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This smells incredible; I understand that Bleu de Chanel L'exclusif has some slightly different nuances wherein a person might prefer Riiffs Season Drifts for the open or Rayhaan Nocturno Elixir's finish, but ultimately it simply does not matter because all three have done a good job. For me and my nose, Khadlaj nailed this with a better wearability year-round over the L'exclusif while matching the overall profile in a way that generates a smile when I put it on. I get bright bergamot and uplifting lavender in the open, which shifts to the silkiest smooth suede and incense laden labdanum heart. The base keeps that incense going along side a creamy amber sandalwood, while the suede from earlier slips down to the base to take on a slightly leathery feel. It might be the most I've paid for a Khadlaj, but it was worth it.

I have worn this side by side for several days with L'Exclusif on one arm, Icon on the other. It is clearly a dupe, very good one in it's own right but still quite different. I don't get much smoke from either, but when compared directly side by side the smoke in the original pops clearly. The OG is sweeter as well and that sweet, flowery note lasts throughout the drydown, where the Icon gets more dry, pencil shaving in the drydown. Performance wise it's 3 sprays to match the 1 of tge OG. Great piece from Khadlaj, if you like any BDC, you will like this one!

This is elegant classy masculine. That suede, incense, sandalwood and amber really lift this fragrance. Smooth and well blended. Suede sticks out more than the rest, incense float between the sandal wood and amber which smooths out the suede note. This is a true year round fragrance. Tone setter for those special occasions. Sophisticated, serious but laidback at the same time. I really enjoy this. You can wear this whenever you want. I’d just prefer to use it when I’m business casual and up.

its amazing how close and nicely they duped it.

Pretty average to be honest. Very blue, ambroxan bomb, with citrus and smoky backbone - like a mix of Dior Sauvage with some light smoke in the back. Quality is ok nothing wow. Sample before buying, im not a fan even for the cheap price.