Petermaffya

Among the similar fragrances to "Odyssey Tyrant | Armaf," Dior's Sauvage and Bvlgari's Tygar are currently listed. I've also heard in some reviews that Odyssey Tyrant is said to smell like a hybrid of these two fragrances, and what can I say: it's true!

The fragrance DNA prominently radiates from the start with the Sauvage shower gel DNA, garnished and spiced with the grapefruit notes from "Le Gemme - Tygar | Bvlgari." The two fragrances share a strong Ambroxan note, making them not only compatible but also appealing.
The scent is very pleasing and definitely has addictive potential. The idea of combining these two fragrances is really cool and offers a unique feature for anyone who enjoys wearing Sauvage or shower gel DNA.

Also interesting: Anyone who has smelled Sauvage and Tygar can test how well their imagination for perfumes actually works when blind-buying. Odyssey Tyrant is really well described through the combination of the two fragrances, in my opinion. When you ultimately smell the fragrance, you can check how close you were to a simpler example or if there were already difficulties in mentally combining familiar scents. This way, the risk of the next blind buy can be well assessed.

In this review, I would like to draw a brief comparison to another comparable perfume to illustrate why Onyx is as good as it is:

The scent is certainly described sufficiently in content. However, I recently wrote a review for "Shaghaf Oud / شغف عود (Eau de Parfum) | Swiss Arabian." For those who are not familiar with this fragrance: it is also a rose-oud scent, complemented by chocolate. It is not a direct clone, but it describes the same DNA - essentially: rose, oud, chocolate.
In my opinion, the difference between the fragrances is worlds apart. Onyx is so much finer, more elegant, and ultimately just so much more fragrance in its overall composition. Here, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Onyx opens with a pleasantly fine and elegant rose-oud combination that is very pleasing and is accompanied by a playful chocolate note that flashes through alongside other small details. In contrast, Shaghaf Oud Eau de Parfum is significantly more linear, clumsier, and actually "in your face" the whole time, perhaps even intrusive at times.
I would like to point out that Shaghaf Oud Eau de Parfum is by no means a bad perfume - anyone can read my review for that. However, the difference is simply so significant between the - exaggeratedly put - industrially inspired product and the masterpiece by ATH.
Regarding "Onyx | Aaron Terence Hughes," everyone can of course individually decide whether they like this scent and this DNA - it is all subjective. On a more objective level, however, it cannot be denied that it is a high-quality and finely composed fragrance.

For this reason, I would like to say that here, through the art of perfumery and the perfumer, proof of added value is provided - perhaps even a demonstration of power.

Great scent, but there's really no trace of banana here, sorry.

Just a little joke on the side...

78 Vintage Green actually offers a quite successful naming for the fragrance, in my opinion.
With this scent, Banana Republic presents a fresh-green composition that holds a really interesting twist.
A look at the fragrance pyramid gives a good first impression of the scent idea, which already hints at a clever composition that makes for a fresh DNA, appealing yet interesting:

The fragrance opens with a zesty-citrusy note and is accompanied by a vetiver note that lingers longer in the scent. The zestiness of the citrus combines well with the slightly sharper facets of the vetiver. After a short time, green notes and tea complement each other. The tea note, in my opinion, completes the overall scent particularly well, as it brings a light and pleasant tea sweetness. The fragrance doesn't become "sweet," but is nicely rounded off. The scent is anchored on a wood-musk base.

This composition results in a fresh-green fragrance that is very mass-appealing but sets itself apart from more common scents with its green accents, vetiver peaks, and tea harmony.

I don't know if 78 Vintage Green can be called a hidden gem, as quite a few people probably know it. However, I feel that relatively little is said about it. The entry barriers for this fragrance are very low due to the affordable price. In my opinion, this scent is definitely worth at least a test, as interested individuals can quickly and with little effort acquire a fragrance that brings character and uniqueness.

The title of this review already describes the fragrance quite accurately. You get a rose-oud scent rounded off with a pleasant praline note. The combination of the individual fragrance notes is surprisingly harmonious and well-balanced. Here, the saying "less is more" is quite fitting, as each note is clearly recognizable and contributes to a coherent overall picture.

Using oud in an affordable fragrance is often a challenge. The choice of oud type and the intensity of the animalic notes also play an important role. In this case, however, the scent is easy to follow: anyone who has ever smelled a classic rose-oud fragrance will recognize the base of this perfume. The oud is not animalic but rather reminiscent of the type of oud found in "Oud (Eau de Parfum) | Acqua di Parma." There is certainly a qualitative difference, but the character is similar.

This base is then complemented by a sweet, chocolatey praline note, underlaid with a light vanilla note and refined with a hint of saffron for an oriental touch - and there you have the "Shaghaf Oud / شغف عود (Eau de Parfum) | Swiss Arabian."

The progression is very linear, and the character of the fragrance is powerful. Therefore, when purchasing, one should keep in mind that you must like this DNA, even beyond the finer elegance that this DNA can often cater to. However, when wearing it, it would also be good for those in the immediate vicinity to like this DNA :)

Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca captivates with an authentically natural freshness, primarily evoked by a very photorealistic mint. The green-fresh scent opens with the pairing of this mint and a citrus note, resting on a floral base. The composition already indicates that one will encounter a very refined fragrance that does without woods and the like.
The entire composition is arranged around the mint and thematically complements the "fresh herbs" theme with flowers, clover, and lemon in a meaningful way. Symbolically, the flower meadow with clover leaves and citrus impressions serves as the carrier of the mint. The mint is authentically fresh and indeed delicious and natural. What is special, in my opinion, is that the mint note also contains the herbal scent spectrum that one smells when eating mint, which raises the question of whether this already shows Gourmand nuances.
Certainly, the finesse of the overall delivery affects longevity or sillage, although I find that the fragrance is rated too poorly in the current average score (H: 6.1 S: 5.1). Especially the sillage, I think, is depicted significantly worse than it actually is. It is indeed a light fragrance, but it still creates a decent veil around the wearer, as mint is also a characterful and easily recognizable fragrance ingredient. At the moment, I have two bottles, as I found a good deal in the souk. The bottle that has been opened longer seems to have intensified as well. But that's just a side note.
With "Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca | Guerlain," you get a lightly likable but creatively implemented fresh scent with authentic mint, which is certainly more exciting than the conventionally coveted blue freshies. Anyone who identifies with this description should at least try the fragrance once in the souk or a perfumery. Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria line is easily accessible and can also be found in the most common Douglas stores.