To be honest, I never had the opportunity to smell the "Original", but I'm impressed with the blend of Al Nashama Caprice. It gives me a "familiar perfume" vibe. Though, I'm not impressed with the performance. I knew from the start this wouldn't be a sillage beast, but combined with my skin type, I can barely feel 4-5 sprays after 2 hours, I have to dig deep into my neck or shirt to feel it. Am I going nose blind to it? Should I let it sit for a month or so?