1981X

Having just tried Naxos and owned 1981x for a while now, I finally feel like I can comment on this fragrance both as a standalone and as an intended "clone". If you want something to replicate Naxos, I'm going to be very honest and say that this isn't it. Naxos has a much more forward tobacco smell, whereas 1981x gives priority to white florals and honey, with tobacco being much more in the background in my opinion. If I really was into Naxos, 1981x wouldn't do it for me. If you want to be synesthetic about it, Naxos is tan brown, whereas 1981x is a syrupy off white. Here's the thing though, I'm not that into Naxos. I much prefer 1981x for every day use. It's incredibly versatile and can honestly be worn year round with no trouble whatsoever. It manages to simultaneously smell clean and sweet; complex while being light enough to be worn in the office. It's an absolutely outstanding dumb reach with potential to be a signature fragrance. Whereas Naxos to me is this slightly spicy, tobacco heavy-hitter that would have to be worn with the appropriate attire. Not office appropriate and IMO not for close encounters - only for big nights out where I'd want to impress. Considering the price, if I want a heavy, tobacco forward scent, I'll just go to Hafez 1984 - which is very rapidly going to the top of my winter list. For the price, 1981x is a no-brainer. It oozes quality and refinement by any standards, but it's, again, not in the same scent category as Naxos. 8.5 or even 9/10 for me!

oh mann, I thought PDM Althair was the best from my collection,, but now we have a new CHAMP This is so well blended. Such a pleasant flowery scent which makes it unisex, I bought it a week ago the 30ml version for 55$ on Amazon , pretty expensive right? NO, its worth every penny! the scent opens up so nice, no any chemical component, first minute you feel some alcohol but subltle after it dries down on skin which takes like 2-3 mins, the magic begins! You want to sniff youself all the time, so does your girlfriend, out of my collection of 15 frags this one hits the best and I went to buy the Apple Crumb (PDM Oujan) which i wanted to buy long time already, if that is as good as this Hany you have our best regards! Lets see if maceration will help it to get more dense, as of now its 90-95 percent close to Naxos, but with its unique twist to floral you can feel no tobacco, honey is present but not much and lavender is week too , which is good instead tonka and lemon and jasmine kick your A$$ in a best way possible.. if you thinking to buy it ! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT MY FRIEND, go buy it ! and Hany, as you are in California, man please create better and unique bottles the ones with 'wooden plastic caps' and sticker are too generic, people are ready to overpay 10$ for a unique bottle! Updated: Smell completely gone in 3-4 hours, it is extrait de parfum should stay all day but not

Guess what? This is Great stuff! It is seriously artistry (unoriginal artistry but still) and worth buying. Yes, the cost for this clone house is a bit high, but considering the cost of the inspiration this is another exception. I am not going to say it’s perfect, but it is so good on its own that you will receive compliments. The honey is present, and the tobacco is well rounded, not too in your face. I don’t find it similar to Mugler Pure Havane, it does have a tobacco note, but they are not at all that similar. Alexandria makes good stuff, period. I am not a fan of DUA, they are heavily overpriced and while they do carry some solid offerings I find the perfumes to be oily and dense, which I don’t get with Alexandria. I will offer one critic, I have written reviews on their site, and for example 1978 I indicated that it is really not that close to original Polo Green, it’s not, and that review does not exist anymore. I notice most reviews on the site are 5 stars or 4, and all offer very high praise, I think they (actually I know) stack the deck in their own favour. Anyhow, don’t be a hater, this is worth buying. Longevity and projection are excellent. It is possible that batches have variations, but mine is top notch, highly recommend.

This was first frag I owned from the house. I bought it before smelling the OG. I LOVE it, almost time to get a new bottle. I get mostly Honey & Vanilla...and a subtle Tobacco note (which I get with a lot of their frags with a tobacco note - very similar across the board) - not a bad thing... just doesn't really change... it's not up front. It's a good supporter in the background. If you like sweet (not cloying or harshly sweet) but just enough that it can be unisex but not too feminine and as a man you wanna smell sexy for your lady? Look no further. Great late fall/winter fragrance. My wife loves it too... next bottle I buy will be whatever the biggest bottle they sell. Performance/Projection are great too... performs for about 10-12 hours...longer on clothes.. so if you spray your shoulders? - will be on there a good week. This is a great date night winter frag that's sweet but not too sweet. As for those of you comparing this to other fragrances... it's the same ball park as the original... but less Tobacco - more honey/vanilla/cinnamon. I don't think it smells like Pure Havane at all ... I own that fragrance and I've smelled both side by side... just not the same frag (on my skin at least)

12/19/21 UPDATE - So what I said in my original review is still true; however, now have experienced Naxos with a healthy decant...Naxos is certainly better and takes you on more of a journey. Although most are still really good, specifically if the clone house buys the premium fragrance oil from distributors, they can never really replicate the top notes/opening. Fragrance oils bring you to the heart almost immediately. It’s been said before...if you don’t try to compare this to the OG, or you have no experience with the OG, you will really appreciate this for what it is. ORIGINAL REVIEW Unbelievably stunning fragrance! One of the best tobacco DNAs I’ve come across...smooth and sexy! I get sweet honey and tonka/vanilla right off the top. As it dries down, a very beautiful subtle tobacco note blends masterfully well with the previous three. Longevity is 8/9 hours...projection is a bit past arms length for a couple of hours before slowly working its way back in. Could be worn year round, but best fall to spring. Do not pass this one by...get a sample and live with it for a few days. Could easily be a signature scent. Easy recommendation for me.