Fragrances to NOT buy as their Clones are superior (part 2) | Men's Cologne/Perfume Review 2023

[@SchoolOfScent]

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[@WhatTheFragrance]

I got to try black panther, should I get royal equestrian too, or no?

[@raavn0007]

Plz review Hamidi addicted intense , it is also quite popular as the creed aventus original frangrance clone.

[@borjaroman3361]

Another argument for clones is that when certain perfumes get discontinued you may still have the clone available…

[@andreazevedo87]

Al haramain's clones are just too good, they are more expensive than other clone houses but for a good reason

[@roro9726]

Can you give me your best ones and which clones are they please?

[@trumpameri1638]

​@@roro9726don't buy l aventure... ARMAF club de nuit 100times better

[@SpaceStrike]

@@trumpameri1638is edt good for teen summer

[@J.J_18]

@@trumpameri1638 which club de nuit and why do you think so? I have edt and hate it honestly

[@trumpameri1638]

@@J.J_18 EDP 200ml or limited edition pure parfume 105ml

[@harmanmziiri]

Creed and BlackRock, that explains alot!

[@markototev]

It's even more creative for someone to figure out what you do, 90% the same at 1/8th the price. Just showcases how much they are overcharging people while also kind of destroying some natural resources.

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

Some originals still in my list, because I loved the bottle design, like JPG Male edition that is really unique.

[@pulp5618]

Considering the price differences, I should say The Tux (Tuxedo clone) and Oud for Glory (Oud for Greatness clone) can be in this list. Specially The Tux is great for 20$. Please try it

[@roro9726]

The Tux is 🔥🔥

[@ZeeCapp]

Lataffa maahir legacy smells just like PDM Sedley guys, it’s not in the list but trust me, spend the 20 bucks on that instead of 200+ on Parfums de marly. I’ve tested both, maybe the original is more high quality and obviously better ingredients, but from a purely scent perspective it smells really nice. If you don’t care about the title and the status and you’re not a serious collector then there’s no point in buying the PDM sedley. (Also the clone lasts longer than the OG)

[@bobbyjoe6675]

Great list Omar, as usual. I have L'Aventure, Detour Noir, Asad & Legend Spirit and love them all. I have Sillage on my current wishlist, along with 9PM. Hopefully should be getting these within the next couple of weeks. I will keep an eye out for your new videos. Howdy from South Texas! 🤠

[@yusuff7_]

I didn’t heard that great stuff about sillage bro. Some people said it made them gag 😅 I personally would go for the rasasi one. Rasasi al wisam day. It has that same DNA, but with roses added to it. It’s unisex but pretty good imo. Try to decant it first before you buy it

[@JMc.D]

I have Asad and 9pm. Incredible. I’ll be ordering L’aventure intense this week but it’s hard to find with reasonable shipping where I am.

[@DwyaneWadeCounty]

I have been testing Ultra Mal and 9 PM at the college stadium where I work. So far, Ultra Mal seems to be pulling in the females, especially a particular attractive female co-worker, far more than 9 PM. This is probably because 9 PM is not an exact clone of Ultra Mal and they could actually be considered two completely different scents. The Ultra Mal is more fruity, like fruit loops cereal with spiciness that trickles the nose for attention. Whereas 9 PM is more sweet like winter fresh gum, but not necessarily "Fruity", just sweet like vanilla with no spiciness.

[@maddoxmeers6166]

Just bought club de nuit so I am really happy that I know that the dry down is good thanks

[@comkioxd]

Try Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu for an even better Layton clone Edit: DOES NOT say Al Haramain on the bottle! This one is a similar bottle but different fragrance

[@lambodriver217]

I have to try these clones, I did try 9pm and I liked it. Club de nuit sillage didn’t really smell the same for me as SMW

[@madhumohanks]

Try silver shade by ajmal

[@jasond6267]

You have the same exact opinion of Sauvage Elixir that I do lol that's why I ended up with the EDP. I think it's a much more dynamic version

[@jasond6267]

To answer your question at the end though ; I believe you swayed my next purchase to be the Afnan 9pm instead of the Asad by Lattafa. Biggest reason being mainly it is still summer and it would be more wearable but they are both interesting to me

[@onpoint357]

I definitely agree that some fragrances are annoyingly too strong. I think thats why some need to be reformulated

[@johnkhem2084]

For a silver mountain water clone, I would go with rasasi al wisam day. I love it it’s very fresh, citrusy and metallic. It’ll be great for the summertime.

