Great list fam, that ete elixir is great. I’m looking to get that Charuto tobacco vanille, based off your review. I’ve purchased 5 fragrances based off your critique and you are 5-0. Salute
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Dope!! Glad we are on a streak!!
@michaelduncan437910 ай бұрын
If you like tobacco fragrances, you'll like Charuto. Pretty close to the OG.
@4rson10 ай бұрын
I have it, fantastic scent but it's very low profile It doesn't project very well
@diegomadrigal565810 ай бұрын
Turathi Blue is great. You can't go wrong with this one in summer but it is very versatile
@zachbonebrake3529 ай бұрын
I agree with you about Sillage. It is so, so good.
@joselostx10 ай бұрын
I’ve never been complimented on a cologne like I have with Hawas . This lady at my job comes up to me everyday I wear it and just inhales the air around me 😂 she’s a cougar but still … I have had 3 other people ask me what it is and where they can get it .. ladies love Hawas
@miadeathwish9 ай бұрын
Its good, but you gotta address that fam. She ain't gonna keep putting it on a platter snorting your air 🤣
@joselostx9 ай бұрын
@@miadeathwish I only got 1 bullet at my job and if this other baddie don’t eventually give in , I’m going to have to bow down and handle that 🤣 she’s an older Colombian woman and she’s enhanced 👀. Definitely got her in my back pocket when I SAY ITS TIME promise she’s ready lmao
@miadeathwish9 ай бұрын
@@joselostx if you scared just give her my number 👀😂
@joselostx9 ай бұрын
@@miadeathwish nah it’s there for a rainy day for me . I’m no spring chicken . I’m 37 and she’s like 55-60 but you definitely WOULD 😆
@miadeathwish9 ай бұрын
@@joselostx well I'm 40 so yeah I definitely feel you. Something about those experienced ladies is different bro, they know how to treat a decent man!
@bigzizzo8 ай бұрын
I definitely agree with most of your picks. I have 6 out of the 10. CDNI Limited Edition is the best clone on the market.
@michaelduncan437910 ай бұрын
Great list brother D. Charuto Tobacco Vanille, Turathi Blue, and Camaro are butter!✌🏾
@chrisscott703010 ай бұрын
Great List Heavy D! Camaro Homme, Missoni Wave, and Pour Homme Turathi Blue is my scent of the day! Hawas can't. be. stopped!! great video!!
@tylerscott974110 ай бұрын
I've pretty much been wanting to get all of these in your list I've got armaf intense man and urban man elixir and absolutely love them they were my introduction to clone fragrances. finally able to get colognes I've always wanted but couldn't afford!!!
@Tvrtko199510 ай бұрын
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac is absolutely incredible. Not for everyday wear.
@allgenresbops474010 ай бұрын
The dent on that Hawas 👀. Got 2 of my coworkers to cop the Hawas as it is so 🔥🔥🔥. Great job as always Dedrick 🖒.
@411Fragrance10 ай бұрын
Hey Bro. Just wanna say that your videos give me motivation to create content. Respect to you for staying consistent
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching! Look forward to seeing your content!
@KBarnes3410 ай бұрын
What up D?! These are some bangers. Believe it or not… Turathi Blue is one of my faves in my collection 🤷🏼♂️ have Mahir Legacy in route. Still need to pickup Camaro Homme
@maximus832110 ай бұрын
Nothing to take away from Tygar, but I personally prefer Turathi Bleu smellwise! It's a great fragrance!!!!
@elduccitv43049 ай бұрын
Love all my Alexandria fragrances man. Great vid!
@dedrickhicksjr9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@donkinsey10 ай бұрын
I love Alexander Fragrance. The problem i have is that it last too long. Well.... not a Problem but you never run out so you can buy more. Great problem to have when you use it often but not if you are a Collector. Great Review Bro. You are on your way to the Top.
@rogerowens788810 ай бұрын
Question, what’s your take on black panther compared to the Afanan version of blvgari
@888YouCantHandle10 ай бұрын
It's super close and last longer
@rogerowens788810 ай бұрын
@@888YouCantHandle same thing I’ve been hearing, thanks
@crownedhydef10 ай бұрын
Turathi Brown is a killer Tuxedo clone, it amps up the sweeter part with a nice woody patchouli dry down, I have the tux and suits but still prefer Turathi brown and it’s lasts as long if not longer than fragrance world suits.
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing bro!
@ebj951010 ай бұрын
Thanks sharing. I've got kismet and suits. I tell you kismet is amazing. I have a friend who smelt kismet and my bottle didn't come back.. she was spellbound by it..I already have a replacement on its way. It's just an amazing scent.
@thawizrd69918 ай бұрын
What time of year kinda frag is it
@BOXINGSCENTS30510 ай бұрын
Great list. I agree with the majority of them on ur list
@unlihalfrice678910 ай бұрын
I think we have the same taste bro. except for charuto tobbaco vanille but everything else is 10/10 for me
@WheeledandWellArmed4 ай бұрын
New subscriber here, this and your beast mode clone video. Thanks
@dedrickhicksjr4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Welcome To The Smell Good Family!
