AB Silver

So, I just received this today and did my usual trial runs on longevity and projection. I came across some interesting, yet somewhat expected results. Here is what I found... Upon first spray, AB Silver comes out of the gate with a strong fruity blast. It is citrusy, it is sweet, and it is bold. This all combines to form a magnificent scent that projects well for the first ten minutes or so in the top notes. I could easily smell it at arm's length. After this dries down, you find yourself with a very peppery, bitter scent that combines with a tamed version of the fruity scent noted earlier. This is the part in which most say resembles Aventus. I can definitely discern a likeness here, but only in the top notes that shine through. I get citrus and fruity, with a smoky layer atop a spice I cannot quite place without looking to the actual page notes. It is quite masculine and powerful, and very reminiscent of Aventus. This sits well upon the skin, projecting beautifully...for about a 1.5-2 hours. After that, it goes into submission as a strong skin scent. Now, at this point, the real Aventus would be chugging along with a good amount of steam left, reaching out to the world for all to enjoy. I had sprayed Aventus on my opposite arm two days before, and could still smell it strong at the 8-10 hour mark. AB Spirit resigned itself at around the five to six hour mark. At six hours, AB spirit was hardly recognizable. I had to press my nose hard against my skin just to detect traces of it. Aventus, at this point, was still going strong like no man's business. While there are similarities between the two, AB Spirit Silver is basically the poor man's equivalent. This is to say, if Aventus was a professional bodybuilder, AB Spirit Silver would be much alike a high school wrestler; built, strong and muscular, but shying in comparison to the mass and bulk of this inspiring scent. If Aventus was a Dodge Viper, AB Spirit Silver would be like A Ford Mustang. Still a sport's car, but nowhere near in caliber or quality to the original. In essence, AB Spirit Silver has the body of Aventus, but lacks the balls. It resembles Aventus without containing its core and strength. A recommendation: buy an atomizer, fill it with AB Spirit Silver, and reapply a single spray at the four hour mark. This way, the scent will go strong and keep you smelling like you own a $200 bottle of the good stuff. And, no one will be the wiser... Otherwise, I would suggest forking out the big bucks for the real deal. Needless to say, for $20-some, you can't beat how close this thing gets. If I had to smell them side by side...yeah, I could probably discern the difference. But they are both pleasing, masculine, and reminiscent of that scent that we all love. Longevity: 5/10 (4-6 hours) Projection: 6/10 (Good for first two hours, then a skin scent) Versatility: 6/10 (Casual, night wear) Smell: 7/10 (Similar to Aventus, and good for the price)

Got my 2 bottles of LOMANI - AB Spirit Silver ... The Juice is just gorgeous and fallen instantly in love with it... Off the bat - Aventus the first few minutes - smoky batch, but a little more sweet with a faint bit of a metallic tone without being too synthetic, but not as original as Aventus.(95% close) The mids get me the most in this frag. The pineapple continues to linger with the peeping in of a mild leathery, gingery rose, if that makes any sense. I get a resinous vibe - think its because of the amber but yes i do get it in places. This continues to a very mellow mild woody green dry-down with the pineapple aiding the end. Overall amazing smelling fragrance which is not as powerful as Aventus but for the price of 15 quid, I would respray any number of times. Projection is good for the first 2 hrs and then it stays pretty close to the skin.. Longevity is low.. about 5 hrs.. But for an EAU DE TOILETTE and the price point what more can you expect.. VERDICT GREAT AND MUST BUY... Definitely a worthy cheap alternative (but not a replacement ) to Aventus. RATING Smell - 9/10 Longevity - 6/10 Projection - 6/10 Versatility - 10/10 OVERALL - 8/10

This smells like Aventus. For the price it is a no brainer. I say this with no compensation from the fragrance creator. They did an awesome job with this. I mean that nice birchy, leathery smoky fruity heart is mimicked well. For the price this is an easy 4.5. Look at my top fragrances just in case my integrity is in question. Will it replace Aventus? No! But for anyone who is looking for a great masculine with an Aventus aroma and feel... look no further. Very very good and adequate substitute or filler for the days spraying a $335 bottle of cologne seems to be fiscally irresponsible :o) Again I love Aventus...but I am struggling with the fact that there are similar products on the market that give me a similar feel and fragrance experience at a fraction of the costs. This isn't an expensive watch or piece of furniture that can be passed down, it is a luxury commodity that has an expiration period. Not trying to detour just trying to be honest and impartial

I don't get all the reviews stating poor performance of this fragrance. I can use four sprays of this, one between each elbow, one to the neck, and one to the chest, and am still able to faintly smell the fragrance the following morning on my arms. I have noticed however, that if over applied, you will get anosmic to the scent. Don't worry though, others around you will still smell it, as I found this out the hard way. Four sprays to the areas I mentioned should give you the performance and longevity you are looking for. Btw, I haven't smelled Aventus before, so I can't compare the two, but I will say this, Lomani Silver smells damn good, and for less than $25 shipped, it's an absolute bargain.

For the money, this is bang for your buck. Beautiful scent, on my skin I get 8 hours+ and I can still smell it on my clothes the next morning. Grab it for what it is, not for what it's compared to.