[@themenacingbeast5437]

but why not CDN Sillage???

[@johnkhem2084]

@@themenacingbeast5437 i’m not interested in buying that

[@m.houston6643]

@@themenacingbeast5437 sillage smells the sameish but it’s way more synthetic lol. Smw is way more smoothly blended and way higher quality. This is coming from someone that had sillage first. I do not get the hype. Sillage is a scrubber, smw is way more tolerable and has a milky smoothness sillage doesn’t have.

[@trumpameri1638]

ARMAF club de nuit sillage is unstoppable force.... Masterpiece

[@merjaymermanph]

OMG! I had both clones and I Love the performance. ❤ i saved tons of money. Clones nowadays esp made in Middle East are amazingly good!

[@odismellfin7681]

Afnan Turathi Blue is amazing too,Tygar clone. L'aventure is my first Aventus clone,and it was a love immediately🔥 Also i'm a big fan of CDNIM edt and pure parfum.

[@Jabree]

I have that one. Great scent

[@trumpameri1638]

ARMAF club de nuit EDP 200ml best

[@OzzyBrent]

I just got Dumont Nitro Black version and it's better than my Club Nuit Intense Man when compared to Aventus!

[@dahnyul]

I loved the video! And I have tried the Sillage, and I have both of the Aventus clones that you spoke of, I really like them both for different reasons (L'aventure for the pineapple freshness, and CDNIM for the oakmoss and longevity). I haven't tried detour but want to, and I haven't tried carved oud yet, but I have a sample on the way. Really looking forward to that one! And thank you for the Black Panther recommendation, I've been scouring the internet for good clones of Tygar. Hope you have a great rest of your day! Thanks again!

[@njdenney69]

Insurrection II by Reyane is a far better Creed Aventus clone than CDNIM in my opinion. Cheaper, smells better and is longer lasting.

[@va2231]

Ever try mixing L’aventure and CDMIM?

[@ManwithScents]

L’Aventure is probably my next purchase. Curious about this one after a lot of “research”🙄! Sounds like the closest. Thanks for the content!

[@trumpameri1638]

L aventure is low level... ARMAF club de nuit 10 times better

[@SandorVonH]

I have CDNIM edt and it was so good but after ~15-18 months I feel like my scent has no more smoky dry down. It's just lemon all the way through.

[@ethansawyer9399]

I have cdnim edp and it's really better than the edt but my sprayer is broken and it leaks and takes 2-3 spray attempts to actually spray. It's a 200ml bottle too so it wasn't cheap enough to have an issue like that.😢

[@redsalmon951]

I have three scents from Alexandria Fragrances. Black Panther, Zion and Ete Sauvage Elixir. Still want a few more scents from this house.

[@Malik.24]

Which one is the best

[@redsalmon951]

@@Malik.24 Black Panther. I just ordered 60m bottles for my son. He likes GIT so I got him Irish Gentleman and Game Time for his birthday gift. My kid is in his early twenties

[@Malik.24]

@@redsalmon951 thanks appreciate that keep hearing good things about that one definitely getting!

[@55hpmonk]

CDNIM just too strong too overpowering tbh Still looking for a 10/10 Virgin Islands with some longevity

[@minh9574]

Can you do something on the brand Nishane?

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@hayes6262]

Clones wouldn't stand a chance is brand's didn't just pure rip people off.

[@shilliamwakespeare]

We love these videos Omar! What do you think of layering light blue intense with 9 pm? Just tried it😂 don't waste your time guys. It smells like sweet rotten salty eggs 😂

[@nickkovalenko2891]

I am going to try it

[@ReLLaXed]

Oud Wood and Carved Oud are both very expensive alternatives.. my suggestion for the same type of fragrance but for a fraction of the price is Versace Oud Noir. It smells great, medium longevity, but gives the same vibes as the others mentioned, a great cheap alternative. Btw I also prefer Carved Oud over TF..