@pspbsb10 ай бұрын
Great list, once again! I thought I'd see Fakhar in there. Cheers!
@brianclark62946 ай бұрын
Alexandria is on point with them clones!! I love ete sauvage Elixir and Black Panther!
@richmoneycash110 ай бұрын
Great list. Some of my favorite clones are from Niche brands. Creed Original Santal, PDM Percival, Nishane Hacivat, Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Xerjoff Naxos. All are 🔥🔥💪🏾
@vonald10 ай бұрын
What is naxos cloning? Its my favorite fragrance right now and I am curious!
@Beardsome1010 ай бұрын
@@vonald mugler pure Havane
@richmoneycash110 ай бұрын
@@Beardsome10Yep after Havane was discontinued so I tried Naxos and man its so close. Very good quality.
@vonald10 ай бұрын
@@richmoneycash1 thanks bro. I actually have a pure malt I’m holding onto so I get it… Naxos is amazing.
@vonald10 ай бұрын
@@Beardsome10 thanks bro!
@smackd187010 ай бұрын
My favorite clone ever is Turathi Blue. Great vid bro!
@comeoncents328810 ай бұрын
Looking to get Turathi Blue. Would you say it is best for hot or cooler weather?
@smackd187010 ай бұрын
@@comeoncents3288 it’s an all year BEAST. It may lean to summer and spring because of the candied grapefruit but this is an all year all type of events fragrance. So versatile and elite. This DNA is so good I own tygar and three different clones because I never wanna run out of it. Turathi is the best clone I own too.
@comeoncents328810 ай бұрын
Thank you. That’s what I needed to hear.
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! Turath blue is good!
@shmoopiebear10 ай бұрын
Some of my list for 2024. By no means complete. FOMO Gary's Den, Fragrance World Jack Of Clubs, Fragrance World King, Fragrance World Spectre Ghost, Fragrance World Suits, Lattafa Alhambra Jean Lowe Immortal, Lattafa Khamrah, Paris Corner Emir Frenetic Delicieuse, Paris Corner Milano Prive Pendora, Pendora Camaro Homme Intense.
@terriblethunder17376 ай бұрын
Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu is the king of all clones imo and i do have Turathi, Camaro, Hawas, and all of the intense man flankers but to me AOEB wears the crown 👑
@YouLookinAtMe-Bro4 ай бұрын
I've narrowed my winter scent to Camaro. Still deciding on Hawas or Turathi Blue that i5 have. Or should I get Missoni Wave?
@dedrickhicksjr4 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with either.. me personally.. hawas!
@misterelom10 ай бұрын
Hey bro, just discovered your channel and I'm a clone fan myself. I have my share of Niche fragrances (as well as designers and indy) but I've had some clones that were better than the originals. Alexandria's Dark Knight is a favorite of mine and on my skin lasts longer than Kilian Black Phantom. I think going off your review, I'm gonna try out Charuto Tobacco Vanille. Much respect bro and just subbed to the channel!
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Preciate the love bro! And welcome to the Smell Good Family!
@silverbacksillage681210 ай бұрын
Great job Dedrick
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks Dwight..
@t.o.p.648310 ай бұрын
Cdnim is what got me into fragrance clones. I just got Afnan tobacco rush, zadig and voltaire this is him and the woods collection flame from Jomashop. The woods collection flame is a baccarat 540 clone and is very synthetic.
@aeredpillmedia629022 күн бұрын
To me, CDNIM is hated and underrated online mostly because it's really popular in real life. To me, the juice quality even in the EDT is just fantastic, fresh and powerful.
@michaeljohnson101510 ай бұрын
I broke my brand new bottle of sauvage elixir soo my next bottle will definitely be a clone.. thx for the list
@FragStylz6 ай бұрын
Maison Alhambra also has The Tux. I think it will move Kismet off the #1 spot. You’re welcome. 💪🏽
@johnnybrown405210 ай бұрын
That was a banger. Dope list🔥
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks Johnny!
@Thefragranceshow10 ай бұрын
Excellent list bro !
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! I appreciate that!
@1852live10 ай бұрын
Great List! I see a couple that I have been meaning to get and you sir, have reassured my direction. Thank you. Love from South Africa! 🇿🇦 ✌🏾
@Dj_KingTee10 ай бұрын
Hi bro, where do you buy your colognes?
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Awsome!! Thanks for sharing!!
@kismetburroughs919210 ай бұрын
Great list 😊
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rogerowens788810 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video, I’m contemplating getting Alexandria BLACK PANTHER, didn’t know about the Afanan one… what’s your view on black panther
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
I haven’t smelled it bro.. thanks for watching!
@rogerowens788810 ай бұрын
@@dedrickhicksjr it’s supposed to be the blvgari tygar clone to beat… by Alexandria
@itsjusterv6 ай бұрын
Hey Dedrick I trust your nose. I have Nishane hacivat, Club de nuit intense man both pineapple like scents. Would it make sense to get Lattafa Qued Al Fursan? Are they similar pineapple smells or is Al Fursan completely different to you ? Trying to decide should i get that or lattafa Qaa'ed.
