Okay, folks, let's be clear: "Malachit" is for me like the little, cheeky brother of "God of Fire by Stéphane Humbert Lucas," who only ever gets to hear how great his big brother is! He really makes an effort to come close to his celebrated role model/brother, whom I unfortunately only know through TikTok and the like!
After spraying it on, my first thought was: "Whoa, did I accidentally get the much-praised God of Fire?" The mango note is present, as well as something cozy and woody. After a while, I think to myself, the little one is like the bigger one after a long party night - slightly exhausted, maybe not as striking, but still charming and above all, noticeable! While the "real" God of Fire, as the online community calls it, is supposed to be a flaming spectacle, Malachit reminds me more of a beautiful fireplace. The mango comes across slightly sweet, a bit zesty, with a light oud note for me (even though it’s not listed at all), and is nicely subtle. Price-performance ratio? Incredible for that! H/S? For the price? Great! Anyone who likes God of Fire or at least knows it through social media posts and is curious but wants to save their wallet will, in my opinion, get a solid, appealing clone/little brother here. While it certainly can't compete with the original, it still brings me joy! A truly beautiful scent for every day that lifts my spirits without breaking my budget. My respect to Maison Alhambra!