[@prodbygobs]

Is Club de Nuit Intense Man Parfum good for colder seasons? I know it projects amazingly and has very good longevity, but my friends tell me I can only wear it in summertime

[@julios4018]

Whats ur opinion on dossier fragances?

[@nuckchorris3054]

I've heard Amber Oud, Exclusif Blue, is the superior Layton clone; thoughts?

[@RokSlana]

Would love to try your fragrance but I'm from none of the countries. I'd happily swap one Atelier Rebul's J.C.Reboul tester for a mr.Fragrant.

[@stoltuberhehe123]

finally this will close rhe deal on weather i will buy the dups or not

[@Mohdzn]

great channel, aswell as great content.

[@vibesahead]

And what about "Woody Oud"? (Alhambra) clone for Oud Wood Tom Ford i have and loved it.

[@leo-xt8cv]

Omar,have you smelled tobacco touch by maison alhambra? If yes,would you recommend it over al haramain amber oud?

[@Dzoni_u_kupaoni]

Great video Omar. PS. I heard that new batch of aventus is performing like the old ones

[@xbalae]

very good video thanksss

[@mustafazaki7020]

9pm latest batches perform?

[@fluw9707]

Buy kismet angel a clone of angels share

[@johntheo6751]

Is 9pm wearable in the summer? I heard its fresh compared to ultramale

[@SchoolOfScent]

Maybe in cool evenings

[@Malik.24]

Yupp night time

[@WeOutHere]

Black Panther made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good. They've done studies, you know. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time

[@jimlittle5769]

Love Sauvage Elixir.

[@syedalwi1335]

Marhaba....good info there

[@baroneleve1196]

Damn, and i just bought the Jean Paul Gaultier ultra male and I'm now salty about the price. Especially since its not the insanely good smelling cologne people on KZbin made it to be. I should have gotten the much cheaper 9 pm instead .

[@Finn959]

Sell it then

[@Zzzooooppp]

Yomar, review the new LHomme Ideale flanker

[@nero9104]

Black rocks getting everywhere

[@SchoolOfScent]

They own a quarter of the world 👀

[@snubbii9276]

another shout out to Afnan Turathi Blue plus add Afnan Rare Carbon (TF OL) - never tried but have heard the hype. I have TF OL and would be gutted if it was really close and performs well. I can attest that Asad and detour noir are both fantastic and worth every penny. There are in my rotation alongside CDNIM edp (best of the bunch and most cost effective), Rochas Moustache and oud for glory. Interesting tried Suqraat recently but have yet to do a side by side against ADG Profumo (have both and should try this experiment at some point). Also is Ameer al oud intense really close to MM BTFP - have the former?

[@ronnieip3407]

Ameer al pud is about 80% similar. Because it is so cheap, you can overspray making performance and sillage great. I have both. Btfp is less sticky and sweet. More smokey. I wear both. Prefer btfp but ameer is definitely recommended.

[@snubbii9276]

@@ronnieip3407 thanks, that's great feedback. I do like to overspray Ammer al oud

[@hyd-megido]

I always wonder how thick asad's bottle is, my other 100ml bottles aint that big. that big ass bottle.

[@gurcharan_singh_master]

My Second Bottle of Afnan 9 PM. Clearly it’s water down and performance is average now.

[@SchoolOfScent]

I got it in 2023 and seems impressive to me 👀

[@MartinPutniorz]

Lattafa Ramz Silver, gentlemen.

[@ManwithScents]

Mine is 2023 & is pretty beastly!

[@Rowdy_gamb0]

Clearly you got a fake

[@gurcharan_singh_master]

@@Rowdy_gamb0 1st and 2nd From same authentic seller.

[@surampudimourya]

Bro i am looking for Diptyque tam dao clone. Can you suggest??

[@wookeve]

Omar, when is Atrium Fragrances going to drop Mr Romantic? I know its in May but will it be early may?

