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Aventus Police
Halt, stop! May I see your papers for a moment? Aha, look at that. Please wait a moment. *calls the national creed directorate* Yes, just as I thought. This has nothing to do with Aventus!
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I've been active on Parfumo since June 2017. One of the first perfume names that comes up is of course Aventus. The noble and controversial rider from the house of Creed, which changes its form depending on the batch, but unmistakably smells of fruit (leaning towards pineapple), smoke, and a hint of leather. Like many here, I initially didn't want to spend too much money on fragrances. I bought decants, participated in sharings, and sniffed samples in the perfumeries of Vienna. I started with the supposed clones of the rider, including CDNIM, Vibrant Leather, and unlisted ripoffs.
In the end, I also ordered a decant of Aventus. I saw how the fragrance twins largely mimic the original and also where the significant differences lie. CDNIM is smokier, the one from Vebellé is fruitier, all quite similar but never exactly like the original. I gave up on finding the perfect copy and will only reach for the original in the future.
Nevertheless, the search for the perfect twin is a very exciting journey. You get to know many fragrances, some of which even have their own character and thus a right to exist, like the Explorer from Montblanc. That's why I was itching to participate when a nice Parfumo member organized a sharing for Cedrat Boise. I had to join in, just to see how it smells, as it is often mentioned as an alternative.
Arrived, sprayed... what? The Aventus police needs to clarify something first - fruit, yes, smoke, yes. But not like Aventus. Not at all. The fruit leans more towards blackcurrant, similar to what you can smell in Pierre Guillaume's Aqaysos. There is smoke, but not like in Aventus. Weaker, at least weaker than in CDNIM for sure. And there is leather too. And quite a lot of it. The scent is very unique, not bad, but definitely not like Aventus. A fruity, leathery fragrance that surely fits well into everyday life, as it is also not too overwhelming in its performance.
But Aventus? Not really.
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I've been active on Parfumo since June 2017. One of the first perfume names that comes up is of course Aventus. The noble and controversial rider from the house of Creed, which changes its form depending on the batch, but unmistakably smells of fruit (leaning towards pineapple), smoke, and a hint of leather. Like many here, I initially didn't want to spend too much money on fragrances. I bought decants, participated in sharings, and sniffed samples in the perfumeries of Vienna. I started with the supposed clones of the rider, including CDNIM, Vibrant Leather, and unlisted ripoffs.
In the end, I also ordered a decant of Aventus. I saw how the fragrance twins largely mimic the original and also where the significant differences lie. CDNIM is smokier, the one from Vebellé is fruitier, all quite similar but never exactly like the original. I gave up on finding the perfect copy and will only reach for the original in the future.
Nevertheless, the search for the perfect twin is a very exciting journey. You get to know many fragrances, some of which even have their own character and thus a right to exist, like the Explorer from Montblanc. That's why I was itching to participate when a nice Parfumo member organized a sharing for Cedrat Boise. I had to join in, just to see how it smells, as it is often mentioned as an alternative.
Arrived, sprayed... what? The Aventus police needs to clarify something first - fruit, yes, smoke, yes. But not like Aventus. Not at all. The fruit leans more towards blackcurrant, similar to what you can smell in Pierre Guillaume's Aqaysos. There is smoke, but not like in Aventus. Weaker, at least weaker than in CDNIM for sure. And there is leather too. And quite a lot of it. The scent is very unique, not bad, but definitely not like Aventus. A fruity, leathery fragrance that surely fits well into everyday life, as it is also not too overwhelming in its performance.
But Aventus? Not really.
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Replica Vol. 2
My last Replica comment dates back to May 2018 and dealt with Gucci's "Guilty Absolute pour Homme," a floral-leathery scent that was too intense for me at the time. In the meantime, I have gotten used to it and must say that I see several occasions for its use and enjoy wearing it from time to time.
Today, with an order, I received a sample of "A City on Fire," and I immediately thought of my reaction to the Gucci scent back then. Therefore, a small comment on a fragrance that is very unusual and special.
