Fragrances No Longer Worth Buying In 2025 | Men's Cologne/Perfume Review 2025
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FRAGRANCES FEATURED :
Club de Nuit Intense Man Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man EDP Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man Armaf
Club de Nuit Intense Man Limited Edition Parfum Armaf
Aventus Creed
Club de Nuit Precieux Armaf
L'Aventure Al Haramain Perfumes
Spicebomb Extreme Viktor&Rolf
Oajan Parfums de Marly
Spicebomb Infrared Viktor&Rolf
Sauvage Dior
Sauvage Parfum Dior
Turathi Blue Afnan
Homme Idéal Extrême Guerlain
Homme Idéal Parfum Guerlain
Vetiver Parfum Guerlain
Tobacco Vanille Tom Ford
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Al Haramain
Le Male Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Male Le Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier
Guilty Elixir de Parfum pour Homme Gucci
La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu Électrique Yves Saint Laurent
Al Nashama Caprice Lattafa Perfumes
La Nuit de L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
The Dreamer Versace
Terre d'Hermes Hermès
Terre d'Hermes Parfum Hermès
Eros Versace
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This is the problem with influencers. They push what's new right when it comes out. A collector should have anything in their collection. It should be whatever we like. I for one have many perfumes in my collection, and I like them all. Buy what you like, fragrances do not get outdated. Only posers will just buy what's new and what everyone else wears.
Of course they 'push' (weird choice of wording, it's not exactly a hard sell) new releases when they come out. If later down the line something comes along that makes a fragrance obsolete or redundant, then of course they will also say that. That's literally their job. This is for new buyers, nothing to do with collectors or collecting... I'm not going to waste money on something if it's fundamentally pointless, but if you've already got it, good for you, enjoy it. I don't think that's a 'problem', why would you big up an old release if there are better, newer alternatives? Perhaps we should all be driving around in those shonky old cars with the crank that starts the engine, because they are the OGs 😂
@@qualichor1222 Say what you like, but as of this time, my comment has 79 thumbs up! 😂😂
@@qualichor1222 How the hell does a fragrance makes another "obsolete"? Thats just following social media hype/trends. Sauvage is just as good now as it was then, its the same fragrance, lol.
@@Bramble20322 Is a Ford model T just as good as it was when it came out? Objectively yes. Relatively no. Does anyone drive one to work anymore? Fragrances are fashion and people's opinions about fashion are almost wholly made up by what's trendy and what they're used to. I bet no one from a hundred years ago would like how Sauvage smells because it's completely different to anything they would have smelled before.
I love ALL my of the off the wall fragrances in my collection. I love wearing scents that I'm 99.9% sure no one else is going to be wearing, no matter where I go. I'm a niche lover, but I'm broke, so I'm a lover of clones of niche fragrances. That's why I'm so confident nobody is will smell like I do.
Bro was pushing La Nuit Bleu Electrique harder than anyone less than a few months back and now considers it obsolete 💀
Try al Nashama Caprice from Lattafa, and you'll know why
Exactly, how his views changed after being invited to Dubai $$$
Gotta please them sponsors 😂
@@xwhiteoutx6513 EXACTLY! 🎯
You probably just got here. He's been taking about Bleu Electrique for years now. Time to move on especially cause it's ridiculously hard to find for what it is.
Fragrances are not like automobiles. The newer ones are not always better than the older ones.
What do you drive? If it wasn't built in 1885 then you must delete this comment.
@ let me restate to be more clear: newer automobiles are generally always better. Older fragrances are not generally worse.
@@qualichor1222 Your reading comprehension shows.
@@qualichor1222a new 85 mustang is better then a new Tesla, you sound stupid
The Dreamer is still very much relevant! Nothing else smells like it
Yup, I can't imagine not having a bottle at all times
Burberry Touch is often compared to it (dry down) but I think it stands on it's own.
Does anyone else feel that Al Haramain Aqua Dubai (a dupe of LV Imagination) has a similar vibe? It’s soapy, clean, and uplifting
@@matiasoterod Definitely it does to me.. was looking for this comment in Fragrantica, but nobody wrote it !!!
