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This is a banger. I'm reviewing this after having my bottle for less than a week, so I may update after a while to let you all know how it matures. But, I have nothing but love for this right out of the box and on first sprays. This one is addictive. The ginger and rose combo is amazing, fresh, clean, and fairly unique. Amazing for the price point. Perfect signature scent. It's different enough to stand out, perfect for any professional or formal setting, and interesting enough to be warn pretty much any other time. I don't really get any tobacco from this, so it stays in that fresh, clean, floral range for me. It's a well put together no brainer fragrance that is never going to feel too casual or too professional, in my opinion. It will match whatever setting you're in, so long as you look clean and put together. Performance is great. It's a very strong fragrance and has really good lasting power. I get 8 hours out of this easy, much longer as a skin scent. Be careful with your spray count at work. Easily in my top 10 at this point. Update: After wearing this more, and having a little time with it and for the bottle to mezuzzerate, I'd like to update my review. I stand by what I said, in that this is a banger of a fragrance. I've never smelled the original, so none of my thoughts are based on that. But this fresh, spicy, lightly sweet, chilled rose combo is incredible. The note breakdown does seem to be a little misleading. There's definitely ginger in this somewhere. And compared to my previous statements, I am now able to pick up that tobacco in the base. I was worried that the tobacco would be too much for a primarily fresh fragrance, but it really does just do exactly what it needs to do without overstepping it's boundaries. It provides this fragrance with just enough depth and with just enough of a base weight to make this a viable all year round fragrance. The anchor notes do enough to help push this out and make it last in colder weather, but it never feels too warm or too heavy for the warmer weather. Where I'm at we've had jumpy weather from the 40s to the 90s since I've had this bottle, and this holds up so well. No issues. It's definitely still formal leaning, but it's freshness, ever so slight sweetness, and that chilled rose note make this interesting - some have said mysterious - enough to be an anytime signature scent. Love pairing this with a minimal all black casual outfit. It's a welcome contrast that exudes confidence. Highly, highly recommend this one. Also, of note: my bottle has the armaf signature horrible atomizer. It sprays light, but don't let that fool you. This is POWERFUL. Overspray and you will go nose blind and you will kill every bird in the tri state area. 10/10. Perfect fragrance. Wouldn't change a thing. Except the atomizer.

My bottle just arrived, so bear with me as I post a *first impressions* review (that's my disclaimer) as I have this on one arm, and L'homme Ultime on the other. The Armaf is VERY close to Ultime. For reference, My bottle of Ultime is very low now, and this armaf is brand new. 2 sprays for each fragrance on opposite arms. The Armaf is quite strong upon initial application, and it seems to have left a noticeably oily area where I sprayed. About 15 minutes in, they both settle down. The differences are so minute, I am having trouble trying to pick any out. I mean, this is insanity. This is one of the closest dupes I've ever smelled when comparing directly to the original. The YSL maybe is a bit...lighter? More airy? Heck..so close.... I thought Rasasi 'Essential' was fairly close to Ultime. I'm probably going to give that one away now and keep this one. This is every bit of 'indistinguishable' on my skin. The Armaf is definitely stronger than the YSL. I am stunned by how good this is. I'll probably update when I've had a chance to get a feel for the longevity. (Ultime only lasts about an hour or two on skin...only one worse performance-wise is the OG YSL Homme) Money well spent if you like the Ultime DNA for sure. Some snobby snobberson will come here and say some dumb shit like 'this isn't anything like it blah blah blah.' I am preemptively telling you now that anyone who badmouths this fragrance either: A) never owned ultime and is talking shit B) hates clones or dupes so they have a resentment against them C)Owns ultime but has never tried this fragrance D) Is gatekeeping hardcore This stuff is really good. Lets see how the longevity is after some time... Edit/Update 6/15: After about two weeks, and several wears, performance is average. I think I'm clocking about 6 hours total. Skin scent after about an hour and a half to two hours.

