Supremacy Collector's Edition Pour Homme

Supremacy Collector's Edition......"A Comprehensive Review".....(based on 5 months of regular wear) In less than 17 months since its release, SCE is suddenly ranked by Fragrantica as the 4th most popular men's middle eastern fragrance house release EVER (now ahead of Lattafa's Asad and behind Afnan's 9 P.M.). Maybe even more impressive, it's already ranked the 19th most popular "men's fragrance" out of the more than 19,000 such fragrances (including designer, niche, middle eastern and indie) in Fragrantica's entire historic archives! While recently/often "sold out" at many major online retailers. So what's the reason behind the hype, and is it justified? Do you recognize the name Imran Fazlani? (I didn't either). He's an internationally recognized perfumer and the creator of SCE. In 2007 he founded Afnan Perfumes, and is the Managing Director of ALL their fragrance releases. To date he's created over (35) fragrances himself (MANY quite popular), and has overseen the creation of over (100) others. And I'm convinced that whatever the opposite of "the perfect storm" is, that's what played into SCE becoming an incredibly successful fragrance release. Quite into men's fragrance for over 30 years, I've given serious thought to the following: I believe Fazlani drew upon (3) relatively new innovations in fragrance for his creation of SCE---The "elixir" element revolutionized by Dior (Sauvage Elixir), the "absolu" element within Creed's Absolu Aventus, and lastly, the similarly historic elements of YSL Myslf edp in 2023---specifically relating to the use of creamy orange blossom, citrus and wood, creating a new, (literally) fresh and revolutionary impact on men's fragrance. Moreover, from a fragrance marketing perspective an "elixir" is generally considered bold, modern and with an energetic intensity; while an "absolu" is considered deep, luxurious and the ultimate concentration. These three structural elements are wonderfully established in SCE's composition, at least to one degree or another. Fazlani's creative brilliance is responsible for capitalizing on them all .....SCE is NOT designed as a "clone" of Absolu Aventus. A "twist" on AA? Not really. It smells most like an exceptional stand-alone alternative to AA. In any case, SCE seems to presently benefit from both worlds---Different enough to stand on its own, while similar enough to be associated with the greatness of AA's composition. And who's going to be sad about that for SCE's $40 price, when AA literally costs over ten times that much for 3.4oz./100ml?? The fruity-fresh opening of SCE introduces a medley of sweet, juicy, almost syrupy pineapple, sweet-citrusy bergamot, and fresh green apple all coming together with a touch of white florals that give it a truly vibrant and energetic feel! It's SOOO incredibly amazing that words simply don't do it justice! And be ready---because the opening transitioning into the mid is strong, bold and masculine---in the best way possible.....while the fruity-citrusy-white floral freshness continues into the heart of the fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, smoky birch, amber....AND the (obvious) addition of the following notes NOT listed in the official notes (above)---cinnamon, pink pepper, nutmeg, ginger, and possibly some cardamom. All together these add an attractively spicy, slightly warm layer that keeps the scent from feeling too sweet or one-dimensional. From the mid and through the dry down oakmoss, musk and ambergris notably ground the fragrance, while also providing further balance, depth, performance and character all the way through to a pleasant woody-earthy finish. Now does everyone appreciate this fragrance? Well, like any other fragrance, that will depend on who you ask. "Some here" will say the open and mid is WAAY too strong or too sweet for them, others will call out a synthetic nature that is simply unacceptable, some will say that the oakmoss was so strong their eyes burned, or that all their family members had to evacuate their home because of its effects (not really, but close). A few have said that the fragrance feels somehow "disconnected" or "incomplete", unsurprisingly some have said it lasts less than an hour or even minutes, while more than a few have called it "complete trash". (I think I covered it all). The HUGE counter to that? Few---only about 5% TOTAL here---vote that they either "dislike" or "hate" it. Nearly 90% LOVE it or like it!! The fact is, as it has been for me, this could easily be a signature scent for many based on reported exceptional wearability and all-year seasonal versatility: You can wear it dressed up to casual, it simply works either way. Performance for most is above average to beast mode, and you should EXPECT compliments. The packaging presentation and splattered black paint on a "concrete" bottle are notably premium grade. Ultimately, it's really put best by Afnan...... "Supremacy Collector's Edition is a captivating, masculine fragrance. This exquisite scent combines the allure of a timeless classic with a refreshing twist of white florals and amber notes, creating a sophisticated and invigorating scent experience." .....And best of all, this stuff will literally MAKE your days! Overall Rating: 9/10, and very easily 10/10 "adjusted" for its price-to-value. Try it (sample it), or buy it---just DON'T MISS IT!

Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition Overall Rating: 9.2/10 This is one of those fragrances that completely surprised me. When I first tested it I already liked it but after wearing it repeatedly over the last few weeks I started understanding what makes this fragrance so addictive. Opening — 9/10 The opening is bright and energetic. Bergamot leads the way with pineapple right behind it. For a few minutes I get this fizzy sparkling feeling that reminds me of an orange juice and pineapple drink with just a tiny splash of gin. The gin isn't strong. It's more like someone added just a tiny amount to the bottle. Then you get a soft floral background sitting underneath everything. I actually wish the pineapple was stronger and I don't really pick up the apple or spice that much. To me the opening is much more citrus and pineapple driven. Drydown — 7.5/10 This is where the fragrance gets interesting. As the bright opening settles I start getting this sweet and sour combination. There is something earthy and slightly skanky underneath the sweetness. And I mean that in a good way. It reminds me of sour candy. Sweet. Tart. Slightly skanky and mysterious. The floral side also surprised me. I'm normally not a huge fan when florals become too obvious but here it stays in the background and blends beautifully into the fragrance. Performance Longevity on skin: 10/10 I've gotten around 22 hours on my skin. That's ridiculous performance. Longevity on clothing: 10/10 I've experienced it lasting several days on clothing. Projection: 9/10 It has a strong presence without completely overwhelming the room. Sillage / Scent Trail: 10/10 This leaves a serious trail behind you. Complexity / Evolution — 9/10 This is one of the things I really appreciate about it. It doesn't smell exactly the same from beginning to end. The bright citrus and pineapple opening slowly gives way to the sweeter and more sour character. The fragrance keeps revealing different sides of itself throughout the day. Versatility — 9.5/10 This is probably one of its biggest strengths. I can see myself wearing this in different environments and different weather conditions. It's one of those fragrances where I don't have to think too hard about whether it's appropriate. Easy to Wear — 9.8/10 Very easy to reach for. And that's actually becoming a problem because I'm wearing it way too much. 😂 I have other fragrances that I want to enjoy but I keep finding myself reaching for this one. How Does It Make Me Feel? — 10/10 Like a fucking man. But not like every other man. It has that masculine confidence without smelling generic. There is something about the combination of the pineapple. Bergamot. Floral background and that slightly skanky sweet and sour drydown that gives it its own personality. What I Like Most The combination of performance. versatility and personality. It doesn't just smell good. It has character. I can wear it and continue smelling it throughout the day while watching it slowly change. What I Dislike I wish the pineapple was more pronounced. I also wish I could pick up more of the spice and apple that are supposed to be part of the fragrance. They don't really stand out to my nose. The floral element was also a surprise but fortunately it stays nicely in the background. Final Verdict — 9.2/10 For me this is seriously underrated. It's not perfect. I would love more pineapple and a little more spice. But the combination of the smell. performance. versatility and the way it makes me feel is extremely difficult to beat. This is one of those fragrances where I actually have to stop myself from wearing it because I want to give my other fragrances a chance. Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition — 9.2/10.

If you are a Club De Nuit Preciux fan which I am, then you will definitely really like the Supremacy Collectors Edition scent. I was trying to choose between these two as my signature fragrance (and I made up my mind but I'll save that until the end of the review). The scents are about 90% similar but there are some subtle differences. These are my two favourite scents by the way, but I'm trying to be as objective as possible. Club De Nuit Precieux (CDNP); Extrait De Parfum (20-40% oil) concentration: Supremacy Collectors Edition (SCE); Eau De Parfum concentration (10-20% oil) concentration: Club De Nuit Precieux (CDNP) Scent: Opening: I mainly get a strong, tarty and slightly bitter bergamot, the pineapple is present but more in the background of the opening. The initial opening is a little more punchier, probably because of the higher oil concentration. Mid: The birch becomes the most dominant, which is energizing and alluring, it has some smokiness to it, but I notice that the more you use the bottle the smokiness starts to diminish (it was a bit too strong when I first used the fragrance). End: You'll get a fainter smoky birch, but now I would say caramel becomes a very dominant note. Overall Impression = More of an intimate, night time scent. Price and Volume = 55ml for about $65 CAD. Supremacy Collectors Edition (SCE) Scent; Opening: The same blast of bergamot but not really bitter and this is due to the balanced blend of apple, and white florals, and orange blossom with a bit of pineapple in the background. Mid: The birch becomes almost identical to CDNP, but it will come across as less smoky and this is due to the balancing effect of the white florals and orange blossom. It's that balancing affect that makes this scent a little It seems fully appropriate for daytime and night time use. The white florals and orange blossom give it some extra freshness and versatility, so it's not so bold, but I would argue more sophisticated yet still casual. The apple note stands out over the bergamot in the opening, the pineapple is lighter in the background like CDNP. End: I would say about the same as CDNP, but with some white floral and orange blossom in the background. Overall Impression = More versatile, day and night time scent, more casual, not as intense. Price and Volume = 100ml for about $60 CAD. My overall opinion: SCE ideal as a daily driver and signature scent, and CDNP I would say you could add a touch if you want more intensity in the day but I would say it's better reserved for night wear or more sensual occasions. In other words SCE = Value and Versatility with a balanced scent profile. and CDNP = Allure, a little more punch, and better suited for special occasions. Both Fragrances are still amazing, if I had to choose only one I would say SCE. With SCE you will get a slightly more fresh dry down, but the scent longevity will linger with less intensity compared to CDNP, but it will be there.

