Superman

Superman opens with heavy cloves, spiced ginger, and linden flower (yes, linden tea from the supermarket). Within minutes of opening, a classic barbershop soapiness shyly appears in the background. However, instead of taking a traditional fougere direction, it leans more towards a floriental green soapiness. As this participant makes a few random appearances, the fragrance slowly smooths down to vanilla beans in a cederwood spice cabinet: nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, amber, myrrh, sandalwood, with hints of green muskiness. One of the most beautiful nighttime, cool-weather fragrances. Any temperature under 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius), and Superman becomes magical. In warmer temperatures, one needs to take caution; this is not a bright or light scent. It can become very heavy and cloying in the heat. The bergamot and citrus notes are veiled by cloves, ginger, and myrrh, creating a complex and mysterious aroma that smells a bit like a lunar eclipse.Absolutely breathtaking when layered with green, soapy aldehydes - Nabeel - Jannet el Firdaus, paired with AL Rehab - Superman,has been one of my favorite blends to date. This fragrance is one of the most highly complimented oils or fragrances I wear; women love it. It exudes a very masculine, spicy,,dark sophesticated mysteriousness to my personality, which is entirely opposite of what one might expect from something named "Superman." It embodies more of a dark night, Batman-style fragrance, as another reviewer put it this is somthing clark kent would wear and I believe it should be a part of everyone's fragrance collection.

100% masculine and I like it a lot. The name Superman fits this fragrance perfectly because it reminds me of a late 70's style aftershave with its heavy clove and other spices common in the era. Don't fall for comments about this being unisex because if you're a lady that prefers to smell feminine -- stay clear away from Superman. This ain't no Superwoman hear me roar kinda cologne. This is a man's fragrance IMO and in the opinion of my wife and several ladies I asked to smell this on me. It's very close to the uber-masculine 80's cologne Paul Sebastian Fine but with more clove. It's also kind of like Old Spice on steroids if some bay rum notes were added. Unfortunately my wife and a female friend both said it reminded them of their dad, so it might be dated to some people. Actually it does remind me too of a cologne my dad wore in the 80's when I was in middle school. Maybe it was Paul Sebastian he wore back then. Suoerman is perfect for the autumn season because it's heavy on clove and very spicy. I can't see this working in warmer weather. But that's just me. The sillage and longevity is excellent. I have the oil and liked it so much I also bought the spray and they are bascially the same scent, with the oil being a little more beast-mode. If you're a guy that enjoys classic masculine fragrances, you gotta give Superman a try.

I have resisted reviewing this fragrance for several years, despite loving it, because I'm afraid that I cannot accurately capture it. I ordered a variety of fragrances from Al Rehab on a whim because of their positive reviews and inexpensive price point. I picked up Superman because of the name, thinking that my husband might enjoy it. One of the other reviewers mentioned that it has a "grandfather" scent to it, which might be right. It smells reminiscent of Dial soap mixed with a spicy, peppery wood. My husband immediately fell in love with it as it smells exactly like what he remembers his grandfather smelling like. That's not to say that Superman is unpleasant, rather, it has a sort of old-fashioned confidence to it. I also think there could be some orange and possibly floral notes in the background. The oil and the spray lasts a full 10-12 hours without budging. It is also a compliment getter for my husband, who counts it as his signature scent. Overall, it's a hidden gem if you like a spicy, soapy scent.

Thunder cracks then booms. You are huddled, shivering in an abandoned weatherboard shack. Your wet leather coat on a pegs behind you, a tin cup and shaving soap gathering dust on a table before for you. You'll wait out the storm here... There's an old, otherworldly feeling to this scent. A soapy vetiver backs it, a little reminiscent of Guerlain Vetiver. For Australians, it smells quite like Palmolive Gold. Overlaying that, intense, woody cloves, emphasis on the woody aspect. Sniffing from the bottle, I got a suggestion of the musk that is ij the modern version of brute but it didn't out itself on the skin. It's not the most complex fragrance but simplicity isn't always a bad thing. I find this an intriguingly original combination. Stellar longevity and whoo daddy levels of sillage. Apply judiciously. I think this is unisex but I could definitely see some people categorizing this as masculine. One of the strongest Al Rehabs I've encountered.

Prefer this over jacomo, which I gave away. I smell ginger, incense, smoke, clove and white musky soap. It reminds me of a snowy Japanese temple or fortress during the sengoku winter period, where ash and ember float in the red morning sky, above a scorched battlefield in the distance. The smell of fire and ruin intertwines with the steam of hot water and soap at a window leading into the Pagoda bathhouse; where the wounded wash the blood and soot away. Sounds overly pretentious but that’s just what I picture when I smell the scent. Very relaxing and smooth, warm from the incense and clove yet cold from the white soap, and fresh from the ginger. Really like it. Wear it before bed sometimes as it smells tranquil to me. TL;DR it’s a clove and white soap scent, smoky yet clean.

Exclusive Kretek Opens up to a zesty lemon enveloped in a light, sweet sandal wood with a playful ginger twist. It settles quietly to this magical fume made of the finest Indonesian spices: cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. This rich aroma lingers around as the most refined kretek cigars, exuding sophistication. A touch of dark chocolate, vanilla and myrrh to warm up your heart and make you dream of faraway lands. Sexy. This is the modern, androgynous vampire who has traveled the world and lives eternally in the moment. Unmistakable sensuous, nostalgic, bold. Unfortunate packaging and puerile name. It's not a powerhouse, but such an exquisite composition!

CLOVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, as plenty have said, if you don't like cloves give this a miss. When you first open it you are hit with a huge blast of ginger infused cloves. Rolling it on (and only an idiot would roll it over both arms, neck, and chest;) the ginger and spices are really strong. But mainly it's the cloves. As the hours tick by it does mellow a little and you can pick out the musky sandalwood, but the cloves remain. All in all an excellent full on scent bargain. 12 hours plus longevity and heavy sillage.

I adore this scent, especially for layering (with much caution as it is REALLY strong). I was surprised to see that cardamom wasn't listed on the notes here, as it reads as primarily that (with some clove and the other things listed) for me, with less of the white soap notes other people have mentioned. It's very strong and heavy, but also fresh and a bit sweet. A dab of this (I got the roll-on) can really masculinize other scents that read just a bit too fem for me, which I appreciate.

This house continues to exemplify exactly what it describes. This perfectly incense forward fragrance allows you to continue with confidence throughout the day. The pepper forward allows for a hardened scent that you can smell on yourself that diffuses into a sweet woodyness. This is definitely a mainstay. For those who layer, this is what I would call a spicy canvas. It is hard to find things that does NOT play well with Superman.

yep! i smell cloves and a little more clove then some more clove and finally a tad of clove with ginger. EDIT: hey! i was just teasing about the clove at first but this is a no nonsense fragrance.i mixed some sultan/superman and got something similar to aramis havana.oh hell yes! reminds me of those atomic fireball jawbreakers.i also used a tad of that smelly ass oud and i am in another world right now.thank you al rehab.

2 sprays in winter and this drug store priced Super frag stands tall. I can still smell it under my clothes and it provides a mature old school vibe refreshing and calming without any fruity or floral notes. This is gentle spice and woods. Amazing and reminds me of my dad. Not for playful types, I wear this when I'm chopping wood for my fire or presenting to my management team. Great fragrance.

Definitely a love-hate fragrance. My wife hates it. Makes my mom sneeze. And my employees said I smell like potpourri. But I love this fragrance. Reminds me when I was a kid in the 80s wanting to be like my bad ass uncle. Whatever he wore smelled just like this fragrance. He served as a marine during the Vietnam war and volunteered to be a tunnel rat.. Fucking legend! RIP

I cannot distinguish between the notes, even though they are listed above. This is a great fragrance. Well blended, and a beautiful masculine fragrance. The most accurate way of describing this is a balsamic, herbal, semi spicy Bleu De Chanel EDP, but that's not really accurate. Honestly, unlike anything else. Excellent! Mr. Miami Cuddles on youtube. Neil

A "chai spice" fragrance. The sandalwood and musk make it creamy. The pepper, spices, woods, and roots add warmth and depth. Adds spice to florals and darkness to gourmands when combined. It was too "screechy" at first because I was probably using too much. With careful application, it's become one of my favorite Al-Rehabs.

Very 1970s and masculine with hilarious packaging that I appreciate very much. Opens with a torrent of cloves until, after an hour or so, warm notes of cinnamon, wood and ginger start to subtly appear. Great projection and sillage. A winner for cold days. There is oudh here but it is more delicate than the Al Rehab norm.

indoloholic: There are a lot of trashy ones I agree. I gave away about 12 or so and never reviewed them, but Macho Man, Choco Musk, and this one are the three that are worth owning. In that order. Macho Man (I think Macho Man may be Nabeel) and Choco Musk are perfect 10's, although Superman is a very good one.

I got the fragrance oil. Spicy-soapy, ginger dominant fragrance. Hints of clove and sandalwood. I was expecting a Jacomo clone due to the "reminds me of" section, but no...this is all original. Similarities, yes, but not a clone. Very nice, autumn weather fragrance. This is a major love here.

For me if i consider performance, price and the familiarity+cosy feeling that this perfume gives me, it is a 5 out of 5. It has a similarity with jacomo de jacomo, but older formulations of jacomo are more complicated, full and sexy. Either way great cheapie, i recommend.

Got the little oil bottle. What a treat. Cloves are central to this scent, missing from the notes breakdown. Very spicy, oriental fragrance indeed.

Bombastic Battle: A Review of Al-Rehab Superman ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ If Jovan's Sex Appeal is the spice bomb, then Al-Rehab's Superman is undoubtedly the spice nuke. This impressively powerful scent immediately bursts forth with radiant warmth, enveloping all those nearby in its blistering spicy aura. While bold in its initial impression, Superman soon reveals hidden depths - its accord seems to shape-shift in unpredictable ways, at times led by cloves, then sweet cardamom reminiscent of La Nuit de L'Homme, followed by waves of piquant peppers. Its composition may be synthetic, but the effect feels beautifully natural and authentic. In terms of performance, this fragrance oil defiantly projects with nuclear strength for hours before finally softening to a lingering whisper. Though clearly not designed for subtlety, it garners compliments for its crowd-pleasing warmth and unexpected intricacy. For those seeking a budget-friendly substitute for sophisticated niche spicy scents, Superman punishingly outperforms its price tag. Though Al-Rehab can be hit-or-miss, this juggernaut is absolutely a triumphant hit. It makes no apologies for its aggressive spice levels, proudly radiating enough heat and harmony to make it a versatile cool weather signature. So if you're seeking some bombastic spice at a bargain price, grab Superman and show those high-end houses what raw perfumery power smells like! Its nuclear-level longevity and unexpectedly nuanced development make this one of Al-Rehab's mightiest triumphs.