Kuro

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, this is Sauvage DNA and it you definitely smell it. Ajmal didn't try to do a 1:1, though. This is more akin to Sauvage EDP than EDT; its not as bright, not as metallic, its darker and rich and spicy and just lovely, honestly. Its like a more gourmand-fougere take with how they amped up the sichuan pepper, and to my nose, Ill catch whiffs of what smells like oud in there during the drydown (and it smells amazing) Even as cheap as this is, its one of my absolute favorites to open the cap and smell the atomizer, out of my dozens of frags. For the price here, this really is a gem. The quality of the ingredients alongside the blend for ~20$ really is pretty amazing. Longevity is good for many hours, projection is quite good off my skin, but dont expect this to be anywhere near as loud as Sauvage. This is a much more grown-up, evening-oriented and cooler weather type frag. Since theres Sauvage DNA at heart, its pretty versatile, but it would probably excel in fall/winter or on a nicer, cooler datenight out. I really like how Ajmal went for a rich amber-sichuan pepper heavy blend with this. If you like the Sauvage DNA, I can say you'll probably be alright with a blind buy here.. Ive got Sauvage, Prada LRC, Ajmal Kuro, Armaf Ventana, and Franck Olivier bamboo.. Im a sucker for the DNA and this has its on own spot for me

Initially purchased a sample vial from FragranceNet, I almost didn't as they were charging almost $3 for a sample vial and I thought that was outrageous for a $20 cologne. But wow am I happy I did! After sampling this, I decided to pull the trigger on a full bottle. This stuff smells like what Dior Sauvage should be. Not sure if it's just my chemistry, but this smells like all the good parts of Sauvage without that sweaty, gross feeling. Salty, but not sweaty. Very warm and spicy yet light and fresh, with the black pepper and ambergris being the primary scents, with subtle hints of fresh vetiver and lavender. It makes an excellent spring/summer cologne. The sillage and longevity are also incredible, especially given the price point. I sprayed about 4 spritzes on me this morning at 7am, and it's still strong right now at 7pm. I'd say it lasts about 15 hours, so basically all day. For $20-$25, this stuff is an incredible bargain, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a shot. The only flaw I can really give with this cologne is the bottle, I actually keep it flat because it tips over very easily. 9.4/10

This aroma has already won me over, and I'm wearing it for the first time today after testing it in a perfume shop two weeks ago. It'll be one of my signature scents in no time. It's projecting incredibly well; I can still smell it on me after 7 hours, and it's pretty powerful. Despite the fact that the weather is cold and partly cloudy, I'm not sure if this will have an impact on its performance. In South Africa, winter is just getting started, and summer is winding down, but I feel KURO could easily work in all four seasons. In terms of price, it is extremely reasonable. I've never owned Dior Sauvage, but I've tried it, and the notes are similar to my untrained nose. But they're not the same; after applying Kuro this morning, my wife promptly grabbed a perfume that smells similar, and it's Uomo by Ermenegildo Zegna, which she had previously purchased for me, and the shape and color of the bottle bear witness to what we discovered. Despite the fact I still adore Kuro, Ajmal has done an excellent job.

Bought this at a local perfume shop without knowing anything about it. Was looking for a green-leaning versatile scent to replace my beloved Polo Explorer. I've since tried Sauvage and while I get the comparison (they both have that signature masculine fresh/spicy punch), Kuro actually smells distinct (and better) to me. Kuro has this dark green element that smells vaguely like a fresh, smoky forest. It's subtle so it doesn't weight it down, but it adds just enough to make it its own. This makes it much more interesting than Sauvage to my nose. Very versatile but more suited for nights or cooler weather IMHO. Perfect for fall days. Out of all the colognes I own (including several pricy ones), this is the one I chose to wear on my wedding due to it being inoffensive and unique. For the price, it's a ridiculous value. Only drawback is the comically stupid bottle design. It's basically the shape of a large cell phone. Otherwise 10/10 for me.

To me, Ajmal's Kuro smells like a lightened Sauvage inspired scent without the strong metal note mixed with some blue inspired fragrance, possibly something like Bleu De Channel. I really like that this seems to be a combination of 2 popular scents. It seems to die down for me to not projecting loudly after about an hour or two, but the sillage trail is still decent as I move around picking up the scent if I double back where I have walked by. Within about 3 to 4 hours, I seem to stop smelling it while being still, but a quick wave of the hand where I sprayed brings the scent out. After 4 hours, this barely radiates away from the body for me, so it becomes a more intimate scent. With 2 to 4 sprays, I get about 1 to 2 hours of decent projection before it fades over then next hour or so into becoming a more intimate scent. It lasts 6+ hours. If you keep the sprays to a minimum, this could work as an office or signature scent.