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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.

I'll keep this short as I find this to be very uninspiring. Had this for a couple months now, I really tried to like it, but unfortunately I've finally decided to sell my bottle. That lavender-labdanum scent is too spicy and sharp to my nose. I don't understand the summer votes here at all, I can't imagine wearing this above 20c weather. Too spicy for my liking. ⛔️Unfortunate.

I have Icon and also Rayhaan's version of BDC L'Exclusif called Nocturno Elixir. Side by side, they're pretty close in terms of their overall scent profile, but Icon is more citrusy on the drydown, where Rayhaan Nocturno Elixir is richer, darker and woodier. Nocturno Elixir is SO much better in terms of longevity and sillage. Icon probably needs to sit for a while to get the best out of it, but at the moment it disappears within an hour on skin. If you're still unsure which of these two to choose from, you can't go wrong with Rayhaan Nocturno Elixir, which is excellent from the first spray. Update: 3 weeks sitting and the longevity of Icon is still really bad. It disappears on skin within an hour.

So first impressions, there is a very prominent citrus. On the box it says bergamot as the top note. That stays for a while and the dry down isn’t really as BDC as it intended. Has a soapy feel as well, similar to a sauvage. Maybe after maturing it’ll get better, will keep yall posted.

Brighter, more aquatic, and much more pleasant than Nocturno. This gives off a mineral vibe which I like too, similar to Profondo. Khadlaj did a great job with this one.

Somthing like Rochas L’homme,its too far from BDC L’Excludif🤦🤷♂️

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