Dreamee is very basic honestly it's like cool water by Davidoff like Sauvage like eros. Too basic
Dreamer is solid. It still gets worn while sitting right next to my 200ml bottle of 1m lucky. My daughter even has a bottle. She sampled it at boots in Manchester then spent her own cashmoney on a full bottle.
Dreamer is solid.
This channel has become more stale than a bottle Fahrenheit that has been left in the window of a Superdrug since 1998
Not even a troll comment, I'd love to see Omar make an Amouage buying guide. Omar, from one middle eastern man to another, your taste is incredible🤣
Hes british mate
@@FrankieCini779He said it himself, he's Egyptian.
Oi oi M8, yew awwrite? EEZ a fine bri'ish bloke eh? Not one of 'em brown GEEZAS innit?
@@FrankieCini779 One is ethnicity the other is nationality.
He’s British Pakistani….
I think all of your comments are valid Omar. Time moves on and style changes, however scent has an emotional resonance and can transport us back in time or give us a sense of confidence, calm, or vitality. A collection should be about love, and that is always up to the beholder. Some fragrances, transcend the art or trends and become a part of our own essence. In the collecting hobby, new and innovation keep things fresh, while our favourites keep us grounded to the feelings that brought and kept us in the hobby to begin with. Sauvage (EDT) is a signature scent for me (Bleu de Chanel Parfum and TF Noir Extreme too) and will be like my Aramis in 40 years. Versace Eros (EDT, EDP, and Energy or even D&G Light Blue Eau Intense) will always be a part of my summer rotation for as long as its available. New scents will enter the collection and be replaced or forgotten, but those with a touch a ‘scentimental’ will live on with in the collection- for me at least.
I don't know why people say all the time that Spicebomb extreme got reformulated. I sprayed 2 times last week and a woman on the other side of a bar, said she could smell me. I have a November 2023 batch
My bottle is from 2022 or therabouts and I easily get 12 hours of performance. SpiceBomb Extreme is one of my favourite fragrances of all time. A for sure go to during winter or cooler rainy days.
Yeah, same. I absolutely love it, it's my favourite fragrance
I can smell it on my clothes even the next day so not sure what reformulation he is referring to
@@shool3992 I have come to see that numerous people in the fragrance community are too concerned about reformulation etc. I am not saying it doesn't exist but at times it is touted as the reason for dismal performance on many instances when there are other factors to consider if performance is indeed lacking whatever the fragrance.
I've got two bottles, bought 2 years apart, 2020 & 2022, both perform fantastic
@dqyler I am not surprised. I can speak about the 2022 batch but not those that followed. I doubt it is as bad as its been made out to be
I didn't live in the 90s and most of my colleagues didn't live in the 90s so I don't care if my scent smells like the 90s, no one will know that it's outdated. The Dreamer is such a nice scent even if you don't know it's already that old. I know florals isn't in the in right now but I'm a sucker at florals and as someone who still listen to stuff like jazz and 70s soul couldn't be more appropriate
I might be new to fragrances, however I love the OLD style fragrances. I have The Dreamer and love it because it reminds of younger days. I prefer the ORIGINAL Eau Savage and the two recent reformulation MILES ahead of the "influencers' darling " savage range.
Yes sir
The Dreamer will always be relevant imo. If Versace dropped an EDP of The Dreamer today your tune would change in the very next video I bet.
😂so true 👍
Versace The Dreamer is a great and cheap chilling at home in the evening, after a shower or casual summer patio hang outs. Hard to beat the insane price. Are there better white florals? Yes. But still worth having and unique. In class of weather it has a kind of odd sour smell, but is relaxing in warmer weather.
smell of the 90s
that's facts ! i've been wearing it for years now, for casual and after a shower mainly, it's a great fragrance and my girl just can't get enough of it.
me too i would like to know any fragrance in that genre that's is better than the dreamer.