[@SchoolOfScent]

It’s going to release in June now unfortunately but there will be a big announcement mid May, stay tuned 😊

[@Jabree]

Asad is good but nowhere close to suavage elixir. The ingredients and quality of elixir is just unmatched. And I own both it and Asad

[@bronstet]

I am of two minds about clone fragrances. I do respect the creativity and ingenuity of original designer and niche fragrances. If I were an orignal fragrance designer, I would be livid at the actions of clone makers, especially when they blatantly copy the packaging as well. But there is a point where you are just paying for the name and I strongly suspect that far more of them use the exact same inexpensive synthetic ingredients that the clone makers use. Clone makers offer quality for affordability and I love that. But a lot of times they are really disrespectful and shameless in their IP theft. I try and balance it out by supporting both original makers and my own budget by mixing purchases of the two.

[@glassangel7341]

I feel like Mont Blanc Explorer is a more refined choice for an Aventus clone but performance on CBN is better

[@trumpameri1638]

ARMAF club de nuit best

[@glassangel7341]

@@trumpameri1638 Al Haramain La'venture is a new one I tried and it's better than all of them

[@trumpameri1638]

@@glassangel7341 i bought l aventure i I'm totally not satisfied

[@tazh909]

Where can I get Armani code absolu in the uk plz

[@Alakai123]

Clones for the most part smell like cheaper versions of the real deal which isn’t really a problem for me

[@pooolish334]

So, nobody is going to talk about how Thameen Carved Oud is like $200+

[@beamerboy82]

Have you ever tested Afnan Turathi Blue ? I got it today and I dont know if im right, but I think it is also a clone to the bvlgari tygar. I think its great (but I dont know the tygar). Would be interesting what you think of it

[@ashoksinghal4626]

What about jpg aviator? Is it worth buying?

[@Jeremy-lc3pe]

Have you tried afnan turathi Blue? It's a clone of tygr and very high quality

[@mrxdu681]

You really find it qualitative? For me it has to much ambroxan that it gives me an headache…

[@SchoolOfScent]

I tried to get it but was difficult to find, opted for Black Panther instead

[@Jeremy-lc3pe]

@School of Scent it's on notino at the moment for £35, although it may be redundant picking it up as you already have black panther. I was very impressed by it.

[@mrxdu681]

@@SchoolOfScent I get it on notino too, for 25€ !

[@thebaysfredo4995]

Asad being fresh 🤔 I guess I need to wear it again because I don’t get that vibe from it

[@promophobe69]

BlackRock own Creed!? Of course they do. ...and it just so happened to be around the time Creed started seeming like it was watered down 🤔🤔

[@promophobe69]

9pm has got more expensive and now currently (£28 100ml) compares to JPG ultra male in price (£35 100ml) as well as in fragrance

[@romeercampbell8283]

Wait jpg ultra mall for 35 pounds ? Where ?

[@Yogaonlyfans]

127 not sale JPg

[@Jason_Cowan]

Haven't tried l'venture, but Club de nuit intense man its so chemically synthetic I can't recommend it to anyone, it's really quite awful.

[@soraninja]

I live out in the countryside. I worry about ordering off amazon. Any legit sites you can find al these? Need it for a birthday coming up =) or shopes in London

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Why are you worried?

[@soraninja]

@curlyhairdudeify amazon has allot of counterfeit perfumes. How do you know what you're getting is genuine?

[@govindarungasawmy5667]

Nice clone vid.... Totally agree..

[@Dologaming24]

Samples not shipping to US?

[@SchoolOfScent]

Permanently sold out in the US

[@kyle4621]

Nice

[@ms-mn5mz]

Armaf sillage , smelled once and it was not good for me. Dont know, but didnt like it. Also could you make long lasting summer clones?

[@VannHigz]

Same, but after few months of maceration. It's like a teenager having a glow up 😂 sillage now smells like the early formulation of SMW.

[@seanessence_]

Another clone of TYGAR that’s recently been brought to my attention is Al Qaim Silver by Lattafa. Couple reviews knocking about on YT and a lot say it’s better than Turathi Blue. £35-£40 for 100ml as opposed to paying roughly the same for 30ml from Alexandria makes more sense IMO. We already know how good Lattafa clones can be.

