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old but gold
Zino is the old-school gentleman who initially comes off as harsh and aloof, but inside he is a warm, attractive, and mysterious guy.
The drydown is simply to die for, sweet, woody, rosy, and warm - just a must for the mature man who knows what he wants and is fully engaged in life.
As a big fan of Tom Ford's Beau de Jour, I learned through various comments and reviews that Zino is said to smell similar and that Zino was the inspiration.
After several comparisons and tests, one can say that the fragrances go in the same direction and are quite close to each other; however, Zino is more complex and becomes noticeably warmer and sweeter
which I prefer, and with the price difference, I would always reach for Zino.
Conclusion
Zino is a timeless fougere that has everything a gentleman needs.
Longevity and sillage are good; you can smell it for 7-8 hours.
In the first 2 hours, the sillage is really top-notch, then it tapers off a bit.
Zino is simply a classic that always works!!
The drydown is simply to die for, sweet, woody, rosy, and warm - just a must for the mature man who knows what he wants and is fully engaged in life.
As a big fan of Tom Ford's Beau de Jour, I learned through various comments and reviews that Zino is said to smell similar and that Zino was the inspiration.
After several comparisons and tests, one can say that the fragrances go in the same direction and are quite close to each other; however, Zino is more complex and becomes noticeably warmer and sweeter
which I prefer, and with the price difference, I would always reach for Zino.
Conclusion
Zino is a timeless fougere that has everything a gentleman needs.
Longevity and sillage are good; you can smell it for 7-8 hours.
In the first 2 hours, the sillage is really top-notch, then it tapers off a bit.
Zino is simply a classic that always works!!
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Oriental Masterpiece
Karus Amber Gold by khadlaj is truly a very successful unisex fragrance.
At the beginning, it starts off very fruity and floral, which makes it seem somewhat feminine, but after 15-20 minutes, it really knocks you off your feet.
The combination of incense, patchouli, and oud gives this fragrance a beautiful elegant depth, paired with the fruity opening, creating an incredible composition.
In the drydown, the ombre nomade DNA becomes more prominent, making it somewhat more masculine but by no means animalistic or unpleasant; rather, it is very harmonious and elegant.
As it develops, I always have the feeling that I'm smelling a smoky sexy peach.
The longevity and sillage are also very good.
You can still perceive it the next day.
Conclusion: elegant fruity, smoky oriental with top longevity.
At the beginning, it starts off very fruity and floral, which makes it seem somewhat feminine, but after 15-20 minutes, it really knocks you off your feet.
The combination of incense, patchouli, and oud gives this fragrance a beautiful elegant depth, paired with the fruity opening, creating an incredible composition.
In the drydown, the ombre nomade DNA becomes more prominent, making it somewhat more masculine but by no means animalistic or unpleasant; rather, it is very harmonious and elegant.
As it develops, I always have the feeling that I'm smelling a smoky sexy peach.
The longevity and sillage are also very good.
You can still perceive it the next day.
Conclusion: elegant fruity, smoky oriental with top longevity.
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fresh, elegant, seductive
Evoke Gold by Ajmal smells like the lost middle brother of the Prada l'homme line.
Although I see it more in the direction of Prada l'homme intense.
Evoke Gold starts powdery, peppery, and fresh like its two stepbrothers, and when sniffing, you can hardly tell in the air that it doesn't belong to Prada.
As if you had layered the two Pradas and added a pinch of pepper.
The quality of the scent is incredibly strong and one of the best dupes of a fragrance I have ever smelled.
This fragrance DNA is for me the epitome of a noble fresh suit scent, always well-received, not too intrusive, and you simply feel like you've just taken a shower.
Longevity is also exactly between the two Pradas, you can perceive it for 8 hours, and for the first 2 hours, it projects very well.
Evoke Gold is currently my absolute recommendation to buy; if you like this DNA, you should grab it for the price of just under 30 euros.
Although I see it more in the direction of Prada l'homme intense.
Evoke Gold starts powdery, peppery, and fresh like its two stepbrothers, and when sniffing, you can hardly tell in the air that it doesn't belong to Prada.
As if you had layered the two Pradas and added a pinch of pepper.
The quality of the scent is incredibly strong and one of the best dupes of a fragrance I have ever smelled.
This fragrance DNA is for me the epitome of a noble fresh suit scent, always well-received, not too intrusive, and you simply feel like you've just taken a shower.
Longevity is also exactly between the two Pradas, you can perceive it for 8 hours, and for the first 2 hours, it projects very well.
Evoke Gold is currently my absolute recommendation to buy; if you like this DNA, you should grab it for the price of just under 30 euros.
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Clean fresh soapy!
Burberry Touch is a fresh, clean, and soapy fragrance that has a slight sweetness to it.
You can tell that Touch comes from a different time, yet it still fits well into today's world.
Since mainstream fragrances today are dominated by Ambroxan and shower gel freshness, this fresh scent stands out in a positive way.
The blend of fresh, sweet, and soapy makes the fragrance particularly pleasant to wear, and the longevity is really good, lasting 7-8 hours where it is well perceived.
The projection is very pleasant and is well received.
Great compliment getter.
You can tell that Touch comes from a different time, yet it still fits well into today's world.
Since mainstream fragrances today are dominated by Ambroxan and shower gel freshness, this fresh scent stands out in a positive way.
The blend of fresh, sweet, and soapy makes the fragrance particularly pleasant to wear, and the longevity is really good, lasting 7-8 hours where it is well perceived.
The projection is very pleasant and is well received.
Great compliment getter.
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CW meets OV !!!
La Rive has created a very good Cool Water clone with this fragrance, which, however, comes across as significantly mossier and woodier than the current formulation from Davidoff.
Personally, I find Distant Wave worlds better than the current original as it resembles the vintage Cool Water more and has an old-school vibe.
Additionally, Distant Wave in the drydown also resembles another beautiful fragrance, namely Original Vetiver by Creed.
Overall, you get the opening of vintage Cool Water and the drydown of Original Vetiver.
This combination is really well done, simply top!!
Longevity is average to good but still needs to be tested in summer.
6 hours of longevity and 1-2 hours of good projection should be achievable.
Here, you can comfortably overspray to get even more performance out of it.
Conclusion
Very nice fresh, mossy, and soapy fragrance, highly recommended for the price.
Personally, I find Distant Wave worlds better than the current original as it resembles the vintage Cool Water more and has an old-school vibe.
Additionally, Distant Wave in the drydown also resembles another beautiful fragrance, namely Original Vetiver by Creed.
Overall, you get the opening of vintage Cool Water and the drydown of Original Vetiver.
This combination is really well done, simply top!!
Longevity is average to good but still needs to be tested in summer.
6 hours of longevity and 1-2 hours of good projection should be achievable.
Here, you can comfortably overspray to get even more performance out of it.
Conclusion
Very nice fresh, mossy, and soapy fragrance, highly recommended for the price.
