Napasonoma

Ok, this is an ADG, inspired cologne, can’t pinpoint the exact one but closer to parfum to me. Most of these UAE fragrances need to macerate for a few months to reach their full potential. Because they ship right away after manufacturing. Also, everybody’s skin is a little bit different oilier skin tends to hold onto fragrance longer than dry skin. Look most ADG’s are $100+ if you like that DNA this is well worth the money. Even if you have one of the ADG‘s, you can save that for a special events and use this every day.

OK, a lot of people say it has a harsh opening, I think any cologne you spray on your skin and you stick your nose into it. It’s gonna be harsh. This cologne is a borderline beast for a fresh fragrance. When you spray it on, let it dry for about 10 seconds and then smell it from about 10 inches. You can see the oil at coats on your skin, so it has a lot of scent oils in it. Hands down for a fresh cologne. This has to be one of the stronger longer lasting ones out there. It seems true to the notes the only one I really don’t pick up too much is the cinnamon, and for me that’s a blessing because I can take or leave cinnamon in a cologne. Also, you could wear this all year no problem. And could easily be a signature sent. Almost all online influencers give this a high rating. Some even consider it near niche quality. I can tell you I spray it in the morning after a shower and when I wake up in the morning for my next shower, I can still smell it on me even though it’s a skin scent it’s lasted 24 hours. Is this blind by worthy? I would give that two thumbs up. Some say it’s sweet, there’s a hint of sweetness, but it is not portrayed to me as a sweet cologne. The ambergris which probably could be ambroxan gives it the clean smell in the dry down and the longevity.

This scent reminds me of the original release of Armani Code, especially in the opening. This is the type of scent I gravitate to and my wife loves this too. The opening and mid is more on the sweet side, but the dry down is more leathery and has some wood in it, but it still has that creamy smell to it. It’s a good performer and those that say it dissipates, I think really become nose blind because for me this is borderline beast. This could be a signature sent. If you wear it in the warmer months just go easy on the trigger. Also in the cooler months if you’re spending a lot of time inside, you might wanna go easier on the trigger. If you like any of the code DNA’s You will absolutely love this.

This opens to smell pretty much the same as Sauvage, the dry down for me is a little nicer because it’s not as loud as Dior. Modest is no slacker it projects nicely and is there until you go to bed or shower. On clothes sometimes I can get a hint of it even after washed. If you want a Sauvage inspired fragrance for under $40 this works well.

After wearing this a few times, it was kind of reminded me of something, and I quite couldn’t put my thumb on it. But today I saw my Dunhill desire, sprayed it on one hand and polo red on the other. It was surprising how similar they are anyway I like both of them they have decent performance for an EDT.