"A City on Fire" is a scent I have had on my wishlist for a long time. Some YouTubers from the US recommend this fragrance, and I must say that I am quite taken with the brand's aesthetics and the naming conventions. On the website, the manufacturer describes the scent as a comic resembling a film noir. Rupert, the matchmaker from a factory in the harbor district, and Frances, who writes dating columns, are both reclusive individuals and witness a murder. In their effort to clear their names, they form an unexpected duo of vigilante justice.
How it continues can probably be imagined, and the scent implies this as well. The most prominent note is smoke, smoke, and once again smoke. However, smoke can have various sources. Smoke from burning wood smells different from paper and again differently from rubber. The smoke found in A City on Fire is indeed very woody. Further down, a user also mentioned incense, and I can imagine that well. Now I think of Frances's burning office, where the furniture and the next day's newspaper are ablaze. But what is that? Does it smell like... bacon? I just hope that Frances and Rupert made sure that the intern from the 5th floor didn't work late into the evening again...
However, my description is different, and I formed my own associations with the scent before I was allowed to read this interpretation:
REPRODUCTION OF FAMILIAR SCENTS AND MOMENTS OF VARYING LOCATIONS AND PERIODS
Originally: Bulgarian Winter Roads
Provenance and Period: Kyustendil, 2006
Fragrance Description: Burning wood and clear snow
Style Description: ???
When I lived in Bulgaria with my parents and visited my family in Macedonia, we always drove the route from Sofia to Skopje, which took about 3 hours by car. However, as a child, you have a smaller bubble, so we had to take a little bathroom break every now and then. I loved it the most when these breaks were in winter. It was freezing cold, as the villages around Kyustendil were already covered in snow, but the smell was unique. First, I always sensed the smell of snow, which isn't really a smell but fills the lungs with icy air and makes them burn a little, similar to holding snow in your hands for too long. What accompanied this was the smell of burning wood, as heating with wood is very common in the villages of the Balkans. In my opinion, this scent is very authentically recreated by A City on Fire. A great masterpiece of art.
However, this unfortunately leads to the wearability, which I assess as very poor. Perhaps, like with Gucci's leather chair, my opinion will change after some time, but I cannot imagine a situation in which I would want to smell like this. User Caligari mentioned that many smoky fragrances often add another component, thereby masking the smokiness more or less. Perhaps that is what this scent needs. I can well imagine wanting to sniff it from time to time in the near future, but it will probably not come to the point where I will wear it extensively. I don't want my surroundings to think that something is on fire.
Today, with an order, I received a sample of "A City on Fire," and I immediately thought of my reaction to the Gucci scent back then. Therefore, a small comment on a fragrance that is very unusual and special.
"A City on Fire" is a scent I have had on my wishlist for a long time. Some YouTubers from the US recommend this fragrance, and I must say that I am quite taken with the brand's aesthetics and the naming conventions. On the website, the manufacturer describes the scent as a comic resembling a film noir. Rupert, the matchmaker from a factory in the harbor district, and Frances, who writes dating columns, are both reclusive individuals and witness a murder. In their effort to clear their names, they form an unexpected duo of vigilante justice.
How it continues can probably be imagined, and the scent implies this as well. The most prominent note is smoke, smoke, and once again smoke. However, smoke can have various sources. Smoke from burning wood smells different from paper and again differently from rubber. The smoke found in A City on Fire is indeed very woody. Further down, a user also mentioned incense, and I can imagine that well. Now I think of Frances's burning office, where the furniture and the next day's newspaper are ablaze. But what is that? Does it smell like... bacon? I just hope that Frances and Rupert made sure that the intern from the 5th floor didn't work late into the evening again...
However, my description is different, and I formed my own associations with the scent before I was allowed to read this interpretation:
REPRODUCTION OF FAMILIAR SCENTS AND MOMENTS OF VARYING LOCATIONS AND PERIODS
Originally: Bulgarian Winter Roads
Provenance and Period: Kyustendil, 2006
Fragrance Description: Burning wood and clear snow
Style Description: ???
