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For me, Creed Aventus has always been the holy grail and thus at the very top of my wish list. I recently acquired a bottle and was completely euphoric, as I could finally call it MINE.

Upon arrival, it was immediately unboxed and sprayed. By now, the profile is no longer new, but I still find the scent great. Unfortunately, it seems that with the different batches, the performance has gone downhill. My batch is from 2020, and I am actually quite disappointed with the longevity/sillage. After 3-4 hours, the scent is completely gone. I can't even perceive it on my clothing.

Conclusion:
The quality of Aventus unfortunately no longer lives up to its reputation.

Short shopping trip. I was more in search of some new clothes when I also made a stop at Zara. I had already heard quite a bit about their dupes but hadn't been able to try any yet. At the checkout, they were all almost there, and Sunrise over the red sand dunes was right at the top of my list of fragrances I wanted to try from Zara.

The first spray was immediately MEGA!!! The similarity to Imagination is super close. I had the direct comparison and must say that the slightly weaker performance doesn't bother me at all for the price. You can just grab it blindly.

Conclusion:

Summer vibes with moderate longevity and LV feeling for a slim wallet.

Clear purchase recommendation at this point.

I had already seen a lot about Siracusa in various forums and videos. However, I still didn't have a clear idea. So it was time to get a bottle. Once it arrived, I immediately took 1-2 sprays and was instantly in summer mode. The initial sweetness fades quickly and becomes super soft in a blend of white musk, which gives the fragrance a fresh laundry touch.

The bottle and the sprayer immediately impress with their high quality. In my opinion, the fragrance is definitely worth its price.

Anyone looking for a nice companion for the warm days will absolutely find it here.

A definite blind buy candidate for me.

The Birkholz Mornings in Milano had been on my radar for a few months, but I couldn't find it properly. Recently, however, I managed to snag a full bottle at a souk and I must say: "this is pure summer for me." Soft, creamy coconut and a hint of sunscreen. I've never experienced anything like this before. I'm a fan of fragrances with a creamy character anyway, and this one does its job really well. The opening immediately gives me anticipation for the beach, because with such a beautiful coconut and sunscreen scent, you just can't help it. It lasts well for me, around 6-7 hours, and I am more than satisfied with that.

This will probably be my absolute favorite in the height of summer!

I have had my eye on Shaghaf OUD for a while now and have also watched some reviews and YouTube critiques about it. At first, I couldn't believe that a fragrance in this price range could perform well, let alone smell good. Dark chocolate, oud, rose, and sweet pralines. An absolute hit for the cold season.

I managed to snag a bottle at a more than fair price in a SOUK and I must say, it is really quite good. At first, it reminded me a lot of TF Noir Extreme, but with Shaghaf OUD, the rose is a bit more refined and intense in my opinion. The sillage and longevity are top-notch and at this price, it's a great candidate for a blind buy if you like rose and oud.

I have truly become a fan and could wear it 24/7 at the moment. From my side, a definite recommendation for anyone who enjoys sweeter scents.