I can't think of any fragrance out there that compares to Prada L'Homme. The initial powdery/floral kick lasts for a couple of hours. But, during the dry down you get a really nice warm/woody tone that is quite pleasing. The midterm scent can best be described as soapy and fresh (in a good way). Great fragrance that I would consider unisex because of the floral opening.

Take this cologne for what it is: an affordable western style fragrance with a pleasant scent. For around $20, it would be a good option for the novice cologne collector. This isn't going to blow anyone's skirt up, as it's a fairly generic profile.

This is my favorite scent out of the YSL line, hands down. A powerful fragrance that exudes masculinity, but doesn't take it too far. The longevity of this fragrance was about 5-6 hours on my skin. So, having a decanter to reapply might be needed. If there is another cologne out there that has a similar profile to this, I haven't tried it yet. This is the perfect addition to any collection.

While I do say that there are similarities between CLDIM and Creed, it's certainly not in the opening. For about the first 30-60 minutes, CDNIM has a very harsh synthetic scent. Once it dries down, the scent is about 85% similar to Creed Aventus. As far as lasting power, CDNIM takes the cake. This will last 8 hours easily. But, for a few dollars more, I would recommend going with the CDNIM Limited Edition. The LE does not have the harsh opening, and is far closer to the scent profile of Aventus (in my opinion).

I came across a review from a source I trust, comparing it to LV Imagination. While I have some higher end colognes in my collection, you can't find an LV fragrance on a discounter. That being said, I refuse to drop close to $400 on a bottle of anything. So, I was intrigued by the review of Amber Oud Aqua. I had a sample of LV that I compared this to, and I wouldn't be able to tell you which is which if I had test strips handed to me. The opening comes off a little chemical, almost like a kitchen cleaner. But, after a hour it really settles nicely. This cologne is a legit contender for a top notch replica. And, for a fraction of the price. Let's be honest: you're only buying Imagination because you need to see the LV bottle in your collection.

GIT is certainly a unique scent. I can't think of an alternative to the profile, which is very nice. That being said, buy this at your own risk. As with every other Creed cologne, it is massively overpriced for the performance you get. Even as a chronic over sprayer, this scent sits very close to the skin. The projection is nonexistent. The longevity is average at best. I would recommend taking a small decant to reapply after several hours. For the price point, you could easily purchase multiple cheaper designer options that will give you more bang for your buck.

Take this cologne for what it is worth...a very affordable, clean, aquatic scent. The fruity opening is fairly well blended with a musky note and some aquatic notes. This isn't breaking any new ground. But, for under $20 it is a suitable scent for anyone that wants to smell clean and inoffensive. Worth the $20.

This might be in my top 3 for Valentino fragrances. There is a very slight chemical opening after applying, but it quickly fades to a nice citrus and spicy vanilla. This scent is very similar to another I have in my collection, but I can't put my nose on it. After a few hours, the scent stays fairly close to the skin. I would recommend reapplying after several hours.