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Ahead STR8 Eau de Toilette

7.5 / 10 98 Ratings

A popular perfume by STR8 for men. The release year is unknown. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by Sarantis Group.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Fresh

Floral

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Provençal lavender

Bergamot

Pepper

Heart Notes

Clary sage

Geranium

Neroli

Base Notes

Iris

Cedarwood

Vanilla

Ratings

Scent

7.598 Ratings

Longevity

6.893 Ratings

Sillage

6.693 Ratings

Bottle

6.595 Ratings

Value for money

9.176 Ratings

Submitted by Frankie · last update on 02/06/2026.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/12/2023

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Minigolf
2570 Reviews

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Minigolf

8

After a completely normal summer thunderstorm

It was a long, hot day. Now it rumbles softly from afar, the first thick clouds appear on the horizon. Slowly but steadily approaching. Not a storm. Just a summer thunderstorm. Flashing - rumbling, rain begins to fall. Dense, yet gentle rain. It falls on thirsty green, on dry soil that slowly soaks up like a sponge. Wonderful rain! Just right. Everything breathes a sigh of relief. Even the herb beds with lavender and sage. A cool, fresh, refreshing scent wafts from everything. The blue iris by the pond is also "happy" and thanks it with powdery, rooty aromas. The large, old cedar does the same, having shaded the garden for ages and sitting majestically in the center. As if it wants to observe everything happening within from all sides and watch over it protectively. Its woody, resinous scent, which merges with the surrounding aromas, is an expression of its gratitude. For its location, its companions, the sun, the wind, and the rain.
Slowly, after about 2 hours, this subsides and the sun makes its way through the retreating clouds. Everything looks "new." Drops sparkle in the late afternoon. Silent witnesses of a refreshment that did everyone good. The coming night will likely be clear and cooler. And will scent freely into the night.
Just a "banal" summer story? Perhaps so. But one that delights the nose and spirit. And last but not least, a story that a simple bottle of perfume evokes, the contents of which smell so wonderfully!

01/05/2023

9Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Ezekiel
18 Reviews

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Ezekiel

Top Review 11

Nostalgia Bomb and the Best Cheapie in a Long Time!

For eight euros... I thought to myself, you can't go wrong; so I quickly ordered from the big A-Z. The delivery took a bit longer since the little performance bomb STR8 AHEAD (small wordplay) was shipped from Spain to Germany.
I haven't smelled this harsh and somewhat overdriven base DNA or opening in ages, man, I missed it...!
Many fragrances have been/will be reformulated and adjusted to the times or the modern nose, often made more suitable for everyday wear. The harsh and strong notes are usually toned down, made more palatable, and aimed at the broader masses. We have suffered many losses; many base DNAs are no longer what they once were or how we knew and loved them from earlier days, especially the time from the 80s to the early 10s...
Let's first talk about the scent...
The opening is very harsh and somewhat overloaded. A strong woody note, very peppery, and very little bergamot. The woody note strongly reminds me of the newer versions of "Voyage d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) | Hermès," just with a bit more power. Unfortunately, Voyage has also become woodier over the years and has been reformulated. About a decade ago, it was my signature scent and was noticeably fresher and more elegant, less woody. Unfortunately, another candidate of reformulations... The pepper is slightly overdriven and accompanies the woody note, and in the opening, it is very strict, almost too strict and without contrast. The bergamot sails along lightly but hides in the onslaught of the opening. However, the scent is already perceived as fresh and warm by the surroundings during the top notes. Without mentioning it to others or confronting friends and acquaintances from my close circle with the opening, I wouldn't have thought that and would have definitely interpreted it differently. Memo to myself, don't smell directly on the wrist and make a picture of the sillage; also gladly with third parties who can then act as test subjects :D
In the drydown, the anchors of the harsh notes are lifted, and sage, a light neroli, and a slightly powdery iris come to the fore. I am still searching for the geranium today; it peeks around the corner at most and then disappears again; the interplay in the drydown feels very lightly sweet with a fruity creamy touch, as the bergamot shines significantly brighter and stronger than in the opening. The main players remain the iris with perfectly balanced sage, which is caressed by the other fragrance notes. At its core, the scent hits the UR-DNA of "Dior Homme (2005) | Dior." In my opinion, this is one of the best, if not the best evergreen iris scent I have encountered so far. The same goes for the 2011 version, which has lost a bit of its edge and has been rounded off; the difference is a matter of taste, but there are significant differences compared to the versions that came after the 2011s.
The comparisons to L'Homme could also be interpreted in the drydown, but it deviates from its DNA, is less powdery sweet, and lacks the sage plus bergamot.

