Arsh

Arsh Extrait opens bright, crisp, and clean, with grapefruit doing most of the initial lifting. It's juicy but not sugary, sharpened by bergamot to keep it fresh rather than plavful. The opening feels modern and airy more refined citrus than loud summer freshie. As it moves into the heart, the fragrance softens noticeably. Almond adds a light creaminess and subtle nuttiness, while neroli brings a clean, slightly soapy floral edge. This phase feels smooth and elegant, almost understated, with the almond preventina the neroli from going too sharp or too white-floral. The drydown is quiet, musky, and slightly earthy. Musk sits close to the skin, clean rather than animalic, while vetiver adds a gentle green-dry backbone that keeps everything grounded. There's no overt sweetness push here. Arsh finishes fresh, calm, and composed Performance is moderate but respectable: projection stays controlled, and longevity is solid without overstaving its welcome. This is very much a clean-skin, polished aromatic citrus rather than a statement or powerhouse scent. Overall, Arsh Extrait feels versatile, modern, and easy to wear. It works well as a davtime or office fraarance and in the truest sense - fresh citrus up top, soft floral-nutty heart, clean musky base. Comparisons to L'Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain Shares a modern citrus-aromatic DNA. with a clean grapefruit opening similar to contemporary fresh niche stvles rather than classic coloanes. The almond/neroli combination gives it a smoother, slightly creamy floral heart compared to sharp neroli-heavv scents. Feels closer to a refined, contemporary aromatic than a bold or experimental fragrance. This is a clean, elegant, skin-scent-plus fraarance with restraint. Ratings : Arsh Extrait Scent: 9.5 / 10 Longevity: 7/ 10 Sillage: 7 / 10 Versatility: 9/ 10 Uniqueness: 7.5/ 10 Quality: . .. 10/ 10 Presentation: 9 /10 Price: 9/ 10 Final Thoughts This is a gorgeous scent if you enjoy this DNA A very clean, modern aromatic done with balance and restraint. If bright citrus, soft almond-neroli, and a calm musky-vetiver drydown are your preference, Arsh Extrait makes a solid case.

* Refreshing citrus/floral hybrid with aromatic touches * Dead-on clone of Guerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé * Great blend of citrus, spicy, floral, musky, and vetiver aromas * Vibrant and lively * Great for citrus lovers * Unisex * Versatile; good for all occasions and seasons and ages * Good performer * Beautiful presentation * A ton of competition in the citrus fragrance arena * Lacks the rich almond note that has made the original DNA formula famous French Avenue's Arsh is a clone ofGuerlain L'Homme Idéal Platine Privé though some compare it to the original L'Homme Idéal Cologne instead. It's a strong citrus and floral hybrid fragrance, very vibrant and refreshing. Fans of citrus fragrances will love this. It's a great blend of citrus, spicy, floral, musky, and vetiver aromas. The latter notes help give this a bit of depth and extend the longevity. Those looking for an almond note, however, made famous by the other flankers in the original and their clones will find no such note here. This is competing against the likes of Acqua di Gio and Light Blue and the myriad clones thereof and other originals copying the same DNA. There's a lot out there to choose from. Those that do pick this up will be rewarded with a lively and versatile fragrance that is good for both sexes and can be used for all occasions and seasons and by both older and younger users. Performance is good and the presentation is beautiful as per French Avenue's high standards. Extremely worthwhile citrus addition. Highly recommended.

Not as close as I think I was expecting. Not to Guerlain Platine Prive, at least. I decanted some of my Platine Prive bottle before selling the remainder. I liked it, but the performance was pretty bad. I was excited hearing about this offering, and ordered a bottle. Hoping for a more potent GPP. My initial excitement faded after realizing that this one basically eliminates the almond almost entirely. I can only detect a little. Direct comparison to the Platine Prive confirms this. I'd put this at around 75% close, if I had to. This misses everything that made Platine Prive special. The subtle nuances aren't here, which seems to be a clone thing across the board. But wait!!!! Don't let that discourage anyone from trying it!! It is still a great purchase. The reviewer below @icemanbrfc I think summed it up best by saying that this has the facets of a number of fragrances in this style, all rolled into one. The performance and appeal of this are very good even without the Platine Prive comparison. I like it a lot, and I look forward to wearing it through the remainder of the summer. Edit to add: Quality packaging, quality bottle, pressurized atomizer. For the price, this is a really good pick up.

Surprisingly delicious opening. It has that fresh, gentlemanly vibe but don't think of a cheap aftershave—it's just incredibly clean and crisp. After about 20-25 minutes, the magic happens: a beautiful, creamy (and thankfully not bitter) almond note emerges. It turns the scent into a very cool, smart-casual, elegant fragrance. Picture this: a warm summer evening on a rooftop bar, or a nice lounge where you're having 2-3 Johnny Walker Black Labels with ginger ale and a slice of lemon :D. That's the vibe. Performance isn't earth-shattering, but it lasts a solid 6 hours on my skin. Your mileage may vary. It's definitely not a sillage nuke, but it projects gently. In a car or a tight space, it will occasionally hit the noses around you. It's the perfect choice if you don't want to be overly loud, but still want to treat your company to a beautiful aroma.Best suited for summer afternoons and evenings, but honestly, I love spraying it during the day just to enjoy it with a good cup of coffee. High-quality stuff for the price!

NOTE: I haven't smelled L'Homme Ideal Platine Prive, so no comps with the OG. Full disclosure--I love neroli. I also don't love a prominent zesty citrus vibe. So this one had me intrigued. Yes, off the rip there is a pretty strong, fizzy citrus blast. I wasn't sure I'd like it at first. But that dies down after 5-10 minutes and that's where the beautiful, soapy/fresh/clean neroli and the smooth, creamy almond shine through. The citrus is still there, but it compliments the mid notes instead of screaming above everything else. This is the warm-weather cousin to Prada L'Homme Intense. Sophisticated, put together, clean, confident. I can't wait to see how maturation improves this one. I'm also not big into presentations, but French Avenue crushed it with this one. So if that's your thing, you will like Arsh's packaging and bottle style. Haven't had time to test longevity, but it's an extrait so I'm confident it'll last. Bottom line--an aromatic, soapy fresh citrus-supported scent that uplifts and calms.