Vintage cars, vintage furniture, vintage fragrances. They aren’t for everyone, but of the best of those, they become a lot more valuable, as everyone knows their value, as opposed to so many modern boring alternatives.
100%
I don’t agree with most of this. I don’t care how old a fragrance is, all I’m concerned about is whether or not it smells good. 95% of the public have no idea about fragrances anyway.
It’s futile to talk about longevity because it can vary wildly from one person to another.
Finally, please stop telling your audience that 37.2% are subscribed. This is the same figure you’ve been quoting for nearly a year. It’s highly unlikely that that very precise figure has remained unchanged for a full year. It does nothing for your credibility.
I first got into watch reviews and bought a lot of them, and now I am into fragrances. Not a good find for my wallet, but there is something so nice about picking your scent for the day, for me symbolizing what I plan for the day, I spray it, it excites my senses and gets me in the right mood.
I just got Ideal Extreme and The Dreamer. They were pretty cheap, and i wanted them on the shelf. The Dreamer definitely smells like a 90's fragrance, but I like smelling things that bring me back. I haven't received the Ideal Extreme yet, but have high hopes
I just got Ideal Extreme about a month ago. Absolutely amazing. The dry down is absolutely magical. Expertly blended with that amazing leather and tobacco in the base.
Hi Omar, was wondering what is your take on the controversial reformulation of Dior home parfum?
And will you be reviewing it soon?
Cheers mate!!👍🏻love the vids, keep them coming~
It wasn’t reformulated, it was a completely different perfumer.
Just got a bottle of the masterpiece Terre D’Hermes ETD for Christmas and I completely disagree! Been getting 7-8 hours with a good medium projection and have been getting a lot of compliments with it. I’m a 4-5 spray guy for reference… also Tabacco Vanille is not out dated at all lol that is a classic Tom Ford DNA! But I do agree with the rest of your list. Those others are fading into the sunset
If you like Tobacco Vanille, get Amouage Boundless instead. Not the same, but a similar style, higher quality, cheaper, and has some incense.
I love Tobacco Vanille. Definitely gonna try Boundless. Thanks
Amouage Boundless is 350 Euros! Not exactly in everybody's price range
@ i said cheaper not cheap
@@vlxxrd4866 Amouage is not cheaper than Tom Ford. 100 ml Tobacco Vanille is 235 Euros at discounters while Boundless 100 ml is 335 Euros
Just bought the dreamer! 😂 In my quest to find the best Allrounder scents.. Moustache edp is also great in that sense ✌️
Trust me spicebomb extreme is not gutted whatsoever. 6 sprays last 10-12 hours on my dry ass skin with medium projection and every time I ask people around me for feedback on whether the scent is strong they nod their heads up and down so hard to me that they look like bobble heads on 50 pounds of Jeremy Fragrance quality crack. You really don’t want or need more performance/projection than that especially with such a strong and spicy frag. If you want “beast mode” performance, most Montale, Mancera, or Xerjoff frags will do the trick. PSA, after spraying on skin, if you don’t smell it after a lil while it’s because you’re nose-blind to it. I swear some people on fragrantica are the predecessors of homo-sapiens.
Brother, what year is your flacon from? If earlier than 2024 then you're right, but we're talking about new releases here. The current Spicebomb Extreme is a fraction of what it was. I have tested this piece of ... many times over the last month, currently 4h is the max, and about 40 minutes of projection.
Your skin must suck then. I work for viktor and Rolf and a vender and can tell you it sells. Also everybody still says it lasts 8-10 hours. You must have nasty ass skin of this doesn’t last on you
I have a newer Spicebomb bottle and I only spray 3-4 times and it lasts all day on me. I believe it got better with some maceration.
The extreme version?
@ Yeah!
batch codes matters
L'oreal ruined Spicebomb Extreme
Yeh mine still works well but I've heard about reformulation.Although I will say many say and I've personally experienced the power of manceration.
I agree, i have a new bottle, and I wouldn’t be exaggerating by saying that the sillage and longevity are 50% of the old batches. It’s not worth it anymore!