The potency and longevity of Ahead are fantastic for a fresh scent and almost outperform every fragrance that has come under my nose so far. It radiates from morning until late afternoon and only then slowly becomes skin-close; with a lot of movement, it really starts to perform and goes far beyond the afternoon; very similar to "Molecule 01 | Escentric Molecules," which only really kicks in for me in summer or with a lot of movement. A distinction must be made between the opening and the drydown. The opening is very potent and strongly fills the room, while the drydown moves around the wearer at 1.5 to 2 meters. I would spray the scent a maximum of 3 times; any additional spray would be perceived as unpleasantly overwhelming by those around, as it projects too strongly.
It can be worn for any occasion between spring and late autumn. It is an evergreen and does not clash when dosed correctly.

Conclusion
What is delivered here for eight euros is simply incredible and signature-worthy... A very cool scent that dances a disco fox with Dior Homme 2005, awesome! Absolute recommendation from my side!
I love the UR-DNA of Dior Homme, and I had completely erased it from my memory. However, with the first spray, it came directly from my subconscious, and a memory from my younger days shot into my head; that was around 2007, and it goes down like oil; remembering that, looking at old pictures from the time when I was a young man, incredibly beautiful! I just love these scents that trigger these memories and reflect a beautiful time! And it wasn't Dior, THANK YOU STR8!
All the more sad that the newer DH versions no longer manage that because the fragrances have simply been poorly reformulated and seem bland.

04/08/2022

8Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

McSmell
2 Reviews

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McSmell

8

A bit of Dior, a bit of iced tea, but great value for the price

In search of affordable fragrances with potential, I came across this true "budget scent." Around €5 is quite a statement. The creamy, powdery scent with sage and rose stands out clearly for me at the beginning. I would wish for a bit more woody notes. I can also confirm the association with iced tea from a previous reviewer.
The bottle is not exactly a masterpiece, but the sprayer works really well compared to others in this price range without leaking.
The longevity is absolutely fine for the price.

Updated on 04/08/2022

06/04/2021

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Hujo77
32 Reviews

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Hujo77

Very helpful Review 10

Incredible !!!!

Incredible what you get for under 5 euros here, simply world-class !!!!
This gentle, incredibly flattering iris-sage scent is an absolute surprise for me !!!!
How on earth did they manage to produce such a beautifully balanced fragrance for so little money?
This scent envelops its wearer in a soft, spicy iris-sage cloud that is incredibly seductive and sexy.
This fragrance could definitely be worn well by women too !!!! Ladies, go for it !!!!

Conclusion
Super beautiful, gentle scent that is incredibly pleasant to wear and creates a strong sense of well-being. Unisex fragrance !!!!
Longevity and sillage are average, but you can comfortably use 6 sprays to enhance the projection.
Guys and gals, just try it and enjoy !!!!

Statements

29 short views on the fragrance

Sierra91

2 years ago

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

3

Iris and sage go very well together imo. Love the scent, longevity for me easy 6/7 hours which is great! Very good value compliment Frag!

Stolzman

3 years ago

6Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

3

I wanted to enjoy it as much as Chris from ScentLand does. Masculine.
Smells ok, medium sillage. my mum loves it and wants one for my dad.

Polarrfox

6 years ago

10Scent 8Longevity 10Sillage

3

Heavy, animal, spicy and cedar scent. For real men.

Orathan

3 years ago

8Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

2

At first I disliked it, but I've grown quite fond of it. Not bad at all, especially for that price tag!

muzik

2 days ago

4Scent 4Longevity 5Sillage

I wish it lasted much longer than body spray . Smell 6/10

Pinseltown

2 years ago

47

31

Scorching heat in the city
I spray Ahead
Suddenly, I'm in the middle of a lavender field
Citrus-green wood freshness surrounds me coolly
Grinning wide +

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Couchlock

5 years ago

12

3

this cheapie smells more luxurious than many designer fragrances that are several times more expensive! starts off similar to dior h., base is spicy woody & masculine...

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