WO/01 Somewoody Zara 2023

I am a big fan of Xerjoff, especially of Alexandria II and the other Oud Stars, but I find it impressive what Zara has delivered here.

Of course, Somewoody doesn't quite reach the level of Alexandria, but it is, especially in the sillage, damn close.
Somewoody is a bit lighter for me and generally lacks the depth of Alex2.
In the opening, it comes across as somewhat synthetic/alcoholic, but as it develops, it becomes really nice and woody, floral, sweet with a very slight medicinal note.
The closer you get to the drydown, the softer and creamier it becomes.
Longevity and sillage are of course not as strong as the original, but for the price, it's totally acceptable.

I am not a fan of dupes (especially not those that use exactly the same oils as Xerjoff, Roja, PdM, etc. for 1/100th of the price :D :D), and I prefer to go for the original, but this fragrance is really worth recommending, especially for people who don't want to spend too much money on perfumes but still want to smell good/special.
The price/performance ratio is absolutely fantastic!!
The bottle is also more than decent for the price.

Definitely worth a try :)