I haven't tried the original but looking at the notes for the intense , i had a wonderful life moment thinking "these are a few of my favourite things" 😂 Stellar review! In depth and such a nuanced description , appreciate it as always ✊
I’d probably prefer the original, not big on too much chocolate in a frag, i used to have mancera chocolate greedy and that was like waring pure liquid chocolate orange cookies! Is hafez the one similar to mancera red Tobacco? I can’t remember, the prices look very steep for just an ounce. Thanks for the review!
Only thing I could possibly add would be that I occasionally get the sweet, dark-fruit accord like from 1984 for a longer time with Intense; seems slightly more prominent on my skin; agree there are no stand-out or out-of-place accords in Intense's blend. I get exactly what you describe out of this one, including the "all of 1984" sensation at the open and performance. My thought was "great date scent" as well (emphasis added). Got a little bit of an eastern-flavored By Kilian Intoxicated vibe. Great review.
I love the original. I can't imagine needing an intense version 2 sprays is almost too much. 1 spray to the chest is good unless its below freezing out lol. The original dried to a milk chocolatey patchouli on me after the booze note dissipated. It lasted for about 14 hours for me and projected over an arms length for 3 or 4 hours probably. Truly beast mode. Sounds like the Instense is actually toned down??? instead of a dark red color impression maybe this is an almost black color impression?
The original is such a magnificent composition. It featured in almost all of my lists last year. I'd be looking to give this a try but I do feel that the original is gonna my favourite.
Another great content review Chris, well done on the content my first Alexandria Fragrance is Gourmand Kiss I love the scent is Gourmand but not overly/cloying sweet as 1 Million Lucky, but I will look into the original Hafez 1984, and have a great, blessed, positive, productive and safe week. 👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I haven't tried either of them. Although the notes sound pretty good to me, I really hate blind buying! I do own Royal Equestrian and Dark Knight, but I had already smelled the original before I ordered them.
It does sound very yummy will have to maybe try both these. I generally do try your taboccoy recommendations. I must have been to York about 50times maybe more in my life and sadly missed this chocolate smell you've said with literally 2exceptions it's poured it down every single time haha
love ALEXANDRIA frags & own several of their clones I have the original HAFEZ scent so Im very curious about this one thanks for covering this new one JIM from MIAMI BEACH
Great vid. I prefer the original as well. I really like Intense as well though. I think it's in the same lane as Fahrenheit Parfum and I prefer it over Fahrenheit Parfum.
Belgian choc with coffee nuances? Hmm, that sounds irresistibel yummy. 🤤 Keep an eye on the OG. *Spring day in Paris, oi oi you lucky people! Have a goodsmellin' day!* 🤘🌞☕
I was expecting "intense", but Hafez 1984 is the intense one. I regret buying a full bottle, does not work on me at all! Hafez 1984 is very similar to Tabac Rouge, and they both radiate wonderfully. I was very disappointed.... Very weak, will not be wearing it. Not a good blind buy. Get Hafez 1984, that's the real intense one. I am on my second bottle of it.
I have bought the hafez 1984 last week, mostly after seeing your review. I have tried twice and, I am not impressed, yes it is nice smell but on me it doesn't last nor project after 1 hour. I had similar issues with with dua fragrances, reviewer would say fantastic stuff and after 2 or 3 duas, when I don't get anything close to what they are saying, you have to wonder is there a difference in quality of the ones sent to review and ones that they sell. I will stay away from both dua and aledandria and there is third one called Babylon fragrance just started, same thing. I don't think they fragrances are quality at all, just cheap oils from mall mixed with perfumer alcohol. Better save money and buy real stuff,or decant.
FRAG-MENTAL As I said ,I only tried it twice, and you are probably right it requires more wearings to have full picture. I have few duas ,bought them last year,and none since then and I don't think I ever will,so maybe that influenced my opinion of aledandria too, because they are basically the same.
I haven't tried the original but looking at the notes for the intense , i had a wonderful life moment thinking "these are a few of my favourite things" 😂
Stellar review! In depth and such a nuanced description , appreciate it as always ✊
Thank you Robert! I always appreciate your comments👍
What a lovely review. You explained it perfectly and compared nicely alongside Hafez 1984. You are a true artist, buddy...💗
Thanks buddy 👍
I’d probably prefer the original, not big on too much chocolate in a frag, i used to have mancera chocolate greedy and that was like waring pure liquid chocolate orange cookies! Is hafez the one similar to mancera red Tobacco? I can’t remember, the prices look very steep for just an ounce. Thanks for the review!
Yes Hafez is similar to Red Tobacco and PDM Carlisle👍
Great review and I enjoyed it and I'm gonna try it have a blessed day
Stay blessed Michael
Nice review. Are you getting any similarities of Hafez 1984 (Original) to Parfume de Marley Carlisle? Thanks
Yes it's very similar 👍
@@FRAGMENTAL I'm loving it, just picked up a backup bottle
Only thing I could possibly add would be that I occasionally get the sweet, dark-fruit accord like from 1984 for a longer time with Intense; seems slightly more prominent on my skin; agree there are no stand-out or out-of-place accords in Intense's blend. I get exactly what you describe out of this one, including the "all of 1984" sensation at the open and performance. My thought was "great date scent" as well (emphasis added). Got a little bit of an eastern-flavored By Kilian Intoxicated vibe. Great review.