[@LeoR4U]

Generally, I prefer the original to the clone. Buying a clone almost feels like I'm cheating on the original. But I might cheat on Layton, if there's a similar but lighter version of it for summer (clubbing) nights. For instance, I wore Layton in Bangkok at night, but it still felt a bit too "strong" for high heat evenings & nights. Maybe a topic for another video: summer clubbing scents ... ;-)

[@reyhaze5044]

Price aside, is club de nuit intense man really better than Aventus?

[@anonnymous31]

Some people prefer the clone. For example i've never gotten compliments with Aventus, but with Club de Nuit i've had multiple. I bought my Creed Aventus 2020, so i don't know if there's been any changes. I sprayed 1 spray couple hours ago both Aventus and Club de Nuit to my arms and because i haven't used Aventus in couple months i forgot how weak my Aventus smells, the scent is almost fully gone after just 2 hours. Club de Nuit is just more citrusy and chemical smelling version & bit stronger too & sillage is great. I bought this 2023 January. Of course Aventus is better smelling, but longevity and sillage are disappointing. If you have a fancy nose and very high standards, i don't think you will enjoy Club de Nuit. I remember after i bought Aventus and got to smell Club de Nuit and other 100-200 dollar fragrances for the first time, i was thinking what a waste of money Aventus was. There's so many good other high end products out there half the price.

[@chibwermutati5397]

Any clone for leather tabak

[@conceptvague5708]

i wish we got an LV imagination clone $300 is so steep to me

[@mrm700]

Imagination is worth every penny. It would be impossible to clone, the smoothness oozes class and of quality ingredients. It's also a real head turner. It's one of my most complicated frags. LV does refills for about half the original price, which is neat.

[@FriedPlacentaBurger]

Is there a GIT clone out there that isn't 300+? I can tell it is a bit better than cool water, but not for more than 10x the price.

[@mrxdu681]

Rasasi Egra for men !

[@vishg5148]

Armaf tres nuit

[@ManwithScents]

Raghba for Man is a really good on also!

[@ronnieip3407]

I have both tres nuit and raghba. I feel tres nuit is a better scent.

[@ManwithScents]

@@ronnieip3407 I suppose that could be possible. I only have Raghba for Man and Cool Water. Heard really high regards for Egra too!

[@LooGoon69]

greatest gatekeep of the century

[@kentjosephteves8677]

How about montblanc legend spirit vs rasasi hawas? Which is better in terms of performance

[@el-DonBrands]

Hawas

[@richardmurray4605]

Is there a clone of Oud for Greatness/Haltane that won't break my bank account?

[@SchoolOfScent]

Yes Oud For Glory

[@bhuda_finger1004]

Afnan supremacy in oud

[@josephbeenchanged990]

Asad again I hate it so much the 1st time and only time i got a complaint for my fragrance bro said it smells like his grandpas old spice lol

[@Alexxf35]

Complete disagree on Sauvage Elixir, that stuff is magic.

[@ka0h_]

it’s too strong, you might annoy people with it. I get annoyed by this smell pretty easily.

[@Alexxf35]

@ka0h Just tone down the sprays. 2 max. I love that it lasts forever, unlike my Bleu de Chanel where I can bathe in it and it's gone in a couple hours

[@ka0h_]

@@Alexxf35 it’s the smell, not the number of sprays, one spray is overwhelming already, it’s a good scent tho

[@voteforpedro99]

w omar

[@SchoolOfScent]

W comment

[@leo-xt8cv]

Common Omar W

[@daycmetrollingdeihatin5100]