Before I talk about how it smells, I was curious and wanted an official word from Armaf on two inconsistencies: the naming and the official notes. So I emailed them, and this was the response I got: Dear [blank], Thank you for your inquiry. To clarify, there is only one Infinity for man, which comes in a Silver packing. Infinity for women comes in a gold packing. There are no additional infinities besides these two. We apologize for the inconvenience but there is no tobacco notes on this perfume. We understand that it might have been listed on several websites, but to confirm, there are the correct notes: Top notes: Bergamot, Ginger, and Grapefruit Middles notes: Pink rose, Geranium, Apple, and Cardamom Base notes: Cedarwood, vetiver, & Cashmere Wood If you have any other inquires, feel free to lets us know. Best regards, Armaf USA Customer Support Team I was recently able to smell YSL Ultimé, and they are 95% similar. The only difference is that infinity is more amped up on the spices, but that, in turn, doesn't make it as smooth as Ultime. Dry down is similar, and overall, the infinity lasts longer than a couple of hours I’ve worn it so far. Rating:10/10 (I'm starting to despise dupes now that I've owned more fragrances, but this genuinely impressed me)

although i tend to be at least impressed more often than not, every now n then these arabic companies manage to just completely knock it out of the park. this is a shining example of that for Armaf. i did sample this one at the mall before buying, so not a blind buy. but even then, it smelled fantastic and indistinguishable from the worn in mall tester, right out the box. lasted at least 9 hours on skin with good projection, was getting wafts of it all day just from the hand test, so even performance is g2g out the box. for the fragrance itself, it is an absolutely (and i cannot stress this enough) gorgeous scent. the middle notes (particularly the rose) and the ginger give it much of its identity, while the citrus and base notes serve to ground and freshen the scent. i really can't do how lovely the rose smells justice, the juice just smells elegant and gentlemanly, not too masculine, while not too sweet and youthful. never smelled the og, but creds to YSL and the original perfumer that made the DNA bc this is seriously unique and enjoyable. never smelled tygar, but i can assure this does not rlly smell like turathi. i have both and am schizo about redundancies and i can't see it here. who tf said this smells like blockade btw 😭✌️

The notes shown here are incorrect. The correct notes are: TOP: Bergamot, Ginger, Grapefruit and Cardamom MID: Rose, Apple and Geranium BASE: Cashmere, Cedar and Vetiver I have the original, and this is one of those rare occasions where the clone is not only as good as the original, but in my opinion, better. It's not 100% identical to Ultime but it's super close. It's a beautiful citrus, peppery aromatic scent with a touch of Rose. Whilst Ultime smells fresher, Infinity is warmer and spicier. Surprisingly, Infinity is strong straight out of the box and definitely stronger than Ultime. There's no need for maturation here. It has solid longevity at around 6-8 hours and good projection. I could smell this on my clothes days after wearing it. This is one of those fragrances that deserves the hype and sells out fast. The peppery aromatics of Infinity remind me of Givenchy Gentleman Only. Some may find that old school, but I really enjoy it. I think it's definitely worth purchasing. It's masculine, versatile and easy to wear. Armaf have done a really good job with Infinity. Highly recommended.

Nose Note #757 Just a great inoffensive all year round scent. It's a tit bit more than mildly sweet. Approaching a candy-like citrus sweetness + some ambiguous florals not so common in a mens perfume. It's not macho manly, but it's definitely a masculine scent. I don't know about the OG, but I can't say I've smelled anything very similar. It's not a hugely special scent. I'm finding it hard to remember it, just like YSL MYSLF, for example, or YSL L'Homme. It does remind for of YSL L'Homme series somehow. Unfortunately, something about it makes my head a little dizzy. I have similar experience with a number of fragrances, Gucci Guilty, all Korloff fragrances, almost all of Montale and Mancera. It's like I'm getting triggered by a single ingredient I can't identify. 7.5/10, nothing mind-blowing, but it's very pleasant. Like a re-evaluation of Sauvage and Dylan Blue, but sweeter UPD after 6 months. I'm uping this. It's so good. It took me a long time to fully appreciate. One of the important factors was my wife liking this a lot. 8.3/10, forget Sauvage and Dylan Blue, it's something else

I'm amazed by this fragrance. The first two times I applied it, I went instantly nose-blind. I couldn't smell it at all, and I was so disappointed. After some trial and error, I realized that I can only do one spray on each wrist, and that's it. If I do anything closer to my head, it leads to nose-blindness. The scent itself is incredible and masculine. It is very woody but not in an 'old man' way. It is woody, floral, and peppery with bergamot, but not citrusy in a traditional way. The pepper is nicely blended in, and it isn't 'in your face' like in Sauvage. Very unique. Now, the projection and longevity are out of this world. I should mention that I bought it slightly used after a year of maceration. The scent fills the room for the first few hours, and the longevity is just crazy. I applied it 36 hours ago. In the meantime, I have had two showers and countless handwashes, yet it is still a strong skin scent present on my wrist. The bottle is heavy and looks and feels good. If you tend to have headaches or go nose-blind easily, buy with caution and test it first.