@@MisharyAlbassamYea man I have a friend that just bought spicebomb as I recommended it, he had sprayed it but it really smelled very different... when did they change the Spicebomb?
I bought Bvlgari man in black instead
Bro we got the same pic
Club de Nuit Intense EDT is marvelous after it macerates.
Mine opens with more of a refined note than it did four years ago when it was so synthetically lemony.
The dry down is very smooth now and has that woodsy, smoky effect.
I still wear it and I still get compliments.
Lies! I bought about 3 or 4 bottles & it's trash now even let 1 sit for 2 months & it was still horrible
This is best perfumes list. Wrong caption.
The dreamer still does it for some people. I get complimented every time i wear it.
Spicebomb Extreme still lasts a decent amount of time... 6 hours or so, but no it's not beast mode. I still think it's worth buying though. Just bought mine recently, hope maceration helps strengthen it a bit.
You ask us our opinion if it smells outdated but never define "outdated".
I bought spicebomb extreme and like it, then I bought Tobacco Vanille and forgot about all about spicebomb. Both have good longevity and projection, on my skin tobacco Vanille lasts easily 12 hours. I’m late to the fragrance game but Tobacco Vanille is the best thing I have smelled yet.
The original "The Dreamer" was sooo goood. It was remade in 2010, and the original was the one featuring lavendar and tobacco... Which the video does not mention at all.
The dreamer is still hella relevant
Absolutely don't agree with terre, dreamer and le.male. stunning fragrances and still relevant. Different than crappy vanilla esque everything today.
From someone who has over 20 niches and hundreds of samples, the dreamer is one of the nicest designer, classic gentleman masterpiece
@@philippegosselin3313 dreamer is legendary.
I have skipped around most of versaces offerings, Dylan blue is great but there are many blue frags out there with similar or better quality.
Dreamer sits all.on it's own in terms of creativity.
Hi Omar, may I know where you got that flannel you're wearing, it looks very flattering on you!
Minor quibble: Tobacco Vanille is still excellent, but it's old and always available, so it's taken for granted. If it had been put in the vault instead of Plum Japonais, Japon Noir, or Italian Cypress, we'd all be singing it's praises and begging for it to be re-released. On the other hand, I agree about the sad reformulation of Terre d'Hermes, but for what it costs now at discounters, I'm fine with it.
i feel like if a fragrance like bleu electrique was amazing in your opnion like last year, it should be worth it to this day considering that it isnt even that expensive.
These reviewers really are full of absolute 🐂 💩. Changing their minds constantly on frags. Maybe the Dubai $$$ makes things smell different. 🤷
Another great video 🎉
Tobacco Vanille is 10/10 imo, and I have never smelled anything better (tried most of the clones)
Absolutely I agree with Omar that Savage Parfum is the the one to own - I also really like to EDP however.
Eros Parfum is head and shoulders above the EDT.
I bought the Teres DHermes EDT yesterday and thought the performance is really good especially since it’s very hot here atm.
The best sauvage imo is Luna Rossa carbon 😊
@ yeah I couldn’t say.
Never tried that one - it’d have to be pretty outstanding to match Sauvage EDP or Parfum.
Gets pretty similar ratings on Fragrantica 4.2 vs 4.3 / 5
I like the old scents. I don’t mind if others don’t
Some old scents are still ‘relevant’ in my opinion, some are more ‘timeless’ than others 🙂
We can buy whatever we like. Yet another fragrance reviewer who knows ALL.
Turathi Blue is fantastic and I agree I use that in place of Sauvage
Just got it, and its such a great blue fragrance that punches above its weight
I love a lot of the old school fragz. If it smells good to you...wear it. I understand what he's saying, but he's got a point. If you're not a collector, I don't expect you to appreciate the classic fragrances. I still buy fragrances that are way older than those.
Amouage reflection is a perfect upgrade for Le male
I have terre d'Hermes edt and I'm gonna get eau givree this summer for sure, the best citrusy fresh fragrance I've ever smelled it's just so succulent and sparkling... Insane juice
Damn, blud came in guns blazing and dissed so many classics lol.