When I lived in Bulgaria with my parents and visited my family in Macedonia, we always drove the route from Sofia to Skopje, which took about 3 hours by car. However, as a child, you have a smaller bubble, so we had to take a little bathroom break every now and then. I loved it the most when these breaks were in winter. It was freezing cold, as the villages around Kyustendil were already covered in snow, but the smell was unique. First, I always sensed the smell of snow, which isn't really a smell but fills the lungs with icy air and makes them burn a little, similar to holding snow in your hands for too long. What accompanied this was the smell of burning wood, as heating with wood is very common in the villages of the Balkans. In my opinion, this scent is very authentically recreated by A City on Fire. A great masterpiece of art.
However, this unfortunately leads to the wearability, which I assess as very poor. Perhaps, like with Gucci's leather chair, my opinion will change after some time, but I cannot imagine a situation in which I would want to smell like this. User Caligari mentioned that many smoky fragrances often add another component, thereby masking the smokiness more or less. Perhaps that is what this scent needs. I can well imagine wanting to sniff it from time to time in the near future, but it will probably not come to the point where I will wear it extensively. I don't want my surroundings to think that something is on fire.
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Job Interview
Fragrances from Prada (at least those for men) I find very interesting. Many are characterized by a certain cleanliness that is not often found elsewhere. "Amber pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)" is probably the cleanest, but "Luna Rossa (Eau de Toilette)" also evokes associations of hygiene with its mint tea note. What these fragrances have in common with Prada L'Homme (besides the cleanliness) is the powdery scent.
This powder (here through the iris) is absolutely at the forefront in L'Homme. I can't really say what other separate notes are swirling around. I sense neroli, and the drydown is slightly woody, but what makes the fragrance so special is the interplay of all the notes. Prada L'Homme is a scent that always reminds me of white, freshly washed and ironed shirts. It is a smell that I would simply describe as clean.
That's why I prefer to wear it to work. It is clean, it doesn't offend, its sillage is moderate, and the longevity won't last through the workday. Is that a problem? That entirely depends on the wearer. I am glad that the fragrance doesn't provoke too much, as it fits perfectly into the professional everyday life. The sillage won't overwhelm anyone and guarantees that you won't receive a summons from HR. I also find the longevity acceptable. After all, I prefer to take off my shirt after a long workday and put on something comfortable that represents me more. While I also like to wear shirts at home, the change of clothes after a workday symbolizes for me the transition from the professional to my own, private world.
This also shapes the application area of the fragrance for me. I like to wear it for job interviews. In my work environment, it is not typical to wear suits. Only for the interview does one dress a bit more formally. Then I also like to apply Prada L'Homme, as it fits very well with a formal dress style. However, I also wouldn't want to miss it for the business casual dress code, as it gives a clean, serious, and professional appearance the final touch. It is distant, yet warm, but also a bit snobbish. This is also one of the reasons why I actually never wear it in my free time. Even at work, there are days when I prefer to wear fragrances that are riskier and represent me more as a person.
This then raises the question: Do you want to maintain the distance that you are used to from job interviews every day, or do you want to show yourself as you are? Personally, I am not Prada L'Homme. Sometimes I am lazy, I like to wear leather jackets, I don't live my profession 24/7. For my free time, for going out, for weekends, and often even at work, I prefer to wear something else.
What I do know, however, is that in situations that require a certain degree of professional distance, Prada L'Homme is just a reach away. This morning it accompanied me to a job interview and gave me exactly the aura I expected from it. If I were a YouTuber, I would now claim that I only got the job thanks to it. But I know my own worth.
This powder (here through the iris) is absolutely at the forefront in L'Homme. I can't really say what other separate notes are swirling around. I sense neroli, and the drydown is slightly woody, but what makes the fragrance so special is the interplay of all the notes. Prada L'Homme is a scent that always reminds me of white, freshly washed and ironed shirts. It is a smell that I would simply describe as clean.