47yo male here with a collection of over 200 bottles of clones, designer & niche fragrances. This is nothing like anything I own. Excellent for older, mature guys. It smells incredible! Very soft and gentle scent profile of ginger, bergamot with faint tobacco pushing at the bottom. To tell you how strong this is, is an understatement. I had this on my hoodie the previous day and went out the next morning to pick up something from the store, as I was walking, there was a woman about 20ft behind me and she told from from afar “honey you smell great” . I stopped in my tracks and said “you can smell me?” LOL. She said, yes and your smell great etc. I told her this is yesterday’s cologne and she said you must’ve used the entire bottle because I can smell you from here LOL. **Note, I did spray it about 10x on my hoodie the previous day** 😂 😂. If you’re an older guy, def grab this. I promise you, it’s like nothing else you have and smells absolutely devine. I don’t have to elaborate furthers on performance/projection.

Blind Buy Diaries # 10. Hot damn! I am on a winning streak with my recent blind buy purchases. This one is another notch on the scent board. As soon as I read in multiple reviews, that this is a clone of YSL L'Homme Ultime, it got me interested. First off the notes outlined above are incorrect. The correct breakdown as per the Armaf website is: Top Note: Bergamot, Ginger & Grapefruit Middle Note: Pink Rose, Geranium, Apple & Cardamom Base Note: Cedarwood, Vetiver & Cashmere Wood This is an artistic scent, reminiscent of the YSL releases of yore. The ginger note is very strong, which I adore. A fresh, spicy, woody scent. Cardamom, apple and geranium in the heart notes blend with the opening. The drydown smells spicy and woody, because of the vetiver and cedar. All seasonal scent? Yes, a distinguished gents scent which can work in all seasons Unisex? Masculine. Blind buy worthy? If you are into YSL Ultime, yes Performance? Longevity, around 8 to 9 hours, with good projection and sillage.

I don't usually leave reviews for fragrances, but this one is an exception, because it really impessed me. I wanna start by saying I never smelled Ultime, since I wasn't into fragrances 10 years ago, so my opinion is based only on what I'm smelling. As a blind buy this is really amazing. I mean, the packaging is really wonderful, the peppery rosy smell is perfect for any time of the day throughout the year and the price is really amazing, I think it deserves the hype. On my hand in the opening I feel a more smooth version of the citrusy opening of bleu de chanel, but then it does it's own thing. I think I'm gonna buy more bottles of it, this might be my signiture scent for the sprins and summer. Performance is good enough, I mean for me during a hot summer day usually no fragrance stays from the morning till the night, but it's still decent enought to smell good from close. Also, in some markets the fragrance is called Infinity Silver, not Black, but it's still the same one.

Loving this! Haven't been lucky enough to smell the YSL L'Homme Ultime, I'll preface. If Utlime had this kind of profile, no idea why YSL would be so foolish as to discontinue it. This smells clean, blue-ish, fresh, with a deep sweetness to it. The Tyger Grapefruit punch with the Sauvage signature Ambroxan heavy profile, but sweetened. 65% Tygar-esque, 35% Sauvage-esque. And while Tygar is balls deep in the Sauvage for the first 3 hours, it reverses as it dries down to a skin scent. Leads me on to performance. New Box, 4 sprays, 2 on skin and 2 on shirt.....9 hours later you still smell it and get some super pleasing wafts. The composition, blend and scent profile are mass pleasing and long lasting. It is something you've smelt before, with a twist. At a good price with banging performance. Kudos Armaf, I give you heat for some utter dross, but here you deserve credit. This is a banger! 8.5/10

First time I wore this to work someone hunted me down to see what I was wearing. (I'm known as the guy who always smells good at work because I smell different everyday so they can't get use to my fragrances). She walked in a few minutes after me and told me she could still smell my scent trail in the hallway. She bought a bottle for her husband. This is a clean masculine fragrance I would put in a green style of scent. Citrus and white florals probably neroli because of the clean and fresh out of the shower feel. Its got some spice from the black pepper which gives it an dusty earthyness(in a good way). Then the wood I'm picking out is like a cedar chest and that's why I classify this as a green fracrance. Overall a fantastic perfume with great silliage. Unique to be signature scent worthy.

