Another hit by Maison Alhambra. Much like almost every Middle East fragrance, this one needed to macerate a bit upon opening. When I first got it, it almost smelled stringent. After a couple of months of maceration, the mango note of this fragrance was highly developed. Sceptre doesn't have the amber and warmer notes that GoF does, but it is a very good substitute.

As far as dupes go (and I'm not saying Maison Alhambra is a dupe house!) this one is solid. It is about 90-92% close to the scent profile of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. The only thing missing is the slight cocoa tone that TF has. The main notes are identical with the MA, but it's a little more on the sweet side. Great fragrance at a great price.

Maison Alhambra is a solid cologne house. Although considered dupes of high end fragrances, if we only knew of Maison Alhambra, it would be considered a niche brand. Their replicas of more expensive fragrances are often 90% similar, and cost a fraction of the price. This one is no different. Why spend upwards of $500 on LV when you can spend 1/12 that for Immortal?

There is no designer fragrance that Curve could be considered a dupe of. This is a stand alone scent, that is very affordable, and would be considered a great starter budget fragrance. The original Curve (slightly similar in profile) was a huge scent for me back in the 90s. So, the appreciation I have for this cologne is certainly based on nostalgia. Be that as it may, I do believe that Curve Black is a solid fragrance.

If I reviewed this fragrance right when I bought it, I would have given it 1-2 stars. But, after some maceration time, this scent has rounded out to be more representative of what it is meant to be. Lacking amber and lavender notes, the original Tom Ford F'ing Fabulous is a better product, but at a premium price.

Lattafa has come out with some great cologne options. This is one of them. A heavy oud scent from start to finish, with a solid note of vanilla. Where this lacks in comparison to By The Fireplace, is the balsamic, spicy and amber depth. Still, this is a great scent for the price.

I consider this a far better dupe of Creed Aventus than the original CDNIM. The opening of this is far less harsh, and the scent profile better blended. For a fraction of the price of the Aventus, this is worth the purchase. But, in my opinion, I would heavily consider the Limited Edition, rather than the CDNIM original.

While I feel this is similar to Tom Ford Noir Extreme, there are some glaring differences. The woody note and saffron addition to the TFNE make it a more complex and deeper fragrance. However, Armaf pulls off a solid cologne that could stand on its own. I wear this often, and I love the scent. Not overpowering, this is a good office scent for the winter/fall.

One of Valentino's best scents. This fragrance has a nice powdery vanilla that blends well with some subtle juniper and sage. I feel this is an elegant scent. Could be used as a daily, but maybe more suited for special occasions. Definitely worth the price.

This is hands down one of my top 5 colognes. The vanilla mixed with spice and woody scents blend together perfectly. There is no heavy initial scent with this, even after applying 6-8 sprays. The dry down is smooth vanilla. I could wear this scent every day, for any occasion. A definite head-turner.