@dedrickhicksjr6 ай бұрын
Won’t be redundant at all.. Qaed al Fursan is a very realistic pineapple! Saffron & woods! Much different profile.
@FeltonFitness10 ай бұрын
I’m a woman and when I wear Hawas, the compliments stay coming. One lady was like “what do you have on” but in an “I’m so intrigued type of voice! It hits every time.
@TA-ht4jo9 ай бұрын
I hate it when women wear men’s fragrances. Y’all aren’t satisfied with the number of selections you got. You gotta wear ours too? Damn.
@ericrobinson178910 ай бұрын
Some helluva clone selections here brother.
@Eye_See_U7 ай бұрын
Which is the better Tuxedo clone Kismet or Mustache???
@dedrickhicksjr7 ай бұрын
Man that’s tough.. both are great.. but kismet is much closer to tuxedo.
@dennisjames9422Ай бұрын
Charuto Tobacco Vanille is on THEE way!
@Chefjoe6310 ай бұрын
Great list my brother I have a couple of those fragrances and they are definitely good, Splacka
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Preciate you 9!!
@SirEricArthurBlair10 ай бұрын
Alexandria is a dangerous house for me. They have great products and a lot of things I want. I like the freshness of Silver Mountain Water over the scent of Sillage. That quality difference hits heavy for me. I to get Xerjoff Mefisto soon.
@mrfcclark10 ай бұрын
great as usual
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro!!
@Vincent_N896 ай бұрын
Afnan SNOI is pretty solid
@raymeester78833 ай бұрын
Hmmmm. Might get the Kismet for men.
@dedrickhicksjr3 ай бұрын
It’s nice..
@sharoncaputo58810 ай бұрын
What website do you get these from please help like to get some for hubby ?
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Here you go! Thanks for watching! AFNAN TURATHI BLUE by Afnan Perfumes a.co/d/4e9mh7G ARMAF club de nuit intense Man EDT Men New in Box, Black , 3.6 Fl Oz a.co/d/5hqpLy5
@antonioharvey213010 ай бұрын
Fire list
@worshipthekingrecords51510 ай бұрын
How good is Charuto Tobacco Vanille in comparison to Insurrection wild 2? I know insurrection 2 is a Pure Havan clone but is it profitable to buy both? This would be my first Tobacco cologne.
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
They are different.. much more notable tobacco vibe in tobacco vanille
@worshipthekingrecords51510 ай бұрын
@@dedrickhicksjr Thanks again... looking forward to adding this to my collection
@shaunsopczak894310 ай бұрын
Hawas came out before Invictus so what is hit cloning?
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Invictus..
@misterbeane10 ай бұрын
Sup, Ded! If you like the VIW DNA, you ought to try Samy Andraus Caribbean Island. It's only $30 for 30ml, and it's a slightly different take on the DNA. I love the VIW DNA, with Malibu Party In The Bay being my favorite clone/twist of it, but SA Caribbean Island is also amazing is a slightly different way, and Ross has a vid on it as well if you'd like his thought. Cheers, bro!
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro!! I’m gonna look into that one!
@Scorp334810 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥list 💯💯
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Scorp!!! Preciate you my guy!
@flowercityreport585710 ай бұрын
Fire 🔥💯
@jcdaboss24085 ай бұрын
Turathi layered with vibrant is a cheat code fellas
@bobo650204 ай бұрын
My Turathi blue lasts like 1 hour
@deweyjudd517410 ай бұрын
I guess we could all use a good clone 😅😅
@TA-ht4jo9 ай бұрын
Ain’t nothing wrong with clones. 😂
@zachbonebrake3529 ай бұрын
Do you have Armaf Tres Nuit? If so, what are your thoughts? I'm looking for a Green Irish Tweed clone.
@dedrickhicksjr9 ай бұрын
Yes I do.. it’s a excellent clone of GIT..
@scentanity228010 ай бұрын
Rasasi Hawas is NOT a clone please! It is the OG, it was produced before Paco Rabanne Invictus!
@TerrainJeremy39458 ай бұрын
Man that Turathi doesnt even smell like a fragrance. It literally smells like grapefruit juice and some other fruit juices mixed in a cup. I cant wear it as a fragrance but I use it as an air freshener on a regular basis. I spray it through a large floor fan and it spreads through the air smellin like a sour grapefruit bomb.
@SergioDunning10 ай бұрын
YERRRRRRRRR
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
Yuuurrrrr
@Wavy_Potts10 ай бұрын
Im surprised Rifaqaat didnt make the cut for you
@dedrickhicksjr10 ай бұрын
It was close!
@bigjimslade21479 ай бұрын
my guy, you were trying to describe a Mojito when describing Virgin Island Water
@xarakus10 ай бұрын
Ive tried bvalgari tyger and Turuthi blue. They are not the same at all in my opinion. For eg, I was impressed by tyger and lets say when I tried Turuthi later on, I would not buy truthi blue.
@mikebuckets10 ай бұрын
I have Turathi Blue and Black Panther by Alexandria’s Frags. The Black Panther smells much better to me.
@eaude_ame8 ай бұрын
cuz turathi blue is not straight tygar clone, its hybrid of bdc