A very interesting fragrance. Overall Rating: 9.1 / 10 Opening 9 / 10 Bright sparkling and masculine. To me it smells like fresh orange juice mixed with pineapple and about 5% gin. The bergamot leads by a small margin followed closely by the pineapple. It has a soft floral touch sitting quietly in the background. --- Drydown 7.5 / 10 A unique sweet and sour candy vibe. The fruity opening slowly blends into mossy birch woods with an earthy green character. It becomes slightly skanky in a good way while still holding onto traces of the sweet opening. It's mysterious and keeps making me want another smell. --- Longevity 10 / 10 Around 22 hours on my skin. Outstanding performance. --- Projection 9 / 10 Projects strongly for several hours without becoming overwhelming. --- Sillage 10 / 10 Leaves a fantastic scent trail. People will notice you've walked past. --- Complexity 9 / 10 One of its strongest qualities. It changes throughout the day and keeps revealing different facets instead of smelling the same from start to finish. --- Price to Value 10+ / 10 Exceptional value for the quality and performance. --- Versatility 9.5 / 10 Works in many situations and especially suits Sweden's climate. --- Easy to Wear 9.8 / 10 Very easy to reach for despite its unique character. --- How It Makes Me Feel 10 / 10 Like a man who's different from every other man. Confident mature and memorable without trying too hard. --- Biggest Positives - Incredible longevity. - Amazing scent trail. - Bright sparkling citrus opening. - Soft floral background blended beautifully. - Unique evolving scent profile. - Excellent value. - Makes me feel confident masculine and different. --- Biggest Negatives - I wish the pineapple was more pronounced. - I wish there was more noticeable spice. - I don't really detect the apple. - The earthy mossy drydown took time to appreciate and is still my least favourite part of the fragrance. --- Final Verdict 9.1 / 10 A unique masculine fragrance with outstanding performance and an evolving character. The opening is fresh sparkling and addictive while the drydown becomes earthy sweet sour and slightly skanky in a way that keeps drawing me back. It isn't perfect but it has a personality that stands out from the crowd and that's one of the reasons I enjoy wearing it so much.

Man, its hard to write something original about this fragrance because it's so damn popular. It's popular for a very good reason, Afnan Supermacy collector's edition is a DAMN good fragrance. Even when not knowing the Creed DNA (which I didn't before buying this) Afnan Supremacy CE is such a well-rounded Universally likeable and fun scent. The intense pineapple opening supported by a flowery base while it's drying down is almost addictive. The oak and musk tie all of this together once the scent settles and a distinct but very subtle smokiness gives Supremacy CE this masculine edge. The packaging is sublime, as per usual with AFNAN, there's great care that goes into presentation. The bottle is super comfortable to hold and quite stunning with it's speckled coating and the little coat of arms. 2 things I don't like about the bottle: There's no way to see how much there's left. Supremacy CE is my daily, I love this fragrance so I go through quite a bit, a little clear window in the side would make a huge difference. The cap is straight up ugly imo. The little ring around the cap, the fact it's not magnetic and the ring being somewhat small makes it a finger trap and an eye sore. Supremacy CE can be worn in pretty much any and all situations in my opinion. But it does REALLY shine during spring and fall. During the summer when it's actually hot it tends to lean towards cloying or simply too intense and during the winter the pineapple get's muted quite a bit and the smokiness get's more intense, which some people might not enjoy. This fragrance is a literal compliment magnet. Every single time I wear it during public outings, big meetings or simply events I get compliments. And not just the usual "you smell kinda nice, whatchu wearing" No it's full on "oh my what's that fragrance, it smells SO GOOD" The only situation I don't like wearing it in is to the gym. It's simply too present and too in your face for that. Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition is a 10/10 fragrance. Absolute banger, blindbuy safe if you appreciate masculine scents with a little fruitiness and you'll appreciate it's versatility.