I have to agree though. I never use Le Male as a standalone anymore, the amount that I have left I just use for watering down sweeter fragrances if I want to wear them but think they might be too sweet for the occasion.
I want to pick up my first niche cologne, I have a designer for most occasions (20 total) and I wanna get something unique but also mass appealing, what would you recommend?
Spicy java by perfume parlour in extrait (extract) concentration. It's a clone of xerjoffs Golden Dallah. It's 1:1 in quality.
Perfume parlour are awesome if you want to try niche before you buy. The 5🌟 ratings are mostly accurate
try something from Xerjoff
I'm sticking with my TdH, Spicebomb Ext and Tobacco V. I agree with the rest.
Bleu electrique was an easy find for me (just lucky I guess). Will keep the nashama in mind if I ever need to replace
It's a good replacement.
When it comes to Versace, you may say I’m a Dreamer, but I’m not the only one
I have 3 in that list, spicebomb , Guerlain and blue electric, blue electric I don’t wear much ,but the other 2 I still really like, you never know they may become classics in the future years.
All these are beginners.. these are perfect for my nephews beginner collection
Why? Just because alot of people love the smell? There arent any obligations in developing your taste in fragrances. Some people think they MUST love the smell of oudh when they are in tge fragrance game for a longer time, 'because thats what all the pro youtubers think smells good, right?' Some people love the smell of something oudh from the start, while others will never like it. It has nothing to do with 'being a beginner'.
so I take it amouage beach hut is endgame fragrance? Smells like an old cardboard box with sand in it.
Those intro fragrances stand the test of time.
Fragrance World also has Blue Electrique clone. How would you compare them if you're aware of it?
Seventy-five percent of my collection is of fragrances that were originally released forty or more years ago. This video annoys me😊
I love The Dreamer, i get that it smells like 90s and kinda dated just like le male is, but i don't get why people call it weird. For me it's the same idea as the le male but done differently. They like two brothers from the different mothers to me if that makes sense, different but similar.
Dreamer is awesome. Nothing like it imo. Although, Nishane Karagoz gave off major Dreamer vibes in the opening.
SBE last batch its ok, 6 ot 8 hours wich is above avg by far today. Still worth it at the right price. Got mine for $78 bucks ($130 local cost).
When I bought Guerlain Extreme, I loved it. Wore it for a few weeks, insane smell. But then something happened with my nose or something, it's now very heavy on me and it is almost sickening sometimes. I'll probably sell it or trade for the EDP, that one is fantastic.
Which cologne would you say is best? PDM Layton, PDM Carlisle, Dior Sauvage Elixir, or TF Tobacco Vanille?
Layton for versatility, smellwise would say Carlisle but thats subjective.
@@joaopaulostasiu1091Agree. 💯
This year we're stepping into niche. Only 3 fragrances for the year.
What would you guys recommend for me?
Jul et mad Ganja Oud, (luxury woods)
Zoologist panda 2017 (fruity, earthy, uplifting)
Xerjoff Golden Dallah (smooth, spicy, comforting)
Me wearing Club de nuit intense man limited edition parfume in 2025. That my go to cologne if i want compliments and specially with a clean cesar cut. Club de nuit intense man limited edition will forever be in my top 5 cologne
For me, Eros smells nice. I just like it, nothing more to say. I've never tried the others, but I'm pretty sure, I'd like Terre D'Hermès a lot - same as I like its clone Rasasi Fattan (btw, sometimes I layer it with Khadlaj Shiyaaka Red, it makes each other more interesting and potent - those uplifting (KS) with earthy (RF) scents blend together perfectly.
I would like personally to see your old phrases, like "Class is in session" Bro, it was original.
Regarding Al Nashama Caprice, some people said it is so artificial reconstruction of YSL BL. I don't know, I have never tried this stuff so can't make comparisons... . Oh damn, The Dreamer and Le Male?🥺
Le Male is one of my all time favs, I will never change it for new Elixirs and stuff like that...