That's why I prefer to wear it to work. It is clean, it doesn't offend, its sillage is moderate, and the longevity won't last through the workday. Is that a problem? That entirely depends on the wearer. I am glad that the fragrance doesn't provoke too much, as it fits perfectly into the professional everyday life. The sillage won't overwhelm anyone and guarantees that you won't receive a summons from HR. I also find the longevity acceptable. After all, I prefer to take off my shirt after a long workday and put on something comfortable that represents me more. While I also like to wear shirts at home, the change of clothes after a workday symbolizes for me the transition from the professional to my own, private world.
This also shapes the application area of the fragrance for me. I like to wear it for job interviews. In my work environment, it is not typical to wear suits. Only for the interview does one dress a bit more formally. Then I also like to apply Prada L'Homme, as it fits very well with a formal dress style. However, I also wouldn't want to miss it for the business casual dress code, as it gives a clean, serious, and professional appearance the final touch. It is distant, yet warm, but also a bit snobbish. This is also one of the reasons why I actually never wear it in my free time. Even at work, there are days when I prefer to wear fragrances that are riskier and represent me more as a person.
This then raises the question: Do you want to maintain the distance that you are used to from job interviews every day, or do you want to show yourself as you are? Personally, I am not Prada L'Homme. Sometimes I am lazy, I like to wear leather jackets, I don't live my profession 24/7. For my free time, for going out, for weekends, and often even at work, I prefer to wear something else.
What I do know, however, is that in situations that require a certain degree of professional distance, Prada L'Homme is just a reach away. This morning it accompanied me to a job interview and gave me exactly the aura I expected from it. If I were a YouTuber, I would now claim that I only got the job thanks to it. But I know my own worth.
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Fast Fashion
How often has this fragrance been praised to the skies? Especially among YouTubers, it seemed that the scent was a must-have on every party or autumn list about two years ago.
I have known the fragrance for a while now, but I have never really dared to write a comment. This was partly due to the heated discussions regarding longevity and sillage, but also my realization at the time that anosmia (also known as smell blindness) is no fantasy.
A lot has already been said about the fragrance itself. It starts off quite potent and has a very spicy opening, from which I personally cannot distinctly identify the notes. Cardamom and thyme are probably somehow present, but I don't really sense grapefruit and lavender. The transition into the two main components of the fragrance, namely whisky and leather, happens quite quickly. I would say that both share the heart note, and the transition into the base note is dominated by leather.
It is indeed a very nice scent that I personally like a lot. I can well understand the "bad boy image" often mentioned by the aforementioned YouTube influencers. My associations are leather jackets, cigarettes, alcohol, and the color black.
Therefore, it is definitely a fragrance for an evening out. I would estimate the target audience to be rather younger, as the fragrance, despite this rather harsh combination of leather and whisky, is surprisingly sweet. When I first tested the fragrance, I often had to get closer to the sprayed area due to the poor sillage and longevity, and I quickly developed headaches. At this point in my life, I would rather reach for something else if I were looking for fragrances with alcoholic and leathery notes.
This brings me to my next point, one that is heavily debated here. Longevity and sillage. I find that the fragrance has a very strong opening and can easily cause smell blindness for the wearer. However, I also claim that the sillage is among the weaker ones. Especially when compared to other leather fragrances, this one is a quiet number. The longevity could also be significantly better given the ingredients. Overall, the performance is rather suboptimal, as the scent mainly stays close to the skin.
Is this due to a reformulation? I can neither deny nor confirm that. I tested the fragrance only a few years after its launch and am therefore not sure which batch I have. I tested two: a decant that I purchased at the souk and a sample that I kindly received from user MichH (thanks again!). Both fragrances suffer from the same problems.
I like to compare CH Men Privé with the concept of fast fashion, which has become very popular through brands like H&M or Zara. At first glance, you see an item that fits perfectly into contemporary fashion ideas and, due to its not-so-high price, encourages impulse buying. Only after a longer engagement with the product does one realize that the quality must suffer from the low price and the fashionable surface. It should be noted that some products from these fashion houses can indeed be of high quality, and I own a few, but they are not brands where a blind purchase will always turn out positively. I see the same with Carolina Herrera. Whether it concerns the issues of CH Men Privé or the reformulation of CH Men, the brand is not consistent in the quality of its products. Of course, there are exceptions here too, like H&M and Zara, such as 212 Sexy Men, which I appreciate very much. The women's fragrance Good Girl is also very good.
