

Its always the best course of action. Even buying clones gets expensive if you will never wear them!

[@oX313Xo]

I have bought clones so I am not hating on them. But I have a very big suspension these houses were just buying and using mass amounts of basically essential oils. This kind of confirmed that. I love how some smell and I know it's cheap cause it's made cheap so I don't ever expect it to live up to the original. But in all fairness if I really wanted to smell or own the original I buy it.

[@ChadSecrets]

I agre completely. I only prefer clones in rare scenarios

[@sparklefartzpwnt]

with tiktok you gotta look at your engagement numbers but not your actual engagement because its often alot of toxicity for 0 reason.

[@ChadSecrets]

Yeah i can tell people watched only the intro to my tiktok video and didnt make it far because the comments 😓

[@AmunRa2024]

I have designer ,Niche and Clones..Just got Liquid Brun and it's better than most of my expensive fragrances

[@ChadSecrets]

I love liquid brun. It replaced Althair for me

[@AmunRa2024]

@ChadSecrets It gets more compliments.

[@wailsakhri137]

Thats the thing designers are synthetic and i stopped going to them because recently some clones started to be as much quality as them so today i balance between niche and clones، clones for my daily and niche to important events raarely designers At the end its a perspective

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats fair. And i do the same! My scent of the day is liquid brun by french avenue

[@wailsakhri137]

​@@ChadSecrets i love and respect your content and even if you like a frag then i get it i wont do like others blame you or any reviewers many people tend its 200% subjectif and many key point are to be taken from skin to nose to batches..

[@scottb6382]

If a clone fragrance has great performance and smell for an affordable price I’m all in. But I’ve blind bought some clones hyped by influencers when I started and they are absolute trash

[@systemsoversymptomsvisionw9806]

Subscribed! Yup, I got duped by influencers into buying a tonne of clones. Am I upset about that? Hmmm. Well, it sucks to feel lied to, but I guess I allowed it to happen and also, blind buying various clones DID get me passionate about fragrances. When you OWN a fragrance, you can try it out so much more than if you are sampling in a store. And I didn't and still don't really know where to go to get decants of popular or niche fragrances... every time I tried so far they didn't have what I wanted. So anyway, by buying the clones I was able to expand my horizons quite a bit. I now am trying to wear fragrances out that I never woudl have bought if they were full price.. I've starting wearing something like Oud for Glory, for example, which is a BOLD fragrance I otherwise would have never tried... and also Amethyst which is also bold but feminine... which I also would not have tried but for these influencers. And I've been trying tobacco scents and marine scents - things I never had interest in before. So, it has been a journey, I guess. Top faves so far: AAOIO, Khamrah Qahwa, Tobacco Vanille (or a clone), Tafakhar, OFG, Glacier Le Noir (Le Male Le Parfum clone), and Winsome... These clones have ALSO got me interested in OG fragrances.... when the clone runs out, I may buy the OG or at least sample it and buy if I think it's even better...

[@fared___3409]

No right and no wrong about this topic. If designer company sell their perfume with a reasonable price, people will buy them and clone company wont even have a chance to grow big like today. The thing is, clone company nowadays (between 3 to 4years ago) produce quite high quality product with good performance, almost 80% - 90% smell like OG with more than half the price.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats dometimes true and sometimes not. I have found a lot of horrible clones with hyped up performance

[@CH215PHilly]

I love the original but I can't lie, Dua fragrances and Alexandria have gotten some of these fragrance houses formulas down packed and they last way longer. My collection is definitely half and half

[@hailsagan8886]

Dua is trash

[@ChadSecrets]

And nothing is wrong with that. Clones can be good but unfortunately some are bad

[@saptarshimozumdar1657]

When people learn that brands like Firmenich, Symrise AG, IFF, etc. are the one that manufacture the oils, aroma chemicals, fixatives, and everything else not only for the clone houses but also for various other "OG" Designers, they will lose their minds xd.

[@rupeshnaikwadiker3250]

I'm done with clones now..wud rather buy decants or samples of original creations n enjoy them instead of these so called perfect clones. Its my own choice..people may not agree but i feel its d right way to enjoy the original creations.

[@chrisinston427]

When fragrances get weaker yet the prices increase 3 fold ( Creed for example ), people aren’t going to pay the price.

[@ChadSecrets]

Thats why i buy clones of creed fragrances!