I am definitely into classics, so everyone is different. I think also that CK Obsession EDT is still nice and you can rock this well.
I’m seeing people in the comments complaining about the this video, he’s clearly offering alternatives, as more cheaper but better alternatives are coming out on the market ,as the og scents maybe outdated, discontinued or not easily accessible.
Hello there! Thanks to videos like yours, I learned about the differences between different versions of perfumes such as - EDT, EDP, Perfume and others. Since then I keep looking for EDP or perfume versions because I know they are more durable and strong. However, I'd be interested to see a video (I can't find one) where someone gives advice on which fragrances doesn't make sense to pay more for these versions and which ones the EDT version is good enough and long-lasting or even better to purchase and to save money? With so many flankers, clonings and version of each fragrance and different iterations as "elixir or intense" it can be soo confusing which one to buy...
Emporio Armani - Stronger With You EDT (The OG) is long lasting and has great projection. It is fashionable for people to say that the Intensely and Absolutely flankers are the best but for me the EDT is the winner
@@richardmurray4605 hey, good insight, thank you!:)
i have a question should we tell which clone are we wearing or tell like the original fragrance , like club de nuit intense man or creed aventus if wearing club de nuit although they smell same
You might as well give the actual clone name. Even when I’m wearing something expensive, if anyone asks, after I tell them what it is, I’ll always point them to an affordable alternative. The stigma about clones only exists in fragrance spaces. Almost no one outside of the hobby will be impressed at a $300 cologne as opposed to its middle eastern counterpart. Plus, times are hard 😂 who won’t understand that??
I find the latest batches of Terre d'Hermes EDT to still have very good longevity. I think a lot of people go nose blind because it has a ton of ISO E Super.
But what's worth buying is what really makes you happy. I gave up on YSL La Nuit de l'Homme because it was nice but didn't fit anywhere in my life, there was just no occasion for it. Then I stumbled across the Le Parfum version and to my astonishment it proved wonderfully versatile and even signature-worthy. And L'Homme Idéal Extrême--well! It's a unique masterpiece! How can you not want it in your "palette"?
Bro is giving opinions like School of Scents is redundant and no longer worth in 2025, Better alternatives available 😂.. No Thanks for the opinion !!
I prefer older fragrances to the modern ones. As they bring back memories ( scents owned by family or places ). As well, if EVERYBODY wore only the newest/modern varieties, how do you stand out?
Turathi Blue is a Bvlgari Tygar clone, but, yes, a better choice than Sauvage EDT (of which there are many cheaper clones available).
I own almost all of these. I still enjoy them
Wake up babe....Omar just uploaded
You should try the brand Essential Parfums 👌
The point of Spicebomb extreme? It's my girl's favourite. I like it but she loves it on me. Therefore it stays in my collection and will be repurchased, although it's not as potent as in December, 2016, when I started wearing it.
I like Eros more than most of the alternatives you suggested tbh. You could make the case that it's a bit basic or dated, but only among other enthusiasts.
spicebomb extreme is my gf’s favorite scent on me so it’s very much relevant :)
Very controversial take my friend 😂. Spicebomb extreme is a BEAST! Many compliments!
I agree with the spicebomb extreme, it is reformulated now. The deliciousness of it is now gone, and what you are now smelling are dark spices, no more creaminess to it. Which is sad, bcoz i love the original scent of the spicebomb extreme😞
omar please do an amouage buying guide
I used to love Armani Mania but it’s discontinued and can’t find it anywhere. What is a good fragrance alternative to that?
I sprayed CDNI edt the other day and it didnt do anything for me. Almost finished my 3rd bottle and i probably wont grab another.
From an industry insider perspective I have to say Terre is not reformulated! Still produced in the exact same way! Personally I prefer the Parfum and Givree versions as well, and overall Voyage Parfum! But it is the same, this has just been a hype social media rumor, maybe some people got old batches that have turned or idk? 🤷🏼
Need to pick up dreamer soon...
