Shiyaaka For Men

So Im going to defend the honor of "Clone Fragrances" a contradiction in terms?.... PROBABLY!, and also maybe RANT a little about pricey fragrances having been (Unexpectedly Reformulated.) I would like to say that while within a 6 month petiod, Ive "Blind-Bought" TOO MANY Terribly reformulated, high end designers with TRULEY ATROCIOUS performance/sillage do to the "Reformulations"... It has yet to happen to me with ANY "Clone Fragrance" Ive EVER purchased! Ill give a few examples of Fragrances that costs me around $100 which were a total Blind-Buy regret because of the fragrance having been watered down or horribly butchred in reformulation. My first unexpected "Bad Reform experience" was a 2024 batch of Dior's Fahrenheit edt which is now extremely fleeting and is TRULEY a shell of its former self for around $90, and ofcourse I was expecting a reform, but it did NOT need to be butchered the way it has been. Then we have Gucci Guilty Absolute a 2022 batch (Made in Spain reformulation) which had been butchered by its latest reformulation and is now very lacking in sillage and Longevity, another $90 plus shipping. And finally from just 3 weeks ago we have a 2022 batch of Hermes Bel Ami Vetiver which seemingly has been EXTREMELY watered-down and is also VEEERY much lacking in Sillage and longevity, and is honestly BARELY even noticable after spraying it on, yet just about EVERY REVIEW VIDEO available for these fragrances boasts of "Great Sillage and Performance" with some reviewers even claiming that Bel Ami Vetiver is "Anamalic" or "Hard to wear" and they're probably not even lying as Im sure they have bottles made prior to being watered down or reformulated. And look folks, one might say that I shouldn't be doing as many "Blind-Buys", but believe me when I say that I honestly do A TON of research looking for any recent reformulations, I read as many reviews as I can from multiple Forums and ofcourse watch pretty much ALL available YouTube videos regarding a fragrance I may be interested in.so I can sorta know what to expect whenever I Like, Im honestly sorta traumatized when it comes to blind-buying "Designers/Niche" EXCLUSIVELY! These fragrances are NOT cheap and its such a hassle having to return some of these that I just take the monetary hit and hope that with a bit of "Maturation" the fragrance may change. Point is that with "Clone houses" I generally dont need to worry about "Unanounced reformulations" like I do with these pricey Designers. I honestly believe that some of these designer houses put out the great, good performing fragrances, give enough time for all the positive reviews to roll in so that tbey can "Rake in the earnings", then once the Hype is over, they just cut corners and "Cheapen the DNA" so they can ofcourse save money while relying on those old, very positive reviews, then people like myself fall victim to what I call a freakin' SCAM!! Yeah, I know this may sound paranoid, but idk what else can explain a reformulation for a fragrance which has not even been out on the market for all that long in some cases. Aaanyways! Thanks to whomever took the time to read my LONG A$$ WINDED RANT regarding the "Refoemulation Topic." Its just been happeni g to me a bit too often lately and something's gotta give is all! CHEERS!😉

* Great woody aromatic fougere hybrid fragrance * Good blend of woody, herbal, floral, powder and patchouli musk aromas * Rich masculine fragrance * Strong performer * Good for all ages * Unisex * Great for social activities * Designer quality for a discounter price * Beautiful bottle * May lean too masculine for some female users due to woody notes * Conversely, some male users may find it too feminine due to lavender and powder notes * Underrated * Faces lots of competition in the woody fragrance market Khadlaj's Shiyaaka Silver is an underrated gem. It is a purported clone of Gucci Guilty Elixir or Amouage Reflection Man based on other reviews of it but I have no experience with those fragrances and can only judge Shiyaaka Silver on its own merits. It's a great hybrid fragrance that blends the woody and aromatic fougere DNAs together and adds further to it. It's a good blend of woody, herbal, floral, powder and patchouli musk aromas. The major difference between this and Shiyaaka Blue which I also recently reviewed is that Blue blends in citrus aromas instead of woody ones. Both are very good. This is a strong performer that is good for all ages. Though marketed as a male fragrance, I find it perfectly unisex thanks to the floral note of lavender as well as the powder. As with Blue, though, some male users may find this leans a tad too feminine for them because of it. Conversely, some female users may find that unlike Blue this leans too male because of the woody note. Really just a matter of personal preferences here. This is good for all ages and works great in social occasions. Performance is strong, price is great, and the quality is high for what you pay. It's vastly underrated despite the good reviews here and faces a ton of competition against other well regarded woody fragrances on the market. Well worth it if you are aware of it. Highly recommended.