Overall, I would say that the fragrance is very pleasant, but due to the factors mentioned above, it is not a recommendation for purchase. For alcoholic fragrances, I would rather recommend Pure Malt by Thierry Mugler or Jazz Club by Maison Margiela, as they offer better performance and are also a bit less sweet in their development. Leather fragrances are a completely different story and have an endless range of options, which one should best test for oneself. If you like the combination of sweet and leather, you might want to try Valentino Uomo Intense. It is completely different but has a similar vibe in the dry down.
It's a pity; if it had been stronger, I might have rated it differently.
I have known the fragrance for a while now, but I have never really dared to write a comment. This was partly due to the heated discussions regarding longevity and sillage, but also my realization at the time that anosmia (also known as smell blindness) is no fantasy.
A lot has already been said about the fragrance itself. It starts off quite potent and has a very spicy opening, from which I personally cannot distinctly identify the notes. Cardamom and thyme are probably somehow present, but I don't really sense grapefruit and lavender. The transition into the two main components of the fragrance, namely whisky and leather, happens quite quickly. I would say that both share the heart note, and the transition into the base note is dominated by leather.
It is indeed a very nice scent that I personally like a lot. I can well understand the "bad boy image" often mentioned by the aforementioned YouTube influencers. My associations are leather jackets, cigarettes, alcohol, and the color black.
Therefore, it is definitely a fragrance for an evening out. I would estimate the target audience to be rather younger, as the fragrance, despite this rather harsh combination of leather and whisky, is surprisingly sweet. When I first tested the fragrance, I often had to get closer to the sprayed area due to the poor sillage and longevity, and I quickly developed headaches. At this point in my life, I would rather reach for something else if I were looking for fragrances with alcoholic and leathery notes.
This brings me to my next point, one that is heavily debated here. Longevity and sillage. I find that the fragrance has a very strong opening and can easily cause smell blindness for the wearer. However, I also claim that the sillage is among the weaker ones. Especially when compared to other leather fragrances, this one is a quiet number. The longevity could also be significantly better given the ingredients. Overall, the performance is rather suboptimal, as the scent mainly stays close to the skin.
Is this due to a reformulation? I can neither deny nor confirm that. I tested the fragrance only a few years after its launch and am therefore not sure which batch I have. I tested two: a decant that I purchased at the souk and a sample that I kindly received from user MichH (thanks again!). Both fragrances suffer from the same problems.
I like to compare CH Men Privé with the concept of fast fashion, which has become very popular through brands like H&M or Zara. At first glance, you see an item that fits perfectly into contemporary fashion ideas and, due to its not-so-high price, encourages impulse buying. Only after a longer engagement with the product does one realize that the quality must suffer from the low price and the fashionable surface. It should be noted that some products from these fashion houses can indeed be of high quality, and I own a few, but they are not brands where a blind purchase will always turn out positively. I see the same with Carolina Herrera. Whether it concerns the issues of CH Men Privé or the reformulation of CH Men, the brand is not consistent in the quality of its products. Of course, there are exceptions here too, like H&M and Zara, such as 212 Sexy Men, which I appreciate very much. The women's fragrance Good Girl is also very good.
Overall, I would say that the fragrance is very pleasant, but due to the factors mentioned above, it is not a recommendation for purchase. For alcoholic fragrances, I would rather recommend Pure Malt by Thierry Mugler or Jazz Club by Maison Margiela, as they offer better performance and are also a bit less sweet in their development. Leather fragrances are a completely different story and have an endless range of options, which one should best test for oneself. If you like the combination of sweet and leather, you might want to try Valentino Uomo Intense. It is completely different but has a similar vibe in the dry down.
It's a pity; if it had been stronger, I might have rated it differently.
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Agreement
I have to agree with the previous comments.
Fraqmental associates the scent with alcohol, cigars, and leather jackets. I can see that.