The review below me by Boyka is spot on. Elegant, mature, fresh & spicy. This is the scent of a man who has their shlt together. The newer generation of frag wearers who prefer sweet upon sweet scents probably won't be a fan. I've been on the fence with this one for a long time. I was turned off by the citrus and white floral top notes listed here. I already have a bunch of citrus frags and white floral frags I didn't want another one. But be assured, fresh spicy is the best description. The spiciness does dry down after about an hour, where the fresh floral does become more prominent, but it's still really masculine with some spice. This stuff is really good, right in my wheelhouse. Note: this is a first impression review, before any maturation.

Wow, this is amazing right out of the box, which is something I have never seen before with Armaf. I just keep bringing my wrist up to sniff it. In my opinion, this fragrance is quite versatile; it is fresh at first and gradually gets warmer, so it can be worn in any season as long as it is not too hot. The only minor thing I dislike is the bottle design. It looks nice, but it is a bit awkward to hold and spray because my hands are on the smaller side. Also, the atomizer shoots out a concentrated stream rather than creating a fine, wide mist. The scent itself feels premium, but the atomizer just does not match that quality. Nowadays, many much cheaper brands already come with pressurized atomizers. You need to step it up, Armaf.

I decided to buy a second bottle of this beautiful fragrance. Why should our daily fragrance be so loud that it annoys both you and everyone around you? The projection of Infinity is soft and gentle, almost like it caresses the nose, yet it still fills the space nicely, (fairly great sillage) which is exactly what I like. The only downsides I’ve noticed: -The dry-down isn’t as good as the opening. The citrus gives the stage to floral and some bitterness. -The price is almost double compared to other UAE brands (like French Avenue, Khadlaj, Paris Corner, etc., which are available here for under $20). - Bad atomizer But for me, the scent and how it match me and my style, and its uniqueness are worth it. Highly recommended.

A strong release. If you’re after elegance with presence, freshness and solid performance this truly hits the mark 🎯 There’s a refined balance here, an effortless kind of elegance that doesn’t try too hard, yet naturallycommands attention. What truly elevates it is that subtle layer of freshness woven into the whole, adding a modern, almost luminous edge. It feels alive, dynamic and thoughtfully crafted rather than just polished. That freshness beautifully breaks through the classic elegance, creating a cohesive contrast that adds depth and character. The result is not only stylish, but also intriguing and unique, something that lingers in your memory long after.

I really can't believe how good this is. To the point I'm almost speechless. I sprayed it in the air, then sprayed it on my arm and it's one of those few fragrances that translates over 1:1. It's such an amazing scent. You def smell the rose, pepper and bergamot initially and it's blended so well. As it dries off you continue to smell flowers but the woody notes and a bit of the tobacco seeps through. It radiates off the skin. i sprayed just twice on my forearm area and for an hour all I kept getting was the wasp of it rising up to my nostrils. I can't wait to put this on full mode with 8 sprays! This is moving slowly to being my top best fragrance....like ever

I think Armaf outdid themselves with this one. My experience is similar to a few comments down. The first time I wore this I sprayed twice under my shirt and instantly went noseblind. This time around I sprayed once on each inner elbow and finally have a first impression; simply amazing. Extremely nuclear fresh spicy floral. This is what I imagine the best deodorant ever would smell like (good thing). Citrus, pepper, rose blended perfectly with a touch of tobacco on the back end. Bright enough for summer but has enough depth for winter. If you want a unique signature that has amazing projection and longevity this is the one 9.5/10

Someone said they took Armaf Urban Man Elixir, dialed down the ambroxan and instead they put in noticeable amount of white flowers. I wouldn’t have thought about it that way, but it absolutely makes sense 😃. I would just add that they replaced pink pepper with black pepper. (And black pepper overshadow white flowers, so they do not become feminine) Nevertheless: 1. It’s still a very nice fragrance and long-lasting. 2. I definitely wouldn’t say that owning Urban Man El and Infinity Silver is redundant. But the comparison is very accurate, so if someone knows UME it might be easy to imagine IS this way.

Wow. Just got this in and this is just astonishing off of first wear. Its leaves such a clean sweet frutiy floral essence in the air but its not feminine at all. I usually dont wear floral colognes because they are too girly for me but this is too well blended. Imagine cirtus with a hint of floral and spice. Off skin it is great but the scent it leaves in the air is amazing and smells different in a good way. Definitely glad i blind bought this Edit: coming back to this, it does have a dylan blue meets floral smell to it. Still a great scent profile!