At MAD Parfumeur you usually get very good dupes with top performance.
You usually know which clone it is when you test the fragrance.
Pera is a little different.
When I first tested it, I thought it was
Emporio Armani - Stronger With You.
But the second time I wore it, it seemed more independent than I thought.
The fragrance starts with a nice apple note, which unfortunately doesn't last long.
After a short time, I can smell the pepper, which is very dominant.
At the beginning, everything still seems reasonably fresh.
Although the opening is also sweet, the apple and lemon still provide a slight freshness.
The DD is much sweeter, fresher than
Emporio Armani - Stronger With You, but still sweet.
Amber probably provides this warming sweetness.
I notice ginger very strongly after just under 5 minutes; together with the peppery notes, this is the most prominent note for me.
In the air, the fragrance gives me very light gingerbread vibes.
So it's all quite spicy, warm and sweet without overdoing it.
The SWY DNA remains until the end.
For me, Pera is like a flanker from the Stronger With You series.
"Stronger With You Ginger Pepper", that could be the name and actually this description is enough to describe Pera in one sentence.
As with almost all MADs', the performance is top.
Lasts 11-12 hours on my skin.
However, I already had to go to the bathroom, otherwise it would probably have lasted longer, impressive.
The radiance is also great, the SWY can't even come close.
It may not be a beast, but it is definitely one of the stronger fragrances in my collection.
My conclusion: not a pure dupe for me.
Independent but not really unique.
Nevertheless, a good, masculine fragrance that appeals to me.
Fans of the SWY series should give it a try.
There has recently been a small MAD store in Cologne, where you can go in and ask for Pera or other MADs.
You're sure to find one or two treasures there.