DuftbarM finds the performance to be very strong. I agree with that.
Morpheus1 thinks it is very loud. It is indeed, oh yes.
Schani sees compliment potential in the fragrance. I see that too.
Chevalier would recommend it for summer, and I can confirm that.
Here’s a little scenario:
Back then, you were a bit younger. You roamed the city on a summer evening. The scents could be a bit louder, you wanted to be noticed. The cool shirt was ironed, the sneakers were cleaner than ever. First, off to your buddy's place for maybe a cold beer before heading out, because it was so hot that day. You missed the tram, but then decided to just walk because the sun was shining and it wasn’t really that far. A cigarette on the way was fine too.
Upon arrival, you met your other friends, guys were greeted with a one-sided hug, and for the girls, there were kisses on the left and right. "Hey, that scent is really good, did you just buy it?" By now, everyone knew about your not-so-common hobby. White spritzers were being drunk, some had beer, something lighter to start. The second drink for most was a gin and tonic - perfect for summer.
Back then, you were a bit more reckless, your buddy had another cigarette with him. You shared it together and continued on to another bar. The main thing was always having the option to stand outside; in this weather, you really shouldn’t hide away.
Already a bit tipsy, you looked around the group and saw the beautiful faces of your friends laughing and simply enjoying the evening. You smiled because you knew you would remember nights like this in a few years. The friends stayed, though.
Maybe a few more drinks, maybe something to eat, maybe the story will take a romantic turn? But the next morning, you were definitely a bit worn out. Gathering a cold glass of water and the clothes from yesterday, you smelled the shirt you had worn. After a quick sniff, you noticed the cigarette smoke, but behind it, the scent of Azzaro. It lasts quite a long time and still smells very pleasant, you thought. Although it started off so fruity, the base is now quite smoky and sweet. But really great and smelled pretty good in combination with the cigarette smoke.
Conclusion:
I like it, a young scent that really fits well for summer evenings. The price and performance are really good, and you don’t have to apply too much to achieve the right amount.
Fraqmental associates the scent with alcohol, cigars, and leather jackets. I can see that.
DuftbarM finds the performance to be very strong. I agree with that.
Morpheus1 thinks it is very loud. It is indeed, oh yes.
Schani sees compliment potential in the fragrance. I see that too.
Chevalier would recommend it for summer, and I can confirm that.
Here’s a little scenario:
Back then, you were a bit younger. You roamed the city on a summer evening. The scents could be a bit louder, you wanted to be noticed. The cool shirt was ironed, the sneakers were cleaner than ever. First, off to your buddy's place for maybe a cold beer before heading out, because it was so hot that day. You missed the tram, but then decided to just walk because the sun was shining and it wasn’t really that far. A cigarette on the way was fine too.
Upon arrival, you met your other friends, guys were greeted with a one-sided hug, and for the girls, there were kisses on the left and right. "Hey, that scent is really good, did you just buy it?" By now, everyone knew about your not-so-common hobby. White spritzers were being drunk, some had beer, something lighter to start. The second drink for most was a gin and tonic - perfect for summer.
Back then, you were a bit more reckless, your buddy had another cigarette with him. You shared it together and continued on to another bar. The main thing was always having the option to stand outside; in this weather, you really shouldn’t hide away.
Already a bit tipsy, you looked around the group and saw the beautiful faces of your friends laughing and simply enjoying the evening. You smiled because you knew you would remember nights like this in a few years. The friends stayed, though.
Maybe a few more drinks, maybe something to eat, maybe the story will take a romantic turn? But the next morning, you were definitely a bit worn out. Gathering a cold glass of water and the clothes from yesterday, you smelled the shirt you had worn. After a quick sniff, you noticed the cigarette smoke, but behind it, the scent of Azzaro. It lasts quite a long time and still smells very pleasant, you thought. Although it started off so fruity, the base is now quite smoky and sweet. But really great and smelled pretty good in combination with the cigarette smoke.
Conclusion:
I like it, a young scent that really fits well for summer evenings. The price and performance are really good, and you don’t have to apply too much to achieve the right amount.
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