Fahad Gaze

Everyone keeps comparing this to Gucci Guilty Elixir or Amouage Reflection Man but it feels like people are just repeating what they have heard to fit in or seem cool. To my nose this is much closer to Invasion Barbare by MDCI Parfums or Dua Fragrance’s Invasion of the Barbers. It delivers that refined masculine barbershop vibe that is smooth slightly sweet and effortlessly classy. The blend of vanilla patchouli florals and subtle spices creates a clean yet seductive character even if the listed notes differ. More importantly it serves the same purpose as IB. This is a scent for when you want to feel polished confident and attractive without trying too hard. It has that freshly groomed feel with enough warmth and depth to work in both professional and intimate settings. This is something you can wear pretty much all year round for any occasion, day or night, which makes it easily signature scent worthy. If you have been looking for an affordable alternative to Invasion Barbare just get this. Trust me you will not be disappointed!

I have to say, this was quite a lot to take in. The first impression had me feeling nostalgic. I remember a dupe of Pegasus by PDM that I used about five years ago—that white floral smell with sweet vanilla. In Fahad Gaze, the spices take this one in a different direction. It’s said to be inspired by Gucci Guilty Elixir, which I haven’t smelled before, but I must say I really like Fahad Gaze. This might also remind some people of Reflection Man by Amouage, I definitely pick up that similarity here, at least a bit. Performance is great: 7+ hours, which is impressive considering it’s a new fragrance, with very good projection. This is one fragrance I can confidently say requires you to be dressed up to exude the class it carries. Beautiful stuff!

Absolutely phenomenal fragrance! I love from the opening to dry down. So unique and smells like 100-200 pound worth of fragrance! Long lasting projection like crazy good! Highly recommend it! Arabiat prestige is on of the best on the market no question!

60% of the time, it works... every time

I was looking for a Reflections Man alternative that was stronger. I heard Gucci Guilty Elixir was the one. Unfortunately it doesn't' smell very close to RM to me. Though it's an absolute monster in performance. I got Fahad and it actually smells closer to RM however, It's nowhere near the Beast GGE is in performance. One spray on the wrist with GGE and you'll be getting whiff of it for HOURS! ...1...spray! Fahad on the other hand has "good" projection so far.