Man i think the argument of clones vs originals is ridiculous. If anything clones help sell the original. The duping has given ultra male more clout than it would ever have gotten on its own. Only very few people who can actually afford the originals stick with clones... so effectively clones are generating buyers who aspire to your product and will buy it when they can afford it whereas they wouldnt even know it because it wasnt in their price spectrum before they had access to clones. The flipside is that when a clone really squeezes out the original for less than half the price all i can say is stop overpricing a product whos cost is clearly very low as compared to the selling price. 90 percent of perfumes are severely overpriced because apart from dumping tons of ambergris in a vat, most other ingredients arent going to justify a 500 dollar fragrance price for a 100 ml... now the overhead for a perfumers r&d is surely quite substantial.... but that can be easily remedied by simply selling larger volumes at more accessible prices.... but the culture of luxury hates this sort of user friendly business model... so for most of us clones are the only way to access these scents. Another obvious issue that a lot of people forget is that not every clobe is designed as a dupe from the getgo... but there are only a few hundred scent profiles that appeal to humans.... often when you mix match and riff the result is close to an existing smell... even if the brand doesnt advertise it as a clone it takes a week for it to be labled by tye community...

[@ToneToneMcNair]

Afnan Supremacy Silver....fellas you'l thank me later

[@imlock]

"I bought every Alexandria fragance, so you don't have to". Just saying...😉

[@marcg6226]

Anyone actually likes Detour Noir bottle shape?😂 Great clone though.

[@PyroAceros]

Basically Al Haramain haha

[@Jammylune]

I will never buy the original, I love the clones...from Middle-East..

[@073p]

ب ايش تنصحني ل رائحة عطر مش كثير مشهورة بس رائع 😎

[@ShubhamKumar-iq3ls]

Is 9 PM better than Paco Rabbane One Million Prive? Suggest me Omar...should I buy the clone for a change or it's ample. Also added Khamrah few days back.

[@ManwithScents]

@@osmathgreenle8986You are right but, Khamrah is very nice on its own.

[@ShubhamKumar-iq3ls]

How about 9pm vs Paco Rabbane One Million Prive

[@errolb.6763]

Exclusif Bleu is better quality and projects better than detour

[@777sicilia]

I have every single one of these from Al Haramain and not only are they as good, or better, nobody can tell the difference. Plus I’ve literally gotten more compliments. 🤷‍♂️

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Yeap, my first fragrance was The One by D&G; sweet, delicate, almost non-existent. Then I got my first Middle Eastern fragrance; Afnan 9 PM, and it was night and day; strong and long lasting. Now, I just prefer Middle Eastern fragrances.

[@AP-qu8sl]

How is amber oud tobacco edition?

[@777sicilia]

@@AP-qu8sl Not the greatest honestly

[@AP-qu8sl]

@@777sicilia which one do you like from your list?

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

So 1. Clones try to be a 1:1 2. EXACT REPLICA These are not

[@joshuarock4631]

Whose the guy in the beginning god so beautiful

[@SchoolOfScent]

His name…is Mr Fragrant

[@joshuarock4631]

@@SchoolOfScent lol you know what i meant ... he has a youtube aswell?

[@mansualigali605]

❤

[@rammul7801]

I have to strongly disagree on SMW and Sillage. I have both and I would always have SMW but I will never rebuy Sillage. They’re not the same.

[@ManwithScents]

Have you tried Rasasi Al Wisam Day?

[@Average.1JZ.Enjoyer]

No clone does Aventus as good as Aventus. Explorer, CDNIM and AHL never get the pineapple note right (or even include it in explorer's case). Brought a new bottle of Aventus earlier in the year, 8 hours longevity with 4 sprays and it's quite heavy on the fruity notes.

[@ka0h_]

CDNIM Limited Edition is the best version, it’s pretty much 1:1, in the air you can’t tell the difference. They smell the same.

[@Gungrave123]

Some dollar store cheap alcohol smelling garbage is not "much better" than the masterpiece that is Sauvage Elixir in any context. If you seriously think so, you are at best dishonest, at worst completely unfit for this hobby. Same thing for Detour Noir - 90% similar? Lmao. If you are looking for a dollar store garbage that opens with a blast of cheap alcohol, and then matches 1-2 top notes from Layton for about 30 minutes, yeah. After that, its not even on the same planet as Layton.

[@amrhalawa4957]

Stop saying Thomas ford man it's quite annoying 😂. We already knew that you know his actual name hahaha

[@heest3438]

no way this mf saying mont blanc legend spirit is 90% similar to invictus. its definetly not. its smells just like deodorant