I wish you’d posted this a few days ago before I’d already ordered spice-bomb extreme 😭
A clone fragrance isn't obsolete, it's like saying the original is also obsolete. You can say it's overused, but so is Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel but they are not obsolete, they are the nr 1 and 2 most sold fragrances in the world.
I bought my Spicebomb Extreme last year and for me it performs pretty great, Idk if it's the weaker version but it still lasts a long time.
Here are some fragrances that I find obsolete now:
JPG Le Male (original)
Dior Fahrenheit edt
D&G The One edt/edp
Dior High Energy
Chanel Allure Homme
YSL la nuit de l'homme edt (weak and there are a lot of other better fragrances in this style)
Can anyone recommend a good men's fragrance review channel? I've been out of the game for a couple years and i dont remember any names
To me JPG Le Mâle is a timeless classic.
Morning all! Comments re: Bleu Electrique are spot on. You're right- its not outdated but Al Nashama Caprice is so close that it certainly is a better alternative for the $$. FYI, thought I was in a Minecraft server with the background music. LOL very chill!
House Fragrance Rating Raters
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'Homme Bleu Electrique 4.55 4,546
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Extreme 4.51 12,469
Guerlain L'Homme Ideal Extreme 4.34 2,740
Hermes Terre D'Hermes EDT 4.28 22,924
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille 4.22 24,502
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT 4.14 18,926
Versace Eros EDT 4.08 23,157
Versace The Dreamer 4.07 4,600
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male 4.01 20,384
Dior Sauvage EDT 3.87 26,006
You forgot Dior Fahrenheit a classic what's the new better one?? It needs a replacement in 2025
I agree on your take on V&R Spicebomb Extreme and YSL LDNL
I feel Spicebomb Extreme has been gutted to death at this point. The current batches were too weak.
As for YSL LDNL EDT, no clones/dupe so far able to replicate the charm of the original. The closest one is Trussardi Riflesso yet it doesn’t have the signature cardamom that LDNL is known for.
I have recent versions of Spicebomb Extreme and PDMs Oajan. Longevity is comparable, ~7h good projection, but I wouldn't call either of them beastly.
My spice bomb smelled off when I first got it about a year ago and as it sit it now smells like what I smelled at the store and much stronger
I'm sorry, but CDNIM EDT will always be in my collection. In the air it's the best Aventus clone and by far the most complimented
I bought the eros parfum recently, much better than the edt
I just acquired SBX and have been unimpressed with the projection given its reputation, i had no idea about the reformulation
When was TdH reformulated?? I’m down to my last drops in an older bottle and have a newer backup waiting in a drawer😢
Turathi Blue is not a good substitute for Sauvage. Not close in notes or use.
Try Lataffa Qa’aed EDP (regular. Not Intense). A spicier more complex replacement for Sauvage. Great projection and silliage and longevity. And price at $22 can’t be beat.
Spice bomb still 12 hours on a 2024 bottle…
Yeah I'm surprised he speculated this heavily. It doesn't seem like he's even tried recent batches yet he's so sure it's not worth buying
I agree with these posts. I bought it about 3 months ago so I assume it’s a recent batch and it performs superbly.
Great to hear as I have this and performances on mine is killer.However like Omar I'd heard the rumors
I think the whole performance thing with spicebomb extreme is that M word. My bottle is 22x11d3 was relatively weak initially, but has gotten stronger over time
I have a bottle from 2022 and performance is excellent. I get about 22 hours of longevity and weeks on clothing. This is a fragrance I wear rather heavily in winter. I am almost halfway through my bottle.
Spicebomb extreme is a total masterpiece. But I respect your opinion. Nonetheless I’ll keep wearing it untill I die haha. That is a true gem.
I have both Guerlain HI extrême and parfum, and i still prefer extrême more !!
I think you should own the parfum and test it before claiming it's better than extrême ;)
and what does irrelevant even mean ? when a scent like HI extreme is not even commonly overused and people do not wear it as much as sauvage, 1million and BDC !!