Cheers Michael👍
this one is one of their best. It's quite a lovely fragrance.
Will have to try these next back end, your knowledge and delivery is certainly impressive my friend great job 👍👍
Ah thanks bud. I hope you get to try them at some point👍
I love the original. I can't imagine needing an intense version 2 sprays is almost too much. 1 spray to the chest is good unless its below freezing out lol. The original dried to a milk chocolatey patchouli on me after the booze note dissipated. It lasted for about 14 hours for me and projected over an arms length for 3 or 4 hours probably. Truly beast mode.
Sounds like the Instense is actually toned down??? instead of a dark red color impression maybe this is an almost black color impression?
Yes that's right, it was more toned down for me.
The original is such a magnificent composition. It featured in almost all of my lists last year. I'd be looking to give this a try but I do feel that the original is gonna my favourite.
Another great content review Chris, well done on the content my first Alexandria Fragrance is Gourmand Kiss I love the scent is Gourmand but not overly/cloying sweet as 1 Million Lucky, but I will look into the original Hafez 1984, and have a great, blessed, positive, productive and safe week.
👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm sure you'll enjoy it Ernest!
Great vid as always Chris 👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers!
I haven't tried either of them. Although the notes sound pretty good to me, I really hate blind buying! I do own Royal Equestrian and Dark Knight, but I had already smelled the original before I ordered them.
Oh... and thanks for keeping the background music Chris!
Haha I do love that music!
@@FRAGMENTAL I have a feeling it's because we're probably in the same age bracket! lol
It does sound very yummy will have to maybe try both these. I generally do try your taboccoy recommendations. I must have been to York about 50times maybe more in my life and sadly missed this chocolate smell you've said with literally 2exceptions it's poured it down every single time haha
Yes they are. Shame you were unlucky with the York weather!
I remember Ashton mentioning that Hafez 1984 was a clone of Red Tobacco by Mancera...thoughts?
It's similar but not marketed as a clone. It's also extremely similar to PDM Carlisle but again not intended to be a clone 👍
Hey whats your #1 for the Spring time :)? Maybe i am mistaken but you don't speak a lot about prada l'homme don't you like it? 🇩🇪😊
I enjoy it but don't own it. I'll be doing a spring list soon!
love ALEXANDRIA frags & own several of their clones I have the original HAFEZ scent so Im very curious about this one thanks for covering this new one JIM from MIAMI BEACH
You're welcome Jim, hope you're well.
I love Hany's fragrances very much! My favourite is Arabian Horse, haven't tried this one though
Thanks Yana! Yes Arabian horse is a beaut indeed!
I think will pick up the original first...which I already have on my wanted list💯
Good plan Sir
Sampled recently and do prefer the original. Smells good just not quite up to par with the masterpiece. Enjoyed. 👍🏻
That seems to be the majority opinion. The first was always going to be hard to beat!
Hi Chris! Have you tried Amouage Interlude man yat?
Yes it's lovely!
FRAG-MENTAL we need ur take on it. A review please?
Great review Chris. 👍
Cheers Tim👍
Great vid. I prefer the original as well. I really like Intense as well though. I think it's in the same lane as Fahrenheit Parfum and I prefer it over Fahrenheit Parfum.
Ah very interesting. Cheers Terry👍
How did you get this into the UK?
Alexandria have a UK website alexandriauk.com 👍
I wonder if it hasn't fully developed yet
Possibly but I'd had it for a few weeks before filming.
Belgian choc with coffee nuances? Hmm, that sounds irresistibel yummy. 🤤 Keep an eye on the OG. *Spring day in Paris, oi oi you lucky people! Have a goodsmellin' day!* 🤘🌞☕
Cheers Markus!
Im a cappuccino guy my self but wen it comes to candy i am mush more of a dark chocolate guy now that im older
Yes me too!
I love 1984 so I’m pretty certain I’ll love intense.
Me too buddy!
I was expecting "intense", but Hafez 1984 is the intense one. I regret buying a full bottle, does not work on me at all! Hafez 1984 is very similar to Tabac Rouge, and they both radiate wonderfully. I was very disappointed.... Very weak, will not be wearing it. Not a good blind buy. Get Hafez 1984, that's the real intense one. I am on my second bottle of it.
Yes the OG is definitely the stronger of the two.
(Montale chocolate greedy I mean)
Welcome ✨✨✨
Sounds like intense is not the right name for it
I must admit I was expecting something different. It's very nice though.
I have bought the hafez 1984 last week, mostly after seeing your review.
I have tried twice and, I am not impressed, yes it is nice smell but on me it doesn't last nor project after 1 hour.
I had similar issues with with dua fragrances, reviewer would say fantastic stuff and after 2 or 3 duas, when I don't get anything close to what they are saying, you have to wonder is there a difference in quality of the ones sent to review and ones that they sell.
I will stay away from both dua and aledandria and there is third one called Babylon fragrance just started, same thing.
I don't think they fragrances are quality at all, just cheap oils from mall mixed with perfumer alcohol.
Better save money and buy real stuff,or decant.
Sorry to hear that. Many people claim excellent performance from Hafez 1984. Actually your the first to say otherwise.
FRAG-MENTAL As I said ,I only tried it twice, and you are probably right it requires more wearings to have full picture.
I have few duas ,bought them last year,and none since then and I don't think I ever will,so maybe that influenced my opinion of aledandria too, because they are basically the same.
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