I'll get straight to the point. Yes, brand new out of the box It smells like Reflection Man, just not as rich or potent. I don't pick up on anything making it overtly "Green" like other reviews have stated. Its also not a "masculine" take on Reflection Man, & It doesn't smell synthetic either. The projection brand new out of the box is moderate. However, over the weeks as this fragrance matures it becomes richer & its projection & sillage almost reaches the same performance as Reflection Man. Its somewhere between Moderate & Strong. So allow a month or two for it to macerate & reach its full depth & complexity. Any perceived differences in notes between Shiyaaka Silver & Reflection man is due to their blending. Shiyaaka Silver appears to be a bit woodier early on in its scent profile due to how its vetiver & Cedar notes are blended vs how Reflection Man's floral notes are blended. But its not a more masculine take on Reflection Man, as they both share the same notes. Its important to note that this is a fragrance that performs best on your clothing. It lasts on clothing over a day, & projects very well for the first 2 or so hours. Off clothing it also leaves a very good sillage trail. As you move people will definitely smell you. I even went as far as layering Shiyaaka Silver with the O.G Reflection Man & the performance was through the roof. Anyone saying something bad about this fragrance either doesn't respect clone fragrances, or is just a Fragrantica Troll looking to confuse buyers. This is a fantastic clone. Nevertheless Khadlaj Shiyaaka Silver is a fragrance that anyone who's a fan of Reflection Man will appreciate. Enjoy.

****edit**** So I'd purchased Shiyaaka Silver about a month ago, and complained about the longevity and even the actual dna as it just wasnt that powdery to me. Well fast forward a month later, and after having introduced air into the bottle, this fragrance has improved by leaps and bounds! Its much more powdery/fresh, and lasts WAY longer than it had intially. Aboit a good 6-7 hours on skin, and easily till next day and beyond on clothes. I also find it quite "unisex" as it basically just smells powdery-fresh and clean which is basically universally appealing, so any man or woman would be able to.wear and enjoy it. Now, I have not smelled the original Reflection Man, so I cannot offer a comparison, but Shiyaaka Silver just smells AMAZE-BALLZ! It certainly fills a niche in my collection as I had nothing else that smelled quite like it. Imo, this fragrance is THEE PERFECT office scent, maybe for church, or any other situation. Where you don't wanna stand-out too much or seem obnoxious bc or your choice of fragrance. It's a beautiful laundry-fresh, slightly powdery experience which imo definately fills a niche, and is a must in ANY collectors wardrobe/arsenal. The performance is pretty darned good especially for this type of fresh fragrance, and the sillage is intimate/moderate as it should be for this type of scent. An 8 outta 10 fragrance in my collection, and I definately recommend it. Thanks to whomever took time to read my thoughts on Shiyaaka Silver.. CHEERS! 😉

unbelievable, brain-melting fragrance for the price. one of those clones that are just genuinely hard to reconcile with its value and the cost of the original scent. it seems more plausible that Khadlaj robbed Amouage and made off with a full tanker of Reflection Man than the possibility that they were able to independently produce, bottle, and sell this fragrance for $25 USD /100 ml just buy it, enjoy it, and don't ask questions re: the actual scent- IF you like RM, you'll like this. If you DON'T like RM steer clear or, instead, pick up a bottle anyway because it's literally $25. Apart from comparison to Reflection, Shiyaaka is also reminiscent of something like PdM's Pegasus, though in my opinion RM/Shiyaaka provide a much needed depth and interest ultimately lacking from the PDM. More classy and refined rather than explicitly mature, however, I still can't see the 20 and under crowd loving this. Creamy and elegant orris meets clean patchouli. A woodsy depth and greenness make it traditionally masculine. The final product is dreamy, elegant, and inviting. Smells better dressed up than down, perfect with a sweater or a smart shirt. Office safe. Acceptable for date night too if you're the type of guy that goes for more of a clean and put together look. All in all, I would buy a bottle if you already enjoy RM or have any interest in it, or if you're looking for a classy four season scent that would work well as a signature.